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The
subject matter is very subjective and the exam is vendor-neutral.
These two factors put together create a gray area that this author
must try to fill in to create a cohesive, understandable, and not
too boring guide to project management. William
Heldman does an admirable job of all three. Speaking from extensive
experience in PM, he not only points out how to run a successful
project but explains why many projects fail. He also follows, almost
to a fault, the Project+ exam objectives. While this make sense
for a study guide, it also creates a level of discontinuity. You
may have to flip around a bit as you study to ensure you can distinguish
the difference between the exam objectives and the subjectiveness
of the author's writing. He is fond of pointing out his opinion
on various subjects and uses "I" more frequently than
is typical in a manual of this type. But, then again, project management
is a people-oriented subject and it is often helpful to learn from
another's experience.
Overall,
this is a useful guide for getting the Project+ certification, especially
if you take advantage of the numerous practice questions. The CD-ROM
provides some very helpful study tools, in typical Sybex fashion.
The material is solid, if a bit rambling, and the book will certainly
give you an excellent post-exam PM reference tool.
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