Vinai Prakash 
By Vinai Prakash Roughly 78% projects are behind schedule, over budget, and deliver less functionality than was agreed in the scope. This means that there is less than 1 in 4 chance that your project will be on time, on budget, and deliver on the agreed scope! Ever wondered why? The issue could be that … Read more
By Vinai Prakash Many people come to me with questions about the PMP application process. These questions can range from the the very basic ones, to ones which require quite a bit of explanation. I have attempted some simpler ones here. If you have any other questions, let me know and I’ll add them here, … Read more
By Vinai Prakash I received a lot of positive feedback and comments when I started the PMP Exam Tips series. So I decided to interview other successful PMP holders, who have passed their exam in the first attempt, and get them to share their strategies for preparing and passing the PMP Exam. These interviews are … Read more
Tips from Rohit Prabhakar, PMP, on how he studied for the PMP exam in just 10 days. Lessons Learnt: 12 hrs of no-study and good rest before the exam is highly important. Positive thinking is must.. All these days I was saying to myself that I am getting it done ( I have read all … Read more
By Vinai Prakash PMP Credential aspirants have to be very careful while attempting exam questions. To do 200 questions in 4 hours translates to about 80 seconds per question. This may not be enough to read each question and its 4 choices carefully. There are some tips that help you to lookout for the main … Read more
By Vinai Prakash Benefits of a PMP Certification: PMP is one of the best professional credential in the field of Project Management. PMP certification has grown in prominence over the last decade and has become a sought-after credential, according to the Project Management Institute or PMI. The Project Management Guidelines, Methodologies, tools and techniques, and … Read more
PMP Eligibility Criteria The PMP Certification is the highest certification that a Project Manager can get in his or her field, in managing projects of any size. This professional, project management certification is awarded by Project Management Institute or PMI in USA. Once you pass the stringent PMP exam, you will get the PMP credential, … Read more
Updated for the Changes to the PMP Exam from 31-August-2011. There are now 8% questions from Closing Process Group. While conducting PMP Exam Preparation workshops, I have noticed that many participants are confused about the Contract Closure (Close Procurements) and Administrative Closure (Close Project or Phase) processes. Which comes first? What are the differences in … Read more