CAPM Certified Associate in Project Management All-in-One Exam Guide

Cover
Title Page
Copyright Page
Dedication
About the Author
Contents at a Glance
Contents
Foreword
Acknowledgments
Introduction
Part I Project Management Foundation
	Chapter 1 Working as a Project Manager
		Exploring the Project Manager Role
			Defining the Adaptive Project Manager
			Leading the Project Team
			Communicating Project Information
			Negotiating Project Terms and Conditions
			Active Problem-Solving
		Identifying the Project Manager Influence
			Influencing the Project
			Influencing the Organization
			Considering Social, Economic, and Environmental Project Influences
			Considering International Influences
			Considering Cultural and Industry Influences
		Building Project Management Skills
			Enhancing Skills and Competencies
			Introducing the PMI Talent Triangle
			Managing Politics in Projects
		Serving as a Leader and Manager
			Learning Leadership Styles
			Creating a Leadership Persona
		Performing Project Integration
			Integrating Processes
			Building Your Cognitive-Level Integration
			Examining Context-Level Integration
		Chapter Summary
			Questions
			Answers
			References
	Chapter 2 Managing a Project in Different Environments
		Exploring Agile Methodologies for Project Management
			Scrum
			Kanban Method
			Lean Principles
			Extreme Programming
			Hybrid Agile Approaches
			Disciplined Agile
		Working with Enterprise Environmental Factors
			Working with Internal Enterprise Environmental Factors
			Considering External Enterprise Environmental Factors
		Leveraging Organizational Process Assets
			Adhering to Processes, Policies, and Procedures
			Leveraging Organizational Knowledge Repositories
		Working Within an Organizational System
			Working in a System
			Operating Within a Governance Framework
			Identifying the Organizational Influences
		Completing Projects in Different Organizational Structures
			Recognizing Organizational Structures
			Managing Project Teams
			Working with a Project Management Office
		Case Study: Managing Projects from Start to Completion
			Examining the Project Deliverables
			Examining the Project Phases
			Controlling Project Changes
		Chapter Summary
			Questions
			Answers
			References
Part II CAPM Testing Areas
	Chapter 3 Project Management Fundamentals and Core Concepts
		Demonstrate an Understanding of the Various Project Life Cycles and Processes
			Examining a Project Life Cycle
			Working with Project Management Processes
			Exploring the Project Management Processes
			Distinguish Between a Project, Program, and a Portfolio
			Distinguish Between a Project and Operations
			Distinguish Between Predictive and Adaptive Approaches
			Distinguish Between Issues, Risks, Assumptions, and Constraints
			Review/Critique Project Scope
			Apply the Project Management Code of Ethics to Scenarios
			Explain How a Project Can Be a Vehicle for Change
		Demonstrate an Understanding of Project Management Planning
			Developing the Project Management Plan
			Creating the Project Management Plan
			Describe the Purpose and Importance of Cost, Quality, Risk, Schedule, etc
			Distinguish Between the Different Deliverables of a Project Management Plan Versus Product Management Plan
			Distinguish Differences Between a Milestone and a Task Duration
			Determine the Number and Type of Resources in a Project
			Use a Risk Register in a Given Situation
			Use a Stakeholder Register in a Given Situation
			Explain Project Closure and Transitions
			More on Project Closure and Transitions
		Demonstrate an Understanding of Project Roles and Responsibilities
			Compare and Contrast the Roles and Responsibilities of Project Managers and Project Sponsors
			Compare and Contrast the Roles and Responsibilities of the Project Team and the Project Sponsor
			Explain the Importance of the Role the Project Manager Plays
			Explain the Differences Between Leadership and Management
			Explain Emotional Intelligence and Its Impact on Project Management
		Determine How to Follow and Execute Planned Strategies or Frameworks
			Give Examples of How It Is Appropriate to Respond to a Planned Strategy or Framework
			Explain Project Initiation and Benefit Planning
		Demonstrate an Understanding of Common Problem-Solving Tools and Techniques
			Active Problem-Solving
			Evaluate the Effectiveness of a Meeting
			Explain the Purpose of Focus Groups, Standup Meetings, Brainstorming, etc
		Chapter Summary
			Questions
			Answers
			References
	Chapter 4 Predictive, Plan-Based Methodologies
		Explain When It Is Appropriate to Use a Predictive, Plan-Based Approach
			Identify the Suitability of a Predictive, Plan-Based Approach for the Organizational Structure
			Determine the Activities Within Each Process
			Give Examples of Typical Activities Within Each Process
			Distinguish the Differences Between Various Project Components
		Demonstrate an Understanding of a Project Management Plan Schedule
			Apply Critical Path Methods
			Calculate Schedule Variance
			Explain Work Breakdown Structures
			Explain Work Packages
			Apply a Quality Management Plan
			Apply an Integration Management Plan
		Determine How to Document Project Controls of Predictive, Plan-Based Projects
			Identify Artifacts That Are Used in Predictive, Plan-Based Projects
			Calculate Cost and Schedule Variances
		Chapter Summary
			Questions
			Answers
			References
	Chapter 5 Agile Frameworks/Methodologies
		Explain When It Is Appropriate to Use an Adaptive Approach
			Compare the Pros and Cons of Adaptive and Predictive, Plan-Based Projects
			Identify the Suitability of Adaptive Approaches for the Organizational Structure
			Identify Organizational Process Assets and Environmental Factors that Facilitate the Use of Adaptive Approaches
		Determine How to Plan Project Iterations
			Distinguish the Logical Units of Iterations
			Interpret the Pros and Cons of the Iteration
			Translate This WBS to an Adaptive Iteration
			Determine Inputs for Scope
			Explain the Importance of Adaptive Project Tracking Versus Predictive, Plan-Based Tracking
		Determine How to Document Project Controls for an Adaptive Project
			Identify Artifacts that Are Used in Adaptive Projects
		Explain the Components of an Adaptive Plan
			Distinguish Between the Components of Different Adaptive Methodologies
		Determine How to Prepare and Execute Task Management Steps
			Interpret Success Criteria of an Adaptive Project Management Task
			Prioritize Tasks in Adaptive Project Management
		Chapter Summary
			Questions
			Answers
			References
	Chapter 6 Business Analysis Frameworks
		Demonstrate an Understanding of Business Analysis Roles and Responsibilities
			Distinguish Between Stakeholder Roles
			Outline the Need for Roles and Responsibilities
			Differentiate Between Internal and External Roles
		Determine How to Conduct Stakeholder Communication
			Recommend the Most Appropriate Communication Channel/Tool
			Demonstrate Why Communication Is Important for a Business Analyst Between Various Teams
		Determine How to Gather Requirements
			Gathering the Project Requirements
			Match Tools to Scenarios
			Identify the Requirements Gathering Approach for a Situation
			Explain a Requirements Traceability Matrix/Product Backlog
		Demonstrate an Understanding of Product Roadmaps
			Explain the Application of a Product Roadmap
			Determine Which Components Go to Which Releases
		Determine How Project Methodologies Influence Business Analysis Processes
			Predictive, Plan-Based, and Adaptive Methodologies
			Determine the Role of a Business Analyst in Adaptive and/or Predictive and Plan-Based Approaches
		Validate Requirements Through Product Delivery
			Define Acceptance Criteria
			Determine If a Project/Product Is Ready for Delivery Based on a Requirements Traceability Matrix/Product Backlog
		Chapter Summary
			Questions
			Answers
			References
	Chapter 7 Understanding the Project Management Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct
		Exploring the Code
			Learning the Structure of the Code
		Serving Responsibly as a Project Manager
			Aspiring to Responsibility Expectations
			Adhering to the Mandatory Standards of Responsibility
		Upholding the Respect Value
			Aspiring to Respect
			Adhering to the Mandatory Values of Respect
		Being a Fair Project Manager
			Aspiring to Fairness
		Being an Honest Project Manager
			Aspiring to Honesty
			Living the Honesty Requirements
		Chapter Summary
			Questions
			Answers
			References
Part III Appendixes and Glossary
	Appendix A 50 Confusing Terms on the CAPM Exam
	Appendix B About the Online Content
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Index