Head First PMP Exams feature in almost every successful PMP exam taker's lessons learned post. If you own an iPhone or iPad, you can now...

Onkar passed his PMP exam a fews ago and sent me his lessons learned along with a thank you note and some really encouraging words. Here...

8 free PMP certification exam sample questions for Project Communication Management: Free PMP Test Questions for Project Communications Mana...

Here's a good article on how to apply the Critical Path Method (CPM) in project planning, with the help of a simple real world example: ...

If you are preparing for the PMP exam, then you would need to understand the Influence / Impact grid, and know how to apply it. This topic h...

A good list of terms, explanations and usage of PMI vocabulary used in PMP work and study. Adjust your screen size to hide the "Definit...

Sekhar passed his PMP exam on the 4th attempt, and 2 years after taking the contact hours training. His is the most incredible (lessons lear...

Chukkala Ramakrishna passed his PMP exam last week. He shared his study approach with us. Here's what he has to say: ===================...

So, you read about the Delphi Technique in the PMBOK Guide, but have no clue on how to conduct a Delphi session? Here's a step-by-step g...

Kira has just joined the Certified PMP club. She passed her PMP exam just a few hours ago (today Aug 24, 2010). Interestingly, she neither r...

For those who are still holding the PMBOK Guide, Third edition close to their hearts, a very good presentation on the changes in the Fourth ...

Anpa (nickname) maintained a disciplined study routine of 2 hours per day for about 3 months to ace the PMP exam in her first attempt. Here...

I came across this book from J. LeRoy Ward (ESI International) with about 600 sample questions for the PMP exam. I haven't reviewed the ...

Some good pointers on areas to focus on when studying for the PMP exam: Areas to Focus on when Studying for the PMP Exam

Affinity Diagrams are used to visually organize ideas into logical groups for review and analysis. The PMBOK Guide, Fourth Edition lists Aff...

I found a very crisp summary of the difference between Quality Assurance and Quality Control on Max Wideman's site. I've received nu...

Read how a nervous test-taker used a disciplined approach to ace the PMP exam on the first attempt: PMP Lessons Learned - passed on July 29,...

A good presentation on Bruce Tuckman's 4 stages of team development with a fifth stage (Adjourning) added: Tuckman's Ladder - Formin...

Someone posted a comment on the blog asking about the difference between Accuracy and Precision. I have rewritten this article and posted it...

Lynn Massimo got a new three letter suffix - PMP - to her name yesterday. She sent me this message today. Going by the post, she must have d...

Give yourself a break from the routine and learn the evil art of Project Managers (LOL and ROFL): Project Management for Dummies

A set of 10 free PMP exam sample questions on Project Quality Management: 10 Free PMP Sample Questions on Project Quality Management

Do you wish you had a chance to work on a challenging assignment that helped you practice and build your project management skills, while de...

Ms. Roshni Rajagopal passed her PMP exam on July 14, 2010. She sent me an email with her lessons learned and lots of useful tips. Roshni mea...

A good article on the benefits and drawbacks of a functional organization: Functional Structure of Organization

PMPrep Flashcards is a new and innovative coffee maker (just kidding) - a PMP exam prep tool. It's sort of a hybrid between flashcards a...

A set of 10 free sample questions for the PMP exam from Best Sample Questions: 10 Free Questions for the PMP exam from Best Sample Questions

Nitin Maheshwari passed his PMP exam recently and shared this story for the PMP aspirants following him: ===================================...

PMP exam lessons learned by Daniel Eiki Uehara Takara, PMP (Brazil): ============================================================ Hi, After ...

Here's a set of good, comprehensive and well-organized study notes for the PMP exam, contributed by a member of PM Zilla forum: Comprehe...

A set of 320 questions for the PMP exam and another 60 for the PgMP: Free PMP version 4 and PgMP questions

A YouTube video explaining the difference between Product Scope and Project Scope: DIfference between Product Scope and Project Scope You m...

I posted a sample Work Authorization Document before. Here's another good sample: Work Authorization System

Here's a set of free PMP certification study material and a huge set of free practice questions from Project Management Road Trip: Free ...

Here's a good article that explains the Critical Path Method (CPM) and Critical Chain Project Management (CCPM) approaches with the help...

Babou from the Leadership Champions blog explains the organizational structures and their influences on projects in his unique and creative ...

Alok Sharma passed his PMP exam on April 12, 2010 with good grades. He has compiled a very useful list of study notes for PMP certification,...

James Tan passed his PMP exam a few weeks ago. He shared a detailed account of his journey. I think it's one of the better lessons learn...

Prasannaa S. passed his PMP exam on Apr 15, 2010. He is sharing his success story with us here. In Prasannaa's words: =================...

I came across a very nice online tool to study the 42 Project Management Processes from the PMBOK Guide 4th Edition. You can review the proc...

If you had been looking for some good sample exams for your PMP exam, you might want to consider the official Project Management Knowledge A...

200 Free PMP Exam Questions from Simplilearn: 200 Free PMP Exam Questions from Simplilearn Note: You need to register to gain access.

Derek Huether from The Critical Path has posted, what I believe is the most informative article that I have seen, on the PMI audit. His pers...

I came across a good article on Sridhar Peddisetty's blog on Advanced Project Management Certificate from Stanford University (SCPM). T...

According to the PMBOK Guide, 4th Edition, Work Authorization system is a subsystem of the overall project management system. It is a collec...

I came across this new PMP Exam simulation software on Amazon that offers 6000 questions based on PMBOK Guide 4th edition. It comes on a CD-...

Deepak passed his PMP exam on couple days ago. He has some really useful tips to share. Here are his lessons learned: =====================...

Here's a 200-question full-length PMP practice exam from Edwel Programs: Edwel Programs: 200-Question Full Length PMP Practice Exam I en...

Ramesh Kumar passed his PMP exam earlier this week. He has shared his lessons learned and some very useful tips to help his fellow project m...

Before I go into today's tip, I have some news for you - a good news and a not so good news. Which one do you want to hear first? OK, le...

Here's an article that explains the conflict resolution techniques in a clear, crisp and concise manner: Conflict Resolution Techniques ...

Here's a set of 70 PMP exam sample questions from PM Target: PMTarget: 70 PMP Exam Sample Questions

Here's a link from Books24x7 that explains the concepts of Yield and Rolled Throughput Yield (RTY) very nicely with an example: Chapter ...

Top 6 reasons for Project Managers to become PMP certified: Why Become PMP Certified

Who should receive a Status Report? What information should be included in a status report? Read this article to find out: How to Report the...

Attend complimentary webinars from PMCentersUSA and earn 0.5 PDU per session for your PMP re-certification: PMCentersUSA Complimentary Webin...

Is a Statement of Work (SOW) really important on a project? Read the following article to find out more: Is a Statement of Work Really Impor...

An informative 3-part series on Work Breakdown Structure (WBS): What is a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)?

I didn't know that a humble Gantt Chart has so many benefits. Read this article to find out more: Top Ten Benefits of a Gantt Chart

Read this short article on Risk Breakdown Structure (RBS) and make sure that you understand the advantages of this Risk Management tool: Ris...

What does a Risk Register contain? Read the following article to find out: Risk Register

PMI Glossary of Terms for your reference: PMI Glossary of Terms

This webinar discusses assessments in general, and two models in particular - OPM3 from PMI and aPRO from asapm. You will learn the value as...

Here's a set of 30 free PMP exam sample questions from Mosaic Project: 30 Free PMP Exam Questions from Mosaic Projects

Here's a new set of Flashcards for PMP Exam preparation, offered by Derek Huether from The Critical Path . You have a few choices - subs...

PMP Exam Lessons Learned by my friend and colleague Suresh Babu: (unedited) ============================================ Friends, I passe...

Here's a good article on To Complete (Cost) Performance Index or TCPI: Earned Value Reporting – To Complete Cost Performance Index Note:...

Results from a recent survey about PMP Certification show that 71% project managers think that they benefited from their PMP certification. ...

Nine (9) percent of PMP exam questions are based on Professional and Social Responsibility. It is very important to understand PMI Code of E...

A good and an interesting article to expand your understanding of the Project Charter: Meet Your New Best Friend: The Project Charter

Here's a set of really useful study tips (not the usual copy and paste stuff that you see on most sites) from Mark Reynolds, PMP - a mus...

A great list of the best blogs and sites on Project Management - if you are interested in Project Management, you are sure to love this: Top...

Babou Srinivasan, PMP from Leadership Champions has published a very useful and handy book on Risk Management terminologies. Head over to hi...

What is Contingency, and how to apply it on Projects: Project Contingency

A common question about the number of communication channels on a project is something like this: ================ You have 8 members on a p...

Should I try to memorize the content, or should I try to understand it? Can I avoid reading the PMBOK guide? Here's an article that give...

I stumbled upon this interesting article on Project Management Tips about a common misconception about PMP Certification. I'm inclined ...

An information article offering good and practical advice for success on a Fixed Bid projects: 5 Intricacies of Fixed Bid Projects

Here are some good reference material on Communications Management. Please keep in mind that the notes are aligned with PMBOK Guide, 3rd Edi...

Here's a set of new PMP exam sample questions from Way2PMP: 26 PMP Exam Sample Questions from Way2PMP (new)

Here's a good comparison of 4 popular PMP certification training providers: Comparison of PMP Training Providers If you have experience ...

iStudy PMP Exam is a new PMP exam simulator app for the iPhone. You can get the trial version, which comes with 20 sample questions, free fr...

Most new PMPs think that earning 60 PDUs for PMP re-certification is more difficult than passing the PMP exam itself. This is anything, but ...

Here's a set of 50 sample questions for the PMP exam. After you review the questions, please post your review comments and help your fel...

I came across this good glossary of terms for the PMP exam. It has been updated for PMBOK Guide, Fourth Edition. PMBOK Dictionary for PMP Ex...

9% of the PMP exam questions are based on Professional and Social Responsibility, and you are bound to see questions on ethics violation rep...

If you are a certified PMP looking for ways to improve your project management knowledge, or you are a project manager preparing for the PMP...

PMI updated their Continuing Certification Requirements (CCR) System a few months ago. If you are a certified PMP, haven't used the new ...

Do you understand the difference between Project Quality and Product Quality? Do you want a quick refresher on Project Quality Planning term...

If you are preparing for the PMP exam, you'll definitely find today's tip useful. I've got a link to a chapter on Project Contra...

Pareto Charts, which are based on Pareto Principle, are one of the tools in Perform Quality Control. Here's an interesting read on Paret...

Here are some do's and don'ts (or rather only don'ts) to keep in mind while creating a Network Diagram: The 12 Crimes of Critica...

Does a PMP certificate automatically make a person a better project manager? Or not having a PMP certificate mean that the person is not a g...

Here's a good tutorial on Earned Value Management. Interestingly, if you are a certified PMP, you can take a small quiz at the end of th...

Here's a good article on the importance of Risk Management in Project Selection. If you are preparing for the PMP exam, you may be able ...

Here's an excellent article on Network World analyzing the importance of Project Management certifications. The key messages in this art...

Here are 12 Sample Questions on Project Risk Management. Note that these questions are specifically for PMI's Risk Management Profession...

Last week I shared a very good Mind Map on PMBOK Processes that was based on PMBOK Guide, Third Edition. In response to that post, Babou fro...