I have been through the various threads on project management and I thought it nice that we have a separate thread for those that are currently certified. The thread purpose will be for us to discuss issues on Project Management and also meet ourselves.

It will also be an avenue see how we can better synergise our Impacts on the Nigerian nation.


So if you are PMP by PMI certified, Let us meet you, know when you got your certification and Lessons Learned (LL).

Nice one .
Am PMP Certified since February 2009.I hope we make good of this thread for years to come.There is so much to be discussed.
I blog at http://ritetracpm..com

Hello PMP,

What was the exam taking experience like and did you do an audit.

Exam went smoothly at a prometric testing centre.No audits was done.Audits are done randomly.

Aren't there a bunch of PMP threads already?

Anyway I am PMP certified as well, September 2009.
Though I attended training in 2007, but have been way too busy, and not too interested in the exam.
And no, I wasn't audited.
I took the PMBOK4 based exam, but I used only PMBOK3 material, and read the PMBOK4 guide in a real hurry.
Was supposed to take the exam in September, but I spent the whole of August on vacation!
Anyway, it turned out well, the exam was quite different from what I expected, but I thankfully passed.
Last time I wrote certification was 2000 (MCSD, MCSE, OCP and CCNA), so you can imagine, one was a bit rusty.

Hi AjanleKoko,
im actually a member of the institute and had a first attempt of PMP in June which happens to be the last of 3rd edition, ,, i would really like to know what the 4th edition exam is like as im already studying for it, Thanks

The only thing really is the questions are new, I'd say. Some definitions have changed, like they now use a verb-noun definition for the process names. E.g. scope definition is now referred to as Define Scope.
Go on slideshare (www.slideshare.net), and there is a really cool presentation that gives you a rundown of what's changed.
I'll list some here:

1. The adoption of the verb-noun format for process names.
2. Amplification as to Enterprise Environmental Factors and Organizational Process Assets.
3. Clarifications as to the relationships between Corrective Actions, Preventative Actions, Defect Repairs, and Requested changes.
4. The elimination, addition, and consolidation of processes to tighten the logic of the process groups.
5. A division of the Project Management Plan documents from Project Documents that was unclear in the 3rd edition of the PMBOK.
6. The establishment of a distinction between the elements of a Project Charter from the Project Scope Statement.
7. The elimination of process flow diagrams that were often interpreted as activity diagrams rather than logical flows.
8. More emphasis on the logical connections between the processes (where outputs become inputs to follow-on processes).
9. An appendix that is intended to emphasize the need for soft (interpersonal) skills.

By far the best book for PMP certification is from Rita Mulcahney. Although I was only able to find a bittorrent of her sixth edition for PMBOK4 after the exam. The lady is good! If you read her book, you don't need to read anything else.
Lots and lots of planning questions. I was Moderately Proficient on that one.
Go and search on Cornelius Fitchner's blog (if I find the URL I'll post it). But you need to read the PMBOK sha.
Peace.

We are doing nicely.We are organizing an informal meeting offline though,for all certified PMPs and CAPMs in Abuja,Nigeria.If you are in this location contact me by email -ritetracconsulting@gmail.com or better still visit http://ritetracpm..com for more details.See you there!!

Thanks alot Ajanlekoko , i have the PMBOK 4th edition and iv been reading, i guess il just try and get Rita, tnks again

Hi guys, where can i get the PMBOK 4th edition book and what is the cost like? plannig to get PMP certified too. Thanks

Does anybody know where I could get "Program Management" Training here in Nigeria

accomplished certified PMPs, pls i nid ur help: i'm a CompTIA certified project proffessional and i'm preparin to write the pmp exams in december. I've bin preparin wit CBT nuggets, rita's pmp prep and sybex which are all based on PMboK 3rd edition. PLs i don't mind if any of u guyz can give me materials on the PMBok4th edition, I'm at u guyz mercy o. Pls send me a mail @ targetbolu@yahoo.com.

Hi All, I am a PMP, got certified in 2008. Guess its going to be nice hanging out with you guys.

Indeed Bode,

The Thread is meant for only certified PMPs to meet, know ourselves, synergise and also see how the project management body of knowledge can further be harnessed in projectising activities and procesess done in Nigeria.

As certified PMPs, we know that a projectised organisation will mostly get the job done and leave the functional manager to continue with the processes that cannot be implemented as projects.

I am of a strong belief that there are a lot of processes being presently done that can be implemented as projects and that will generate a successful closeout phase. It will better improve the way things are done in this side of the world.

Welcome to the thread.

Hi,

Saw your post and wll like to say its quite interesting, I am certified and presently in UBA, was certified on 7 August 2007,

Appreciate if we can hav a forum where we can meet and discuss on how projects,

ciao

Pros,
i just finished facilitating a training; when we got to discursion on project communication management a guy from one of the major foreign Telcoms was seriously lamenting of problems that have beleagued is on going project.
On through analysis we discovered that it just about wrong management of info on the project, especially as it affects the technical manager and the project manager. And more appalling is the fact that we discover that his was not an isolated case as other trainees has similar experiences.

Guys, lets share our experiences in this regards and jointly profer solutions.
Cheers!

Hi,

Please how can someone earn the mandatory PDU especially if you aren't working in a projectized environment, I really need your assistance on this, thnxs

certified 2009 Dec.

Am a certified PMP with PMI also and am in Lagos.
Is there a formal forum for PMP in Lagos to meet?

There is PMI Lagos Chapter for certified CAPM and PMP professionals to meet, i think there is also another one is Abuja & Porthacourt. However since every state of the federation is yet to have its own PMI chapter, you can register to join the online forum of PMNigeria at www.pmnigeria.com, it allows you to meet and fraternise with other persons interested in project management practices and also access their online training programme.

Also the website www.pmnigeria.org is currently undergoing construction to allow project managers, students and corporate bodies to access and form a formidable local project management body within Nigeria.

The site is for premium membership only and with member benefits inherent. If you are interested in this epoch making project management body and want to contribute your quota, please send in your request to info@pmnigeria.org.

Regards.

Hello guyz.Wat do i do to get certified,u knw lik criteria,fees etc.Pls all info can be forwarded to :hotep004@yahoo.co.uk

Anyone up for PgMP?
I'm taking the PgMP on this year.

Hi,

Nice post.I am a PMP certification holder from [url][/url]http://www.pmstudy.com

Thank you for this discussion. I am got my PMP sometime ago in the Chicago USA area. I will share this with you. They have pages of free information too. http://preparepm.com/PMP-Certification-Chicago.html

you can get free sample exams here: https://www.projectmanagertraining.com/resources/practice-exams/