PMP Project Management
When it comes to the PMP certification, we frequently hear terms like “Contact hours” and “PDUs”. But, we often get confused about their meaning and use. In this article, we are going to clear up any ambiguity concerning these two terms and their role in the certification process. The first and most recognizable distinction is …
The Project Management Professional (PMP) certification was and still is a compass for prospective project managers to test and prove their ability to perform the duties and responsibilities that their position entails. The credential went through a continuous evolution over the last 37 years, which often occurs after releasing a new version of the Project …
First things first, let’s just put it out there: The Statement Of Work (SOW) is so often the one piece of documentation that saves you from a world of trouble since it helps guarantee your project work will be done according to certain guidelines and expectations. On the other hand, it can be the worst …
With the launch of the new 2021 PMP certification exam, candidates planning to pursue the credential should be acquainted with the latest updates on both the exam content outline and reference list. The exam content outline exhibits the certification’s main layout while the exam reference list represents a number of book recommendations for the exam …
With the increasing number of project management frameworks and certifications, terminologies often overlap causing confusion. In this article, we’re tackling the similarities and distinctions of two of the most mixed-up terms: Project Manager (PM) and Scrum Master (SM). The traditional role of the Project Manager The PMBOK® Guide defines a project manager as “the person …
Since the PMI announced that it will be releasing a majorly amended 7th edition of its reference guide, the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK), people were eager to know what changes will the PMP standard guideline go through, when will it be released, and what impact will these changes have on the Project Management …
Contact hours required by the Project Management Institute (PMI) in order to qualify and be able to apply for your PMP exam might create some stress and confusion. You may be wondering how to exactly obtain these 35 contact hours and what qualifies as a contact hour and what does not. This blog post covers …
The Myers-Briggs Personality Type Indicator (MBTI) is an introspective, psychometric questionnaire designed to identify one’s personality type, strengths, and preferences. Being one of the most widely used personality assessments, recently, people who have taken the PMP exam reported that some questions addressed the MBTI test. So, here’s what you should know about MBTI before sitting …
According to the PMI, there are more than 1,000,000 holders of the internationally recognized PMP credential across 214 territories worldwide. When coming across this number, it raised my curiosity to know which country has the most PMP-certified professionals. After doing some research, I found out that PMI provides a registry that exhibits the number of …
The PMP or Project Management Professional certification is becoming the de facto standard for project managers worldwide. Since being established in 1984 by the Project Management Institute (PMI) and up until now, more than 1,000,000 professionals hold this certification and many companies are requiring it when hiring project managers. Becoming PMP certified is neither easy …
