Disclaimer: This blog is an opinion piece and Coach Dan has strong opinions, as often the case with people who know what they are talking about and have little time for the white noise associated with pretenders that misdirect PMP Aspirants in the wrong directions over and over.
Furthermore, the...
Agile Project Management originated from the Agile Manifesto that was developed in February 2001. The manifesto was developed by a group of software developers who came together to find a more efficient alternative to documentation-driven, heavyweight software development processes. The Agile...
I've noticed that 3 students that I've been working with recently, even though they appeared ‘ready’ to take the PMP exam, still seemed hesitant to schedule the actual exam date. In collaborating with them in the coaching sessions I came to realize the thing that was holding them back...
A question that I've been getting asked a lot recently is “Dan what should I do the PMP exam – or --the ACP exam? So right away this brings up a lot of questions and comparisons about the two certifications especially because the (PMP® exam) recently underwent a major change as of...
PMP Exam and Project Management Discussion with Maureen Mackenzie, PHD, PHR, CAPM, RTC
In this episode Dan Ryan, "The PM Tutor", "PM Exam Coach" interviews Maureen Mackenzie. Maureen’s twenty year + corporate and not-for-profit leadership career, partners extremely well with her nineteen...
Introduction
The Project Management Institute (PMI) has announced they are changing the Project Management Professional (PMP) exam effective January 2, 2021. Many people currently studying for the PMP exam or planning to do soon -- are concerned the changes to the PMP exam will dramatically alter...
The Project Management Professional (PMP) Exam is a required examination for people interested in a career in project management. The exam covers the entire process of a project from inception to close. After a person passes the exam, more doors in project management will open for them. However,...
As a project manager you already know how important your job is. You may have spent years on the front lines, spearheading projects and getting the hard work done. Is it possible for your career to go any further? I can answer that question with a resounding “Yes!”
Getting your PMP...
No longer are businesses exclusively going outside the company to find new Project Managers -- instead they’re opting to train internal staff to manage projects which saves money, increases morale and provides employees with a path for growth.
You most likely have many professionals in your...
My PMP journey started on August 2015 when I signed up for my PMI membership. I became interested to become a Certified Project Manager after working on multiple projects. I knew getting certified will validate my experience and knowledge in Project management
For my preparation, I used several...
If you are preparing for the PMP Exam version 6 you will most certainly come across the subject of Enterprise Environmental Factors (EEFs) and Organizational Process Assets (OPAs). These two items fall within the category of ITTOs, which stands for Inputs, Outputs, Tools and Techniques. Currently...
One of the things that seems to confuse the heck out of my students is understanding how the project management plan is assembled and what are all of the components that are included.
Most people know that the project plan is comprised of subsidiary plans, but they don’t really know...
