I've been a critic of the PMI's PMP exam for nearly as long as it existed. (You can read past writings here) but I see a world where people actually take it seriously, so in the spirit of "if you can't beat them up, join them", and to give myself additional credibility for future criticism, I am planning to take the PMP exam.
But since I know that many people struggle through this process and can use help, and I'm nothing if not helpful, I'll be documenting progress along the way. Look for future posts to cover the application process, studying, reference material and the test itself. The "naked" in the title refers both to exposing the process and also for my strategy of eschewing prep courses and PMP "Tips and Tricks" books and sticking to just what is in my head and in the PMBOK. I may pick out and highlight any other free resources I come across. If you have any that you are aware of, just leave a comment on this post and I'll compile them into a master list at the end.
So stay tuned. I hope to run though this process as quickly as possible and will be keeping track of time along this way.
"Bang"
- there goes the virtual starting gun. Gotta get running!
Comments (1)
I am about to complete my MBA towards Project Management. I keep hearing mixed matched information on taking the PMI Exam. My first question: Does it matter, if I become certified or not? Does the certification affect the job prospects?
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Personally I place more weight on experience, aptitude and attitude than I do on certification. If the applicant has a PMP and no experience to back it up, I would tend NOT to consider them. This is just my personal opinion. Some people place more value on PMP certification than I do. -Jack
Posted by Jeffrey | September 27, 2007 1:19 AM
Posted on September 27, 2007 01:19