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This book explains the nature of project management, the methods for controlling time and cost set out in the Guide to the project management body of knowledge (PMBOK), and how all of the tools and techniques relate to one another. The third edition reflects recent changes in the PMP exam and the third edition of the PMBOK.
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Preparing for the Project Management Professional (PMP ) Certification Exam Third Edition ................. 11151$ $$FM 02-09-05 08:03:42 PS PAGE i This page intentionally left blank Preparing for the Project Management Professional (PMP ) Certification Exam Third Edition Michael W. Newell, PMP, ENP American Management Association New York • Atlanta • Brussels • Chicago • Mexico City • San Francisco Shanghai • Tokyo • Toronto • Washington, D.C. ................. 11151$ $$FM 02-09-05 08:03:42 PS PAGE iii Special discounts on bulk quantities of AMACOM books are available to corporations, professional associations, and other organizations. For details, contact Special Sales Department, AMACOM, a division of American Management Association, 1601 Broadway, New York, NY 10019. Tel.: 212–903–8316. Fax: 212–903–8083. Web site: www.amacombooks.org This publication is designed to provide accurate and authoritative information in regard to the subject matter covered. It is sold with the understanding that the publisher is not engaged in rendering legal, accounting, or other professional service. If legal advice or other expert assistance is required, the services of a competent professional person should be sought. ‘‘PMI’’ and the PMI logo are service and trademarks registered in the United States and other nations; ‘‘PMP’’ and the PMP logo are certification marks registered in the United States and other nations; ‘‘P