Project Management Body of Knowledge Fifth Edition (5e) Study Resources

Version 6 1 MAR 2014:

Some interesting sites/readings worth visiting as follows:
http://www.pmi.org (PMI website)
http://www.pmzilla.com (PMZilla)
http://pmzilla.com/comprehensive-pmp-notes (PM Zilla - Summary Notes)
http://pmzilla.com/memorizing-inputs-tools-and-outputs-pmp (PM Zilla - Memorizing Inputs, Tools and Techniques,
Outputs ITTOs)
http://www.oliverlehmann.com (Oliver F. Lehmann)
http://www.oliverlehmann.com/pmp-self-test/75-free-questions.htm#providers_ (OFL - free PMP Exam Self-Assessment
Test and link to tons of Providers of Free PMP + CAPM Preparation Questions)
http://www.velociteach.com (Andy Crowe)
http://www.rmcproject.com (Rita Mulcahy RMC Project Management)
http://www.cornelius-fichtner.com (Cornelius Fichtner)
http://www.project-management-prepcast.com (Cornelius Fichtner)
http://www.project-management-flash-cards.com (PM PrepCast free flash cards)
http://www.kimheldman.com (Kim Heldman)
http://www.simplilearn.com (Simplilearn)
http://www.pmstudy.com (many saying sample exams close to real one)
http://www.deepfriedbrainproject.com (cool site PMP Exam Prep Blog)
http://www.brainbok.com (cool site various topics)
http://quizlet.com/subject/pmp/#http://quizlet.com/subject/pmp (cool site - various subjects)
Lots, lots more . . (google it!)

Many of the sites that provided Fourth Edition material are not updated to the Fifth Edition yet. In this
document, those sites are highlighted in red. Since its well after 31 JUL 2013, Ill be checking the red
highlighted sites for updates.

PMP

Study Guide:
There are numerous study guides out there. In my experience, John Wiley Publishing Companys SYBEX PMP
Study Guide contains the most useable tools for the money. The guide is written by Kim Heldman.
PMP: Project Management Professional Exam Study Guide, Includes a 390MB download
Kim Heldman
7
Th
Edition ISBN: 978-1-118-53182-2 (for PMBOK 5
th
edition)

PMP

Exam Practice Questions

Here are books with a great set of practice questions that wont hurt your wallet too badly. They are receiving
great reviews.

PMP Exam PrepQuestions, Answers & Explanations, 2013 Edition
Christopher Scordo
ISBN 13: 978-1489521576

***Not at 5e level yet. DO NOT use after 31 JUL 2013***
PMP Practice Makes Perfect: Over 1000 PMP Practice Questions and Answers [Paperback]
John Estrella (Author), Charles Duncan (Author), Sami Zahran (Author), James Haner (Author), Rubin
Jen (Author)
ISBN-13: 978-1118169766


Training for 35 Direct Contact hours
PM-Prepcast
If you are going to pay for PMP

preparation materials, Cornelius Fichtner provides a very good value for each
personal dollar (or whatever your currency) spent. He runs two very well received Podcasts. One is free, the
other is not. The PMI recognizes his paid Podcast for the 35 Direct Hours of training required to submit your
PMP

test application.
http://www.project-management-
prepcast.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=category&layout=blog&id=39&Itemid=76

WhizLabs
If you are going to pay for PMP

preparation materials, the folks at the relatively new whizlabs.com also have a
self-paced training and practice test combination that is a little pricier than the longstanding PM-Prepcast. The
PMI recognizes this package for the 35 Direct Hours of training required to submit your PMP

test application.
http://www.whizlabs.com/pmi-project-management-professional/pmp-mock-exam.html



FREE RESOURCES (and some not-so free)

PMLesssonsLearned.com
This group provides the best set of resources *absolutely free*. They run monthly and weekly PMP

study
group conference calls. The monthly calls are available as podcasts. The PMBOK Fifth Edition content started
in MAY 2013
www.pmlessonslearned.com

Crosswind Project Management
The Crosswind products are always very good.
http://www.crosswindpm.com/index.php/product-category-test/pmp-5th-edition.html


Monkibos PMP

exam ITTO Trainer

This is a useful browser-based quiz tool for memorizing the Inputs, Tools & Techniques, and Outputs of the
process.
http://www.monkibo.com/pmp-exam-itto-trainer/index.html

PM-Prepare.com
There is a small free sample here.
http://www.pm-prepare.com/default.asp

TechFAQ360
They offer a free sample of their Version 4 tests.
http://www.techfaq360.com/pmp_4thedition.jsp

International Institute For Learning
They have 2 mobile apps that sell for less than US$10. (Those apps are at the bottom of the web page)
http://www.iil.com/pmp-preparation.asp

PreparePM
PreparePM contains an excellent collection of information and materials
http://preparepm.com/index.html

Free PMP Flash Cards ***Not at 5e level yet. DO NOT use after 31 JUL 2013***
Obsidian River has a set of PMP

flashcards the run on an Android mobile device or Googles Chrome

browser.
http://www.coolflashcards.com/FlashCards/pmp

PM Formulas (for PMP

exam)
Theres a free Android app version and one with more stuff for less than US$5.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.pmformulas.trial

Oliver Lehmanns Android Flash Cards
PMLL friend Oliver Lehmann produces both a free and a paid version of this helpful app.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.digit.pmpexamfree&feature=related_apps#?t=W251bGwsM
SwxLDEwOSwiY29tLmRpZ2l0LnBtcGV4YW1mcmVlIl0


PSA PMP 5e (FREE Eval Edition)
This group produces both free and paid versions of this well-built app.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.app19.psapmp5e&feature=search_result#?t=W251bGwsMS
wyLDEsImNvbS5hcHAxOS5wc2FwbXA1ZSJd

Simplilearn Android App***Not at 5e level yet. DO NOT use after 31 JUL 2013***
This app is not T 5e yet, but it should be soon.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=wit.pmpflashcard

Recommended FREE Sample Exams
These are the sample exams that most successful PMPs recommend. You cannot go wrong with these.

Cornelius Fichtners PM Exam Prep Exam Simulator
Cornelius provides 90 questions for free. There is also a paid version, with lots more.
http://free.pm-exam-simulator.com/index.php/free-simulator


Oliver Lehmann - Set 1
175 questions for the PMBOK Guide, 5th Edition (downloadable)
http://www.oliverlehmann.com/contents/free-downloads/175_PMP_Sample_Questions.pdf

Oliver Lehmann - Set 2
75 questions for the PMBOK Guide, 5th Edition (online)
http://www.oliverlehmann.com/pmp-self-test/75-free-questions.htm

Head First PMP

***Not at 5e level yet. DO NOT use after 31 JUL 2013***
200 questions
http://headfirstlabs.com/PMP/free_exam/

Simplilearn


Take the free 200 question free test
http://www.simplilearn.com/online-courses/1089/pmp-certification-exam-online-training-courses-and-free-tests

PMStudy.com


200 questions: youll need to enroll first.
http://www.pmstudy.com/enroll.asp#PMP

PMStudy.com also has a free android app of PMP/CAPM terms
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.pmstudy&feature=search_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwyLDEs
ImNvbS5wbXN0dWR5Il0.


Keith Farndale


262 PMP

and CAPM

Sample Questions. No longer free. Costs CAD$10

http://www.procept.com/guide.html

Exam Central


1000+ Free Questions (CAVEAT: these questions may not have been updated as per Aug 2011 changes to the
PMP exam)
http://www.examcentral.net/pmp/pmp-exam-questions



Voight Project Solutions


Mock exam with 10 randomly selected questions from a pool
http://www.voightps.de/Free_PMP_Exam.asp

PMZilla.com


On 15 JUN 2013, I took the 20 question Fifth Edition practice test. The practice test is very generic.
http://www.techfaq360.com/pmp_mocktest.jsp

Crosswind Project Management


Their web page now shows the fifth edition product sets.
http://www.crosswindpm.com

Tutorials Point

***Not at 5e level yet. DO NOT use after 31 JUL 2013***
They have a PMP

question section with answers immediately after the question.

http://www.tutorialspoint.com/pmp-exams/pmp_sample_questions.htm

PreparePM


PreparePM contains two sets of practice question. In the left-hand navigation column, Mock set 1 contains 70
questions and Mock set 2 contains 28 questions.
http://preparepm.com/index.html

Best Sample Questions

***Not at 5e level yet. DO NOT use after 31 JUL 2013***On 24 JAN 2014, I reviewed
BestSampleQuestions.com PMP Sample (160 questions).

Test Prep Preview

***Not fully at 5e level yet.***
On 6 AUG 2013, I reviewed several questions. All were generic enough to be valid for 5e, but there were no 5e-
specific questions.
Test Prep Preview provides sample questions for a variety of certifications
Test prep review (15 questions).

BetterPM
Heres a site that contains relatively inexpensive training and practice tests for 5e. There is also a set of free
practice quizzes for 5e.
http://www.betterpm.com/

TutorAli
As all 42 of PMBOK 4es processes received some type of change, I don't agree with TutorAli's assessment that
not much changed in 5e, but I like the layout he used for this tutorial. Folks can make their own decisions as to
the value of TutorAli's training. Check out this hour-long youtube tutorial video and make your own decision.
PMP Training PMBOK 5 Project Management-47 Processes - YouTube
Heres the link to the TutorAli site: http://www.tutorali.com