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PMP Certification  |  PMP Exam Prep

The Top 7 Reasons Why People Fail the PMP® Exam

The biggest Project Management Professional (PMP)® certification problem is potential failure. Taking and preparing for the PMP exam is a major investment in terms of time, effort, and money. To ensure you receive a positive return on that investment, you want to complete the process having earned your PMP certification.

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PMP Certification  |  PMP Exam Prep

The Top 3 Problems with Getting Your PMP® Certification

Taking any big step in your career can come with challenges. Earning your Project Management Professional (PMP)® certification is no different. While each individual may face their own unique challenges as they navigate the certification process, there are three common problems that you’re likely to face:

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PMP Certification  |  PMP Exam Prep

How Much Does a PMP Certification Cost?

Are you among the many professionals considering earning a PMP certification? Before you begin preparing for the Project Management Professional certification exam, you should know what you’re getting into in terms of cost. Learn more about the costs associated with the PMP exam, and how to plan for these expenses.

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PMP Certification  |  PMP Exam Prep

CAPM vs. PMP Certification : Your Comprehensive Guide

Earning a project management certification is a great way to develop your skills, position yourself as a valuable asset, and make a higher salary. Two of the most popular certification options are the Project Management Professional (PMP) certification and the Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) certification. What is the difference between the CAPM vs. PMP certification in exam difficulty, requirements, effects on salary, and more? Use our CAPM vs. PMP guide to fully understand your options and decide which certification is right for you.

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PMP Certification  |  PMP Exam Prep

PMI’s Project Management Professional (PMP)® Exam Change Updated March 2020

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Corporate Training  |  PMP Certification

How the PMP® Certification Helps Businesses Win Bigger Projects

With more and more project managers entering the industry, it is important to stay ahead of the competition. When project managers complete the exam and earn the Project Management Professional® certification, their chances of winning bigger business drastically increases, because they’re expanding their skills. Earning Project Management Institute’s Project Management Professional (PMP)® certification can give you the competitive advantage you need to win more clients, increase your earning potential, and regularly deliver successful projects.

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PMI-ACP  |  PMP Certification

Project Management Professional (PMP)® vs. PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)® Certification

The Project Management Professional (PMP)® and the PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)® certifications are two popular options for project managers who want to take their careers to the next level. While the PMP® certification and the PMI-ACP® certification are both earned after passing an exam, the primary difference between the two is the methods on which they focus. The PMP exam is focused on the Waterfall methodology, and subsequent project management approaches that support this methodology. In contrast, the PMI-ACP exam is entirely focused Agile practices.

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PMP Certification  |  Training and Development

17 Best Corporate Training Courses for Project Management

Developing and improving your team’s project management skills is always a wise decision. This not only makes them more effective project managers, but it also helps you improve your organization, compete for bigger and better projects, and ultimately increases your bottom line revenue.

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PMP Certification

4 Reasons Employers Want You to Have Your PMP® Certification

Over the past few years, you may have noticed more and more job postings for certified project managers popping up. Project management experts are in high demand, because it’s a role that can ensure major projects are executed successfully.

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PMP Certification  |  PMP Exam Prep

13 Best PMP® Certification Study Guide Materials

It's no question that study guides are essential for passing the Project Management Professional (PMP)® Certification Exam. But, every aspiring PMP® credential holder has different schedules and learning styles, which means you need a PMP exam prep program that offers a wide variety of materials to meet everyone’s needs.

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