Use this study guide to prepare for the Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) exam, based on PMBOK's sixth edition, administered by the Project Management Institute (PMI). The revised and updated second edition of the bestselling CAPM in Depth has a laser-sharp focus on the exam objectives for project managers and others who want to pass the CAPM exam. No prior knowledge of project management is assumed. The chapters and the sections within each chapter are presented in a logical learning sequence. The concepts and topics, both simple and complex, are clearly explained when they appear for the first time. This facilitates step-wise learning, prevents confusion, and makes this book useful for those who want to get up to speed quickly to pass the CAPM exam, even if you are new to the discipline of project management. This book tells the story of project management in a cohesive, concise,yet comprehensive fashion. Unlike most CAPM exam books, this book is not just an exam-cram book. It is an easy-to-understand guide that is a valuable reference both before and after the exam. What You'll Learn:

• Understand the body of knowledge required to earn the Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) certification
• Acquire the knowledge needed to successfully manage projects in any field

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Dr. Paul Sanghera is a leading expert in project management. He is a scientist, engineer, teacher, manager, and an author. He has years of diverse hands-on project management experience both in academic research labs from Cornell to CERN and in the high-tech computer industry from Novell to Netscape to MP3. Having worked in various roles including project manager, director of project management, director of software development, software developer, teacher and trainer, and scientist, Paul has developed a broad and deep comprehension of the global principles of project management applicable to all areas. In addition to authoring or coauthoring more than 150 science research papers published in American, Canadian, European, and international research journals, Paul has authored several books in science, technology, and project management.

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Part 1: Big Picture of Project Management.-

Chapter 1: Project Management Framework.-

Chapter 2: Project Environment.-

Chapter 3: Project Integration Management.-

Part 2: Scope, Schedule, and Resources.-

Chapter 4: Project Scope Management.-

Chapter 5: Project Schedule Management.-

Chapter 6: Project Resource Management.-

Part 3: Cost, Stakeholders, and Communication.-

Chapter 7: Project Cost Management.-

Chapter 8: Managing the Stakeholders.-

Chapter 9: Project Communication Management.-

Part 4: Quality, Risk, and Procurement.-

Chapter 10: Project Quality Management.-

Chapter 11: Project Risk Management.-

Chapter 12: Project Procurement Management .-

Appendix A: Answers and Solutions to Study Checkpoint Exercises.-

Appendix B: Answers and Explanations for Chapter Review Questions.-

Glossary.-