Attaining the Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is not easy. It will take your time, effort and money. The outlay cost is considerable, and there are many hidden expenses. For ease of discussion, I will group the cost required for the PMP exam into three categories: Fixed Cost Variable Cost Other Costs The expenses involved […]
What is the PMP Exam Passing Score?
Only the PMI knows what score is needed to pass the PMP. This mystery occupied my mind during my exam prep, because there is no clear answer. Many places report that 61% is a passing score, but no one knows for sure. According to the PMP Handbook, the PMI does not provide passing score information. […]
Project Requirements vs Project Scope Statement
Collecting a project’s requirements and defining project scope are two vital processes for any project. Both processes belong to scope management and are part of the planning process group. The project scope depends on the collect requirements process. In many small to medium-sized organizations, as there are very few stakeholders and the project is small […]
What is the Difference Between Push, Pull and Interactive Communication?
Project managers spend most of their time in communication. In fact, in the past, PMI used to say that project managers spend 90% of their time in communication. Communication plays an important role in managing stakeholders, and for the successful completion of your project, you must keep your stakeholders satisfied. Good communication skills coupled with […]