Praise for Head First PMP
“I have been doing project management for over 30 years and am considered a subject matter expert in
the PMBOK Guide, Third Edition, primarily because I am the project manager who led the team that
developed this edition…I can honestly say that Head First PMP is by far the best PMP exam preparation
book of all I have reviewed in depth. It is the very best basic education and training book that I have
read that presents the processes for managing a project, which makes it a great resource for a basic
project management class for beginners as well as a tool for practitioners who want to pass the PMP
exam. The graphical story format is unique, as project management books go, which makes it both fun
and easy to read while driving home the basics that are necessary for preparing someone who is just
getting started and those who want to take the exam.”
— Dennis Bolles, PMP
Project manager for the PMBOK Guide, Third Edition, Leadership Team,
DLB Associates, LLC, and coauthor of The Power of Enterprise-Wide Project
Management
“This looks like too much fun to be a PMP study guide! Behind the quirky humor and nutty graphics lies
an excellent explanation of the project management processes. Not only will this book make it easier to
pass the exam, you’ll learn a lot of good stuff to use on the job too.”
— Carol Steuer, PMP
PMBOK Guide, Third Edition, Leadership Team
“This is the best thing to happen to PMP since, well, ever. You’ll laugh, learn, pass the exam, and become
a better project manager all at the same time.”
— Scott Berkun, author of The Art of Project Management and The Myths of
Innovation
“I love the brain-friendly approach used by Head First. When was the last time you heard that a PMP
prep book was fun to read? This one really is!”
— Andy Kaufman, host of the People and Projects Podcast on iTunes
“Head First PMP is the PMP exam prep book for the rest of us: the people who live project management
daily and want an exam prep book that is as interesting as the work we live, prepares them for the exam,
and helps them become a better project manager. I’ve taken my copy of the first edition to numerous
exam prep classes I have helped teach as a reference book. Students will pick it up, review several pages
or topics, and say, ‘That is how I learn. Can I take your copy?’ The impact and satisfaction is immediate.”
— Ken Jones, PMP and project manager
“In today’s business world, it’s not just what you get done, it’s how you get it done. To that end, Head First
PMP has just the right balance of wit and fun that makes learning the Project Management Body of
Knowledge engaging and interesting.”
—Jen Poisson, Director of Production Operations, Disney Online
Praise for Head First PMP
“Wow. In the beginning of March I finished and passed a four-hour adventure called the PMP exam. I
can honestly say that though I used a few study guides, without the help of Head First PMP, I don’t know
how I would have done it. Jenny and Andrew put together one of the best ‘head smart, brain friendly’
training manuals that I have ever seen. I have to say that I am a huge fan and will be buying their new
Beautiful Teams book. Anyone I meet who mentions wanting to take the exam, I send them to https://
github.com/head-first-pmp/4th-edition to get the sample chapter and free test. Seeing is believing. Thanks,
Andrew and Jenny, for putting together an exceptional study guide. Keep up the good work!”
—Joe Pighetti Jr., PMP, engineer
“I think that under the fonts and formalized goofiness, the book has a good heart (intending to cover basic
principles in an honest way rather than just to pass the test). Head First PMP attempts to educate potential
project managers instead of being a mere ‘how to pass the PMP exam’ book filled with test-taking tips.
This is truly something, which sets it apart from the other PMP certification exam books.”
— Jack Dahlgren, project management consultant
“I love this format! Head First PMP covers everything you need to know to pass your PMP exam. The
sound-bite format combined with the whimsical images turns a dry subject into entertainment. The
organization starts with the basics, then drills into the details. The in-depth coverage of complex topics
like earned value and quality control are presented in an easy-to-understand format with descriptions,
pictures, and examples. This book will not only help you pass the PMP [exam], it should be used as a
daily reference for practicing project managers. I sure wish I had this when I was studying for the exam.”
—Mike Jenkins, PMP, MBA
“It is like an instructor with a blackboard in a book, and the little devil and angel over your shoulder
telling you what is right or wrong. I am getting instant results from the first five chapters. An excellent
guide/training tool for all those new and somewhat new to project management methodologies.”
—BJ Moore, PMP
Nashville, TN, Amazon.com reviewer
“Studying for your PMP exam? Would you like the ability to carry not only an instructor but an entire
classroom in your briefcase as you prepare? Then buy this book! The drawings and diagrams are
reminiscent of your favorite teacher utilizing the whiteboard to step you through the key points of
their lecture. The authors’ use of redundancy in making the same point in multiple ways, coupled with
the ‘there are no dumb questions’ sections, gave the feeling of being in a classroom full of your fellow
PMP-aspiring peers. At times I actually caught myself feeling relieved that someone else asked such a
good question. This book is enjoyable, readable, and most importantly takes the fear out of approaching
the subject matter. If you are testing the PMP waters with your big toe, this book will give you the
confidence to dive into the deep end.”
—Steven D. Sewell, PMP
Praise for other Head First books
“With Head First C#, Andrew and Jenny have presented an excellent tutorial on learning C#. It is very
approachable while covering a great amount of detail in a unique style. If you’ve been turned off by
more conventional books on C#, you’ll love this one.”
—Jay Hilyard, software developer, coauthor of C# 3.0 Cookbook
“I’ve never read a computer book cover to cover, but this one held my interest from the first page to the
last. If you want to learn C# in depth and have fun doing it, this is the book for you.”
— Andy Parker, fledgling C# programmer
“Going through this Head First C# book was a great experience. I have not come across a book series
which actually teaches you so well…This is a book I would definitely recommend to people wanting to
learn C#.”
—Krishna Pala, MCP
“Head First Web Design really demystifies the web design process and makes it possible for any web
programmer to give it a try. For a web developer who has not taken web design classes, Head First Web
Design confirmed and clarified a lot of theory and best practices that seem to be just assumed in this
industry.”
—Ashley Doughty, senior web developer
“Building websites has definitely become more than just writing code. Head First Web Design shows you
what you need to know to give your users an appealing and satisfying experience. Another great Head
First book!”
—Sarah Collings, user experience software engineer
“Head First Networking takes network concepts that are sometimes too esoteric and abstract even for highly
technical people to understand without difficulty and makes them very concrete and approachable. Well
done.”
— Jonathan Moore, owner, Forerunner Design
“The big picture is what is often lost in information technology how-to books. Head First Networking keeps
the focus on the real world, distilling knowledge from experience and presenting it in byte-size packets
for the IT novitiate. The combination of explanations with real-world problems to solve makes this an
excellent learning tool.”
— Rohn Wood, senior research systems analyst, University of Montana
