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Good Project Management is Good for Business

When I initially shared with peers that I was joining Project Management Academy, the reactions were varied and surprising. A friend who runs a software development team rolled his eyes and grunted, “We have a project management office and all they do is get in the way of our development.” Next up, a CEO of […]

Project Management

The Executive Sponsor in the Project Economy

Antonio Nieto-Rodriguez

In the next five years, the world will see more projects than ever. The reconstruction of the economy after the devastating global pandemic crisis, will be unprecedented in human history. According to McKinsey , Governments announced $10 trillion in reconstruction funds just in the first two months of the crisis, which is three times more

PMP Formulas

Cost Performance Index (CPI) for PMP® Exam Prep

Megan Bell

Anyone in a project management role knows the top questions asked by the customer (or boss) will be: “when will it be done?” and “how much will it cost?” Although project managers do not have a crystal ball to see into the future, there are proven formulas to provide data-based predictions for schedule and cost.

Professional Development

Use Your PMP® Certification To Prepare for Program and Portfolio Management

Megan Bell

Project Management is a dynamic and diverse field that can provide career opportunities across industries and even the globe. The international governing body Project Management Institute (PMI) closely monitors the requirements for achieving the Project Management Professional (PMP®) certification to ensure standards are met no matter where the project manager is working. Yet, earning your

PMP Exam Prep, PMP Quality

Quality Audit vs. Inspection PMP

Erin Aldridge, PMP, PMI-ACP, & CSPO

Quality audits and inspections are often used similarly in everyday conversations. However, these terms are not interchangeable when it comes to project management. You must understand the difference between a quality audit vs. inspection for the PMP exam. Read through the following guide to quality audits and inspections and see if you can answer the

PMBOK Guide

A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide) 7th Edition and the PMP® Certification

Megan Bell

The Project Management Institute (PMI)® plans a new edition of the A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide) for release on August 1, 2021. The changes for the PMBOK® Guide are reflective of changes in the profession since the 2017 PMBOK® Guide – Sixth Edition with shifts to valuing delivery over

Training and Development

Q&A with Randy Smith, PMP®, CSM

Erin Aldridge, PMP, PMI-ACP, & CSPO

It’s often helpful to hear about peers’ career trajectories and progression when thinking about where to take your career next. Randy Smith, PMP®, CSM is a PMA Student since 2016 and PMAccelerateTM Member with 30 years of Project Management experience. He is currently a Project Management Supervisor, Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E). Q: How did

PMP Exam Prep, PMP Formulas

Root Cause Analysis Steps PMP Exam Guide

Erin Aldridge, PMP, PMI-ACP, & CSPO

No matter how well-planned, a project can always run into some problems. After a problem occurs, it is crucial for you to understand what happened, why, and how to fix it and prevent it from happening again. To do this, you need root cause analysis.

Professional Development

PMP for Federal Government

Megan Bell

The skills of a Project Management Professional® (PMP) apply across industries and companies. However, there are specific project processes, terminology, and certifications for federal government due to the layers of regulations and legislation shaping the work. Project Managers seeking to transfer into government work will benefit from learning about federal government project management training and

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Accuracy vs. Precision for the PMP® Exam

Erin Aldridge, PMP, PMI-ACP, & CSPO

Precision and accuracy are seemingly similar concepts that actually have unique definitions and purposes. While some use these terms interchangeably, their differences are crucial for quality management questions on the PMP exam and other project management work. In this article, we will focus on understanding Accuracy vs Precision for the PMP Exam.