Publisher's Synopsis
Passing the Risk Management Professional (PMI-RMP)(R) Certification Exam the First Time provides a detailed, step by step approach to manage project risk. This practical book uses the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK(R) GUIDE) as a guide to help Project Managers and other professionals pass the new Risk Management Professional (PMI-RMP)(R) certification exam. The Project Management Institute (PMI)(R) established the Risk Management Professional (PMI-RMP)(R) credential as a response to project management's increasing growth, complexity and diversity. Globally recognized and demanded, the PMI-RMP(R) fills the need for a specialist role in project risk management. Per PMI, "The (PMI-RMP)(R) credential recognizes individual's unique expertise and competency in assessing and identifying project risks, mitigating threats and capitalizing on opportunities, while still possessing basic skills in all areas of project management. The (PMI-RMP)(R) certification was developed by practitioners for practitioners, and represents a diverse global audience. PMI certifications give you a technical and financial edge." Daniel Yeomans began his project management career in 1977 working for the United States Air Force. During that time, he successfully managed numerous multimillion dollar, multiyear Information Technology and infrastructure development projects successfully. He was recognized as the Air Force Program Manager of the Year in 1985. Dan holds a Master of Business Administration Degree (MBA) from St.Martin's University in Washington. He is certified as a Project Management Professional (PMI-PMP)(R) and Risk Management Professional (PMI-RMP)(R) by the Project Management Institute. He is also recognized as a Certified Manager of Quality/Organizational Excellence (CMQ/OE)(R) by the American Society of Quality (ASQ)(R). Dan is an adjunct professor at Northwest University in Kirkland, Washington. He supports their undergraduate and graduate level business programs. His primary focus is the project management and financial management curriculum areas. He is also an independent consultant for Microsoft Corporation and other specific clients in the project management arena.
