Books by Kim Heldman

Prepare for PMP certification exam success with this fully updated and comprehensive study guideThis study guide serves as a comprehensive resource for those who plan on taking the Project Management Professional (PMP) certification exam administered by PMI. The book helps you prepare for the exam, and it will continue to serve project managers as an on-the-job reference book.The PMP Project Management Professional Exam Study Guide, Tenth Edition is fully updated to include recent changes to the exam. New content covers the integral role that Agile and other iterative practices have in project management. Updates also address the pivotal responsibilities of the project manager and the skill sets required for this position. The study guide was written to reflect the Project Management Process and Procedures found in the revised A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge -- PMBOK(r) Guide, 6th Edition.Well-known author and expert Kim Heldman, PMP, helps to prepare you for the exam with in-depth coverage of topics, concepts, and key terms. Learn more about the three main domain areas of people, process, and business environment, plus the predictive, agile, and hybrid approaches to project management.This guide is an effective learning aid that will take your understanding to the next level.* Provides comprehensive material, covering the complete exam outline* Lists chapter objectives and offers detailed discussions of these objectives* Reflects differences in project management environments and approaches* Effectively presents real world scenarios, project application sidebars, and chapter review questionsYou'll also connect to a beneficial, on-the-go resource: an interactive online learning environment and test bank. This environment includes an assessment test, chapter tests, practice exams, electronic flashcards, and a glossary of key terms. A thorough review is the best prep for a challenging certification exam. So, get ready with this essential PMP study guide.

Provides information on how to approach a career in project management with confidence. This book helps with: the basic skills of a successful project manager; creating project schedules and determining project budgets; winning the support of department managers; monitoring project progress, resources, and budgets; communication skills; and more.

Combine the power of Excel 2007, Microsoft Office SharePoint Server, and sound project management tools to boost your skill set and maximize your productivity. You'll walk through a project and learn how to use these powerful tools to schedule jobs, create budgets, manage processes, and share project information.

If you're a typical project manager, you're probably aware of the importance of risk management but may not have the time to develop a full-blown plan. This book teaches you how to; look for and document risk; anticipate why projects fail; prevent scope and schedule risks; analyze risks; and, develop, implement, and monitor risk response plans.