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This is a complete study guide for candidates wishing to sit and pass the Project Management Professional (PMP) credential from the Project Management Institute. This book contains all the information you need to study for and pass the PMP(R) examination from the Project Management Institute (PMI). It is aligned with The PMBOK(R) Guide, 5th edition and the examination updates of January 2016. In addition to all the information needed to pass the exam you will also find: - Exam tips to give you insight into how to read and answer a question - Real world examples translating theory into practice - Notes providing slightly more information about the topic being discussed that is not always directly related to the exam but is usually very interesting. - More information on where you can go in the PMBOK(R) Guide for more information about that particular topic. - Quick check questions and answers are at the end of each section and are intended to give the opportunity to quickly review the material you have just read with some simple questions. - Review questions at the end of each chapter that test your knowledge and understanding of the topics just covered. - Exercises to test how well you understand the topics just covered. - Study aids such as mind maps and our puzzle game to help you study.