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Taking the Project Management (PMP) Certification. How was the Test?
Posted on 7/28/14 at 10:50 am
Posted on 7/28/14 at 10:50 am
I've bought all the books and wanted to get this certification by the end of the year. I've got the PMBOK and this PMP Exam Prep Guide by Rita.
At some point, I've got to take this prep class, which I'll get work to pay for.
I have a boss that keeps trying to discourage me from taking it, as it's pretty much the only thing that makes her qualifications unique. But, I'm a spiteful bastard and must be the best I can be.
So what's my best strategy for tackling this monster? I've heard mix reviews and that some of this is common sense if you have any Project Management application. Then I heard it's hard as hell.
Thanks.
At some point, I've got to take this prep class, which I'll get work to pay for.
I have a boss that keeps trying to discourage me from taking it, as it's pretty much the only thing that makes her qualifications unique. But, I'm a spiteful bastard and must be the best I can be.
So what's my best strategy for tackling this monster? I've heard mix reviews and that some of this is common sense if you have any Project Management application. Then I heard it's hard as hell.
Thanks.
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Posted on 7/28/14 at 10:54 am to Cajun Revolution
I hear studying in groups is the best way to go. Have heard Rita is the best guide. The local PMI chapter offers a week long crash course/guaranteed to pass type deal periodically.
Have not taken it myself but I've looked in to it a bunch. It isn't exactly a big boost to my resume.
Have not taken it myself but I've looked in to it a bunch. It isn't exactly a big boost to my resume.
Posted on 7/28/14 at 10:56 am to Cajun Revolution
I've heard it's a bitch. Group study has best results from what I was told.
Posted on 7/28/14 at 10:57 am to BeerMoney
quote:
The local PMI chapter offers a week long crash course/guaranteed to pass type deal periodically.
I am a member. I heard the hardest part was Procurement but that's my field, so I figured it would be a lay up.
Posted on 7/28/14 at 10:59 am to Cajun Revolution
I see this a lot on groupon and have thought about doing it.
LINK
search PMP in groupon if link does not work
LINK
search PMP in groupon if link does not work
Posted on 7/28/14 at 11:00 am to Cajun Revolution
In addition to passing the test, what are the other requirements for the PMP certification?
Posted on 7/28/14 at 11:00 am to tigertail34
This is my problem with that, I need it to verify it counts as 35 contact hours. I don't think that one does.
Posted on 7/28/14 at 11:01 am to tigertail34
dp
This post was edited on 7/28/14 at 11:02 am
Posted on 7/28/14 at 11:02 am to kingbob
4500 documented hours of PM, bachelors degree and 35 contact hours or whatever (pretty much a shill for you to take their prep course and funnel money into the system).
Posted on 7/28/14 at 11:04 am to Cajun Revolution
just what we need.....another PMP holder without a clue about managing a project 
Posted on 7/28/14 at 11:05 am to dillpickleLSU
Dude, please. You have no idea what I even do for a living.
This post was edited on 7/28/14 at 11:06 am
Posted on 7/28/14 at 11:05 am to Cajun Revolution
besides prep courses, what counts as contact hours?
Posted on 7/28/14 at 11:06 am to Cajun Revolution
I'm serious..PMP holders are a dime a dozen...and half of them don't have a clue...and from the threads you start on here about work, I'm sure that's the grouping you fall into
Posted on 7/28/14 at 11:06 am to kingbob
It seems it has to be classroom instruction. I know they offer an online course that counts.
Posted on 7/28/14 at 11:06 am to Cajun Revolution
You seem insecure......
Posted on 7/28/14 at 11:07 am to dillpickleLSU
Get out of here trying to troll me.
Posted on 7/28/14 at 11:09 am to Cajun Revolution
I'm not..I'm just telling you, from my experience, they give a PMP to anyone who can pass a test and pay the fee
I have a CM degree and an MBA and have been working in project controls for over 10 years...most PMPs don't know their head from their arse
I have a CM degree and an MBA and have been working in project controls for over 10 years...most PMPs don't know their head from their arse
Posted on 7/28/14 at 11:09 am to Cajun Revolution
Online can count. PMI verified Skillsoft courses are acceptable.
Posted on 7/28/14 at 11:10 am to Cajun Revolution
For the record, the PMP test is hard as shite. I've heard it compared to the bar exam.
Posted on 7/28/14 at 11:11 am to Cajun Revolution
Don't forget to put PMP after your name on LinkedIn
This post was edited on 7/28/14 at 11:11 am
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