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November 15, 2021 September 1, 2022

PMP® Certification Renewal: Your Comprehensive Guide

Earning your Project Management Professional (PMP)® certification is a significant achievement. This credential can help accelerate your career, increase your earning power, and demonstrate your qualifications to employers, clients, and peers. The Project Management Institute (PMI) has a 3-year cycle for their certification renewal process, which requires all certification holders, including PMP, to acquire and …

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November 11, 2021 September 28, 2022

PMP vs PRINCE2 Certification

One of the most powerful advantages of being a Project Manager is its a skill set not confined to any industry or business type. Project Management Institute (PMI) research indicates project management-oriented careers in seven sectors are expected to grow by 33%, or nearly 22 million jobs, through 2027. In the next seven years, that …

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November 11, 2021 January 21, 2022

PMP Exam Technique: Make or Buy Analysis

While planning a project, you may discover some tasks or products can either be accomplished in-house or by a vendor. Make or Buy Analysis is a PMP exam technique that will help you decide which option is better. On this page: Make or Buy Analysis PMP Definition Factors to Consider for Make or Buy Decision …

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November 4, 2021 September 28, 2022

Should I be PMP® or Agile Certified?

Those looking to expand their project management career often ask for advice about which certification to pursue: Waterfall or Agile? Given the prevalence of the Project Management Professional (PMP)® certification for those using traditional (or “waterfall”) project management methodologies, some refer to any project certification as “PMP.” But in fact, there are separate certifications for …

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November 3, 2021 January 21, 2022

The Basics of Payback Periods in Project Management

One of the essential duties of a project manager is to determine whether a project is worth investing in and ensure its success from beginning to end. For example, one helpful metric of project value is the payback period; that is, how long will it take to recover your initial investment in the project? Let’s …

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November 2, 2021 July 11, 2023

Scheduling Your PMP® Exam

Earning the Project Management Institute’s (PMI) globally recognized Project Management Professional (PMP)® certification begins long before you find out your PMP exam score. In fact, you must have an approved application before you can even look at dates to schedule and take the PMP Certification exam. To earn the coveted PMP certification status, it is …

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October 28, 2021 September 28, 2022

Introduction to the PMP® Certification Exam

You receive a unique code via an encrypted electronic message with an address, and what to bring to that location on a specific day and time. You are prohibited from bringing any communication device or unauthorized documentation to the meeting location. You must provide a government-issued ID to enter the meeting location. Are you going …

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October 20, 2021 February 18, 2022

Agile Practices and the PMP Certification

Most project managers strive to earn PMI’s Project Management Professional (PMP)® certification. Those seeking Agile training, an Agile PMP Certification equivalent, or other project certification should include Agile methodologies into their training and PMP certification knowledge base. The Project Management Institute (PMI) predicts there will be 2.2 million project-oriented roles annually through at least 2027. …

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October 14, 2021 January 21, 2022

PMP Exam Prep: Present Value vs Future Value

It can be a challenge to select the next project for your team to accomplish. One project management concept that can help you make an informed decision is Net Present Value, which describes the difference between a project’s cash value now versus what it will most likely be in the future. It’s important to understand …

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October 12, 2021 September 28, 2022

What is the PMP® Certification?

Demand for skilled project managers in all industries and locations grows constantly. The latest estimates indicate that employers will need to fill 2.2 million project-oriented roles every year through 2027. The PMP certification is an excellent choice for aspiring project managers to demonstrate their qualifications in this growing field. On this page: What is the …

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