Free PMP® Test Questions!

With new kiddies, it had been tough updating this site. However, I have found some free time and decided to spend it providing free PMP® test questions!

Please go to www.pmtestcenter.com for your daily dose!

It's official, you have only x days to take this version of the exam

If you do not take your PMP exam before June 30, 2009, then you're going to be taking the new version. So those of you who think you are close, schedule it now!

Keep in mind that even if you took the exam before that date and did not pass, any exam, including retakes, will still be for the new version.

That stated, there are likely only subtle changes in the exam to reflect the 4th edition of the PMBOK. I passed on the 2nd version based on the PMBOK 2000 and there's no doubt I can pass any version of the exam. Project management is, after all, project management. So what if PMI adds a few verbs, fine tunes the number of processes, etc... the core material will still be the same!

PMP certification exam update

Sorry, I know it's been a while since my last update. Between consulting, training and speaking engagements, work has kept me busy.

Anyway, here's the latest info regarding the PMP exam. The new version of the PMBOK (4th edition) will be released before the end of 2008. The new exam that will be updated to map to the new PMBOK will likely be June 2009.

I don't have an exact date yet but even if you haven't started studying yet, that's still plenty of time to get this thing done without having to restudy for the next iteration.

Aspiring PMP's, get your tests in soon!

Some of us have known this for a while, especially those of us who reviewed the PMBOK Guide, Fourth Edition, but a new test will be released at some point! That new version of the book is slated to be released later this year and the new exam to reflect those changes will likely follow a few months later.

If I was a betting man, I'd say the new test will be late Q1, 2009. However, why chance it? Even if you haven't even begun studying yet, it's still not too late to study and pass by year's end.

For some people like myself, a freshened up test using slightly updated material isn't a big deal. However, if you're not a PMP yet, the changes could be drastic enough to make the difference between passing on your first try and failing three times in a row.

My heart is not fonder

It's been two weeks since my first night due to Memorial Day and I must be honest, I do miss these folks (and I've only spent a few short hours with them so far). Do I remember everyone's names? Probably. Do I enjoy teaching? Undoubtedly yes. Am I looking forward to tonight? Uhm...not really.

My night classes remind me of when I was 10 and it was time to take a shower. I never really looked forward to it, but once I got in there, it wasn't all that bad -- even enjoyable. And better yet, when I was done, I felt great!

So right now, I'm sitting at work looking outside at a sunny 80 degree day knowing that I won't be home to enjoy it. But, in another 11 hours, I will have a smile on my face.

How motivated are you?

A former student reached out to me recently because she wanted to talk about her PMP application. When we first met a few months ago, she was excited and motivated about completing the application. Of course, after several short weeks, she said she lost some motivation after learning more about the long process and felt that she needed some guidance to get back on track.

We chatted for about 45 minutes or so with topics such as application tips, what to expect if she's audited, and what her next steps are. We also briefly talked about my speaking engagements and what I told her was that although it's really easy to just show up and disseminate information, my goal is to "kick people in the butt". I want to see people pumped up about whatever the topic is and I want them to feel empowered.

When we finished our conversation, she said that's exactly how she feels about her PMP application after our chat. The lesson? Never hesitate to ask someone for help if you need it. It could be the little nudge you need to accomplish your task.

Another semester starts tonight!

Tonight, I begin classes with a new group. It's always exciting to see who's in there. Sometimes I get students who were prior students from a course that I did for their company; other times I get students who have seen me speak at an event. But most of these folks will be people who I have never met before.

I'm actually in a training session all week so was I looking forward to this 16 hour day? Not exactly. However, I believe what sets some trainers apart is that fact that they can treat their one hundredth class with the same level of enthusiasm as their first. So when 6:00 PM hits, I will be 'on'. The show begins and undoubtedly, the time will fly by.

The only real down side is that I won't get to see my 10 month old on days like this. It's really causing me to reconsider whether or not I want to continue teaching these certification courses at night.