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TOPIC: Rita Mulcahy vs Head First vs PMBOK

Rita Mulcahy vs Head First vs PMBOK 8 years 1 week ago #7142

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Hello,

I have three books in my possession and have been advised that all are extremely good. Can you please tell me if three are necessary to go through to pass PMP, this may sound a generic question and a lot depend on the individual's study plan as well as learning capability but on an average is PMPBOK guide + Head First OR PMBOK guide + Rita Mulcahy book enough?

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Rita Mulcahy vs Head First vs PMBOK 8 years 1 week ago #7143

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Dear Sir,
the PMBOK is a must. Rita is highly advised because presents many situational case and has good questions. I have used these documents for my study. You would also use material like resource of Cornelius better go for the bundle. I enjoyed the videos and the simulator is the best.

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Rita Mulcahy vs Head First vs PMBOK 8 years 1 week ago #7144

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bottom line answer is Yes.
but this depends on many factors like: what is your baseline information and experience, what level of details and focus you will dedicate, does your study style match the book style, etc.

my recommendation is if you have time, utilize the material you have. every book will definitely add to your knowledge and I personally favor heads first over Rita's.
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Rita Mulcahy vs Head First vs PMBOK 8 years 1 week ago #7148

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It depends on your style. Importance is the PMBOK. That's a must.
EASE of being able to understand and not struggle through the "dryness" would be (easy to hard):
Head First (like "for dummies" format)
Rita (like a text book)
Pmbok (like a dictionary)
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Rita Mulcahy vs Head First vs PMBOK 8 years 1 week ago #7156

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What is the latest edition for Rita Mulcahy?

Rita Mulcahy vs Head First vs PMBOK 8 years 1 week ago #7157

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Michael wrote: What is the latest edition for Rita Mulcahy?


For the PMP exam prep, it would be the Eighth Edition.
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Rita Mulcahy vs Head First vs PMBOK 5 years 3 months ago #16033

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I am in the process to buy a book between Ritas and PMBOK I like to have the hability to manage a project using the best techniques. Do you recommend based on your comments to first get PMBOK am I correct? Please give me an advice.

Rita Mulcahy vs Head First vs PMBOK 4 years 6 months ago #18513

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Thanks a lot for your clear explanation. I am now reading Head First and will learn PMBOK later although my training is based on PMBOK.

Rita Mulcahy vs Head First vs PMBOK 11 months 2 weeks ago #30413

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Hi, If I had to take between Cornelius bundle and simulator +Rita, what would you suggest?

Rita Mulcahy vs Head First vs PMBOK 11 months 2 weeks ago #30416

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Tilda,

It really isn't an "either-or" proposition. Each guide or reference material adds a dimension to your learning. Personally, I used the PM-Prepcast and the Exam Simulator in conjunction with a hard copy of the PMBOK guide and Head First. The Prepcast, PMBOK and Exam Simulator were the core of my study and Head First was a tool that put it all together in a way I could understand the material. It was also lighthearted and down to earth in its presentation.

Good luck,

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