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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
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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.
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