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How I Launched My Career in Project Management

I had planned out my career in renewable energy as a master’s degree holder in Sustainable Energy Systems. I was going to get a job in one of the top energy companies and kickstart my career as a renowned Sustainable…

How To Write A Project Management Resume with Examples

Your Project Management resume or CV is most times the first thing that a recruiter or hiring manager sees before they decide whether to invite you for an interview or continue the process of knowing if you are the right…

5 Things Project Managers do daily

Have you been wondering what project managers do on a daily basis? In this article, I will share five (5) key responsibilities that Project Managers carry out daily. This is based on my experiences as a practicing Project Management Professional…

Is Project Management For Me? (4 Simple Ways to Know)

Project Management is the career for the future with a huge need for professionals. According to the Project Management Institute, over 2.2 million Project Management roles would need to be filled by 2027.  “By 2027, employers will need nearly 88…

Lessons Every Career Professional Can Learn From Tobi Amusan’s Victory

The world is buzzing about Tobi Amusan, the first Nigerian athlete to win the World Athletics Championship gold and gold in the Commonwealth games in the women’s 100m hurdles. I feel a sense of pride not only because I am…

Difference between a Project Manager and a Scrum Master

A job search for Project Manager roles would bring out various roles including job openings with a Scrum Master job title. Some also have project manager/scrum master as the job title. The scrum master role has become a highly requested…

What is the fuss about being Agile

“Agile” is one word you have probably heard about a million times in not only the world of Project Management but in this digital age. Agile is beyond just a buzzword, it goes beyond being just a project development method…

Ultimate Guide to Managing Stakeholders

“Managing the needs and expectations of stakeholders is key to the success of a project.”  A few weeks back, one of my mentees and colleague had her first experience working with a difficult stakeholder. In this article, she will be…

Top 5 Project Management Tools

What is Project Management Tools? Project management tools are to project managers as surgical instruments to surgeons (this means that to become a successful project manager you need to know how to use PM tools). In essence project management tools…

Getting Started with CAPM

It’s a no-brainer that project management is one of the most sought-after professions globally and getting certified (e.g. CAPM/PMP) is one of the ways to position yourself as a Project professional. Also, project management gives you the opportunity to work…

CAPM exam change explained: What you should know about the changes to the CAPM Exam

In this article, I will be explaining the CAPM exam change and also outlining the differences between the current CAPM Exam Content Outline (ECO) and the new one which will be in place this October. Sit back! Get your notepad…

Free CAPM Practice Questions

The Certified Associate Project Management (CAPM) exam helps newbies in the project management field to understand the fundamentals of project management. This in turn helps them to perform more effectively in their work roles. Practicing CAPM questions is essential for…

How to Position yourself for Global Project Management Opportunities

Securing global project management opportunities is a must-have for future sensitive professionals in the game. This is because the perks that come with these opportunities cannot be over-emphasized. Also, this is the year we ought to get rewards for each…

4 Essential skills for Project Managers

Every career has its core capabilities and skills requirements. It’s advisable for professionals in every domain to find ways and methods to harness their core competencies for productive purposes. This post would be examining the core skills every project manager…

Is Project Management a career for the future?

One of the best benefits of globalization is that you can google your way out of future troubles. Although you have to understand how to uncover layers of unverified information through research or you’d have to get ready to either…

5 Ways to Deal with PMP Study Blocks

Preparing for the Project Management Professional (PMP) exam can be such a herculean task and you could have study blocks. Imagine not being able to move past the first page of your study material for two whole hours and you…

Answers to PMP Exam Practice Questions (New!)

Thanks for trying out the FREE PMP practice questions aligned with the new version of the PMP exam. The answers for the ten (10) questions are in “bold”. The rationale for the answer has also been included for each question.…

Free PMP Exam Practice Questions (New!)

Try these FREE PMP exam practice questions. Ten (10) questions to test your knowledge of the PMP exam content while preparing for the exam. These questions align with the new version of the PMP exam. These are questions composed by…

Scrum Overview

In continuation of the Agile series, this article provides an overview of scrum (one of the Agile types). This is the scrum basics and provides the essential knowledge that would help you understand the scrum process. In scrum, the Project…

Overview of the Agile Approach

The PMP exam now contains about 50% of Agile questions. Therefore it is essential to understand Agile. This article provides an overview of the Agile approach to help PMP aspirants gain knowledge on what Agile is about. According to the…

Overcome Procrastination: How to do the activities you don’t enjoy

There are some activities you just have to do because they are important, even though they are not your favorite thing to do. It’s very easy to procrastinate doing these things. I remember when I started building my reading habit;…

Two ways to overcome procrastination

These two ways would help you overcome procrastination so that you can say “goodbye” to it. They are based on knowing how the mind works and giving your mind a reason to take action. I have found out that when…

A Personal PMP exam experience: Journey towards being PMP certified

Moji reached out to me few weeks to her exam to inform me about her exam. She finally booked her exam date; because she felt she had been pushing it for way too long. Read part of her email to…

How to get PMP Certified – 4 Steps

Many PMP aspirants have asked me this question: “How do I get PMP certified”. Many desire to become PMP certified but are not sure how to go about it. So many questions on their minds such as: What step should…

PMP Exam Self-study: How to breakdown the study materials

If you are considering the self-study route for the PMP exam, this article would show you how to breakdown the PMP study materials and create a self-study action plan.  The PMP exam discussion forums online suggest that the PMBOK 6th…

Free PMP Practice Questions – Agile based

With the new version of the PMP exam, Agile questions are up to 50%. Try these Agile based FREE PMP practice questions. Ten (10) questions to test your knowledge on the Agile content of the PMP exam while preparing for…

5 Mindset that Separates Top Achievers

Top achievers are ordinary men and women like you and I. Knowing this, I started asking these questions: Why are some top achievers and others not? What do top achievers have in common? I have come to realize that it’s…

2021 PMP exam question types

The PMP exam questions type only comprised of multiple-choice questions. However, as of 2 January 2021 when the new version of the exam was launched, a combination of other question types were included in the PMP exam. In the new…

New PMP exam content – What to expect

The PMP exam content change is now in effect. The new version of the PMP exam was launched on 2nd January. PMP candidates that prepared for the previous exam have to bridge the knowledge gap to pass the new version. …

Achieve your goals: 3 things to do

We all have goals or dreams. Something we want to achieve whether for personal or professional growth and development. I know how difficult it could be when it comes to achieving your goals especially with all the responsibilities vying for…

PMP certification: How to maintain your certification

Here are some tips on how I am maintaining my PMP certification at no additional cost. I hope it helps you to maintain yours as well.

Do you have to memorize the ITTOs?

I would be answering one of the questions I get asked a lot from PMP aspirants about the PMP exam and preparing for it. The ITTOs for the 49 processes are a lot and most wonder if they have to…

Free PMP Practice Questions

Try these FREE PMP practice questions. Ten (10) questions to test your knowledge on the PMP exam content while preparing for the exam. These are questions composed by PMP certified Project professional; Ogaga Johnson. PMP Practice Questions You got appointed…

Answers to the PMP Practice Questions

Thanks for trying out the FREE PMP practice questions. The answers for the ten (10) questions are in “bold”. The rationale for the answer has also been included for each question. The questions and answers were composed by PMP-certified Project…

How to create time to study for the PMP exam with a busy schedule

It can be very difficult to study for the PMP exam when you have a very busy schedule. However, you don’t have to wait to have a less busy schedule before you start studying for the PMP exam. You can…

PMP Exam FAQ – Know the basics

I get asked a lot of questions on the PMP exam because I am a PMP Coach and a Project Management expert. I have decided to share some of the frequently asked questions (FAQ) on the PMP exam that I…

PMP exam content changes – Know the changes

With the PMP exam content changing from January 2021, the question most aspirants are asking is what are the changes. How different would it be. I listened to an interview recently on the PMP exam content changes. The interview was…

PMP certification benefits

If you are like me, you won’t want to just be doing every and any certification except the certification is actually beneficial and would lead to career progression. So, if you have been thinking of doing the PMP exam but…

How to answer PMP practice exam questions

PMP exam questions are known for their long paragraphs and could be difficult to understand, answering PMP practice questions, help you to effectively prepare for the main exam. Most times, there are two possible answers, however, you have to pick…

PMP application – How to write clear project descriptions

You would receive an email from PMI that states that the project descriptions you provided in your PMP application is unclear regarding the tasks and roles you performed if you don’t write clear project descriptions in your PMP application. This…

Live PMP Exam Q&A session with Ogaga Johnson

Do you have questions on how to study and prepare to pass the PMP exam? Do you have a busy schedule and want to know how to create the time to study? Do you want to hear from someone who…

PMP certification exam now online

You can now take the PMP exam online; from the comfort of your home! Yes!!! PMI made the announcement this week. This helps a lot of professionals who have prepared and planned to take the exam before the Covid-19 pandemic…

How do I review my work experience to check if I have up to 3 years of Project Management Experience to meet the PMP exam requirement?

To write the PMP exam, the PMP exam requirement includes having Project Management experience. I will be addressing the experience needed if you are a graduate (hold a university degree). For a graduate, PMI requires up to 3 years of…

What if I don’t have up to 3 years of Project Management experience?

Do I need Project Management Experience to write the PMP Exam? Is there a way to write the PMP Exam with less than 3 years / no project management experience? What do I do if I don’t have up to…

PMP Eligibility Requirements – Prerequisites

To become PMP certified, you have to meet the eligibility requirements. The Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is from the Project Management Institute (PMI). It is globally recognized and shows your credibility as a Project Manager. With the increasing demand…

How to pass the PMP exam on your first try

How to pass the PMP exam is the main question on your mind when considering to write the exam. I was in a similar situation when I was planning to write the PMP exam. I had so many commitments! I…

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