PMP® in Depth - Project Management Professional Certification Study Guide for the PMP® Exam - Third Edition - Paul Sanghera

Sep 29, 2026

PMP® in Depth: Project Management Professional Certification Study Guide for the PMP® Exam presents a structured, chapter-based approach to preparing for the PMI PMP® examination. The book’s contents map core project management knowledge across initiating, planning, executing, and monitoring/controlling, including framework concepts and practical management areas such as scope, schedule, resources, cost, procurement, quality, risk, communication, and stakeholder engagement. It supports exam-focused learning through an organized progression from Part I to Part IV and includes publication metadata and references to trademarks like PMI, PMP, and PMBOK.

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CategoryExam

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Pages661

Reading Time27 h 46 min

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Introduction

Part I: Initiating the Project

Chapter 1: Project Management Framework

Chapter 2: Project Environment

Chapter 3: Initiating the Project

Part II: Planning the Project

Chapter 4: Planning Project and Scope

Chapter 5: Planning for Project Schedule Management

Chapter 6: Planning for Project Resources, Cost, and Procurement

Chapter 7: Planning Quality and Risk Management

Chapter 8: Planning for Communication and Stakeholder Management

Part III: Executing the Project

Chapter 9: Managing Execution of Project Work

Chapter 10: Managing Project Resources

Chapter 11: Managing Communication and Stakeholder Engagement

Part IV: Monitoring and Controlling the Project

Chapter 12: Monitoring and Controlling the Project Work

Chapter 13: Monitoring and Controlling the Scope, Schedule, and Resources

Chapter 14: Monitoring Stakeholder Engagement and

PMP® in Depth Project Management Professional Certification Study Guide for the PMP® Exam ― Third Edition ― Paul Sanghera PMP® IN DEPTH PROJECT MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION STUDY GUIDE FOR THE PMP® EXAM THIRD EDITION Paul Sanghera PMP ® in Depth: Project Management Professional Certification Study Guide for the PMP ®Exam Paul Sanghera San Francisco, California, USA ISBN-13 (pbk): 978-1-4842-3909-4 ISBN-13 (electronic): 978-1-4842-3910-0 [https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4842-3910-0](https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4842-3910-0) [Library of Congress Control Number: 2018957626](Library of Congress Control Number: 2018957626)[ ](Library of Congress Control Number: 2018957626)Copyright © 2019 by Paul Sanghera This work is subject to copyright. All rights are reserved by the Publisher, whether the whole or part of the material is concerned, specifically the rights of translation, reprinting, reuse of illustrations, recitation, broadcasting, reproduction on microfilms or in anyother physical way, and transmission or information storage and retrieval, electronic adaptation, computer software, or by similar or dissimilar methodology now known or hereafter developed. Trademarked names, logos, and images may appear in this book. Rather than use a trademark symbol with every occurrence of a trademarked name, logo, or image we use the names, logos, and images only in an editorial fashion and to the benefit of the trademark owner, with no intention of infringement of the trademark. The use in this publication of trade names, trademarks, service marks, and similar terms, even if they are not identified as such, isnotto be taken as an expression of opinion as to whether or not they are subject to proprietary rights. PMI, PMP, and PMBOK are registered trademarks of Project Management Institute, Inc. in the United States and/or other countries. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. While the advice and information in this book are believed to be true and accurate at the date of publication, neither the authors nor the editors nor the publisher can accept any legal responsibility for any errors or omissions that maybe made. The publisher makes no warranty, express or implied, with respect to the material contained herein. Managing Director, Apress Media LLC: Welmoed Spahr Acquisitions Editor: Shiva Ramachandran Development Editor: Laura Berendson Coordinating Editor: Rita Fernando Cover designed by eStudio Calamar Distributed to the book trade worldwide by Springer Science+Business Media New York, 233 Spring Street, 6th Floor, New York, NY 10013. Phone 1-800-SPRINGER, fax (201) 348-4505, email [orders-ny@springer-sbm.com](orders-ny@springer-sbm.com), [or visit](or visit www.springeronline.com. Apress Media)[ www.springeronline.com](or visit www.springeronline.com. Apress Media)[. Apress Media](or visit www.springeronline.com. Apress Media), LLC is a California LLC and the sole member (owner) is Springer Science + Business Media Finance Inc (SSBM Finance Inc). SSBM Finance Inc is a Delaware corporation. For information on translations, please email [rights@apress.com](rights@apress.com) or visit [http://www.apress](http://www.apress). com/rights-permissions. Apress titles may be purchased in bulk for academic, corporate, or promotional use. eBook versions and licenses are also available for most titles. For more information, reference our Print and eBook Bulk Sales webpage at [http://www.apress.com/bulk-sales](http://www.apress.com/bulk-sales). Any source code or other supplementary material referenced by the author in this book is available to readers on GitHub via the book’s product page, located [at](at www.apress.com/9781484239094)[ www.apress.com/9781484239094](at www.apress.com/9781484239094). For more detailed information, please visit [http://www.apress.com/source-code](http://www.apress.com/source-code). Printed on acid-free paper To my wife,

FAQs

What exam the guide is designed to prepare for?

The guide is for the PMP® Exam, the Project Management Professional certification examination by PMI.

How is the book organized across the project lifecycle?

It is divided into Parts I–IV covering initiating, planning, executing, and monitoring/controlling, with dedicated chapters for each area.

Which planning topics are covered in the study guide?

The planning section includes scope, schedule management, resources/cost/procurement, quality and risk management, and communication and stakeholder management.

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