PMBOK Guide and PMP Exam Prep Book 2018-2019: Study Guide on the Project Management Body of Knowledge with Practice Test Questions for the Project Management Professional Exam by Robert P. Nathan

Although I’ve had the PMI PMBOK guide for months, I wanted something to supplement it as it is an 800 page book. This study guide is a great addition: it is straightforward in reviewing the process groups and knowledge areas and has also included materials that I might be tested on but that I do not deal with in my day to day as a PM, such as certain formulas, charts, and so on. I have also gotten some use out of the glossary that is available as a flashcards app during my commute. I think like most people, the practice questions are the most helpful, and I like that the answers all have explanations and the key is easy to navigate.The only critique of this book I can really think of is that it is succinct. It’s around 300 pages compared to the 800 page PMBOK guide. I think it is a book that you might use to study for the PMP while also having PMI’s guide on hand as a reference tool. That said, I have the hours to take the test, as I assume most others buying this book do. At this point, your studying comes down to making sure you understand the processes and getting in some time to hone your test taking skills.

Good supplemental to PMBOK, however some information is questionable. For example, SMART objectives are given two different definitions, one with Achievable and the other Aggressive standing for the A.

This is one of the better PMP review books/tools, and a very affordable price. It is written in a more incisive manner than other PMP books, and definitely a great addition to the collection of books you will inevitably need to pass the exams. I also used it in reviewing for the RMP. The book is very comprehensive, and while it doesn't cover everything that might be on the test in absolute terms, neither does any other single book... including the PMBoK. That is especially true given the fact that some questions are unscored trial questions.

Easy read, helpful for beginners

Aside from the many math and text errors in this book, it focuses mostly on the terminology and definitions, which are certainly helpful, but not at all representative of the exam. I spent so much time studying and going through the sample exam here, and none of it translated over to the actual exam. The exam mostly focused on the inputs and outputs to the processes and case studies. You are better off going to the source than spending your time and money on this guide.