10 11, 2015

35 Contact Hours for PMP Credential in 6 different ways

2016-08-16T20:53:26+05:30November 10th, 2015|Categories: Readable Blog|Tags: , , , , , , , , , |

35 Contact Hours for PMP Credential in 6 different ways can be earned. In this article, we would emphasize on the same. PMI(Project Management Institute) PMP(Project Management Professional) credential has been one of the top most credential towards entering into Management and/or to move up the Corporate ladder. Achievement of PMP requires not just only studying from PMBOK from PMI, it also demands you to acquire 35 Contact Hours of formal education on Project management subject. Did you know gaining 35 Contact Hours is possible 6 different ways to go apply for PMP credential? Yes, that is absolutely true. 6 different ways to get 35 Contact Hours to achieve PMP includes: PMI Registered Education Providers (REP’s). Few of the training companies register with PMI are known as PMI REP, who also offer the 35 hours of certificate training. Courses offered by PMI chapters. PMI has its own extended hands across all major cities across the world called as PMI Chapters, [...]

1 11, 2015

Critical Chain Method in Project Management

2016-08-17T14:37:37+05:30November 1st, 2015|Categories: Articles, Free Resources, Project Management, Readable Blog|

Critical Chain Method in Project Management is an important aspect to manage Project schedules based on Resource constraints and optimization. 3 steps to understand Critical Chain Method in Project Management Step 1. Many a times, in order to suppress the ambiguity on projects and overcome the uncertainty, Project reserves are used. This is simply sometimes an extra timeline after the anticipated Ideal Project Completion. Critical Path of Project with Project reserve makes the project more realistic towards end result. Start-A-B-C-End is the Critical Path. Start-G-H-B-C-End is alternate path. Start-X-Y-B-C-End is alternate path. Step 2. Critical Path of Project with Project Buffer makes the project more realistic towards end result. In addition, all alternate paths collision to critical path activities need to be added reserve to stop derailment of critical path activities. This will protect the Project timeline by not cascading on each individual critical path activity. Each feeding reserve size must account for uncertainty/ambiguity in the duration of the chain of [...]

29 10, 2015

PMP Exam Passing Score

2016-08-16T22:19:41+05:30October 29th, 2015|Categories: Readable Blog|Tags: , , , , , |

PMP Exam Passing Score is very important to understand for PMP Exam takers. This article emphasizes on the same aspect. Please go on to read more about it. What is the PMP Exam Passing Score? Many aspirants going for the PMP (Project Management Professional) Exam often ask this question in my batches and often ask my sales team also during enrollments. PMI (Project Management Institute) itself has not disclosed any passing score for the PMP exam. PMI had stopped to disclose what is the PMP passing score after 2007 for all PMI Credential exam takers. The overall pass is still based on a score which PMI has in their backdrop. PMP exam takers get to see an overall pass/fail in the exam results. Along with grading of their performance in 5 PMP Process Group areas, such as Initiating, Planning, Executing, Monitoring & Controlling, Closing and 1 Special area Professional & Social Responsibility. Grading in these 6 areas results in PMP Exam Passing Score [...]

28 10, 2015

Project Management Risk Types – Inherent Risks, Residual Risks, Secondary Risks

2016-08-23T10:01:08+05:30October 28th, 2015|Categories: Articles, Free Resources, PMP, Project Management, Readable Blog|Tags: , , , , , |

Project Management Risk Types are Inherent Risks, Residual Risks, Secondary Risks. These are listed here with examples for the detailed understanding. In Project Management, we often encounter Risks, basically uncertain events. These Risks may positively benefit or negatively impact as well. To have better control on these Risks, we implement Risk Response strategies. Project Management Risk Types for Known Risks can be classified in this direction as well. For any given Project it would be possible to identify/anticipate to an extent the Positive and Negative Risks. For Positive Risks, which help us to benefit, we establish and implement strategies such as Exploit, Enhance, Share, Accept. For Negative Risks, which may have downside, we establish and implement strategies such as Avoid, Transfer, Mitigate, Accept. Project Management Risk Types defined by GlobalSkillup Risks that are not acted upon with any risk response are known as Inherent Risks. Risks that remain even after risk response have been implemented are known as Residual Risks. New Risks that [...]

26 10, 2015

PMBOK New Version in 2017 Q3 – PMBOK 6th Edition

2017-08-22T16:44:24+05:30October 26th, 2015|Categories: Articles, Free Resources, PMP, Project Management, Readable Blog|Tags: , , , , |

PMBOK New Version is coming up soon on September 6th 2017. All Project Management Professional's (PMP's) and the PMP aspirants in almost all industries adopt significant amount of principles, terms and terminologies defined in the PMBOK guide published and circulated by PMI (Project Management Institute). PMBOK has been considered as a primary source of preparation for all the PMP exam takers and industry veterans to acquire Project Management related knowledge and wisdom. PMBOK also has been a primary source to bring common understanding on the Project Management Lexicon being used by project management professionals across the globe. PMBOK emphasizes on bringing updated PM Process Groups, Relevant Knowledge Areas and also updated Processes with Inputs, Tools and Techniques, and Outputs which serve as a baseline for many who practice Project Management as such. https://youtu.be/KaFmtY18ykw PMI has been off late publishing the PMBOK guide on a frequent intervals of every 3 to 4 years cycle. PMI updates its global standards (such as [...]

3 08, 2015

PMI REP Registered Education Provider for PMI PMP

2016-08-23T11:54:41+05:30August 3rd, 2015|Categories: AGILE, Articles, Free Resources, PMP, Project Management, Readable Blog|Tags: , , , , , , , |

PMI REP Registered Education Provider is believed to be the only source of PMP Training by many upcoming PMP professionals. However, this is not true. PMI clearly mentions in its PMP Handbook (Link here) Page 9 Section, PMP Application & Payment, the following elaboration of who could perform the trainings. Refer to enclosed screenshot attached. GlobalSkillup is in the Category D, Training companies or consultants. As such, GlobalSkillup qualifies to demonstrate the Project Management subject matter as per PMI guidelines. 1000's of participants are testimony to the same for achieving the PMP and other credentials with our training certificates. GlobalSkillup issues the PMP 35 Contact Hours Certificate / PMP PDU's (Professional Development Units) as per the PMI Guidelines which are fully qualified, verifiable & accepted by PMI. PMP Training courses offered by PMI REPs and from NON-REPs are found to be of Great Quality. It all depends on the trainer who makes the difference. Courses from PMI REPs are likely to be somewhat more institutionalized; as [...]

6 05, 2015

New PMP Exam Change

2016-08-23T12:43:58+05:30May 6th, 2015|Categories: Articles, Free Resources, PMP, Project Management, Readable Blog|Tags: , , , , , |

New PMP Exam change will embrace new change in content outline on 11 Jan 2016. The PMP examination is a vital part of the activities leading to receive a professional credential, PMP examination indicates the practices of the project management practitioner. What would be the upcoming new PMP Exam change? Exam Format of four hours and multiple choice itself remains same, including the scoring pattern and including the PMBOK 5th edition knowledge curriculum. As always, PMP Exam is based on Course Content Outline published by PMI(Project Management Institute) which emphasizes on Tasks in Performance domains. Exam is based on scenario based questions created from various tasks performed by Project Manager.  These domain tasks were defined way back, few years ago. Questions are all primarily based on these scenarios coming out of these domain tasks of Project Management Profession. PMI has upgraded the domain tasks to add a few more based on today’s project managers new role in Project Management based on existing new [...]

26 06, 2014

Lead your Career like a Tom Cruise! Take swift direction.

2017-05-17T17:51:00+05:30June 26th, 2014|Categories: Articles, Free Resources, Readable Blog, Roadmaps|Tags: , , , , , , , , , |

Which project management certification should I go for? There are many certifications available in market for Project management career like PMP, CAPM, PRINCE2, CSM, PMI-ACP and so on. PMP, CAPM & PRINCE2 primarily focus on Waterfall methodology. PMP (Project Management Professional provided by PMI) has a great reputation and also readily tells you that you got the required experience, education and also the right exposure to end to end fo Project management. This is considered to be a global certification since almost every industry employees PMP Professionals. Very popular and widely known across HR managers too. Almost for every 100 jobs posted across the world 80-85% will be primarily looking for such certification. CAPM (Certified Associate in Project Management provided by PMI) has also good standing in the market for entry level project rookies. This primarily focuses to ensure only on the knowledge part and does not account on the industry exposure. For entry level, for every 100 jobs [...]

13 01, 2014

27 Keys For Project Management Success – PMI PMP

2017-05-17T17:49:19+05:30January 13th, 2014|Categories: Articles, Free Resources, Readable Blog|Tags: , , , |

As part of our PMI PMP(Project Management Institute Project Management Professional) success series guide, from Armadillo Consultants, we want to reveal the hidden secret’s of how to pass PMP exam, the most result yielding way. Much before we step there, one got to understand the Project Manager as a Project Management Professional. PMP(Project Management Professional) Aspirants who seek successful PMP should start preparing well in advance and start building a well rounded professional profile. Starting early would give sufficient time to research and evaluate different “in detailed project management topics” to explore and prepare for taking up the PMP exam. It is very significant for PMP aspirants to spend considerable time evaluating many topics at hand and pick the right topics to build an overall professional profile, where they will be ultimately be happy and successful. There are probably two ways many aspirant PMP’s or Project Management Professionals look at it while addressing the actual PMP exam. One. You [...]

9 01, 2014

PMP FAQ (Frequently asked questions)

2016-08-16T22:48:24+05:30January 9th, 2014|Categories: Readable Blog|

PMP FAQ (Frequently asked questions) sorts out almost all questions aimed towards PMP Certification. At GlobalSkillup.com being Project Management subject matter experts, we would want to answer almost all frequently asked questions on Project Management topics and subject. PMP FAQ, list of questions and topics.. What is PMP® What is PMI® What is PMP® certification PMP® certification eligibility PMP® certification process PMP® re-certification What are PDU’s How to get PMP® certification | register for PMP® exam How to prepare for PMP® exam What is PMI® membership What is PMBoK Value of PMP® certification Cost of PMP® certification PMP® certification fees PMP® certification books PMP® certification class | PMP® certification boot camp | Project Management  professional training PMP® certification questions | PMP® exam questions free PMP® certification material | Project Management  professional study guide PMP® certification India Online PMP® certification training | PMP® certificate online | Project Management  certification online PMP® certification online training free | PMP® certification free training PMP® certification [...]

3 01, 2014

PMP Training Events

2016-08-23T13:57:53+05:30January 3rd, 2014|Categories: Articles, Free Resources, PMP, Project Management, Readable Blog|Tags: , , , , |

PMP Training Events for PMI PMP Certification hosted by GlobalSkillup stands out as exemplary practical and exam oriented preparation classes. Join our PMP certification training programs hosted regularly across cities and online LVC sessions! We want you to get PMP trained and be certified, pass in first attempt, real quick in this year to gain the career advantage. Upcoming PMP Training Events: All PMP certification training programs are conducted by highly experienced real time professionals with 15+Years of overall experience and not just expert trainers with PMP credentials. We give you that special advantage of learning how to apply project management concepts to practical real life project situations. This in addition to ensuring your PMP certification is a definite guarantee. Our PMP training batches fill real fast and quick, so ensure to book your seat immediately. Book your training and also view more details about the program here. As a token of appreciation for getting started, we [...]

6 12, 2013

PMP Certification Value

2016-08-30T16:41:18+05:30December 6th, 2013|Categories: Articles, Free Resources, PMP, Project Management, Readable Blog|Tags: , , , |

PMP Certification Value for any would be PMP is the most sought after question. Is the Project Management Institute's (PMI) Project Management Professional (PMP) only a job hunting-down certification or a career booster or much more? I am a project manager and am doing a great job of delivery of Projects for my organization. Why would I need a PMP certification? A very valid question, indeed. This is the stigma which goes around in the mind of the working project managers and the project management professionals at multiple levels. Often the customers, who speak to me asking serious advice on their project management careers, come with a preset mind and the intention to make me say "Yes". Yes to qualify them for the PMP training programs. In fact, many project managers do their own extensive research on PMP certification, they just want me to confirm their research answer is correct. Am not surprised, to see the value of PMP [...]

2 12, 2013

Certifications that will land a great job & career opportunity!

2017-05-17T17:48:27+05:30December 2nd, 2013|Categories: Articles, Free Resources, Readable Blog, Roadmaps|Tags: , , , , , |

Professional Certifications that will help land on a great job & career opportunity in project management! For any profession, there are multiple bodies and certifications available in the world. We have already done the homework on behalf of you to identify that perfect body or institution with the recognized certification for you to be on par in the project management stream. Here are the widely & globally recognized valuable benchmark certification programs, Armadillo Consultants helps you prepare in the line of achievement of the same. However, before we look into them, let us ask. Why Certifications? There are multiple dimensions one could look at. The most prominent three logic's being: Transforming aspiring newbies, rookies, practitioners into true professionals & leaders of tomorrow. Certifications ensure that the understanding, skills and education are on par with respect to a benchmark of the industry or a business line. Since certifications are globally accredited, professionals naturally gain a global advantage to be competitive and are acknowledged professional to take [...]

29 11, 2013

PMP Exam Formulas – Free online PDF Download!

2017-05-17T17:46:58+05:30November 29th, 2013|Categories: Articles, Free Resources, Readable Blog|Tags: , , , , , , |

Project Managers "best aid" in performing their operations involves widespread application of mathematical formulas in relation to the 10 project management knowledge areas. Project Managers & Project management professionals looking to be future PMI PMP credential certified professional needs to understand the application of mathematical formulas in context of the situation at hand. Memorization of the formulas alone will not aid the PMP aspirants ace the PMP exam. Professionals need to have deep insights on how to effectively perform the required computations. This requires the project management skill and diligence of the subject matter to ensure the problems are resolved in the right direction correctly. While there are many methods to memorize the formulas & go about PMP exam, the most prominent one which has brought success for PMP aspirants is discussed here. 5 Simple steps to PMP Success with mathematical inspiration During your PMP preparation, write down the formulas over a piece of paper on a daily mode until the exam day.  A [...]

27 11, 2013

Secrets & treasure they do not want you to know about PMP!

2017-05-17T17:46:10+05:30November 27th, 2013|Categories: Articles, Free Resources, Readable Blog|Tags: , , , , |

PMP aspirants! Discover the secrets & treasure for you to crack PMI's PMP. Before I share that, a short foreword. Being a PMP Credential holder myself for many years, I have experienced the dramatic transformation of the way I used to handle projects & clients; to the new way I did that in a more profitable way couple of years back. So, if your goal is just to crack through PMP, think again. PMP offers more than just being a credential to your existence. One is no good, by having a PMP credential alone. One needs to understand the concepts, apply them in practice as well. It is not practical to believe, one would get a chance to work end to end of all Project management knowledge areas in their early career. The work around to such situation is, when moving through PMBoK topics, come up with imaginary Project management scenarios and simulate the experience in mind. Behave the [...]

25 11, 2013

Passed PMP in first Attempt!

2017-05-17T17:45:20+05:30November 25th, 2013|Categories: Articles, Free Resources, Readable Blog|Tags: , , , , , |

This is the excited reaction; we see when someone passes their PMI PMP(Project Management Institute - Project Management Professional) certification exam in their first attempt. We know that is a great deal. Why would someone be so excited and caring about passing the PMP exam in first attempt? As if they just reached the Mount Everest, the top of the world. The reasons are obvious; PMP is not so simple to get through as it looks to be on the outlook. Should you have heard, "it is that easy", think again and do your research well before you embark. The foremost word, the PMBoK guide has changed from 4th edition to 5th edition in 2012 and the exam has adopted change in 2013. 1.  Each PMP exam version has changed over period drastically than ever based on new editions of PMBoK. Recently, we happen to come across the blog “How to Pass PMP Exam on First Try” by Dick [...]

30 09, 2013

PMP Exam Change based on PMBoK® 5th Edition

2016-08-16T19:05:40+05:30September 30th, 2013|Categories: Readable Blog|

PMP Exam Change. At GlobalSkillup, we have made a practice to constantly improve and thrive for you, to bring you the most possible detailed information on all relevant information on project management subject matter, that includes the PMI®(Project Management Institute) related credentials/certifications and other industry relevant programs in project management expertise.   We have often been asked many times, what will happen to PMI PMP®(Project Management Professional) exam due to the PMBoK® (Project Management Body of Knowledge) 5th Edition released earlier during the year. Many PMP® aspirants and the PMP® exam takers frequently have the same questions about the impact of the PMBoK® 5th Edition. We have elaborated and shed some light in the same direction to assist you upfront. As per the information prevalent from PMI®, the exams are updated as per the roster below. Here are the recommended readings of various PMBoK® Editions. Credential Exam Updated from Current Reading Reference Old Reading Reference PMP®Project Management Professional 1-Feb-2016 [...]

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