However, you have not leaped yet.
This post is here to say: It is time.
There Are Certifications. And Then There Is the PMP: A Badge That Speaks Volumes
Thousands of certifications exist, but very few carry the weight and legacy of the PMP. Developed by the Project Management Institute (PMI), this credential demonstrates your ability to lead projects, manage teams, and deliver value across various industries.
That is not a small claim. It is a badge that speaks volumes.
What is the Risk of Waiting?
It is time to consider the potential costs of delay.
While waiting may feel safe, in the case of PMP certification, it could cost you more than you realize. The risk of delaying promotions, staying in unchallenging roles, or facing a more complex exam format is not worth it.
You do not have to sprint. However, you do have to start.
Change Is the Only Constant
AI is reshaping workflows. Automation is disrupting roles. Remote work is redefining collaboration.
The one skill that cuts through all this? Project leadership.
That is precisely what PMP teaches.
Whether you are building software, launching a new HR process, or overseeing vendor contracts, the PMP provides the strategic backbone to deliver.
You Can Do This Faster Than You Think
Yes, traditional prep programs take 10-15 weeks. However, there is a more agile approach.
The 72-Hour PMP Program is designed to help professionals get laser-focused and certified quickly. If you have got the drive, we have got the plan.
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Take the Step. Do not wait for the “Right Time.”
The right time to get ahead is not someday. It is today.
If you want clarity, opportunity, and professional respect, the PMP delivers. Moreover, if you want to get there fast, we are ready to walk you through it in just three days.
There is no spam, no pressure, just a real opportunity to become the professional you aspire to be. We are here to support you every step of the way, and we look forward to helping you reach your goal of PMP certification.
We look forward to seeing you on the fast track.
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]]>1. PMP Is a Passport to Global Opportunities
Imagine walking into a job interview anywhere in the world and having your qualification speak for itself.
That is the power of PMP, a qualification that resonates globally, showcasing your expertise and commitment, regardless of your location. It’s not just a certification; it’s a key to unlocking global career opportunities.
Whether you are applying for a project lead position in Canada, an IT consultancy role in Europe, or managing digital transformations in Africa or Asia, the PMP carries weight. It transcends borders and industries, validating that you are a project management professional who knows how to deliver. This global recognition ensures that your PMP certification is not just a qualification, but a passport to a world of opportunities.
Moreover, in today’s economy, mobility and recognition are key.
2. Exam Changes Are Inevitable—Beat the Clock
The PMP exam is not static. The Project Management Institute (PMI) evolves it to match trends in agile, hybrid, and digital practices. Every change means new terminologies, new formats, and new preparation requirements.
Currently, the format is well-established and accessible. You can rely on a clear path and a large community of learners and coaches who are well-versed in the material. This stability provides a comfortable learning environment.
When changes come, that stability is disrupted.
Getting certified before those changes means you skip the learning curve and avoid the confusion that comes with transitions.
3. The Business and Tech World Is Changing—Fast
Digital transformation is not just a buzzword; it is a reality. It is an everyday reality across various sectors. Companies are seeking leaders who can manage change, adopt technology rapidly, and align teams across different geographies.
The PMP framework empowers you to do all that, with precision and confidence.
Whether you are managing HRIS implementation, an ERP upgrade, cloud migration, mobile app development or a marketing campaign, PMP gives you the structure to succeed.
Do not wait to “learn as you go.” Equip yourself now and be the steady hand every team need in the chaos.
4. The Opportunity to Join the Momentum
Look around. Professionals you respect are getting PMP certified.
LinkedIn updates, new titles, and career transitions are happening at a rapid pace. Do not let this momentum pass you by. The opportunity to join a global movement of certified project managers is right in front of you.
Moreover, yes, it does not have to take months.
Take the Fast Track: PMP in 72 Hours
If you are ready to make the move but cannot commit to long study periods, the Pass PMP in 72 Hours system is built for you. It is not just fast, but also efficient, and laser-focused on what matters. You will receive expert guidance, focused content, and practical support, ensuring you are not doing it alone. This program is designed to help you learn effectively and efficiently, so you can confidently pass the PMP exam in a short time.
With the 72-hour fast track program, you will receive expert guidance, focused content, and practical support, so you are not doing it alone. Our team is dedicated to your success and will be there to assist you every step of the way, ensuring you feel supported and confident in your journey to PMP certification.
Learn more about how the 72-hour method works here.
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If your calendar is full but your goals are clear, there is a path forward.
Let us ensure you enter next year with the PMP next to your name.
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]]>The Global Recognition of PMP
The PMP is not just another credential to add to your resume. It is a badge of honor, globally recognized and respected across industries, countries, and roles. Employers from Fortune 500 companies to growing startups know that a PMP signifies project leadership, execution excellence, and the ability to deliver results.
If you are looking to elevate your profile, expand your job opportunities, and demonstrate your ability to manage complex projects effectively, the PMP certification is the ideal credential. According to PMI’s latest salary survey, PMP holders earn a 16% higher median salary than their non-certified peers. Those statistics alone should pique your interest and fuel your ambition.
A New Exam Update Could Be Around the Corner
If you have ever been caught off guard by a major software update or certification overhaul, you know it can make the path to passing longer and harder. The PMP exam, like any other globally administered credential, undergoes periodic updates to reflect emerging trends and methodologies.
Currently, the exam is stable, and the preparation tools are up to date. However, there is an industry chatter that PMI may release another exam update soon. If you delay, you risk having to learn new material, adapt to new formats, and start your preparation all over again. Stay ahead of the curve and be prepared for what’s to come.
Jumping in now means you are working with a familiar structure and proven preparation tools. Waiting could add complexity that slows down your progress.
The Technology Curve Is Only Getting Steeper
Let us face it—technology is moving at lightning speed. The demand for project managers who understand agile methodologies, AI integration, data security, and digital transformation is growing fast. PMP certification equips you with frameworks and approaches that can be adapted to any technical environment.
Whether you work in IT, manage people in HR, or oversee product launches, the ability to lead through change is non-negotiable. PMP training equips you with the vocabulary, frameworks, and strategic mindset to thrive.
The Time to Join the Bandwagon Is Now
Every week, thousands of professionals worldwide become PMP certified. They are securing better jobs, higher pay, and greater respect. The wave is happening now, and the longer you wait, the harder it becomes to catch up.
This is not about jumping on a trend. It is about staking your claim in a future that’s already unfolding. Every project you work on without the PMP under your belt is a missed opportunity for growth, leadership, and leverage.
What Makes the 72-Hour PMP Training Different?
Now, if you are thinking, “I get it, but I do not have months to prepare,” you are not alone.
That is precisely why the Pass PMP Exam in 72 Hours program was created. It is designed for busy professionals who want results without fluff. Inside the program, you will get:
You can learn more about the approach here.
Final Thought: Do not Let Time Be the Excuse
The window is open right now. You have the opportunity to join a league of professionals who are shaping the future of project management.
If you are ready to take the next step and stop delaying what you know can transform your career, explore how the 72-hour PMP pathway can help make that happen.
We are here to help. You bring the ambition; we bring the plan.
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]]>Instead of complaining and becoming glooming about it, there are four important areas of life that we can give a careful consideration and get to work as soon as possible, because no one knows for sure, how long this lock down will last. The earlier we have a working plan, the better, so that the plan can work for you. I would like to share just 4 areas: health, family, goals and plans.
Health
The well-being of our family and loved ones comes first. We are all familiar with the adage “Health is wealth” this is the time we experience the reality of this axiom. We all treasure our health and will do everything practical to keep it safe, sound and healthy.
As we shelter in, we pay attention to the old hygiene practice; wash your hand, do not touch your face and practice social distancing. At this point, with World Health Organization (WHO) COVID-19 data, we work to abide by the “prevention is better cure” attitude. We keep these health professional and governmental authority guidelines as shield to sustain and maintain our well-being. This risk avoidance strategy should be no brainer.
There is a lot of advantages to abiding by these guidelines; we save time and money as we do with our projects. Time for productive activities and not for quarantining, money for basic necessities and not for experimenting with medicine that looks promising but might not work. We also add value as we improve our professional skills by contributing good results as we climb the professional ladder, helping our families and organizations grow to new heights.
If we strive to remain healthy, we keep ourselves in good shape for other economic activities and benefits. Please remember the gap between being healthy and sickness is just a breath away. It is very important that you listen, obey and apply these guidelines, no matter how strict they may appear to the many; as a project leader, risk avoidance and mitigation are better options than risk acceptance, when it is a matter of life and death.
Family
As we care for the project resources and stakeholders on our projects, we should also give similar attention to our family members, loved ones and neighbors. This is one way we can adapt and professionalize humanity within the project management framework, I mean in your everyday living.
To our immediate family members, we want to educate them regarding the safety guidelines. We must inculcate the guidelines by starting with the basics; hand washing, sanitizing, cleaning and wiping surfaces to disposing trash as soon as they accumulate. We can also take a step further, since we will not be doing a lot of food take outs again, can we experiment with cooking nutritious meals at home again. As a project management expert, turn these cooking initiatives into a family project. Define the scope of healthy and nutritious food, shop for nice fruits, perform cost estimation and independent estimates and compare these results with eating out. Apply stakeholder management and look at the benefits of cooking at home and long-term savings to the family.
For most schools in the area, the kids are out for the rest of the year. You will need to draw a project schedule for their daily activities. This should encompass what they do at school and will like to enjoy at home. Visiting school websites, talking to their teachers and buying supporting textbook to help them in their academic is very important. You want to keep the minds of these kids sharp as much as possible. You can begin experimenting with home schooling. Analyze their individual situations as you would your stakeholder management. Please take into consideration quality management as you plan their meal, academic and entertainment. Remember “all work and no play make every kid a dull kid.” [Italics mine]. Remember, with this pandemic, 2020 summer be a lukewarm winter!
Love of the community will not be overemphasized. Please take inventory of people around you that need to be contacted; and check on their well-being. Remember, as a project manager, you communicate 90% of the time. So now, put your communication hat on, practice it with love, kindness, empathy and sense of community for your friends, co-workers, neighbors, relatives, old school mates, member of your religious organization and see how you can volunteer your time as well, Sending cards and letter writing will be appropriate in these instances.
You should be creative as you explore these various options, because there is a lot of happiness in giving than receiving. Please start today.
Goals
We always plan for the successful end in view, this includes things we have in the order of priority, our health, family, career and future plans. We can spend quality time to revise individual goals around these items. When we perform risk analysis, we look at SWOT (Strength, Weakness, Opportunities & Threat) Analysis; we can use this as the framework to refine our goals. You can also adopt the fishbone diagram to define cause and effect so that you can filter the best worthwhile goals that will benefit your health, family, goals and the future plans. These are recommended tools because it will keep you focused on the important subject at hand. It also stimulates your creativity for better results.
I want to assume that you and your family health conditions are in good shape because of the various strategies you have adopted as this pandemic grapples the human society. We mentioned “Prevention is better than cure” mantra; you might want to explore how this will become your family principle or code of conduct everyone in your household live by, so that you can save on unnecessary hospital bills, needless prescriptions and visit to Emergency Rooms (ER). This is called ground rule in project management. You can brand it as a “FGR” – Family Ground Rules”
That settled, we need to focus on career, you already know that “no condition is permanent” as with technology, it continues to experience growth virtually every six to nine months or less within the past two decades. Here are the thought provoking questions; how do I reposition my career for the next five years? As technology undergo rebirth, so is the current workplace in the face of globalization. You might want to keep exploring what will interest you career-wise in years to come?
Try and remember these revolutions; the birth of Internet gave rise to globalization. The incubation of email technology success gave rise to the cloud technology. Corporate organizations have been investing massively in artificial Intelligence that includes machine learning and deep learning. So where do you fit in the frame of reference as this wind of change gather momentum and sweep through the labor landscape. Just like mailman and secretary career was erased by the arrival of email system, what current opportunity will be wiped by artificial intelligence? You will want to spend some quality time during this period to have productive goals lined up backed by definite action. A careful research of new career fields should attract your curiosity. Remember, there is no excuse for not taking action, this is a blessing in disguise. You call this a positive risk or what? Then act as appropriate to your situation.
Remember, there is no traffic, Dentist appointment or school run that will distract you. You must define these goals as soon as you are done reading this blog, if you do not already have one to update.
Future Plans
I know from experience that no projects are alike. There is no doubt that we agree on this fact. Yet, we enjoy the challenges each project brings each time we are assigned one or when we successfully complete them. The same principle applies to this pandemic. It will come and go.
We have seen them all, SARS, Bird flu, H1N1 and Ebola. They shook the world when they came, we mourn, we cried, yet dust ourselves up and we moved on because we survived, by virtue of our leadership training we become resilient. This current COVID-19 will wreak its havoc, as currently being experienced and it will soon pass, until another time. Since we know the cycle, we want to remain optimistic just as we have been for each assigned project in the past two decades.
You need to have solid future plans for the key areas we been talking about. You cannot postpone them again. Remember, you have the time for it. Base your assumption on the fact that the future will be tough, but you will be successful. That is a simple definition of optimism. Plan for the best, work for the best by addressing risk and defining ways to deal with difficulties; this what we described as “prepare for the worst” because most times, they may not happened, but for the fact that you have a Plan B or Plan C in place makes your future a solid future plan.
Please make the best use of this pandemic house arrest called “stay at home” for the best of your future and for your family. As you can see, once again, project management to the rescue.
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]]>With the event of this past week (March 16-20, 2020) alone, it is remarkable in in the US history as more than 3.28 million filed for unemployment insurance. Experts are now forecasting that three times this number accrue by end of March 2020; we are talking roughly between 9-10 million labor force strong. The massive layoff is caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, and many will now be forced to explore alternative means of making end meet.
The challenges are high; loss of health insurance, inability to pay bills and support self and family. All other plans that involves use of capital is now grounded to a halt. Since healthcare experts are projecting that the virus will dictates its own timeline, that makes it even more difficult to predict when things will turnaround for the better.
Recalling the experience of how things turned out in 2008, not all the job returned. Not all the business came back, and at the same time, there were still many good things that happened. But as we are all witnessing history, it always carries two surprising gift bags; one is ominous and the other is profitable. The ominous signs are the economic hardships many people are currently experiencing. We’ll talk about the profitable at length.
The Real Benefits of this Pandemic
Just as the recession of the 2008 bites harder, the Federal Government bent backwards to do all within its power to jolt the economy back to life, through stimulus bill that gave life to the auto industry, mortgage banks and the financial system. As the growth accrues, new jobs and careers emerges; gig economy took a life of its own. Ecommerce soared to greater heights, Uber, iPhone, iPads, online education, automobile with USB and Wi-Fi. Just because we all blended into these advancements of the 21st century, we seem not to have noticed; how much our lives have changed.
A similar trend is brewing as this pandemic reach its crescendo and bows out. Let’s keep examining them one after the other.
New opportunities
Let me start with the new advanced technologies, iPhones started growing in numeric numbers. Experts began to forecast that blackberry’s last days are here. It was not long after that Samsung strengthened its competition and the smartphone war began with the Apple iPhone. Whoever wins this battle, one thing is clear, technology has opened several doors opportunities to mankind on a scale unimaginable.
This leads me to increased wages. Just because employers of labor have learned a lesson from the recession, productivity took on a new meaning and as such they are now ready to attract the best talents to meet the growing competition that is driven based on innovativeness. As such, workers compensation received between 40-65% increase, depending on where you find yourself on the cadre.
As new opportunities arrive from all directions, the business approaches was revisited, employers of labor decided to retool and embrace forward looking methodologies from the psychology of office seat arrangement to project management methodology, everything was tinkered with, to validate that after the 2008 recession, we are now in a new era.
World over, everyone perceives Governmental authorities as archaic and not much of any relevance. Yet around the globe all the progressive Government rose to the occasion. They give more recognition to the consumers, the larger section that makes up the middle class. They realize they need legal protection in a capitalistic economy. They enacted laws that shows that Government actually listened when the whole pains was all gone. The experience of the depression becomes a lesson they never wanted to unlearn.
As the Governments cleans its house, innovative ideas explode to the point where we see the emergence of more millionaire that we can ever imagine in a generation or not even a century. This wealth is not generated by working without sleeping, but very smartly as these individuals leverage the platform that the iPhone and Android technologies (one of the many examples). The recovery of the 2008 recession now embolden a lot of many people to become risk takers. In the long run, the risk paid off; uber and Lyft are a good reference. As of today, there are tens of thousands across the globe that earn their income from smartphone app development alone. Before the recession, this would have been described as a pipe dream.
As all these events unfolds real time, there are a number of professionals that could not wrap their minds around these facts; that life before the recession can be compared to Dark Ages when we stark the volume of accomplishments in the years after the recession. There is a lesson here for you and me, if you are discouraged. The innovation that gained momentum after the recession did not come by accident, it was engineered and orchestrated by humans that looks like you and me. If they can lead, we should be able to follow at a good pace. We should be able to catch up the pace and strive to surpass these fellow humans. In the end, it becomes a win-win outcome for everyone, as we navigate the dangerous map called future!
Personal Lessons
While out of job, don’t become discouraged, see it as a time to prepare for the job of the future.
For those that refuse to advance their career by learning a skill for the future, they risk remaining a clog in the wheel for the fast-moving train. But if you advance yourself by learning a trade and/or a professional skill, you are strategically positioning yourself for something profitable. Remember in a capitalistic economy, there is no stagnation.
In 2008, professional certification opened many doors of opportunity for many workers that were laid off. I was able to secure IT and Project Management teaching opportunities in at least 4 Training Institutions at the time; teaching and preparing these candidates for CompTIA: A+, Network, Security+, Project+, Microsoft Certified Systems administrator (MCSA), Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) and Project Management Professional (PMP) certifications. Virtually all my students are gainfully employed today, I know this because I keep track of them on LinkedIn.
Before coming to the class, many of these students were struggling to find their feet, because as they explained in class “no specialized skills to claim”. But the 2008 recession jolted them to life, and they were not discouraged but much more encouraged as they see their new skills opening new frontiers each day. In their little ways, they embrace the risk, bite the bullet and sacrificed at least three to six months to retool for the future, now the burning of that midnight candle paid off. I need to also remind you that before the recession, these students were earning much less, but after their certification training and testing, many of them secure various new opportunities within 3-6 months afterwards. Today, they are on a defined career path because of the professionally acquired skills and excelling in their little ways. Now they can look back and heave a sigh of relief, “it was a time well spent”
This pandemic will soon disappear as medical experts works at creating strong therapeutics to combat it. When it is all over, you want to be ready for the show time. The time to start is now.
I have more useful information on cloud technology, cyber security and project management. I have useful and reliable information on artificial intelligence, machine learning and deep learning as well. Adaptability and willingness to learn are the roadmap for future opportunities.
Examine where your interest lies and start working at it. Determination and courage will also be required on your part. This is the time to hold a conference call with yourself and prepare for that journey to the future. It is not far, it will be dire, if you delay!
The Silver Lining in this Pandemic
It is both ways; just as employer heave a sigh of relief for shedding those labors, it gives them time to rethink and retool for another future competition. So are you, if you find yourself at the end of the tunnel, see it as a blessing in disguise, now you have the time to meet the demand of the future labor force that is productive!
Please remember, it will be tough and rough, but you will survive it. Look back, several tough life experiences you have weathered in the past. Here you are today, still waxing stronger. This is not the end of the world; it is just the end of a phase in your life history. We all go through it, to be refined. See this moment as one of refinement and time to get to work.
Conduct your personal research, ask good questions, talk to professionals in your prospective field, glean as much reliable information as possible, pray for guidance, explore all the options available to you. With courage and determination be optimistic, give it your all, you will be amazed at the successful results.
Another silver lining, I was thinking about, perhaps you have several great ideas that can give birth to Uber-like investments or position yourself to compete with Tim Cook. Your idea might be the one that Jeff Bezos is willing to compete for. No matter how small it may look, please don’t dismiss it, remember the frank word your teacher instill in you, before you left high school millions of years ago; ”always believe in yourself”, there is a light at the end of every tunnel as long as you are optimistic ready to take the journey. Remember, you have nothing else to lose, experiment taking the risk, because you have nothing to lose but a lot to gain. Long life lessons and abundant success awaits you.
Your job loss today will result in a huge again as you explore all the suggestions outlined in this blog. Please get a paper and pen and get to work now!
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]]>As you are aware, the current PMP/CAPM Exam will be retired on June 30, 2020.
A new PMP/CAPM Exam will be launched July 1st, 2020.
There are many candidates that have been preparing in various ways;
But for one reason or the other they could not finalize their study and registration to sit for PMP/CAPM exam.
Others do not want to become the Guinea pigs for the new exam, so they would like to take advantage of the remaining 5 months.
This special support will help you succeed on this exam. It does NOT end there, we will also provide you with the followings;
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]]>From my experience, there are certain questions that a determined candidate will ask that will show their level of inclination on “Just curious”, “Still thinking” and “Determined & Ready”; I have eliminated the first two levels, I am considering the final level – “Determined & Ready”; because these are the candidates that may have even bought the PMBOK Guide, approached their employer for assistance or even promised in their annual performance that PMP is the next big thing they are pursuing this year.
There are ten questions, but I will quickly share five and answered them here to help you reach that decision point, so that you can start enjoying the benefits that earning a PMP certification brings…
What qualification/criteria do I need to meet to sit for this exam?
This is the question that holds many people back from attempting this certification, even though, they never ask….
It is true that Project Management Institute (PMI) recommends these requirements to be qualified for this exam.
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So, I take the equivalent education to mean, you have minimum of 3-5 year working experience, or with college education, yes, you can study and pass this certification exam.
I always encourage graduates, experienced professionals and those who have never attempted any certification test but have at least 5-10 years of working experience to give it a shot, because it always open doors of opportunities, as experiences have shown.
How can I pass this professional certification since I have never attempted a certification exam before now?
Good question…remember there is always a first time to everything, first time you drove a car, first time you taste a delicacy…and first time you received a paycheck, first time you received a promotion…..all these first time(s) bring its anxiety and pleasant memories….but you did not turn any of these opportunities down, now it has become part of your life experiences.
So I can assure you, there will be anxiety, but you will be learning from experts that wants you to succeed at all cost, all you need is the excitement that helped you taste that food for the first time, determination that helped you drove that car, for the first time and the joy of your first pay check…
You will have to study and understand the concepts and become familiar with these body of knowledge. They are not difficult, they are relatable. In your daily routine, you work with budget, resources, scope, procurement, contracts and quality, on this exam you will be taught how to apply tested standards to achieving excellent results.
Before now, you may have been doing it by trials and errors but after your certification test your perspective will be more refined, and everyone will see the difference. You will have tons of evidence to stand by your work.
With great excitement, strong determination and anticipated joy, you will definitely pass your PMP, so no need to be wary of anything.
How do I study, prepare and pass this examination?
If you have read some of the blogs on Project Managers Academy Inc, website, you would have come across a few the list recommended;
You can select from the list below;
The challenge you might face here could be the cost, time and other administrative requirements that might cost more time and more money.
Project Managers Academy Inc. is an online revision class that is free of these constraints, in fact, we offer PMP/CAPM online classes, on weekends, in the comfort of your own home. Right now, we have a deadline to meet for 4 audiences we just identified.
We are inviting you to our PMP Exam Intensive Online Revision Class in March 2020. The class will be on Saturdays for 8 weeks. It will not interfere with your secular work.
This intensive revision class has been carefully designed to help you study, prepare and pass your PMP exam with a thoroughly streamline schedule that will make it very simple for you to prepare and pass this certification exam.
Go to www.ProjectManagerSkills.com for registration information.
I am sure you must have seen the information before you download this PMP Study Plan
How can I study since I left school long time ago?
It is true, getting back into academic routine can be difficult after many years from classroom.
There is one consolation, if you still pay your bills and will like to keep paying it with relative ease, there will be no problem studying and preparing for this exam.
All it takes, is just proper attention to details, isolating key facts and solving real life problems with standardized solutions.
In one of our training videos, we shared the secret of retaining what you study; sharing an age-old technique recommended by educational psychologists a long time ago. The technique still works till date.
When you register for the PMP Intensive Online Revision Class, we will share this technique with you in detail and show you how to apply it in order to be successful.
Are there many practice questions?
During the online revision training sessions, we will expose you to several practice questions and help you understand a few tips and tricks that will help you manage your time efficiently on the PMP exam.
To your questions, the answer is yes. You will see quite a number within the study guide to help you remember what you have learned in class.
Please email admin@projectmanagerskills.com for any question, I will be glad to respond.
Where are the remaining five questions you promised? They are here.
Yes, I remembered promising ten questions, and I have answered five.
I will give you the link to download not just the remaining 5 questions and their respective answers, but there are many more useful practical information you need for your preparation; I will share practical steps you need to follow to complete your PMP registration PMI website.
I will share a simple yet, but tested study plan you can use to prepare and pass your PMP certification exam.
In fact, if you will like to pass PMP certification before June 2020, I have a standardized framework that will help you achieve just that.
As you reach your determination gradually I will to offer you a FREE gift that contain all this relevant information and many more. It is called FREE PMP Study Plan. For downloading alone, you will receive more than ten emails with revisions and reminder for the PMP certification exam. The Study plan provides information and other delightful free gifts, that will help you achieve you career dream goal.
Please hold on to your determination and keep persevering, in no time you will pass and earn your PMP certification.
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]]>If you have been using the search engines to look for “top ten certification in the world” “top 10 certification for a brighter future” or “best professional certification I should have”, or “ten most lucrative certification of this [year]”; you would have seen Project Management Professional (PMP) certification on the list, if it is not first, it always make the top ten.
Job boards, consulting organizations and headhunters affirms that employers are always looking for professionals with this qualification every time. They are ready to afford them each time. Have you ever wondered why they are in top demand? Even though, around the world we are about to reach one million mark of PMP certified professionals.
I filtered ten benefits that were not said either by the organization or these certified professionals. I will like to share 4 because I know you are very busy…. Let’s start with the first one;
Earning PMP certification provides industry recognition
In a skill economy, employers do not have time to train resources because of the cost and the time, besides turnover can happen. Earning PMP certification proves that you earn the skills through tested training and you are more competent as a certified project manager.
In most cases, you have become an authority of sort in your profession. So, when you tell people that you are PMP certified in a humble way, it means you know how to execute projects, I mean any project proficiently.
You master many important skills as PMP certified
The knowledge area as of today is 10. It cut across many specialized fields; cost, procurement, stakeholder, risk, human resource and quality management. It is true that you scratched the surface, but your in-depth knowledge put you shoulder to shoulder with professionals in those fields.
In fact, you have mastered the speed to excel because you need to apply all these skills on your project at every point in time. In your everyday living, the skills acquired will help you save money and time and improve your leadership skills. Checkout reputable certified PMP’s around you.
PMP Certification provide job security
The recession of 2008 is still fresh in our memory. Many unskilled labors were the first causality of the recession. Mostly those that survive it were certified professionals. For those certified professionals that were let go because of budget cuts, did not have to stay longer in the labor market.
The certification keeps the door of opportunity open because employers are looking to save on time and cost and add value. These are the values that a PMP certified brings to the table. You can stay prepared, if in case the economy is going to cool anytime….
Improve your organization value
You will realize one thing as you review many job advertisements lately. The demand for certification is on the increase. The simple reason is because, most organization want to remain relevant in 5, 10 years from now. One of the key ingredients that will make that possible are the skilled human resource.
That is why, you notice that HR is always busy interviewing round the year, whether there is an opening or not. This give them the right access to the pool of skilled resources anytime there is need to pivot the organization. The PMP certified are always on their mind because of the value they add.
The remaining six benefits are here
You are wondering where is the fifth benefit? … This article will be too long.
But I guess you are also thinking about earning your PMP certification as well. Well, I have a FREE gift for you, one that will help you, not only learn about the remaining 6 benefits, but it will provide clear and direct information about PMP exam objectives, how to register for the exam end to end, even comes with assistance on filling the necessary forms on PMI website.
Besides, I also throw in a study plan you can use to earn your PMP certification before June 2020 and why you should take the opportunity because of the changes coming to the global economy.
Download your FREE PMP Study Plan today and join the list of professionals enjoying these benefits!
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]]>Project Managers Academy Inc. is please to announce the launching of PMP Exam Intensive Online Revision Class in March 2020. This class has been designed to help aspiring professionals like you to review, study and pass the current PMP certification before June 2020.
This revision will be online, and it will be on weekends for eight weekends.
You can download our FREE PMP Study Plan.
You must have heard the news, that PMP exam is changing effectively July 1st, 2020. It means a few things; the current Project Management Body of Knowledge Guide sixth edition, will become an academic reference text and a new exam will be launched with an updated Guide.
So, this revision class will help determined and aspiring PMP candidates who are currently studying using the current PMBOK Guide 6th edition and earn their certification, before the new PMP exam is launched July 1st, 2020.
Features of this Intensive Revision Class
This revision class will be online and on weekend in the comfort of your own home. This will not interfere with your secular work. The PMBOK Guide 6th edition will be thoroughly reviewed from end to end in preparation for the PMP exam before June 30th, 2020.
Study and exam tips and tricks will be shared during the revision class. There will be focus on retaining and having the ability to remember all the standards discussed from the Guide. Carefully selected and relevant practice questions will be discussed in class.
We will be on hand to help PMP candidates struggling to register on the PMI site prepare as well.
As you can see, this Intensive revision class has been tailored to help busy professionals attain their career goals. Even though the revision class will be in March of 2020, we encourage all the students aspiring to download the free PMP Study Plan and follow the plans laid out. This way, that nothing is left behind regarding studying and preparation for this exam.
The Audience that should Avail themselves
There are four categories of professionals that will benefit from this intensive revision class. These are students that have been preparing for their PMP certification using the current PMBOK Guide 6th ed. in their preparations. Students that will like to gain an in-depth understanding of the project management principles.
Fresh graduates looking to test the water, those that have been doing self-studying but did not complete their test practices.
It will also be a reliable resource for those that have attended their boot camp at one time or another but because of work and life balance could not take the PMP exam.
To all of you, this is a golden opportunity you cannot pass up because of all the investment.
There is no time to waste…Download FREE PMP Study Plan
Yes, there is no time to waste, before you know it, June 2020 will be here, and you will be asking yourself “how time flies”. That is why it is very important to start right now.
Remember the old Chinese proverb “Journey of a thousand years, begins with a step.” You can start by downloading the FREE PMP Study Plan.
This is a 20-page document loaded with information about the PMP certification exam, discussing the benefits of the PMP certification, challenges of the new certification exam, questions commonly asked by PMP candidates and the exam objectives.
It also contains the study plan you can adapt from January 2020. Please download copy and see for yourself.
See the Offer that Comes with the Revision Class…
As part of the offer, to reward your determination for taking up the goal of achieving your certification this year, we promised the followings to the first 100 candidates that register for this intensive revision class. You will receive our Exclusive PMP Study Guide for free.
Free PM worksheet form will be provided to those struggling with their PMI application on PMI.
You will be given access to develop your skills while in class and preparing for this examination; 2 free training video courses for you; contents of which are on this exam “How to Become Earned Value Management Expert” and “How to Develop a Business Case For Any Project” valued at more than $500.00, it will be free when you sign up for this class.
What is more, we will offer 15 days follow up at no charge to you, reminding you via email of additional tips you must remember for the exam before your testing date.
Hurry and benefit from this once in a lifetime opportunity.
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