This book is a valuable resource as it provides an introduction to project management's generally recognized good practices as described in A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK(R) Guide)- Fourth Edition, published by Project Management Institute (PMI), the world's leading association for the project management profession. Style and language make Overview of the PMBOK(R) Guide especially useful for individuals who speak English as a foreign language and are preparing for PMI's certifications, particularly the Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM(R)) and the Proj.