What If I Forget to Renew PMP® Certificate?
Though it is widely known that within the cycle of 3 years you are required to accumulate 60 PDUs for the PMP® certification renewal, project managers may happen to forget to earn PDUs as life gets in the way. This article walks you through the road of what happens when you forget to renew PMP® […]
Is It Worth Joining PMI® Membership for The PMP® Exam?
PMI® Membership offers project management professionals access to valuable resources, networking opportunities, and discounts on certifications renewals, and exam fee like the PMP® exam. With 1.4 million members globally, PMI® provides a strong community and significant career benefits. These advantages and more make PMI® Membership a valuable considerat
3 Key Factors To Select The Right PMP® Exam Format
In the pursuit of acquiring the prestigious Project Management Professional (PMP®) certification, selecting the right venue to take the exam is crucial. Several factors play into this decision, impacting your comfort, convenience, and ultimately, your success. In this article, we’ll delve into three key considerations to bear in mind when choosing whe
5 Things to Prepare for PMP® Online Testing
Project Management Institute (PMI®), is highly sought after by organizations worldwide, often serving as a prerequisite for project management roles. PMI® offers a range of certifications designed to showcase professionals’ comprehension of best practices in project management. The Project Management Professional – PMP® Certificate is one o
Black Swan vs. White Elephant in Project Management
In the realm of uncertainty and risk management, two intriguing concepts, Black Swans and White Elephants, provide valuable insights into unforeseen events and misguided endeavours. Nassim Nicholas Taleb, a Lebanese-American essayist renowned for his work on randomness, probability, and uncertainty, introduce the term “Black Swan” in his 2007 boo
Emotional Intelligence Framework for Project Managers
Mersino (2007) identifies three reasons why the application of Emotional Intelligence (EI) is critical to project managers: Each project is unique. Project managers are assigned to manage projects by project sponsors and then project managers acquire project teams for their projects. In most cases, project managers work with different project teams, differe
An Overview of Emotional Intelligence
The concept of emotional intelligence (EI) first came to the attention of many organizations and managers when Daniel Goleman published his first book of the same name, which was followed by a second book 3 years later (Goleman, 1995, 1998). However, the first scientific paper on this topic was published somewhat earlier in 1990 by […]
Why do Project Managers need to develop Emotional Intelligence?
How to successfully manage projects in order that projects meet their desired outcomes has become more significant over recent years, as project working has become a preferred and dominant form of work organization within an environment of increasing complexity (Clarke and Howell, 2009). The success of the project is closely related to managing 6 project [
PMI Talent Triangle® Update
The PMI Talent Triangle is a framework developed by the Project Management Institute (PMI®) to describe the skills and knowledge that project management professionals should possess to succeed in their roles. The PMI Talent Triangle comprises three key areas: Technical Project Management, Leadership, and Strategic and Business Management. These three areas
Do I need to take an exam to earn 60 PDUs?
NO. PMI® does not require any exam to earn PDUs training. However, to earn 60 PDUs, PMI® has some mandatory requirements for the minimum number of Education PDUs and the minimum number of PDUs in three categories of the PMI Talent Triangle®. Professional Development Units (PDUs) are a way for project management professionals to demonstrate […]