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Summary: I Slept Well the Night Before the PMP Exam
Review: I DID PASS the PMP Exam on my FIRST attempt, and the success is all attributable to what I learned from studying Andy Crowe's book. The presentation of PMI's perspective and philosophy is invaluable even to the most experienced project manager seeking the PMP certification. The techniques of memory association and organization of the topics provided a confidence in my preparation for the exam. I began my study for the PMP in April, 2003; I also passed the exam in April, 2003. The many weeks of study about which you typically hear were not necessary to pass the exam. I have also found that the presentation of the PMI methodology was more beneficial to me than just excellent preparation for the exam; I have already utilized my new knowledge and understanding to improve my job performance and long-term career potential.
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Summary: Great book if you want to pass the PMP
Review: I didn't have a whole lot of time to study for the PMP exam so I took an accelerated, two-day class based upon (and using) Andy Crowe's book. The class was amazing and my practice test scores improved dramatically literally overnight.
Andy's approach to the PMP exam not only made the test seem easy, it also improved my overall knowledge of project management concepts that I had been familiar with but wasn't sure how to use in an every day work setting.
I keep this book in my office and refer to it every now and then. This is a great book.
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Summary: Fantastic book for passing the PMP
Review: I passed the PMP exam this morning on my first try. Thanks to this book and Rita Mulcahy's Exam Prep, I passed it with a wide margin. This is my favorite of the two as it gets to the point and really focuses on the key concepts in each knowlege area. I would recommend that you start out with this book as it gives you a good foundation without drowning you with minutia! Then switch to Rita's book to add the polish and finer details.
The questions at the end of each chapter and the Final Exam in the book was a good representation of the actual exam. I really like the fact that Andy added a totally different final exam and didn't reuse any questions from the chapters. In this regard, this book was far above Rita's book.
Summary: No regrets at all about buying this book. Will keep it as a quick reference at work.
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Summary: Worked for me!
Review: I passed the PMP using this book and the PMBOK as my only reference materials. I found this book presented the material in a more organized and accessible fashion than PMBOK. This book not only helped me pass the PMP on the first try, it also helped me understand Project Management better. Very highly recommended.
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Summary: Well written, direct, clear and smart
Review: I performed a quite extensive searching on the bibliography focused on preparing candidates for PMP certification. My requirements were clear: "I do not want to read again a huge sort of books to learn how to manage a project. I need a book that teach me in a direct way how to approach the PMI exam to be able to pass the exam". Guys: This is the book. I selected the Andy Crowe's one and after passing the PMP exam, in my first try, I am convinced I made a good choice. The whole book is remarkably well written, direct, clear and smart. It includes the nine Knowledge Areas of PMI's PMBOK plus the Professional Responsibility chapter. There are an exam for every chapter and a Final Exam with 200 questions. The answer of each exam includes a splendid explanation of why the answers are right or not! Every chapter has a books reference named "Going deeper" which is a real gem for identifying more source for additional learning, even after passing the exam. I have only two complaints: a)the bookbinding is some weak. b)Standard deviation formula included in the book is not the traditional one, so review your statistical sources. The book is some expensive, but if you pass the exam, it worth the investment, don't you think that?. Read PMBOK a couple of times, this book and you are ready to attempt the exam.
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Summary: Outstanding PMP Study Resource!
Review: I read 7 different books related to PMP (including Rita Mulcahy's), before taking the PMP exam. The problem is, you have absolutely no idea which study resource will be most effective until after you've sat for the actual exam.After I sat for and passed the PMP, it became crystal clear that Andy's book (unequivocally) surpasses all the others. It's more thorough, it's more accurate, AND it's a fraction of the price of the others. You want to pass the PMP? Get Andy's book! It's just that simple!
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Summary: You too can pass the PMP exam
Review: I read the book two times (cover to cover), took all exams (at the end of each chapter and the final one) and was able to pass the exam the first time. Yeah!!!!!!!! The PMBOK guide is also helpful as a reference. Certified PMP 2/9/2005.
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Summary: This book works along with class
Review: I took the velociteach class that is based on the material in this book. You could probably pass the exam with just this book if you are good at self study. The class time brings the interaction between process together very well. It's hard to get this from just this book. There may be some material on the exam that is not covered in the book, but it was adequate enough to get me a passing score with some work. I looked at other books and this one seemed to bring it all together very nicely. This book does a good job at explaining the integration of processes from the PMBOK. If you are planning to take the class, I would highly recommend reading the book before going to the class since homework for the class involves reading this book which is hard after a full day of learning. You should then be ready for the exam within a week of completing the class if you study a couple of hours a day until your exam. Bottom line, if you know the material in this book, you will pass. Choose the learning method that works for you.
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Summary: You really can pass on your first try!
Review: I used Andy's book in conjunction with the PMBOK and did, in fact, pass the exam on the first try! The format Andy uses for the book is excellent. His first and last chapters tell you what to expect on the exam (question format, testing environment, time limits, hints on how to read the exam questions, how to manage your time in the exam, the importance of breaks, how to manage anxiety, etc). He also includes a chapter on "Professional Responsibility" (which is on the exam but NOT in the PMBOK). For each chapter, Andy defines the difficulty, memorization, exam importance and corresponding PMBOK chapter. Each chapter is very readable and easy to understand. He keeps your interest. He doesn't just tell you what you have to learn, he makes you understand the "why" beneath each concept. This understanding allows you to "reason out" every question on the exam. Each chapter also contains 20 sample questions relating only to that chapter. A sample 200-question "Final Exam" is at the end of the book. For each and every question, Andy goes far beyond giving you the correct answer. He explains exactly why that answer is correct and why the others are incorrect. You will not be sorry you purchased this book!
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Summary: Exactly what the title says...
Review: I used this book and PMI's PMBOK as my only two study sources. No workshops, no formal classes...just these two "books" (PMBOK on CD-ROM) and my own project management experience. I just passed the PMP Exam with 90% correct. I agree with the review by the other Bryan -- Mr. Crowe's book fills in the gaps in underlying philosophy and framework that will frustrate those who try to use the PMBOK alone. One comment: Take very seriously the first page of Mr. Crowe's introduction -- he lists what the PMP Exam does and does not test. The exam focuses on PMI's view of the world, not your own. If you're not willing to shift to that perspective for the purposes of this endeavor, you'd be better off pursuing other things.
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