Head First PMP, 5th Edition (Book)

Head First PMP (Turkish 5th Edition) is the Turkish translation of the book Head First PMP by Jennifer Greene and Andrew Stellman, published in 2022 by Yakın Plan Yayınları as its fifth edition. The book is designed to prepare readers for the Project Management Professional PMP certification exam and has been updated to align with the 6th and 7th editions of the PMBOK® Guide. It covers project management knowledge areas, processes, and exam strategies, supported by text, visual elements, and practical activities. This edition includes linguistic and content adaptations tailored for Turkish-speaking candidates preparing for the exam.

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The original title of the book is Head First PMP: A Brain-Friendly Guide to Passing the Project Management Professional Exam (A Brain-Friendly Guide to Passing the Project Management Professional Exam), authored by Jennifer Greene and Andrew Stellman. The Turkish edition was published by Yakın Plan Yayınları, with translation by Fatih Ünal. The fifth edition was published in October 2022 in Istanbul (ISBN 978-975-248-731-4) and contains 970 pages. This edition is published in paperback on first-grade paper.

The book comprehensively covers the project management concepts required for the PMP certification and is structured according to the current PMP exam content. Initially based on process groups (Initiating, Planning, Executing, Monitoring and Controlling, Closing), the exam content was reorganized in 2021 around the themes of People, Process, and Business Environment. This edition reflects the updated approach of the PMBOK 6th and 7th editions; for instance, since approximately half of the PMP exam questions at the time of writing derive from Agile and hybrid methodologies, the book dedicates substantial space to these topics. Thus, it addresses both traditional project management principles and agile practices. Chapter headings are structured to encompass the knowledge areas and tasks outlined in the PMBOK Guide, and each chapter concludes with sample exam-style questions for preparation.

• Core knowledge areas for the PMP exam:
• • Project Integration Management
  • Scope, Time (Schedule), Cost, Quality, Resource Management
  • Communication, Risk, Procurement, Stakeholder Management
• Dedicated coverage of Agile and hybrid approaches
• Chapter summaries and exam practice questions at the end of each chapter

As emphasized in the foreword by Algın Erozan, Head First PMP employs a strong visual and auditory approach based on “shapes and stories” to facilitate understanding. Concepts are repeatedly presented through diverse examples and humorous elements; a concept introduced on one page is revisited on another in a different context. Illustrations and cartoons stimulate reader engagement and reinforce learning. Consequently, the book features dynamic page layouts that vary by chapter, with text often supported by puzzles, diagrams, short quizzes, and interactive exercises. For example, according to the translation, the book includes more than 80 activity-based exercises. In other words, rather than relying on text-heavy exposition, the book follows a multimodal learning style, incorporating puzzles, multiple-choice questions, matching activities, and similar interactive elements alongside brief explanations.

Head First PMP is a reference book specifically written for project managers and students preparing for the PMP certification. Its accessible, fluent language and multisensory presentation make it ideal for beginners learning project management fundamentals while also guiding them through exam preparation. Concepts are made concrete through illustrations and anecdotes, making this not only a tool for passing the exam but also a practical resource for applying knowledge in real-world settings.

• Candidates preparing for the PMP exam
• Professionals seeking to acquire foundational knowledge in project management
• Individuals wishing to study PMBOK content in Turkish

In this Turkish edition, PMP terminology and exam content have been adapted to reflect local usage. For instance, the phrase “Turkish PMP exam” is used throughout the text to highlight alignment with the Turkish-language exam. Consistent Turkish equivalents have been selected for project management terms. While earlier editions were translated by Mustafa Furkan Türkmen, the fifth edition was translated by Fatih Ünal. Project management experts such as Algın Erozan, who authored the foreword, provide commentary tailored to the Turkish context of PMP preparation and PMBOK implementation. Publisher Yakın Plan has been translating PMBOK-aligned PMP books into Turkish since 2011.

• Terminology adapted for the Turkish-language exam context
• Simplified explanatory choices tailored to Turkish candidates
• Terminology: Turkish-translated project management terms (e.g., Scope Management, Procurement Management)