Cornelius Fichtner help you with your PMP Exam Prep (https://www.project-management-prepcast.com) as well as earn free PDUs (www.pm-podcast.com/pdu). Passing the PMP Exam is tough, but keeping your PMP Certification alive is just as challenging. Preparing for the exam requires an in-depth study of the PMBOK Guide and dedicated study discipline. And once you are PMP certified, then you are required to earn 60 Professional Development Units (PDUs) every 3 years to keep your certification alive. Let me help you make this journey easier with tips and tricks on how to prepare for and pass the exam as well as efficiently earning your PDUs once you are certified.
Volunteering in project management is much more than just lending a hand. It's a powerful personal and professional growth tool, particularly in honing leadership abilities. In this episode, we’re joined by Mayte Mata Sivera and Yasmina Khelifi, co-authors of the book The Volunteering Journey to Project Leadership, who share their experiences and insights into how project managers can leverage volunteering opportunities to develop critical skills.
Mayte, a PMO Director with a background in chemical engineering, shares how her involvement with TEDx Salt Lake City opened doors to new networks and industries. She explains how leading volunteer projects teaches essential skills such as delegation, adaptability, and networking, which translate seamlessly into the workplace. Yasmina, a global project manager in the telecom industry, discusses her experiences volunteering for multiple PMI chapters and how it helped her improve her communication skills and work with diverse, international teams.
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