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MS Project Exam Changes?! Oh My!
If you’re a Project Manager, it’s likely you’ve heard it through the grapevine: Microsoft has officially retired their MS Project certification exam 74-343 Managing Projects. Though the exam has been retired as of July 31, 2019, those who have taken the exam will be recognized for competency until June 30, 2020. Originally published and made…
How To Become A PMI® Professional in Business Analysis (PBA)®
Project Management Institute’s (PMI®) Professional in Business Analysis (PBA®) is relatively a new certification as compared to others. Though young, it is one of the fastest growing areas of certification. As of June 2018, over 2,650 professionals hold PBA certification globally. Business analysis is increasingly considered to be an important area of competency needed by…
Scheduling Professional Certification from PMI (PMI-SP)®: Considerations in Making This a Career Goal
Project Management Institute (PMI)® Professional Development Units (PDUs): This Webinar is eligible for 1 PMI® PDU in the Strategic category of the Talent Triangle. Event Description: Certifications prove your expertise in a particular specialty. One certification that is often misunderstood is the PMI-SP® credential, the purpose for candidates, and how it can add to…
4 Secret Ingredients to Pass the CAPM Exam
Are you interested in or starting your career in project management? Are you looking for a way to gain credibility with project managers and employers? Then taking the Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)® exam should be on your “to-do” list. The CAPM exam is developed and administered by the Project Management Institute (PMI)® to…
How to Pass Your PMP Exam in 30 Days
Preparing for the PMP exam takes time. While I don’t typically advocate a fast approach, sometimes there are “legitimate” reasons that require you to sit for the exam that quickly. Perhaps your employer has established this deadline for contractual reasons; perhaps you have found a highly desirable open position you would like to apply to…
Webinar: Microsoft Project 2013 Certification: What You Need To Know
Project Management Institute (PMI)® Professional Development Units (PDUs): This webinar is eligible for 1 Category A PMI® PDUs in the Technical Project Management talent triangle category. If you are claiming this session, you must submit it to your MPUG Webinar History after it has been completed in its entirety. Event Description: For over 20 years,…
Webinar: Maximise Your Chances of Success for Microsoft Certifications in Project and Project Server
Project Management Institute (PMI)® Professional Development Units (PDUs): This Webinar is eligible for 1 PMI® PDU in the Technical Category of the Talent Triangle. Event Description: Join Microsoft MVP Ben Howard to learn what you need to do to prepare for the following two exams Managing Projects with Microsoft Project 2013 (exam 74-343) Managing…
PMP® Exam Lessons Learned
Registering for the PMP® Exam: Decide on a timeline for when you want to sit for the exam, and based on that, plan your preparation. As soon as you have your 35 contact hours, register to take the PMP® Exam. This will help you to accelerate your planning process. Become a The Project Management Institute (PMI)®…
7 Lessons Learned from the PMP® Exam
Everyone has different ways of studying for the Project Management Professional (PMP)® certification. You may carry the PMBOK® Guide around with you, or use flashcards. You may join your local Project Management Institute (PMI)® Chapter and study in a group. Whatever your study path, someone has been there before you. While everyone has a slightly…
When Should I Take the PMP® Exam
As you prepare for the Project Management Professional (PMP)® exam, one of your most important decisions will be when to actually take the exam. For many people the question of “when” is driven by these two additional questions: How will I know that I am ready to take the exam? I heard that the exam…
