1. Self-Introduction and Personal Background As I mentioned, I’ve been in the program and project management field for the better part of two decades. My career has been a dynamic one, spanning multiple sectors and presenting me with more unique projects than I can count. This extensive real-world experience gave me a solid practical foundation,... » read more
Hello, future PMP credential holders! My name is just like yours—a project manager, a professional, and until very recently, a PMP candidate. I’m writing this guide today with the confirmation email from PMI still sitting at the top of my inbox, the feeling of relief still fresh. My professional background spans several years of leading... » read more
My name is on the PMI registry now, and I couldn’t be more thrilled to have passed the PMP exam with Above Target scores in all three domains. Like many of you, I scoured forums and articles for guidance, and now that I’m on the other side, I want to pay it forward. This is... » read more
1. Self-Introduction and Personal Background Hello everyone, I’m thrilled to be writing this today as a newly certified Project Management Professional (PMP)! I just passed my exam with an Above Target rating in all three domains (AT/AT/AT), and I wanted to share my journey to hopefully help others cut through the noise and find a... » read more
I’m thrilled to write this as a newly certified Project Management Professional. For the past eight years, I’ve been working as a project lead in the tech industry, navigating everything from software development lifecycles to complex stakeholder negotiations. My experience has been almost entirely hands-on, learning by doing, and, let’s be honest, by making a... » read more
I am officially a Project Management Professional (PMP)®. It’s still a bit surreal to write that, as just a day ago, I was convinced I had failed. I’ve been working as a project manager in the tech industry for about eight years, primarily focusing on software development and system integration projects. My approach has always... » read more
I’m writing this guide as a newly certified PMP, and honestly, I’m still in a bit of shock. When I walked out of the testing center last Wednesday, I was 100% convinced I had failed. The look on my face must have said it all, because the proctor at the front desk gave me a... » read more
My name is… well, you can just think of me as another project manager who was in your shoes not too long ago. I work in the tech space, where I’ve always been a self-starter and a problem-solver, often building custom software solutions to streamline my own work. My background is rooted in practical application,... » read more
My name is Alex, and I’m still feeling the immense relief and excitement from seeing the word “Congratulations” on my screen after completing the PMP exam. I passed with an “Above Target” score in all three domains, a result that honestly left me in a state of happy disbelief. I’m a project manager with about... » read more