Feb 142013
 

The APMP exam is one of the more beneficial exams that you can take for a career in project management. It is also among the most rigorous and so you will want to study for it. By preparing for this exam you will increase your chances of passing and doing well on it. However you will need to not only prepare for it but also take it in order pass it. When taking this exam you will benefit by going with a certain approach to this exam and this will allow you to succeed. Among the things you will want to do when taking this exam include reading the questions carefully, answering them in the proper manner, following the instructions, answering questions completely and double checking your answers. With this approach you will be sure to get the most out of your experience and get a credential that can advance your career.

The first thing you will need to do when taking the APMP exam is to read questions carefully. During the exam the questions will be quite technical so it will help to read them over in detail and do your best to interpret them properly. By reading the questions carefully you will have a good chance at answering them properly and allowing yourself to perform better on this exam. Reading the question carefully will be one way to get the most out of your time taking the exam.

You will want to answer the questions in the proper manner as another way to take the exam. This is either writing down information or simply filling in a circle to represent a correct answer. If the exam is multiple choice and they want you to simply circle the letter that represents your answer then to that By answering questions in the proper manner you will have the means to get through the exam with ease.

As well as answering questions properly you will want to answer them completely as well. This means that you will need to put down an answer that is complete and thorough. This way you will make sure that you give an answer that exam administrators will understand and give you credit for. It is important to answer questions completely so that you improve your chances of better performance on the exam. By answering the questions completely you will have a better chance at getting more points on the exam and increase your chances of passing as well.

The next thing you will want to do when taking this exam is to follow the instructions for each part of it. This means that you will need to read over the instructions and make sure that you know how they want you to answer questions. Following the instructions will enable you to take the exam properly and enable you to get credit for the answers you put down. By following the instructions you will have an easier time getting through this exam and increasing your chances of success.

Lastly it will be very important to double check your answers. This is simply the process of going over your answers and making sure that they make sense and that you are satisfied with them. This is a very important exam and you want to make sure you do your absolute best. Double checking your answers gives you the ability to see if you made any errors and correct them if necessary. By going over and double checking your answers you will help improve your performance on the exam and also your chances of passing it.

This project management exam is one of the more demanding exams around when it comes to getting credentials for the information technology sector. By passing it you will have the ability to earn more money and get more out of your career. While this exam may be demanding you can still do well on it as long as you go with the right approach. Taking certain steps such as reading over questions carefully, double checking your answers, and following instructions will allow you to improve your chances of doing well on the exam and eventually passing it. Once you pass this exam you will then have a very good credential to help you with your career in information technology project management.

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Aug 262010
 

Organisations and individuals have a wide range of choices for project management training and development. Three of the most widely recognised are Prince2 from the Office of government commerce, the PMP from the USA based Project Management Institute and the APMP from the UK based Association for Project Management. This decision guide will help you make the best choice for you and your organisation.

PRINCE2™

PRINCE2™ is a project management method sponsored by the UK government via the Office of Government Commerce. It focuses on describing the processes, products and responsibilities required to manage a project in a controlled environment. Its roots are in government contracts and if provides a consistent approach to the implementation of major projects. Some have criticised it for not being fully scalable for smaller projects.

With its background in the UK, PRINCE2™ is increasingly recognised across the world with over 400,000 project managers holding the qualification. The qualification has no prerequisites.

PMI PMP

This is the most widely recognised project management qualification in the world with over half a million holders of the qualification around the globe. It is based on the comprehensive PMI body of knowledge. This combines both processes and a tools and techniques. While comprehensive the PM BoK is a little over complex for smaller projects.

The PMI PMP has detailed pre-requisites including

  • 35 hours of directed study
  • Project management experience of :
    • With University – 4500 hours over at least 36 months
    • With High School – 7500 hours over at least 60 months

The fastest growth area for the PMP is in Asia.

APM

The UK APM has introductory (IC), foundation (APMP) and practitioner qualifications (PQ) qualification. These are based on the APM BoK. Unlike the PMI the APM body of knowledge provides a summary of the project management topic areas. The qualification is strongest in the UK with little recognition outside the UK. The APM has applied the for a Royal Charter so that it can award Chartered status to its members. It is strongest in the rail, construction and IT sectors in the UK.

How to decide

Questions to ask are:

  1. Are you interested in a global career in project management? PMP
  2. Do you work for an organisation (or client) working to a PRINC2 method? PRINCE

Are you based in a non UK PRINCE2 organisation? APM

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