BobtheBA here taking a look back at 2011 before we get too far into 2012 where we will boldly go where BA’s have not gone before! The New Year, a time of renewal and promised change. And generally speaking it is the only time when all creatures on this planet embrace change, but unfortunately not in a sustained fashion (more on this in my next blog as we look forward to 2012). For now let’s take a brief look back at 2011 from the world we live in to the world we work in. There was much to celebrate, mourn and marvel at. Was it a good year for you?
Posts Tagged ‘PMP certification’
2011 BobtheBA and A Quick Look Back
Posted: January 9th, 2012 by Bob Prentiss. Comments »
No Better Time Than Now to Pursue That PMP Certification
Posted: November 4th, 2010 by Andrea Brockmeier. Comments »I recently learned about a new twist on an old game: Corporate BS Bingo. 
Everyone creates their own bingo card with their most irritating corporate-speak terms. You know, those corporate terms that get so overused that they devolve into meaninglessness. Throughout the course of a meeting or maybe the course of a week, players put tokens on the squares when they hear each term. The first one to get a bingo shouts “BS” (or probably the more robust version of it).
Synergy is on my Corporate BS Bingo card – especially when someone talks about leveraging it. Leveraging synergy sounds like such a fabulous idea. What the heck does it mean?
What is the value of the PMP?
Posted: September 23rd, 2010 by Andrea Brockmeier. 2 Comments »
What is the value of PMP certification? I was discussing this topic with a colleague recently and found myself being somewhat defensive. Obviously, as an instructor for PMP certification, I have a significant bias toward investing in Project Management certification. So I’ve been challenging myself to ask what difference does it really make?
One opportunity that recently presented itself for consideration as to the value of certification was a class I taught in which half of the students were PMP certified. I have PMPs in my classes all the time, but I typically don’t have classes in which many or most of them are PMPs. I wondered how, or even if, this would impact the tempo or discussions in this class.
Five Reasons to Get Your Certification
Posted: December 18th, 2009 by RichLarson. 3 Comments »I often get the question “What is the value of certification? Why should I get my PMP (or CBAP)?” Here is a quick list of reasons to get certified in your chosen profession.
1) Professional Advancement. Certification will lead to increased stature in your organization. Not everyone will be able to attain it. Organizations value individuals with industry certifications, so you will enhance your career and increase your ability to earn promotions and a higher salary. Employers like to hire and promote people with a desire to “stay current” and a certification is a solid way to demonstrate that attribute. One colleague put it this way: “Personally, I sought the PMP as a confirmation of my own project management knowledge and skills. I wanted to verify that I did have a well-rounded understanding of all project management principles and standards.”
