Certification
The Day of Your Test
There is a lot of emphasis on prepping for your certification or credential exam, however, another important component of the process is the actual testing experience. Test anxiety is the number one cause of failure on these exams. By knowing what to expect on test day, you will hopefully greatly reduce your anxiety! You will…
Read MoreProgram Management Professional (PGMP) Certification
If you specialize in program management more so than project management, the Program Management Professional (PgMP) credential may be a good option to further demonstrate your professional capabilities. PMI currently has five certifications/credentials, with PgMP being the most rigorous. I personally strongly recommend getting your Project Management Professional (PMP) prior to the PgMP, if at…
Read MoreWhy Have An On-site PMP Exam Prep Class?
While participating in an open-enrollment PMP exam prep class has its benefits, there is another option to consider: hosting an on-site PMP/CAPM exam prep class. If you and at least three other co-workers / team members / associates are interested in pursuing a PMI certification, an on-site may be a better option: 1. Lower Cost…
Read MoreGlad I Got Audited
I recently got selected for audit on my PgMP (Program Management Professional) certification application. For many people, audit notification would elicit a groan, some mumbling, and probably a fair amount of frustration. But, believe it or not, I was actually hoping to be audited. Crazy, eh? (now, I wasn’t running around the office doing the…
Read MorePMP Exam Prep – Triple Constraint Of Success
Why We Guarantee To Rock Your Face Off! You may have heard of the “triple constraint” of project management… but are you familiar with the “PMP exam prep triple constraint”? Instructors. Materials. Support. PPM is different from other providers in that we recognize the importance of the IMS triple constraint. Constraint Number One: Instructors Have you…
Read MoreWHY GO TO PMI CHAPTER MEETINGS?
Actually being home (in Phoenix) this week, allowed me the opportunity to attend my local PMI chapter evening PDM sessions. The PMI Phoenix chapter is one of the larger chapters and has a strong program to support project managers and companies that employ project managers. Because of the size of the membership and the geographic…
Read MoreTop 10 Questions To Ask Your PMP Exam Prep Provider
Before signing up for a PMP or other certification exam prep course, we have provided you with a list of questions to ask them. Here’s the thing – exam prep courses cost a lot of money and trust me, this is one investment you only want to make once. If you are going to be…
Read MoreAN AUDIT… NO LONGER JUST FROM THE IRS
Have you scheduled your PMI certification exam yet? If not, are you past the point where you may get audited? Whether it be the Project Management Professional (PMP), the Certified Associate (CAPM), the Risk Management Professional (PMI-RMP), the Scheduling Professional (PMI-SP), or the Program Management Professional (PgMP)certification – they all carry with them the possibility…
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