Agile Project Management Certification: PMI and the Scrum Alliance

There are now multiple variants in agile project management certification and these approaches are becoming more widely used where appropriate. These fall into two main categories: PMI and Scrum. Project management is all about creating a new product, service or other deliverable. Successful project management focuses on completing the project on budget, on time, and […]

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The Need for Project Managers in Non-Governmental Organizations

The Uniqueness that is an NGO Successful project managers and their teams in nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) are true heroes, delivering benefits to external stakeholders whose lives may very well depend on them. Here, we look at what they are, what they do and how they are unique. What is an NGO? Is an NGO just […]

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PMP® Smartphone Apps to Know

Smart phones are providing value in an ever-increasing proportion of our lives. Amidst this progress, project managers are not forgotten. A growing breed of apps has utility, not only in obtaining the PMP® credential, but also in practicing project management both before and after the credential award. Study moments can conveniently be stolen while stopped […]

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Top Regrets of Those Who Failed the PMP® Exam

If it turns out that you failed to pass the PMP® exam on your first try, you are not alone. In fact, it’s not at all unusual. Years ago the exam was about seven hours in length. For a number of years now, the allowed exam completion time is four hours. Thank goodness for small […]

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Where to Find Audio and Video Materials for PMP® Exam Prep

Audio exam-prep materials have the distinct advantage of allowing you to listen while driving or stuck in traffic, even on the subway. Being able to take advantage of those opportunities is a huge help when fitting exam prep into a busy personal and professional life. Unlike audio aids that allow you to absorb information even […]

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What to Do if You Fail the PMP® Exam

So, did you fail your most recent exam try? You’re not alone. It happens all the time. It’s a tough examination and the first time through is often an education in how to approach it. A substantial percentage of takers fail. Let’s take a look at how to adapt and respond should this happen to […]

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