<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<rss version="2.0"
	xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/"
	xmlns:wfw="http://wellformedweb.org/CommentAPI/"
	xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/"
	xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom"
	xmlns:sy="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/syndication/"
	xmlns:slash="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/slash/"
	>

<channel>
	<title>PMcrunch &#187; Certification</title>
	<atom:link href="http://pmcrunch.com/category/certification/feed/" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" />
	<link>http://pmcrunch.com</link>
	<description>Fresh perspectives on the world of project management</description>
	<lastBuildDate>Sat, 19 May 2012 12:13:48 +0000</lastBuildDate>
	<language>en</language>
	<sy:updatePeriod>hourly</sy:updatePeriod>
	<sy:updateFrequency>1</sy:updateFrequency>
	<generator>http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1</generator>
		<item>
		<title>Do you think you need a certification?</title>
		<link>http://pmcrunch.com/certification/do-you-think-you-need-a-certification/</link>
		<comments>http://pmcrunch.com/certification/do-you-think-you-need-a-certification/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 03 Mar 2012 11:19:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>John Reiling</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Certification]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://pmcrunch.com/?p=793</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[You may be considering the possiblity of earning a business certification this year.&#160; This is a good thing, and can only help you&#8230;and will surely not hurt you (did a little hard work ever hurt anyone?)! &#160; The benefits of earning a certification are many.&#160; They include improved resume, entry to a network of professionals,&#160;increased [...]]]></description>
		<wfw:commentRss>http://pmcrunch.com/certification/do-you-think-you-need-a-certification/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>Six Ways To Evaluate Your Readiness To Take The PMP Or CAPM Exam</title>
		<link>http://pmcrunch.com/certification/six-ways-to-evaluate-your-readiness-to-take-the-pmp-or-capm-exam/</link>
		<comments>http://pmcrunch.com/certification/six-ways-to-evaluate-your-readiness-to-take-the-pmp-or-capm-exam/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2009 12:27:29 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>John Reiling</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Certification]]></category>
<category>Analysis level</category><category>Application level</category><category>Blooms Taxonomy</category><category>CAPEM</category><category>Comprehension level</category><category>evaluation framework</category><category>Evalutaion level</category><category>Knowledge level</category><category>level of cognition</category><category>level of understanding</category><category>PMBOK</category><category>PMP</category><category>stages of study</category><category>Synthesis level</category>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://pmcrunch.com/certification/six-ways-to-evaluate-your-readiness-to-take-the-pmp-or-capem-exam/</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[When preparing for any certification exam such as the PMP or CAPEM, we need to evaluated our readiness in taking the exam. There are many ways to do this but one is the application of a unique framework for evaluating our cognitive or level of mastery of the material. Let's take a look.]]></description>
		<wfw:commentRss>http://pmcrunch.com/certification/six-ways-to-evaluate-your-readiness-to-take-the-pmp-or-capm-exam/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>8</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>Make a Plan to Pass the PMP Exam</title>
		<link>http://pmcrunch.com/certification/make-a-plan-to-pass-the-pmp-exam/</link>
		<comments>http://pmcrunch.com/certification/make-a-plan-to-pass-the-pmp-exam/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 24 Oct 2008 20:04:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>John Reiling</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Certification]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://pmcrunch.com/main/make-a-plan-to-pass-the-pmp-exam/</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Candidates for the PMP exam usually have some level of project management experience career; indeed, it is required in order to qualify to take the PMP exam. However there are many structures, terms and concepts that are part of the PMP exam that PMP candidates need to master. These are the things that you will learn and this is the growth you will experience that takes you beyond your project management experience base. Let’s take a look at some keys for a project plan to pass the PMP exam.]]></description>
		<wfw:commentRss>http://pmcrunch.com/certification/make-a-plan-to-pass-the-pmp-exam/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>83</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>Lean versus Six Sigma</title>
		<link>http://pmcrunch.com/certification/lean-versus-six-sigma/</link>
		<comments>http://pmcrunch.com/certification/lean-versus-six-sigma/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 08 Oct 2008 16:34:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>John Reiling</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Certification]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Project Management Process]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://pmcrunch.com/certification/lean-versus-six-sigma/</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[There is much discussion, and often confusion over the difference between Lean and Six Sigma.  In general, here is the essence of the two approaches:  Lean = Improved process flow and Six Sigma = Reduced process variation.  This post provides discussion and links to various resources that take a look at this from different angles.
]]></description>
		<wfw:commentRss>http://pmcrunch.com/certification/lean-versus-six-sigma/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>1234</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>Certification vs Earning a Degree: 3 Questions to Consider</title>
		<link>http://pmcrunch.com/certification/certification-vs-earning-a-degree-3-questions-to-consider/</link>
		<comments>http://pmcrunch.com/certification/certification-vs-earning-a-degree-3-questions-to-consider/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 03 Oct 2008 17:14:38 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>maha</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Certification]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://pmcrunch.com/certification/certification-vs-earning-a-degree/</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Many people who consider getting into the project management profession are also considering other options, such as earning a degree perhaps in project management.  There are also certificate programs where students earn a certificate in project management.  The options for programs like this are many. Earning a certificate could include going to school full time, night school, or various online courses.  Another option is simply to take some kind of training in the classroom, or online, or maybe in independent study groups, or some combination of those, and simply earn a certification like the PMP Certification.]]></description>
		<wfw:commentRss>http://pmcrunch.com/certification/certification-vs-earning-a-degree-3-questions-to-consider/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>814</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>Which Way to Go:  PMP or MBA?</title>
		<link>http://pmcrunch.com/certification/which-way-to-go-pmp-or-mba/</link>
		<comments>http://pmcrunch.com/certification/which-way-to-go-pmp-or-mba/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 02 Sep 2008 19:40:44 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>John Reiling</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Certification]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://pmcrunch.com/certification/which-way-to-go-pmp-or-mba/</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[There are many posts in the forums and blogs on the topic of whether it is better to go for a PMP or MBA.  I think there is great value in both, but I think they serve 2 different purposes.  Having earned both a PMP and an MBA, I have some definite thoughts on this, but of course in the end it is a personal decision.]]></description>
		<wfw:commentRss>http://pmcrunch.com/certification/which-way-to-go-pmp-or-mba/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>1096</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>Earning PDUs and Maintaining PMP PgMP Status Is Easy</title>
		<link>http://pmcrunch.com/certification/earning-pdus-and-maintaining-pmp-pgmp-status-is-easy/</link>
		<comments>http://pmcrunch.com/certification/earning-pdus-and-maintaining-pmp-pgmp-status-is-easy/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 21 Aug 2008 22:15:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>John Reiling</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Certification]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://pmcrunch.com/certification/earning-pdus-and-maintaining-pmp-pgmp-status-is-easy/</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[It is actually very easy for serious professionals to earn PDUs and maintain PMP and PgMP certification.  The PMI provides many opportunities to earn the required 60 PDUs every 3 years, such that it really can be accomplished fairly easily doing many of the things a project management or program management professional would be doing regardless of the requirement!  Here is a short summary of the key points related to PMP and PgMP credential maintenance and earning PDUs.]]></description>
		<wfw:commentRss>http://pmcrunch.com/certification/earning-pdus-and-maintaining-pmp-pgmp-status-is-easy/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>1794</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>CAPM Certification:  To Renew or Not to Renew</title>
		<link>http://pmcrunch.com/certification/capm-certification-to-renew-or-not-to-renew/</link>
		<comments>http://pmcrunch.com/certification/capm-certification-to-renew-or-not-to-renew/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 20 Aug 2008 13:46:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>John Reiling</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Certification]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://pmcrunch.com/certification/capm-certification-to-renew-or-not-to-renew/</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[The Certified Assoicate in Project Management (CAPM) certification credential from the Project Management Institute (PMI) does not require ongoing education to earn PDUs, but it does not last forever.  Reviewing the renewal requirements, however, one would think that any candidate who is working in the project management field should strongly consider going for the PMP certification, and renew the CAPM as a second resort.]]></description>
		<wfw:commentRss>http://pmcrunch.com/certification/capm-certification-to-renew-or-not-to-renew/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>1234</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>6 Things to Consider in Your PDU Planning</title>
		<link>http://pmcrunch.com/certification/6-things-to-consider-in-your-pdu-planning/</link>
		<comments>http://pmcrunch.com/certification/6-things-to-consider-in-your-pdu-planning/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 08 Aug 2008 18:01:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>John Reiling</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Certification]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://pmcrunch.com/certification/pdus/</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[There are many ways to earn the 60 PDUs required to maintain PMP certification.  Many PMPs consider this to be a challenge.  However, with proper planning (remember, we are PMPs!), earning those PDUs can become a part of your regular professional life and can be a breeze.  Here's how.]]></description>
		<wfw:commentRss>http://pmcrunch.com/certification/6-things-to-consider-in-your-pdu-planning/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>794</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>PMP Mentors and PMP Certification Prep</title>
		<link>http://pmcrunch.com/certification/pmp-mentors-and-pmp-certification-prep/</link>
		<comments>http://pmcrunch.com/certification/pmp-mentors-and-pmp-certification-prep/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 25 Jun 2008 12:01:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>John Reiling</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Certification]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://pmcrunch.com/certification/pmp-mentors-and-pmp-certification-prep/</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[It can be very helpful for PMP candidates to have a PMP Mentor, or someone who is PMP certified and can assist on a momentâ€™s notice when the student is stuck.  A PMP mentor can provide a high level of comfort and assurance that a candidate is on the right path to passing the PMP certification exam.]]></description>
		<wfw:commentRss>http://pmcrunch.com/certification/pmp-mentors-and-pmp-certification-prep/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>704</slash:comments>
		</item>
	</channel>
</rss>
<!-- This Quick Cache file was built for (  pmcrunch.com/category/certification/feed/ ) in 0.30817 seconds, on May 21st, 2012 at 5:29 pm UTC. -->
<!-- This Quick Cache file will automatically expire ( and be re-built automatically ) on May 21st, 2012 at 6:29 pm UTC -->
