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Mastering PMP exam without memorization [Book Review]

October 22, 2018 By Saravanan Palaniswamy Leave a Comment

“Learn Faster, Retain More and Pass the PMP Exam” – reads the caption of this book. I find the book really useful to learn PMP concepts easily and faster compared to other reference books along with PMBOK Guide. My struggles Once I completed the PMP class room training, I took the membership of PMI. Immediatly, I downloaded a copy of the PMBOK Guide 6th edition (freely … [Read more...]

PMP Exam Master Prep by Scott Payne [Book Review]

October 3, 2018 By Manickavel Arumugam Leave a Comment

Heard of the book titled PMP Exam Master Prep written by Scott Payne, PMP? The book has been written with the goal to equip candidates to “Learn Faster, Retain More and Pass the PMP Exam”. After reading the book, I should agree that the book has achieved its goal - Learn faster, Retain more and Pass the PMP exam. It is a great book and I believe it would catapult to be among … [Read more...]

Sequence of Activities in Closing Process

Closing process group includes only one process, namely, Close project or phase. This process belongs to the Integration knowledge area. Close project or phase is the process during which we formally close the project or phase. Generally, the project charter will include project success criteria, project exit criteria and who will sign off the project. […]

How to remember ITTOs of Project Quality Management?

This is the fifth article in the series “How to remember ITTOs”. You can find all the articles in this series here: How to remember ITTOs series. ITTO is an acronym that stands for Inputs, Tools and Techniques, and Outputs. In this article, we will focus on Project quality management. What is Project Quality Management? […]

Motivational theories in PMP Exam

Recognition and Rewards is a tool/ technique used in the Develop Team process. Recognizing and rewarding desirable behavior is an important aspect of developing a team. Rewarding good work is a way of showing the people that the organization acknowledges and recognizes their effort. It is important to recognize the team throughout the project, without […]

How to remember ITTOs of Project Integration Management?

How to remember ITTOs of Integration management? ITTO is an acronym that stands for Inputs, Tools and Techniques, and Outputs. Do we need memorize ITTOs for all the 49 project management processes included in PMBOK Guide, Sixth Edition? I believe it’s a never ending debate, ever since the PMBOK Guide and PMP certification examination came […]

Project Management Plan [Study Notes for PMP Exam]

A project management plan is a formal, approved document that defines how the project is planned, executed, monitored, controlled and closed. In this article, we will understand why do we need a project management plan, what is the purpose of the project management plan and what are the various components of the project management plan. […]