Alexandra CossardProject Manager, PMP, Black Belt & ADKAR Practitioner| GSKRixensart, Belgium
Dears,
Currently, I review some exercises, and I found 2 different ways for calculation of EAC/ CPI or ETC, when you have a list of activities as part of a whole package or project.
Sometimes, the calculations are made for each activity, sometimes, it is made globally. And the results are not the same...
Example:
Using the situation below, and assuming continued efficiency for work in progress and fixed price contract for task 4, calculate the EAC:
Stéphane ParentSelf Employed / Semi-retired| Leader MakerPrince Edward Island, Canada
No luck... it won't render HTML tables properly. :(
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1 reply by Rami Kaibni
Dec 23, 2016 10:43 AM
Rami Kaibni
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Stephane, check out my calculations and see if they are in line with yours as well.
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Alexandra CossardProject Manager, PMP, Black Belt & ADKAR Practitioner| GSKRixensart, Belgium
Dec 23, 2016 10:33 AM
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You will do just fine I am sure, I wish you the best of luck in your exam.
Try to solve as many simulation exams as possible. FastTrack is Rita Mulcahy's simulation exam software and even though it is pricy but it is worth the investment as you will benefit a lot.
The instructor blamed me because I was preparing questions too much and I was making errors on what he considers as simple questions like, the tools and techniques, inputs and outputs, that you need to know by heart...
During the simulation, there were sentences coming directly from the PMBOK (including annexes)....what a pity such memorization....
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1 reply by Rami Kaibni
Dec 23, 2016 10:43 AM
Rami Kaibni
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Do not memorize anything, but make sure you do understand all concepts and yes, do not over solve exam questions, just make sure you are comfortable.
Senior Projects Manager | Field & Marten AssociatesNew Westminster, British Columbia, Canada
Dec 23, 2016 10:38 AM
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The instructor blamed me because I was preparing questions too much and I was making errors on what he considers as simple questions like, the tools and techniques, inputs and outputs, that you need to know by heart...
During the simulation, there were sentences coming directly from the PMBOK (including annexes)....what a pity such memorization....
Do not memorize anything, but make sure you do understand all concepts and yes, do not over solve exam questions, just make sure you are comfortable.
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1 reply by Alexandra Cossard
Dec 23, 2016 10:48 AM
Alexandra Cossard
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I have worked by knowledge area, and apparently it was not a good thing...This is why I think I miss the global picture and understanding sometimes...But, it is a bit late maybe to try what you have advised...I already spend so much time on this preparation...but not in an efficient way it seems...
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Alexandra CossardProject Manager, PMP, Black Belt & ADKAR Practitioner| GSKRixensart, Belgium
Dec 23, 2016 10:43 AM
Replying to Rami Kaibni
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Do not memorize anything, but make sure you do understand all concepts and yes, do not over solve exam questions, just make sure you are comfortable.
I have worked by knowledge area, and apparently it was not a good thing...This is why I think I miss the global picture and understanding sometimes...But, it is a bit late maybe to try what you have advised...I already spend so much time on this preparation...but not in an efficient way it seems...
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1 reply by Rami Kaibni
Dec 23, 2016 1:36 PM
Rami Kaibni
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The PMBOK alone is not enough. You need another reference book like Rita Mulcahy's 8th edition update exam prep book. It is just fantastic. I did study from it besides PMBOK when I applied for my exam.
Senior Projects Manager | Field & Marten AssociatesNew Westminster, British Columbia, Canada
Dec 23, 2016 10:48 AM
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I have worked by knowledge area, and apparently it was not a good thing...This is why I think I miss the global picture and understanding sometimes...But, it is a bit late maybe to try what you have advised...I already spend so much time on this preparation...but not in an efficient way it seems...
The PMBOK alone is not enough. You need another reference book like Rita Mulcahy's 8th edition update exam prep book. It is just fantastic. I did study from it besides PMBOK when I applied for my exam.
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Alexandra CossardProject Manager, PMP, Black Belt & ADKAR Practitioner| GSKRixensart, Belgium
I have also the Rita's book..and another one. I go from one to another.
Thanks for your advice.
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Alexandra CossardProject Manager, PMP, Black Belt & ADKAR Practitioner| GSKRixensart, Belgium
You are very kind ! Thanks for your contribution and support.
I will follow your links and contact you in case of questions that are confusing me..Thank you so much !
Best regards,
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