From the perspective of real PMP’s, this book reviews program management in a straightforward manner.  This book steps through the phases of project management as well as other topics pertinent as a study review for the PgMP exam.  Although, this book is written primarily for a PgMP candidate, it also contains numerous useful project management practices for the workplace. 

Highlights: What I liked!

Questions were posed at the end of each chapter, with answers provided in appendix B, along with the complete question and bolding of the correct answer.  The objective reference was also included.  This is really helpful during review, especially if you get the question wrong.

Core chapters covered the five key process groups and were detailed and sufficiently discussed.  Supporting chapters were concise and straight to the point.  The chapter covering how to prepare a road map to the PgMP exam was fantastic.  It offers guidance for any person preparing to take the PgMP.  Moreover, the chapter provides an outline and plan for understanding the study time needed to master each of the process groups.

Shortfalls: What was Missing!

Overall, this is a great reference book.  Perhaps, there could have been more questions to sufficiently test the chapters on process groups, especially the forty-two pages covering the planning process.

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