PMBOK updates and exclusions - Theories of Motivation
STEVE BOEDECKERUnemployed Project Manager| FutureVision ProductionsVernon, Nj, United States
I was wondering why Theories of Motivation specifics are missing from PMBOK while questions exist on the test regarding Maslow, McGregor, etc ?? Saving Changes...
Senior Projects Manager | Field & Marten AssociatesNew Westminster, British Columbia, Canada
Many other things as well you can't find them in the PMBOK but you might find them in the exam. Studying the PMBOK alone is not enough - You have to refer to other references like Rita Mulcahy's Exam prep and others. Saving Changes...
STEVE BOEDECKERUnemployed Project Manager| FutureVision ProductionsVernon, Nj, United States
yes true. I was persuing the RITA book. Very extensive. Going to Barnes and Noble this weekend to buy it. I actually studied Maslow in Sociological Anthropolgy many moons ago and it was real interesting at that level. I am studying as much as I can, and going to attend more networking. Just joined this fantastic community filled with all of you brilliant people. WHERE WERE YOU when I was creating and managing non-PMBOK projects in early 2000!? LOL
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1 reply by Rami Kaibni
Apr 15, 2016 7:14 PM
Rami Kaibni
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Rita & PMBOK are more than enough Steve and you need to solve simulation questions as well (Not the free ones).
While you were creating and managing non-PMBOK projects, we were busy doing the same - We learn PM the hard just like you did which is the best way but educational certifications adds value of course especially these days !
Senior Projects Manager | Field & Marten AssociatesNew Westminster, British Columbia, Canada
Apr 15, 2016 7:11 PM
Replying to STEVE BOEDECKER
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yes true. I was persuing the RITA book. Very extensive. Going to Barnes and Noble this weekend to buy it. I actually studied Maslow in Sociological Anthropolgy many moons ago and it was real interesting at that level. I am studying as much as I can, and going to attend more networking. Just joined this fantastic community filled with all of you brilliant people. WHERE WERE YOU when I was creating and managing non-PMBOK projects in early 2000!? LOL
Rita & PMBOK are more than enough Steve and you need to solve simulation questions as well (Not the free ones).
While you were creating and managing non-PMBOK projects, we were busy doing the same - We learn PM the hard just like you did which is the best way but educational certifications adds value of course especially these days !
Good Luck with you Studies & Exam ! Saving Changes...
Stéphane ParentSelf Employed / Semi-retired| Leader MakerPrince Edward Island, Canada
Even when I took the exam in 2003, more than 20% of the questions were outside of the PMBOK. Saving Changes...
M. Sahir A. Shatiry, PMI-RMP, PMPSenior Hook-up and Commissioning Engineer| Petronas Carigali Sdn BhdIpoh, Perak Darul Ridzuan, Malaysia
yes..depending alone on the PMBOK not enough, should looking for other resources. not remembering it but understanding it. Saving Changes...
Markus KopkoAI Enabler for Project & Program Mgmt | Founder PMotion.ai / The PM
AI Coach| PMotion.aiHamburg, Hamburg, Germany
Hello,
like my colleagues already posted, there is not only the PMBoK Guide. This is the foundation of the PMP and about 75% to 80% of the questions should be covered by it, but - like mentioned in the PMP content outline and handbook - there is still some other materiual to study, like the "code of ethics" for instance.
In addition to the both books mentioned here you should go for a course -live or online - and i guess you need to also for the reason of the 35 contact hours, right? But in these courses there will be talked also about those topics which ar enot in the PMBoK Guide.
Please refer to this guide here for additional information which might be helpful for you:
? The Complete Guide To “How To Get PMP Certification” ?:
? http://goo.gl/umrz68
And if you are interested in doing an online, self-paced training not only for the 35 contact hours but for studying purposes also than i would recommend the PMPrepcast by Cornelius Fichtner:
PMBOK alone does not get us through PMP exam. It is Rita's PMP Exam Prep book which is quite exhaustive, yet easy to understand that helped me in getting PMP certification.
Apart from PMBOK which sets guidelines for project management principles, only book I referred was Rita's. Saving Changes...
Nasir YusufSenior Business Systems Analyst| Weill Cornell Medicine - QatarDoha, Qatar
Not sure if you are a member of PMI. You can access other standard guidelines in PDF. The exam is beyond PMBOK. If you are not a member, I suggest you enroll. You will get your money back through discounts including the exams, books etc. Not to mention free PDF sources of standard guidelines.
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1 reply by Markus Kopko
Apr 17, 2016 1:22 AM
Markus Kopko
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absolutly right, and not to forget the premium mebership at projectmanagement.com (alone worthy 249$/year!!!) which is also included in the PMI membership ... ;)
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Markus KopkoAI Enabler for Project & Program Mgmt | Founder PMotion.ai / The PM
AI Coach| PMotion.aiHamburg, Hamburg, Germany
Apr 16, 2016 3:34 AM
Replying to Nasir Yusuf
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Not sure if you are a member of PMI. You can access other standard guidelines in PDF. The exam is beyond PMBOK. If you are not a member, I suggest you enroll. You will get your money back through discounts including the exams, books etc. Not to mention free PDF sources of standard guidelines.
absolutly right, and not to forget the premium mebership at projectmanagement.com (alone worthy 249$/year!!!) which is also included in the PMI membership ... ;) Saving Changes...
STEVE BOEDECKERUnemployed Project Manager| FutureVision ProductionsVernon, Nj, United States
I actually am in Them PMP CERT class life face-to-face.
I am also enrolled online through skill soft and PMP and Bok certification study. I am concentrating on the live class and memorizing and then weekends doing the skillsoft. I am unemploeted and have no money for membership till hooefully June. Then i'll officially join PMI, only basic member now, and breaking down last 3 projects I headed with my 2 previous employers the spreadsheet I have from registration upload. Finsyed the code of ethics whch practice exams yielded me 100%. My interest due vet status and interests will be risk and time for work. Thankyou everyone for your expert insght! Saving Changes...
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