PMI Schedueling Professional (PMI-SP)®
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by Rami Kaibni
Managing any project successfully is all about Team Work combined with years of Accrued Expertise. It is an asset to have an educational background that compliments your field of expertise but "education" without "experience" is like an "arrow" without a "bow." You can never make a perfect shot with a temporary arrow unless you have a permanent bow called: "Life's Experience." Remember, you can never teach experience but you can always teach from experience.
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I am glad to announce that I passed the PMI-SP® exam on April 16, 2018 from the first attempt with Above Target score and I would like to share with you my adventure as it might be helpful for new apirants who are preparing to sit for the exam.
How did I study ?
1- Study Time: 2 - 4 hours daily (6 Days a week) for 5 Weeks.
2- References:
- PMBOK 5th Edition - Detailed and in depth study of the Time Management Knowledge Area in addition to reading through the Scope, Risk, Communication & Stakeholder Management Knowledge Areas.
- Practice Standard for Schedueling (Second Edition) - Very Important especially chapters 2 & 3.
- Exam Outline Domains & Tasks - Very Important
3- Simulation Exams: Very minimal simulation exams. The aren't much resources available for simulation exams.
How was the Exam ?
I can only discuss the exam in general without going into details or specifics as it is against the Code of Ethics:
1- The Exam was tough, not easy at all.
2- Not too many lengthy questions. Most questions are 2 - 3 lines but the answers are not straight forward. It does test your depth of understanding for the schedueling process and many other processes outside of the scheduling knowledge management area.
3- The exam definitely tests your knowledge and experience beyond any textbook.
4- I finished the exam in 3:20 Hrs and I was reasonably fast between reading, analyzing and answering. I had 10 minutes left to review some questions.
What is my advise ?
Study very well and make sure you understand every single aspect properly and how to do it in real life and in what exact sequence - The sequence is important and how you and what you update in case of changes is very important too. If you are experienced, you should rely 60% on your studying and 40% on your expertise in applying those skills in real life and the EXAM.
What is my Point of View ?
Just like the RMP, finding the exam to be difficult is a positive thing that PMI made the exam that way so that it can maintain the value of this certification and only people who really deserve it and have the required skill level can earn it. I believe this is a plus for everyone who is certified as when you mention you are a PMI-SP certified, people will react "Oh Wow, Great" which makes you feel proud and feel the value of this certification if compared to people saying : "Oh everyone can get it, it is easy".
I am glad to have finally earned this certification and join the very elite global group of 1,800 certified schedueling professionals. I wish all the best of luck to all future candidates.
Always Remember: Such Adventures are definitely worth taking !
Posted on: April 17, 2018 12:29 AM |
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Thanks for sharing Rami.
For students of all PMI certifications, this is a good example of the amount of dedication and commitment needed to pass the exams.
Rami Kaibni
Community Champion
Senior Projects Manager | Field & Marten Associates
New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada
@Eduin: Welcome.
@ David: Thank you, appreciate it.
Rami the fast growing Guru congratulations now you have achieved three certifications from PMI very happy for you. Now you have five more challenge for the rest of five certifications from PMI. I can't wait to see your next lovely surprise.
Rami Kaibni
Community Champion
Senior Projects Manager | Field & Marten Associates
New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada
@Riyadh: Thank you for your kind words, appreciate it. I have 4 more challenges, not 5 - You probably included the CAPM :D
I am interested in one more challenge for now but no more otherwise I will lose my mind.
Dinah, getting certifications and letters is fun for Rami, just like badges for you hehe :-)
Congrats, Rami! Nicely done :)
Sharique Siddique
Lead Project Control Engineer| H.K. AL Sadiq Sons Contracting Co. Ltd
Ras Tanura, Saudi Arabia
Rami Kaibni
Community Champion
Senior Projects Manager | Field & Marten Associates
New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada
@Sante: Looks like you got the best of both worlds since you love Badges & Letters :-)
@Pamala: Thanks a lot, appreciate it.
Adil Shafiq
Production Manager| AB Ampere Pvt Ltd
Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan
We need a badge for a lot of letters I keep saying ;-)
Subrata Dutta
Assistant Consultant| Tata Consultancy Services
Kolkata, West Bengal, India
Subrata Dutta
Assistant Consultant| Tata Consultancy Services
Kolkata, West Bengal, India
Please let me know what you have done for 30 contact hours.
Dinah Young
Project Manager / Software Asset Manager| Prince William County
Springfield, Va, United States
@Sante: I like getting certifications as well. :)
Dinah I noticed, and well done too. Certifications and badges; the best mix.
Rami Kaibni
Community Champion
Senior Projects Manager | Field & Marten Associates
New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada
@Subrata: I took courses with my previous employer that are accredited by PMI.
Rami Kaibni
Community Champion
Senior Projects Manager | Field & Marten Associates
New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada
Utkarsh Ajay Shah
Assistant Manager| L&T Hydrocarbon Engineering Ltd.
Mumbai, Maharahstra, India
Wow! Superb! Heartiest congratulations! thank you for sharing the experience and the prep strategy. I like the below line you posted:-
Always Remember: Such Adventures are definitely worth taking !
Agree with line completely.
Well done,, Congratulations mate and thanks for the lesson learned.
Rami Kaibni
Community Champion
Senior Projects Manager | Field & Marten Associates
New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada
@Utkrash: Thanks a lot, appreciate it - Good Luck
@Kevin: Thanks and you're welcome
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