hi kashif,
this is bayo. i took the fast track training in project management organised by PM college in lagos. it is no doube t that prince 2 is de-facto for the UK. please kindly send me rpince2 manual. i hope to write the exams in january and how do i go about the registeration, payment eventually write the exams. i have tried to find an ATO but found none. my email address is kinetic_21@yahoo.com or Adebayo.olumodeji@virginnigeria.com
thanx. Bayo 08033584948. cheers.

femilangy,

i dont know much about PRINCE2. I think Modu is more positioned to help you out on that.

Regards.

hi Bayo,

You need to buy the prince2 manual, not sure you can get it for free anyway. It is the APMG approved reading/reference document, to pass the exams.

I ( Utmost consulting) can arrange for the exams for you. you have a choice of an exam center in Ghana or the British consulate office, Lagos. Can you drop me an email (enquiries@utmostconsulting.com) with you details and I can send you the cost details.

Also, be aware that it may take up to 6-8weeks for a exam date to be arrange at the British consulate in Lagos. I guess you know that the foundation exams come first. It is not easy cancelling the exams, so you need to be sure of when you will be ready to take the exams before booking

Goodluck

hello house,
please i want to do a professional course and i'm thinking of project management, i read civil engineering. i'll like to know how to get started and how to enrol for it. what institution, location and if possible the fees and duration for that.
i look forward to a response cos i want to start off with the new year
thanks

This is a very informative forum. I got to know about PMP through this forum and it has really been interesting following the various comments especially those of ulohomono (Sorry if i didn't get the spelling right).

I am currently preparing and hope to take the PMP exams in April, and like has been said before; all necessary info is available on the PMI website. I encourage folks to visit the website (www.pmi.org) and be determined to follow the right procedures already laid down. Lets be determined to become professional project managers and manage our projects as professionals. There's a deep vacuum for such professionals right now in Nigeria! If we commit to this cause, that will soon change and we will have a better Nigeria, and better pay for sure!

I'd would like to know if there's any forum for those preparing for the PMP exams. Any?

@oscartawn,

I think I saw a thread like that but if you start a new one, I am almost certain many prospective professionals will be interested. Have you attended the preparatory training? 

Kashif,
Thanks. I have tried searching that out without success. But let me go with your advice and see what comes up.

I have a training scheduled by one of the R.E.Ps (Procepts) in March. Although I do not know the quality/content of their training right now, but i'm willing to take the risk. If there's any trusted trainer you can recommend I'd appreciate it.

Well i believe Microsoft project is very easy to use and when you understand the basic principle it will give u what u want which will also be the same if you use Primavera open plan , any other methods even manual u will get the same result.

I have being using it in the oil and gas and it is working well for me.

So if u have any problem in the softwares i can put u through if possible.

Oscartawn,
Procepts should be ok because give or take, the training should expose you to the 44 prcesses involved in using the PMI methodology. It should not be risky because no matter where you train, you will still need to study very extensively before you close the knowledge gap required for you to take the exam. PMP credential is rigorous and MUST be understood properly. Even if you train at PMI and sit for the exam the following day, you are sure to fail!

The most important thing is for you to make sure you understand the process; not necessarily being expected to regurgitate acronyms and inputs/outputs. During your training, please make sure you know in which process (Initiating, Planning, Execution, Monitoring & Control, and Closing) you are. Get these and your problems are half solved!

I will advise you to have a mentor (a PMP) to provide you guidance and coaching while you prepare. It is best to have your trainer stand in here so you can have a relationship and open communication. Dont rush to take the exam please because many failed because when they thought they were ready, they were really not. Dont use cheap simulations/sample questions as they create false confidence.

I will be available to render you assistance in any way I can.

@Sunnyp, Project Management has nothing to do with softwares. Look at it like this - you must know what to write before you start looking for paper and pen. MS Project does not plan your project for you; it only helps you to sequence, track tasks and resources. It does not do quality, risk, procurement, cost, and all the analysis and management for you! You should be able to plan and manage your project on paper before you can move some of them to the software application. The truth is that you can be an authority in PM without any knowledge of PM software. I hope this helps in clearing things.

Regards to all.

@ Kashif

WORD

hi guys i am really confused and just wondering if anyone can help me out. is project management suitable for anyone in the accounting field as i am acca part qualified and have been told that with project management ccreditation i can work as a project accountant pls i need your help on this. :d

BLINGLAJ:

hi guys i am really confused and just wondering if anyone can help me out. is project management suitable for anyone in the accounting field as i am acca part qualified and have been told that with project management ccreditation i can work as a project accountant please i need your help on this. :d

Project management involves much more than project accounting. Absolutely, you dont need PM accreditation/credential to be a project accountant because they are two different things. PMgt involves planning/directing/executing/managing projects so a supposed project accountant should work with the direction of the PMger. PMgt is career neutral so you can go into it provided some level of technicality sits well with you but, please know that accounting and PMgt might not readily recognise each other in the dark.

I advise you follow up and finish your ACCA first before going into PM.

I hope this helps.

BIG UPS to kashif, Modu and uholomolo(hope i got that rite).

they say knowledge is power
and with great power comes great responsibility
its just great to c u guys standing up to that responsibility.

I would like to get u guys expert advice though, am going for my masters in Europe and am aiming to use a project management certification to hold down a job on the side while am there, and it seems PRINCE 2 is more widely accepted in the EU. So am thinkin should i take PRINCE 2 or PMP.
Will really appreciate any helpful advice.
May long term aim is to be an ERP project manager by trade, and maybe handle projects unrealted to Erp on the side.

thanks kashif for your response,by d way do you know anything bout business analysis

BLINGLAJ:

thanks kashif for your response

Welcome.

BLINGLAJ:

by d way do you know anything bout business analysis

I don't know much about that; I am more at home with PM

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kashif,
I took alot of time to read your views on PM and Prince 2. I have sent you a mail requesting for both the prince 2 and the PMBok. Please i do hope you send them to me. As i could deduce this topic as been on for a while but coming into 2008 the response as been abit less. I would want to know the possibility of studying and taking the examinations alone which would take a lesser time or going through the various bodies offering the training on weekend basis only. Please get back to me with your view. Thanks, my email el_bwale@yahoo.com

Sorry luv, I am no longer able to send those materials; against the law. Please note that you are mandated to have at least, 35hr PM training before writing the PMP exam.

The thread was relegated hence, sinking into oblivion

I have responded to your mail. Cheers.

hi kashif thanks for the assistance you giving as regards the PMP handbook
please can you send me the pmbok too,my addy is okeyz2002@yahoo.com and ekwokey2002@gmail.com.
thanks in advance.
also i intend going to pmp academy at ajao for my pmp training ,have u heard of them?if so are they good?
please reply me thru my email.
thanks

please fill me in.

@ kashif please I need some advice; I took the EMC class with Project management college, UK and the course content include general project management methodologies, PRINCE 2 and MS project and the certificate I'll be getting is the school's and I'm thinking of taking the PRINCE 2 foundation exam so I can get the Institute's own certificate, but is it really necessary is wot I want to know. Your response would be highly appreciated. NB: Please where can one get project management experience for a budding PM myself who is a fresh graduate?

Thanx in advance!

You can join ACM.org. It is like $150 and you have access to loads of classes for PMP, CaPM, MCSE etc through the membership.
These classes can be taken at your own pace. So you wont have to spend the hundreds of thousands of Naira preparing for the exams.

abijawara:

You can join ACM.org. It is like $150 and you have access to loads of classes for PMP, CaPM, MCSE etc through the membership.
These classes can be taken at your own pace. So you wont have to spend the hundreds of thousands of Naira preparing for the exams.

Did what you post work for you? Are you certified? I dont think what you are saying is in consonance with PMI's standards.

I am a student and about to enter into FUTO to study PMT.Pls can anyone enlighten me on PMI and Prince2.tanx.

Kashif:

Did what you post work for you? Are you certified? I don't think what you are saying is in consonance with PMI's standards.

It worked for me. There is no PMI standard against such training. The PMI education requirement is that you have 35hrs of training. Your Bachelors degree counts towards that. And such training also counts towards it.

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Hello All,

quiet a long time we have a discussion on this thread. just to share practical tips on project management

Mid-way through your project the best vendor selected after due diligence abandons the project. What do you do? This article which based on lesson learned explains how to manage the Reserved Vendor as a major project stakeholder and not just a spare needed only when a crisis occurs.

[url=http://Managing Your "Reserved" Vendor as a Project Stakeholder]Managing Your "Reserved" Vendor as a Project Stakeholder [/url]
http://www.esi-intl.com/public/library/html/200810HorizonsArticle1.asp

BIG UPS to kashif, Modu and uholomolo(hope i got that rite).

they say knowledge is power
and with great power comes great responsibility
its just great to c u guys standing up to that responsibility.

I would like to get u guys expert advice though, am going for my masters in Europe and am aiming to use a project management certification to hold down a job on the side while am there, and it seems PRINCE 2 is more widely accepted in the EU. So am thinkin should i take PRINCE 2 or PMP.
Will really appreciate any helpful advice.
May long term aim is to be an ERP project manager by trade, and maybe handle projects unrealted to Erp on the side.

someone answer this please

you can get in touch with Terry, Max & Associates. they have certified trainers in PMP and Prince2 and they are not expensive. you can get them on 07028201905.

forgot to say--------- I work as project manger in a major ICT company. i could give assistance where necessary.

hi KASHIF, could you do me a favour and send me the PRINCE2 manual as well i would be most grateful my email is ikstarr@yahoo.com
thanks