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Yet another PMP Success Story

October 21, 2019 By Manickavel Arumugam Leave a Comment

PMP Success Story

I got this lessons learned feedback from a candidate, who wants to remain anonymous. So, I am not going to reveal her name. However, we are more interested in learning how she successfully cleared the PMP exam than on finding her name, right? Continue to read to find out what she has in store for us ...   Start of Interview Personal Details 1. Your … [Read more...]

How Venkat Passed PMP Exam in 72 Days?

March 19, 2019 By Manickavel Arumugam Leave a Comment

How Venkataraghavan Passed PMP Exam in 72 Days?

On 19 Mar 2019, I received a phone call from Venkataraghavan. Venkat attended my PMP preparation training programme in Chennai during Dec 2018/ Jan 2019. As I was in the midst of a meeting, I did not answer the call. Within a few minutes, the phone started to vibrate again. It's Venkat again. I answered the call and before he could say anything, I said "Venkat, I am in a … [Read more...]

Why Haitham Al-Kahlani Feels the PMP Exam is Scary?

January 11, 2019 By Manickavel Arumugam Leave a Comment

PMP Exam is Scary

Haitham Al-Kahlani feels the PMP examination is "Scary". I met Haitham at PM Master Prep's discussion forum. We had no personal interaction before. When I saw Haitham posted the message claiming his success in the PMP examination, I congratulated him. I also politely asked him whether he could share a few words about his exam preparation, his experience during the examination … [Read more...]

How Kumar Jitendra Passed PMP Exam in Exactly 142 Days?

December 27, 2018 By Manickavel Arumugam Leave a Comment

Kumar Jitendra Passed PMP in First Attempt

On 26 Dec 2018, I received a message from Kumar Jitendra Mohan, informing me that he has cleared the PMP examination successfully. Kumar Jitendra Mohan attended my PMP Preparation training programme at Chennai during July/ August 2018. It is always wonderful to read such a message from a candidate trained/ mentored by you. Kumar Jitendra Mohan managed to pass the PMP exam in … [Read more...]

How Archana Passed PMP in Her First Attempt?

November 29, 2018 By Manickavel Arumugam Leave a Comment

How Archana Passed PMP in her First Attempt?

I received an awesome message this afternoon, which read like this: @Manickavel Arumugam Sir, I have passed the PMP certification today. Thanks a ton for your guidance without which it would not have been possible. Can there be a better message to a trainer than the success of a candidate trained by him? Archana attended my PMP training programme in Chennai about six months … [Read more...]

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