Customer Reviews

A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge

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PMBOK Version 4 was initially released in December 2008. An updated version was released in May 2009.
It is important to ensure that consumers are aware if they are purchasing the most recent version of a book especially when it is a professional standard.

It is recommended that the most recent version of PMPOK Version 4 be purchased.
The identifier is 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 and is located at the bottom of the Publisher's information page (2nd page of the text)

The PMBOK, is a very useful book to pass the certification exams of PMI.

However, this book of 350+ pages is very badly structured, and just provides lists of processes, tools and activities that a project manager should apply. There is no clear or in-depth explanation given for any reason why one tool is better than another, or when a certain method is appropriate of not.

In conclusion you could buy the book if you are studying for an exam, but the PMI should take it's function as a knowledge center more seriously and take the scope of this "Body of Knowledge" beyond the joke that it currently is.

I purchased this book 2 days ago via amazon.ca and received it in the mail today. Worried that I was sent the outdated 4th edition, I tried following other commenters' suggestions and looked for the given number sequence on the publisher's page. Unfortunately, the numbers weren't there in my book.

Luckily, I found another way to identify whether or not someone has the updated 4th edition. Google 'pmbok guide 4th edition errata sheet' and look for the link to the PMI website. After checking 3 indicators on the sheet, I established that my book was indeed the updated 4th edition.

So, thank you, Amazon! I'm a happy customer!

Uniformity was not maintained in terms of terminology usage. Sometimes the tables were elaborated( instead of using a term the processes was elaborated) and the other times they were contracted.

I would suggest anyone looking for PMP certification to order this book AND Head first PMP.

This book was a heavier read.

Great textbook. A little cumbersome the way it is layed out but nothing can be changed as this is PMI BOK

A must have helpful book for anybody pursuing a Project Management career and looking to become a PMP through the PMI.

Very good book

It is a must for anyone looking to get a Project Management certification (from the Project Management Institute (PMI)).

This book is good and was very unique, informative and helpful. I would recommend this book to all interested people.

This book is full of great information that will help you obtain your certification. Try reading the entire thing first, some people do more than once, and then go over it again before the test.