You have learned that with a Project Management Professional (PMP) certification you will become a skilled professional that employers will be looking for to help deliver value. This fascination has increased your curiosity to the extent that you are now researching or even exploring acquiring the certification.
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 Project Management Body of Knowledge (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.
- Secondary degree (high school diploma, associate degree, or the global equivalent)
- 7,500 hours leading and directing projects.
- 35 hours of project management education OR CAPM certification
OR
- Four-year degree
- 4,500 hours leading and directing projects.
- 35 hours of project management education OR CAPM certification
So, I take the equivalent education to mean, you have minimum of 3-5 years 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 opens 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 costs, 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 paycheck…
You will have to study and understand the concepts and become familiar with these bodies 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 articles on the AIPLAfrica website, you would have come across a few the list recommended items. You can select from the list below.
- College Prep
- Bootcamp
- Training Institutions
- Self-study
The challenge you might face here could be the price, time and other administrative requirements that might cost more time and more money.
AIPLAfrica from time to time run 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 audience members we just identified.
We are inviting you to our PMP Exam Intensive Online Revision Classes (see the Training Page) for more information. 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 streamlined schedule that will make it very simple for you to prepare and pass this certification exam. Additional information will be provided regarding the exam preparation, and you will be able to download our PMP Study Plan.
How can I study since I left school a 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 Online Revision Class, we will share this technique with you in detail and show you how to apply it 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 use the Contact us form in case you have additional questions. We are going to respond to you.
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ACTION ITEMS
- Meet the qualification to qualify you for the PMP/CAPM Exam
- Get the three best textbooks to help you prepare for this exam.
- Examine different options open to you – You can AIPL Open House to learn more about the exam so you can decide what to do.
- Visit AIPLAfrica Training Page for Dates for Open House on PMP or when the Training or Revision Class is Scheduled.
- Be determined to pass your PMP/CAPM certification this year.
NEXT STEP
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