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Passed New PMP Exam 2016 - Lessons Learned

2016-02-18T03:25:00.001-08:00

One braveheart, Jagtap, took the new PMP exam on Feb 16, 2016 and cracked it. The key takeaways from his post are: There were no surprises on the new exam. The current exam prep material in the market is sufficient to pass the exam. There is more emphasis on applying and collecting lessons learned throughout the project. Initiating and Closing process groups are important domains for the exam

Free PMP Sample Questions from Project Management Academy

2015-10-18T00:42:00.000-07:00

A set of 50 free PMP sample questions from Project Management Academy: 50 Free PMP Sample Questions from Project Management Academy

Non-Verbal Communication

2014-01-30T02:23:00.001-08:00

Here's a good presentation on non-verbal communication on PMI Washington DC's website: Understanding and Effective Use of Non-Verbal Communication

PMP ITTO Tool

2013-12-24T02:39:00.001-08:00

Here's another free ITTO tool for PMP: PMP ITTO Tool Of course, the best tool to master ITTOs for the PMP and CAPM exams is: BrainBOK - Best tool to Master ITTOs for PMP and CAPM

Free 150-Question PMP Practice Exam by EdWel Programs

2013-12-23T08:25:00.000-08:00

Here's a good quality FREE 200-question PMP practice exam by EdWel Programs: EdWel Programs Practice Exam: 50 free questions EdWel Programs Final Exam: 100 free questions

EdWel's Free PMP Exam Prep Book

2013-12-23T07:30:00.000-08:00

I came across an awesome free PMP exam prep book by EdWel. It's a complete prep guide that includes 300 free sample question, and tons of exercises throughout the book. You can download the PDF version here: EdWel PMP Textbook

100 Free PMP Practice Question from PMP For Sure

2013-11-23T23:08:00.001-08:00

Here's a set of 100 Free PMP Practice Question from PMP For Sure (registration required): 100 Free PMP Practice Question from PMP For Sure If you have already taken this practice exam, please post your feedback below to help your fellow PMP aspirants.

Rita Mulcahy's PM Fastrack PMP Exam Simulator for PMBOK Guide, 5th Edition

2013-08-18T06:55:00.000-07:00

Rita Mulcahy's PM Fastrack PMP Exam Simulator for PMBOK® Guide, 5th Edition is now available on Amazon. Rita Mulcahy's PM Fastrack PMP Exam Simulator for PMBOK Guide, 5th Edition

Rita Mulcahy's PMP Exam Prep for PMBOK Guide 10th Edition (2021)

2013-08-18T06:53:00.003-07:00

Rita Mulcahy's PMP Exam Prep for PMBOK® Guide, 10th Edition is now available. Rita Mulcahy's PMP Exam Prep for PMBOK Guide 10th Edition

PMBOK Guide Fifth Edition is now available on Amazon

2013-01-08T07:36:00.000-08:00

PMBOK® Guide Fifth Edition is now available on Amazon. PMBOK® Guide Fifth Edition

PMP Exam Lessons Learned by TerriL

2012-12-07T05:25:00.001-08:00

Here's a very well-drafted and useful lessons learned post on the PMP exam. It's a bit long but well worth the read. PMP Exam Lessons Learned by TerriL

PMP Lessons Learned - The Secret to 5 Proficient's by Sumit Kakkar

2012-09-09T03:15:00.001-07:00

Sumit Kakkar passed his PMP exam on Sep 6, 2012 with Proficient grade in all 5 domains. Read this secret to success in his own words on PM Hangout: Passed PMP with 5 P's on 1st attempt - by Sumit Kakkar

50 Free PMP Exam Sample Questions from SkillSign

2012-08-01T07:51:00.002-07:00

Here's a set of 50 free online PMP exam sample questions from SkillSign: 50 Free PMP Exam Sample Questions from SkillSign For 6500+ additional free PMP exam sample questions, refer to: 6500+ Best Free PMP Certification Exam Sample Questions

Functional vs Matrix vs Projectized Orgizational Structures

2012-07-28T09:25:00.002-07:00

Recently, I came across an old discussion from 2007 in which Andrew Stellman, author of Head First PMP, beautifully explains the difference between Functional, Matrix and Projectized Organizational Structures. If you are preparing for the PMP or CAPM exam, this is one page that would want to bookmark for reference: Functional vs Matrix vs Projectized Organizational Structure

How to Neutralize Negative Project Stakeholders?

2012-07-21T22:23:00.001-07:00

Here are some practical tips on neutralizing negative stakeholders and turning them into allies that will not only help you for your PMP and CAPM certifications, but also in real world project management: How to neutralize negative project stakeholders?

What are Kill Points in Project Management?

2012-07-15T07:20:00.000-07:00

What are Kill Points in project management? Here is a good article from project management author Joseph Phillips that explains what Kill Points are, and how they present an opportunity for management and customers to review project health: Project Phases and Kill Points

Difference between Known and Unknown Risks

2012-07-07T22:05:00.000-07:00

What is the difference between known and unknown risks? What are Known Unknowns and Unknown Unknowns? Here's an interesting discussion on PMI's Project Risk Management Community of Practice forum: What is the difference between known and unknown risks?

100 Free Sample Questions based on PMBOK Guide 5

2012-06-23T11:01:00.000-07:00

Updated: Nov 10, 2013 If you are preparing for PMP or CAPM certification, test your knowledge of PMBOK Guide, 5th Edition concepts with Mastering PMBOK Guide 5 exam. It's a 50 question exam, and the questions are randomly selected from a pool of 100 questions. You can take the exam any number of times. It's absolutely FREE. Here's the link: BrainBOK - World's best tool to study PMBOK® Guide and

PMP Success Story - Proficient in all 5 Domains

2012-05-28T19:18:00.002-07:00

Would you like to know the secret formula of the person who passed the PMP exam in the first attempt, with Proficient grade in all 5 domains? Here's the success story of Mohan Prasad Mani, who passed the PMP exam on May 23, 2012: PMP Success Story - Proficient in all 5 Domains

Passed PMP Exam in 45 Days

2012-03-30T04:36:00.003-07:00

Amit Ranjan passed his PMP exam earlier this week. 5 hours per day for 45 days was what it took him to pass the exam. Read his recipe for success on PM Hangout: PMP Exam Lessons Learned - by Amit Ranjan

PMP Study Notes - by Thomas Monte

2012-03-20T20:48:00.001-07:00

I came across a good set of study notes for PMP, on a forum. Here's the link to the notes:PMP Study Notes - by Thomas Monte

206 Free Practice Questions for PMP Exam

2012-03-19T07:30:00.006-07:00

Here's a set of 206 free practice questions for the PMP exam: 206 Free Practice Questions for PMP Exam The author of this set emailed me and asked for my comments. I had a quick glance at the questions. First of all I appreciate the effort put in by him/her. On the content, my take is that it's a knowledge based test comprising mostly of one-liner questions, and it may be more appropriate to

Negotiation - Focus on Interests not Positions

2012-01-29T03:43:00.001-08:00

According to the PMBOK® Guide, 4th Edition, Negotiation is an integral part of project management and done well, increases the probability of project success.One of the negotiation strategies is to focus on interests and issues, rather than positions. But what does that exactly mean? Here's an article that explains this concept very well using a simple example of two sisters fighting over an

What is Product Analysis?

2012-01-24T03:36:00.000-08:00

Product Analysis is a technique in the Define Scope process from the Planning Process Group and Project Scope Management Knowledge Area, in the PMBOK® Guide, 4th edition. Here's an article that explains Product Analysis very clearly using a simple example:Product Analysis

PMP Exam Content Outline (Revised Aug 2011)

2012-01-21T20:36:00.000-08:00

Here is the document that exactly captures the Aug 2011 changes to the PMP Exam. It clearly provides the domains, tasks, and knowledge and skill statements as defined by PMI's Role Delineation Study (RDS):PMP Exam Content Outline (Revised Aug 2011)