Entries from Project tagged with 'pmi'
Taking and Passing the PMP Exam - Part 15 - PMBOK version 4
Long time readers may recall how I despise adore PMP certification, but I'm still going through the process. And there is a new twist, PMBOK Version 4 has been released. If you have not taken the PMP exam by now,... read more.
Taking the PMP Exam - Part 14 - The Examination Specification
OK it is up on the PMI reading list site now, so no need to purchase it anymore, and purchasing it would be a mistake as it is of little use once you pass the exam. It is also surprisingly... read more.
Taking the PMP Exam - Appendix A -Exam Guides
I've mentioned that I'm planning on taking the PMP exam by reading nothing but the PMBOK, but there are a number of exam guides and prep course books out there so I'm going to list them here for the use... read more.
Taking the PMP Exam - Part 8 - What is Project Management
Time to suspend disbelief again or more correctly prepare your mind for acceptance of the gospel... What is Project Management? The PMBOK tells us that the goal is to meet project requirements through the execution of project activities and project... read more.
Taking the PMP Exam - Part 5 - PMI Standards or the lack thereof
OK, PMI got back to me with hours to spare on their 5 business day service level. Now I take the information I got and plug it into their website. Hooray! I'm in. But the data is old. Let me... read more.
Taking the PMP Exam - Part 3 - If you know the extension of the party
Still no progress on online PMI membership so I sent an email and got this response: Thank you for contacting the PMI Global Operations Center in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania, USA. A Customer Care Associate will review your request and contact... read more.
Taking the PMP Exam - Part 2 - Joining PMI
Some basic math: PMP Exam - PMI Member = $405 PMP Exam - Nonmember = $555 PMP Membership = $119 + $10 first time fee $555 > $405 + $119 + $10 This teaches us that the first step in... read more.
PMI Practice Standard for Scheduling Required Components
In reviewing the PMI Practice Standard for Scheduling I came across their proposal for which components would be required for a schedule to be considered "minimally acceptable". The good news is that most of these fall out of any modern... read more.
PMI Practice Standard for Scheduling
Just got an email announcing that the PMI Practice Standard for Scheduling is open for comments and recommendations. This would expand on Chapter 3 of the Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK). I think this is a... read more.
PMI Program Management Certification
In a quiet summer the PM world is buzzing with news of a new PMI certification. Moving beyond the territory of the PMP (Project Management Professional) the Program Management certification would be for those who are leading programs. The role... read more.
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