PMP Prep Materials

Can't afford a PMP boot camp?

Preparing for the PMP exam on your own is not easy. However, if you have the commitment, focus, and the time, self-study is certainly an option that you may want to consider.

Grab a PMBOK and a couple of study guides and in a few months of self-study you will know if this is the method of preparing that is right for you.

We recommend that you always use at least two top study guides (usually 500 pages or more, each) along with the PMBOK guide to provide you with multiple perspectives.

Other Great Books

The PMBOK is required to prepare for the CAPM or PMP exam. However, the books below will take you to the next level of practice!

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Dan Furlong & Kathy Scwhalbe

Healthcare Project Management

A new edition (2nd) that focuses on Healthcare Project Management! Due to the HITECH Act, "ObamaCare", HIPAA changes, and Meangingful Use, Healthcare is in a state of turmoil.

Although this book is a text designed for teaching undergrad and graduate students, it is an easy-to-read book that includes exampples of all project documents discussed, and which will help guide any healthcare project manager today.

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Dr. Francis Hartman

A good friend and a project management thought leader! Francis has managed or recovered billions and billions of dollars worth of projects. Although he passed away in 2014, his research and knowlege continue to live on through his written works.

This book was sold out for years but is now available in paperback from QED. The hardbacks sell for as much as $300, but you can get the paperback version for $50.

"Don't Park Your Brain Outside"

Andy Crowe

CEO of Velociteach has written a great study-based analysis of what separate the good project managers from the great ones! A quick read, and worth your time!

"Alpha Project Managers..."

Rita Mulcahy

Considered the Queen of Project Management until her untimely passing in 2010. Her works continue to be among the best available. 

"Risk Management Tricks of the Trade"

Mark Kozak-Holland

Great PM books based on historical events! 

"Project Lessons from the Great Escape"

"Avoiding Project Disaster" [Titanic]

Dr. Eli Goldratt

The father of the Theory of Constraints and Critical Chain theories. An interesting fellow to boot!

"The Goal"

"Critical Chain"