This document consists of great books or articles on [Field]. Some are here because there is a course covering the same material; some are just great books that you should read at some point in your career.
Once you have made it through most of the curriculum, knowing whether a book is worth your time will become easier. Or, if you are struggling in one of the courses, perhaps reading a book on the subject will help.
These books and articles offer timeless insights, practical wisdom, or fresh takes on project management challenges. Prioritize authoritative texts first, with free/open alternatives where available.
| Name | Author(s) |
|---|---|
| A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK Guide) - Seventh Edition | Project Management Institute |
| Making Things Happen: Mastering Project Management | Scott Berkun; free alt: Project Management from Simple to Complex (Open Textbook Library) |
| The Fast Forward MBA in Project Management | Eric Verzuh |
| Name | Author(s) |
|---|---|
| Alpha Project Managers: What the Top 2% Know That Everyone Else Does Not | Andy Crowe |
| Rescue the Problem Project: A Complete Guide to Identifying, Reviving, and Re-Purposing Failing Projects | Todd C. Williams |
| Brilliant Project Management: What the Best Project Managers Know, Do, and Say | Stephen Barker, Rob Cole |
| Name | Author(s) |
|---|---|
| Essential Scrum: A Practical Guide to the Most Popular Agile Process | Kenneth S. Rubin |
| The Lean Startup | Eric Ries; free alt: The Lean Startup Summary (PDF via Open Culture) |
| Harvard Business Review Project Management Handbook: How to Launch, Lead, and Sponsor Successful Projects | Antonio Nieto-Rodriguez |