Project Management Hacking

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Getting Certified

Credentials like PMP® and certifications such as CSM (there is a difference between the two) bring genuine financial benefit to the credential holder and demonstrate attained knowledge on a subject matter. A large industry has spawned around certification training. Most players are legitimate, helpful, and good value. A few put up a thin veneer of legitimacy with a slick web presence and a similar sounding certification to swindle people with good intentions out of millions every year.

PMP^®

The Standard Path

1. 1. Go to the PMI website and read the current credential guide. Satisfy the experience and education requirements with a reputable education provider.
2. 2. Study like a neurotic maniac for months.
3. 3. Sit the exam. ...