July 3 = Happy PMP Day!

On Friday, I received my authorization to test letter from PMI!  I've now scheduled my PMP exam for July 3 at 9:00 AM.  I think this timing is perfect, as it will give me a little something extra to celebrate as we head into the long Independence Day holiday weekend.

I'm now very focused on studying for the exam.  My copy of the PMBOK has enough Post-it flags and highlighter marks and dog-eared pages that it is almost unrecognizable.  Dr. Kerzner's book (especially the quality chapter) is the next to receive this treatment. 

PMP or Bust!

PMP Update

Wow.  Don't ever let anybody tell you that getting a PMP Certification is easy!  I've finally completed and submitted my application and resume, and I've received an email that says I'm now allowed to pay for the exam.  Not take the exam, mind you - just pay for it.  After I submit my payment PMI has the option to audit my application, which I'm told can take a while.  I still plan on getting this completed by mid-summer though, so hopefully they'll pass on that option and allow me to go ahead and schedule the exam.

Now the studying begins!  Truthfully I'm not really that worried about the exam.  I took a certification prep course earlier this year, and I've been around project management for many moons, so I'm sure I'll do fine.  I'm more excited about finally accomplishing this goal than I am nervous about taking the test.  Anyway, stay tuned and I'll keep you posted on my progress.