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Are you looking for a way to becoming a Project Management Professional (PMP)®? Look no further. Here are 10 steps that will show you how to become a certified project manager.
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12 Most Popular PMP® Study Materials for your PMP Exam Prep
If you are about to start studying for your Project Management Professional (PMP)® exam, you’ll want to make sure your toolkit is bursting with things to help you on the journey to becoming a PMP®. There are so many options to consider when looking at the study materials on the market that it can be difficult to know where to start.
First, don’t be overwhelmed by the choice. The tools that your colleagues and classmates are using may not be the right ones for you. How do you learn best? Choose pmp study materials that will help you prepare for PMP certification in a way that best suits your learning style. You’ll also want to consider your budget. Don’t feel that you have to buy really expensive exam preparation tools. There are products on the market that are both efficient and cost effective. Reading what other students have to say about the study tools they use can also be helpful: check out independent review sites.
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Correct PMP® Eligibility Title if not a Project Manager
Are you wondering if you can take the Project Management Professional (PMP) ® exam or not?
You might have various concerns regarding the PMP® exam such as your designation, size of the organization and benefits of PMP certification in career development. Well, then here I am to address some of your concerns and help you develop an in-depth understanding about how the PMP certification can be beneficial for you.
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How To Handle Your Actual PMP® Exam Day
You have come this far and after weeks of study, you are now ready to take your Project Management Professional (PMP)® exam. You know you have prepared yourself physically and mentally and that you are ready to tackle the exam questions confidently. And that is the attitude needed to forge ahead - an attitude borne out of determination to pass this important exam, so positive that others can actually feel it from you.
But as in any endeavor, you will need to be ready for the actual battle - in this case, the PMP exam. The day before, you should have a good rest and eliminate any distractions. For instance, be sure that you take a day-off from your work on the day of the exam. The last thing you need is be concerned with issues regarding your job. Empty your mind of these kind of distractions for the exam.
Here are some PMP® exam tips on how to handle your actual PMP exam day:
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Three Ways to Prepare for the PMP® Exam
So, you’ve started the Project Management Professional (PMP)® application process and are preparing to take the PMP® Exam. Great career move! The PMP Certificate is a highly sought after career demarcations in both prosperous and challenging economic times. It is the recognition of “demonstrated knowledge and skill in leading and directing project teams and in delivering project results within the constraints of schedule, budget and resources.” (Project Management Institute) Each candidate submits past project management history in an application process, and then must pass a four-hour / 200-question PMP exam.
Aside from the fact that you’ll need 35 contact hours to sit for the exam, studying for the PMP exam itself is a project unto itself. Just like most certification exams, you have three basic ways of preparing for the exam: traditional classroom-based training, online courses and self-study. But don’t feel limited to just one. Many people who have passed the exam have used a combination of these.
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PMI® Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct for PMP®
Don’t steal, don’t cheat, and don’t lie.
This short sentence pretty much sums up the Project Management Institute (PMI)® Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct (the Code).
It describes the expectations that we have of ourselves and our fellow practitioners in the global project management community. It articulates the ideals to which we aspire as well as the behaviors that are mandatory in our professional and volunteer roles. The purpose of the Code is to instill confidence in the project management profession and to help an individual become a better practitioner.
The Code is not contained within the A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide). Instead, it is part of the PMP® Credentials Handbook available here.
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The Project Management Professional (PMP)® credential offered by Project Management Institute (PMI)® is a great asset for any project manager. It is a sign that you understand the roles and responsibilities of a project manager, and have the experience and expertise required to do your job well. As well as being practically useful for your day job, the credential is also a signal to employers that you take your role seriously and have spent the time investing in professional development.
By Margaret Meloni, PMP
One of the most critical skills of a Project Management Professional (PMP)® is the ability to cut through the jungle of “undergrowth” of extraneous details and identify the true challenges. The PMP® certification exam may at first look as if it is full of confusing questions and immaterial detail but it’s designed in such a way that it also tests this crucial area of judgment. If you can cut through the noise and identify the important facts, you’ll do fine on the exam.
Daniel Hendling, PMP about the PMI® Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct.
