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PMP Reference Material

A list of reference material for PMP certification

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PMP Reference Material Recommended by PMI

PMI recommends the following 10 reference guides for the PMP Exam:

  1. PMBOK Guide, 7th Edition - by PMI
  2. Agile Practice Guide, 2017 - by PMI
  3. Project Management: A Systems Approach to Planning, Scheduling, and Controlling - by Harold Kerzner
  4. Effective Project Management: Traditional, Agile, Extreme, Hybrid - by Robert K. Wysocki
  5. Fundamentals of Technology Project Management, 2nd Ed - by Colleen Garton with Erika McCulloch
  6. Project Managers Portable Handbook, 3rd Ed - by David Cleland and Lewis Ireland
  7. Information Technology Project Management, 7th Ed - by Kathy Schwalbe
  8. Essential Scrum: A Practical Guide to the Most Popular Agile Process - by Kenneth S. Rubin
  9. Project Management: The Managerial Process - by Erik Larson
  10. The Project Management Tool Kit: 100 Tips and Techniques for Getting the Job Done Right - by Tom Kendrick

PMP Study Guide

We provide four PMP study guides that cover everything you need to know for the PMP Exam.

  1. PMP Guide: This guide is laid out as per the PMP Exam Content Specs published by PMI.
  2. PM Fundamentals: This guide mainly covers Domain 2 (Process) and some elements of Domain 1 (People) for PMP certification.
  3. Agile Guide for PMP: This guide covers the Agile frameworks and methodologies for PMP (Domain 1 and 2).
  4. PM Study Notes: This guide deep-dives into a wide range of commonly confused project management concepts relevant for PMP.

Project Management Processes Guide

  • Process Groups: A Practice Guide by PMI: This is a new guide by PMI that organizes the 49 project management processes according to Process Groups instead of Knowledge Areas. This is useful to learn about the project management processes, which are fundamental to managing projects and an important topic for PMP certification.

Resources For Agile Topics

In addition to our Agile Guide, the following resources are useful to learn about Agile concepts:

  • Scrum Guide
  • Lean Primer

PMP Exam Simulator

  • PMP Exam Simulator

Games for PMP

  • Rita's Process Game - official
  • Rita's Process Game - unofficial

Templates for PMP

  • Project Management Document templates

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Guide Index
  • PMP Introduction
  • PMP Application Process
  • PMP Reference Material
  • PMI Audit Process
  • PMP Study Plan
  • Week 1: Getting Started
  • Week 2: PM Fundamentals
  • Week 3: Predictive Project Management
  • Week 4: Adaptive Project Management
  • Week 5-6: PMP Exam Content Outline (ECO)
  • Week 7: PM Mindset and Study Notes
  • Week 8-10: PMP Practice Exams
  • Week 11-12: Revision and Consolidation
  • 1.1 Manage Conflict
  • 1.2 Lead a Team
  • 1.3 Support Team Performance
  • 1.4 Empower Team Members and Stakeholders
  • 1.5 Ensure Team Members/Stakeholders are Adequately Trained
  • 1.6 Build a Team
  • 1.7 Address and Remove Impediments, Obstacles, and Blockers for the Team
  • 1.8 Negotiate Project Agreements
  • 1.9 Collaborate with Stakeholders
  • 1.10 Build Shared Understanding
  • 1.11 Engage and Support Virtual Teams
  • 1.12 Define Team Ground Rules
  • 1.13 Mentor Relevant Stakeholders
  • 1.14 Promote Team Performance through the Application of Emotional Intelligence
  • 2.1 Execute Project with the Urgency Required to Deliver Business Value
  • 2.2 Manage Communications
  • 2.3 Assess and Manage Risks
  • 2.4 Engage Stakeholders
  • 2.5 Plan and Manage Budget and Resources
  • 2.6 Plan and Manage Schedule
  • 2.7 Plan and Manage Quality of Products/Deliverables
  • 2.8 Plan and Manage Scope
  • 2.9 Integrate Project Planning Activities
  • 2.10 Manage Project Changes
  • 2.11 Plan and Manage Procurement
  • 2.12 Manage Project Artifacts
  • 2.13 Determine Appropriate Project Methodology/Methods and Practices
  • 2.14 Establish Project Governance Structure
  • 2.15 Manage Project Issues
  • 2.16 Ensure Knowledge Transfer for Project Continuity
  • 2.17 Plan and Manage Project/Phase Closure or Transitions
  • 3.1 Plan and Manage Project Compliance
  • 3.2 Evaluate and Deliver Project Benefits and Value
  • 3.3 Evaluate and Address External Business Environment Changes for Impact on Scope
  • 3.4 Support Organizational Change
  • PMP Exam Tips