Choosing the right certification prep guide can be as stressful as the exam itself. If you're preparing for the Project Management Professional (PMP) exam, you have multiple Rita Mulcahy editions at different price points. If your goal is the Certified Clinical Transplant Coordinator (CCTC) exam, a practice-first crash course is the only title in this lineup aimed at that credential. This guide compares four study books across those two tracks by listed price, format, edition, and condition so you can pick the one that matches your budget and study style.
Quick Take
The group breaks into two study tracks: three PMP guides from Rita Mulcahy (or with her name on the cover) and one CCTC practice-first crash course. The PMP side includes an eighth edition, a seventh edition, and a pre-owned copy described as aligned with the PMBOK Guide 4th Edition. The CCTC side is a brand-new manual with a practice-first approach. The comparison table below shows listed prices; the decision matrix and product notes will help you match a title to your exam and study preferences.
Listed-Price Comparison
| Product | Listed Price | Price Bar |
|---|---|---|
| PMP Exam Prep, Eighth Edition - Updated | USD 39.99 | |
| PMP Exam Prep : Rita's Course in a Book for Passing the PMP Exam | USD 29.99 | |
| Rita Mulcahy's PMP Exam Prep | USD 8.99 | |
| CERTIFIED CLINICAL TRANSPLANT COORDINATOR EXAM PREP | USD 66.79 |
Decision Matrix
| If you want | Consider this title | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| Latest PMP revision | PMP Exam Prep, Eighth Edition - Updated | Revised, Like New condition |
| A PMP title from the PMBOK 4th edition era | PMP Exam Prep : Rita's Course in a Book for Passing the PMP Exam | Described as aligned with PMBOK 4th Edition |
| A lower-priced PMP option | Rita Mulcahy's PMP Exam Prep | Seventh edition, Good condition |
| CCTC practice-heavy prep | CERTIFIED CLINICAL TRANSPLANT COORDINATOR EXAM PREP | Brand new, practice-first, 523 pages |
Product Notes
PMP Exam Prep, Eighth Edition - Updated
This revised eighth edition (ISBN 9781932735659) is listed as Like New and is the most current PMP title in the comparison. It uses the familiar course-in-a-book trade paperback format and includes the revised feature, which makes it a solid choice if you want the latest edition of Rita Mulcahy's approach. The trade-off is that it is the highest-priced PMP title here, so you are paying for the newer revision and Like New condition. If edition recency matters more than minimizing upfront cost, this is the one to reach for.
PMP Exam Prep : Rita's Course in a Book for Passing the PMP Exam
This pre-owned copy (ISBN 9781932735000) is described as aligned with the PMBOK Guide 4th Edition, which makes it the earliest-edition PMP title in this group. It is a reasonably priced middle option between the eighth and seventh editions. Choose it if you want a physical book from that PMBOK era and don't need the newest content. The limitation is that, because it is the oldest PMP edition here, its material is further from the later PMBOK updates than the seventh or eighth editions.
Rita Mulcahy's PMP Exam Prep
The seventh edition (ISBN 9781932735413) is the lowest-priced PMP title in this comparison. It is a trade paperback in Good condition, so you get the core course-in-a-book content at the bottom of the listed-price range. The limitation is that it is not in Like New condition, and it does not carry the revised updates of the eighth edition. If you're comfortable with some wear and an earlier edition, this is the lowest listed price option.
CERTIFIED CLINICAL TRANSPLANT COORDINATOR EXAM PREP
This is the only CCTC-focused title in the lineup, published independently and in brand-new condition. Its practice-first crash-course format and 523-page count set it apart from the more traditional PMP study books. Pick it for the Certified Clinical Transplant Coordinator exam if you want a practice-heavy manual rather than a theory-first textbook. The limitation is its listed price, which is the highest of the four, and it targets a different certification than the other three options.
Final Recommendation by Use Case
If you're aiming for the PMP exam and want a current, revised study guide, choose the PMP Exam Prep, Eighth Edition - Updated. If you're okay with an earlier edition and want the lowest listed price on the PMP side, the seventh edition Rita Mulcahy's PMP Exam Prep is a practical pick. If you want a PMP title described as aligned with the PMBOK Guide 4th Edition, the pre-owned PMP Exam Prep : Rita's Course in a Book for Passing the PMP Exam covers that need. If you're preparing for the CCTC exam, the CERTIFIED CLINICAL TRANSPLANT COORDINATOR EXAM PREP is the only option here and its practice-first approach gives you a different study style.
