Study Plan for the PMP Exam

March 8, 2013 Becky Wagner Cisco, Cloudera, Featured, Professional Development, Project Management, Routing & Switching, Technology, Training in Business

I think the biggest questions out there regarding preparation for the PMP exam are:

How long should I study for?
What should I study?

Of course, the simple answer is, “it depends.” It depends on a few things. Here are some questions to ask yourself (and be honest) as you get ready for the exam:

How to Complete the Experience Section of the PMP Application

March 1, 2013 Becky Wagner Cisco, Cloudera, Featured, Professional Development, Project Management, Routing & Switching, Technology, Training in Business

Last time, I described how I prepared to fill out the experience section of the PMP application. In a nutshell, I broke down each project by process group and wrote a summary for each.

How to Complete the Experience Section of the PMP Application

March 1, 2013 Becky Wagner Cisco, Cloudera, Featured, Professional Development, Project Management, Routing & Switching, Technology, Training in Business

Last time, I described how I prepared to fill out the experience section of the PMP application. In a nutshell, I broke down each project by process group and wrote a summary for each.

PMP Certification Tips and Tricks

January 18, 2013 Becky Wagner Cisco, Cloudera, Featured, Professional Development, Project Management, Routing & Switching, Technology, Training in Business

Scared of the work experience section of the PMP application? After reading several blog posts it sounds like a lot of people are. Documenting 4,500 hours of Initiating, Planning, Executing, Monitoring and Controlling, and Closing is cumbersome, but I have developed a couple of tricks that helped me get started and I hope will help you.

First Steps Toward Getting Your PMP

January 11, 2013 Becky Wagner Cisco, Cloudera, Featured, Professional Development, Project Management, Routing & Switching, Technology, Training in Business

Working towards your PMP? I am too. I have spent countless hours on PMI’s website, reviewing the requirements and the timeline of the process. What I learned is that you need to meet all of the requirements before you even begin your online application. The web site “says” you can apply online or through a paper application, however, it really sounds like they prefer the online version.