CHAPTER 3

Working as a Project Manager

In this chapter, you will

•  Explore the project manager role

•  Understand the project manager’s influence

•  Learn the project management competencies

•  Learn to lead and manage a successful project

•  Study project integration

As a PMP candidate, you’re likely already serving as a project manager in your organization. If you’re aiming to pass the CAPM exam, you might not yet be a project manager, but you are working on projects as a team lead or project management assistant. In either case, the PMP and the CAPM exams will test your knowledge of the typical roles and responsibilities of a project manager. You’ll need to be familiar with the most common types of activities and characteristics of a project ...

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