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PMP Exam Preparation Notes

Here are note collected during PMP exam preparation.

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Project Stakeholders – Roles and Responsibilities

Stakeholder is everybody who is involved in the project or whose work or interest might be affected by Project. Read More »

PMP Exam Formulas

Formulas to memorize for PMP.

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PMP ITTO Chart

Input, Tools & Technique, Output for each process forms the basis for PMBOK. Here are all the ITTO for all 42 Processes in PMBOK4.

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Project Management vs. Program Management vs. Portfolio Management

Project Management is the application of Tools and Techniques to meet Project Objectives. Project Management requires balancing key project constraints such as Scope, Schedule, Cost, Quality, Risk, Resources. Constraints are interdependent and changing one constraint impacts other constraints. Read More »

Is PMP Worth the Cost and Effort?

The question is difficult to answer, as individual experience might vary. The hiring manager will most likely put far more emphasis on previous experience and accomplishments and the relevance of experience for current job. PMI has come up with a good list of top 10 reasons for PMP certification.  The credential is very well recognized in Project Management field and will add value to resume and profile. However, it would be difficult to put a definite ROI figure.

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Understanding PMP Exam Format

It is important to understand exam format and what to expect during PMP Exam. Read More »

PMP Exam tips

Keep following tips in mind while taking exam. Read More »

Do I qualify for PMP Exam?

PMP is a prestigious designation with stringent requirements. Read More »

Free PMBOK4 PMP Sample questions, Mock test, Simulated exam

Here is a list of free PMP exam preparation practice questions, and Simulators. Many of the free questions on web are based on PMBOK3. Here is a list of few updated one. I have tried to limit list to the ones that provide reasonable quantity of free questions.

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How to verify PMP REP (Registered Education Provider)?

Getting a training from REP (Registered Education provider) is a good way to meet 35 Contact Hour training requirement for PMP. However, sometimes Training institutes can falsely claim to be an REP.

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What is PMBOK?

PMBOK (Project Management Body of Knowledge) (Current version is PMBOK4) is the globally recognized standard for Project Management Field. It is created and maintained by PMI Organization. Read More »

PMP – Examples of Contract Types in Procurement

Procurement can generally be categorized between Fixed Price and Cost Reimbursable.

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Project Management – How to plan quality?

Here are the techniques for planning quality.

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What is Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)?

Work Breakdown Structure is tree structure division and subdivision of work required to achieve complete project scope.

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PMP 35 Contact Hours Training – Cheap Options

There are various ways to receive 35 Contact Hours. This includes documenting Project Management training received during collage or during employment, attending class room or online training from Registered Education Provider or other Trainers. However, if you are looking to receive the training to meet requirements, here are few low cost options.

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How to collect Project requirements

There are various techniques that can be used for collecting project requirements.

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What is Project Management Plan

Project Plan or Project Management Plan or PM Plan is a key document that combines and integrates all other project management knowledge area planning documents. PM plan is the basis of Project Execution and Monitoring/Controlling.

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WordPress Error “Allowed memory size of XXXXXX bytes exhausted” Resolution

With recent versions of WordPress the error message has started displaying in Dashboard.

“Fatal Error: Allowed memory size of XXXXXX bytes exhausted (tried to allocate YYYY bytes)”

By default WordPress tries to allocate 32MB to PHP. You would need to manually increase the allocated memory to fix the error. Read More »

Pivot table Tutorial in Excel 2007

Pivot table is great tool in Excel to create reports and analyze data. Go thru the simple exercise below to understand the concept Read More »

Project Work Vs Operational Work

A project is a temporary work taken to create a unique product, service or result. Let us elaborate it on further. Read More »

Project Selection Method

Project selection methods are used to pick projects with maximum value to the organization.

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Best Free Online Storage Space Services to backup files

Online storage is great way to save your files on web server. You will have a back up of your files in case your local drive crashes. You have the advantage of accessing file anywhere with access to internet. Here are few services to look at Read More »

How to add a control multiple times in Excel VBA Forms

You can drag a control to place it on the form. If you want to place again, you need to drag it again. Read More »

What is Project Charter

A project charter is a document with high level scope, main stakeholders, objectives, risks, project manager authority etc. This is a signed document that formally authorizes a project.

Project Charter would normally include

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