A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge, Third Edition (PMBOK Guides)

A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge, Third Edition (PMBOK Guides) | Project Management Institute | Despite its shortcomings, this is THE bible for passing the PMP exam.

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As others have mentioned, this book is essential for preparing to take the PMP and CAPM exams. However, this book was never meant to be used as a study guide, but rather a framework upon which the PMP and CAPM exams are based. In preparation for the PMP exam, I would recommend purchasing this book and skimming through it to generally understand the various Knowledge Areas and Process Groups. But, I would recommend using a true study guide to fully grasp the concepts - such as Eric Crowe's "How to Pass the PMP on Your First Try." Also, to truly determine your knowledge, you need to test your knowledge with practice exams which are readily available in various sites and books.

I have used the PMBOK multiple times after passing the PMP as a reference book and guide in my daily work in Project Management.

Ron Holohan, PMP MBA
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Despite its shortcomings, this is THE bible for passing the PMP exam.

To be fair to this much maligned book, the editors did not intend this to be the kind of material that would be consulted on a regular basis. It was written to serve as the final word on things related to project management.

This metaphor should illustrate. If you wanted to learn the English language, you probably wouldn't read the dictionary, would you? Instead, you'd read some of the hundreds of English as a Second Language textbooks first and then graduate to reading regular books. Even better, you'd start practicing your fledgling grammar and vocabulary with English-speaking speakers.

Let's be grateful that our discipline is organized enough to have a "supreme" council. This is their work and I'm sure they did their best with this tome.

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Must have for a PMP

Boring or not, this is a must have for PMP. There might be other books to serve as a short cut for PMP but this is the manual every PMP aspirant should be familiar with both to clear the exam as well as acquire knowledge.
When it is a matter of clearing the PMP or CAPM exam, no other book's view or interpretaion would matter, it is this book that counts! Go for it!

Most boring book you can read, Good for reference

You cannot really read this book. You can use it as a reference, very comprehensive. Must read other book for learning the basics, then use this as a reference for comprehensive guide.

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