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The Top 7 Reasons Why People Fail the PMP® Exam

You should never leave anything up to chance when it comes down to something as important as the PMP Exam. The exam is intense and challenging, so you need time for preparation! If you fail the PMP exam, there’s always another chance! However, the biggest Project Management Professional (PMP)® certification problem is potential failure. Taking

PMP Certification, PMP Exam Prep

The Top 3 Problems with Earning Your PMP® Certification

Erin Aldridge, PMP, PMI-ACP, & CSPO

Taking any big step in your career can come with challenges. Earning your Project Management Professional (PMP)® certification is no different. While each individual may face their own unique challenges as they navigate the certification process, there are three common problems that you’re likely to face:

Professional Development, Project Management

8 Project Management Underperformance Problems

Erin Aldridge, PMP, PMI-ACP, & CSPO

Every project manager faces worries about underperformance throughout their career. In fact, most projects present challenges that seasoned project managers must learn to overcome. In this article, we will look at some real-world examples of project management underperformance, how these experiences negatively impact the success of a project, and how Project Management Professional (PMP®) credential

Agile, Project Management

Integrating Agile in a Waterfall Practice (Part 5): Helpful Tools in Implementing Your Agile Strategy

Erin Aldridge, PMP, PMI-ACP, & CSPO

(This is the fifth in a five-part series on this topic where we will discuss how organizations can approach or refine their Agile delivery methods.)

PMP Certification, PMP Exam Prep

How Much Does a PMP Certification Cost?

Erin Aldridge, PMP, PMI-ACP, & CSPO

Are you among the many professionals considering earning a PMP certification? Before you begin preparing for the Project Management Professional certification exam, you should know what you’re getting into in terms of cost. Learn more about the costs associated with the PMP exam, and how to plan for these expenses.

Agile

Integrating Agile in a Waterfall Practice (Part 4): Implementing Your Strategy

Erin Aldridge, PMP, PMI-ACP, & CSPO

Implementing an agile strategy is no easy task and it can be a challenge to implement the strategies. However, if you’re successful in doing so your company will reap bountiful rewards including increased efficiency, improved collaboration between departments/teams as well as shorter time-to-market for new products or features!

Agile

Integrating Agile in a Waterfall Practice (Part 3): Integrating Your Strategy

Erin Aldridge, PMP, PMI-ACP, & CSPO

In the last article in the series, we explored the Agile methodology, as well as how it can force an organization to shift their mindset. Now that we understand the concepts, terms and roles in the Agile framework – we can explore how to take them into consideration when developing a strategy for integrating Agile

Agile

Integrating Agile in a Waterfall Practice (Part 2): What Do We Mean by “Agile?”

Erin Aldridge, PMP, PMI-ACP, & CSPO

In the Part 1 of our series, “Integrating Agile in a Waterfall Practice,” we defined the various project delivery methods, described the Agile methodology as it compares with those delivery methods, and briefly talked about the value the various methods can provide. There is no doubt Agile, when implemented effectively can provide tremendous value to

Agile, PMI-ACP

PMI-ACP® vs CSM® Certification: Which One is Right for Me?

Erin Aldridge, PMP, PMI-ACP, & CSPO

Earning a project management certification is a smart way to set yourself apart from your peers and increase your earning potential, but which one is better? PMI-ACP vs CSM certifications – both have their pros and cons. Today, the Agile Methodology is being used worldwide to streamline projects in countless industries. In fact, according to