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CAPM Certified Associate in Project Management Tips from the Trenches

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http://www.iseesystems.com/Online_Training/course/gettingstarted/whyiceberg.htm

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Why Get Certified

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http://influxentrepreneur.com/wendyelwell/files/2012/03/ladder.jpg Seeking clarification is the pathway to expertise Bransford & Stein (1984)

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WIIFM: Ackoff Ally Partner Consultant Resource Contact

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http://twistedsifter.com/2010/04/25-stunning-images-of-spiral-staircases/

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WIIFM: Carnegie CAPM VS. PMP KNOWLEDGEDESIRE SKILLEXPERIENCE

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WIIFM: Knowledge KNOWNOT KNOW AWARE NOT AWARE JOHARI WINDOW OPEN HIDDEN BLIND UNKNOWN http://ivpcapital.com/homehttp://kgi.org/blog/roger-doiron/school-garden-checklist

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http://www.in2in.org/

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http://rajakannappan.blogspot.com/2011/12/project-management-processes-process.html

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Iron Triangle http://www.almc.army.mil/alog/issues/NovDec08/projmanag_priciples.html

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http://www.hyperthot.com/pm_wbs.htm

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CAPM: What is it? Entry-level certification for project practitioners Designed for < 4500 hrs of experience leading and directing projects Understanding of fundamental knowledge, terminology & processes of effective project management http://www.pmi.org/careerdevelopment/ pages/aboutcredentialscapm.aspx

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CAPM: Eligibility A secondary degree (high school diploma or global equivalent) AND EITHER 23 hours of project management education by the time you sit for the exam OR At least 1,500 hours of project experience

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CAPM: Applicants Why apply? less experienced project practitioner improve your ability to manage larger projects earn additional responsibility stand out to potential employers Typical Candidates Students New to project management Changing careers SME (subject matter expert) aiding project teams

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CAPM: Exam, Maintain A Guide to Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK Guide) US standard of best practices 5-year certification Do not need to earn PDUs Re-exam to maintain Exam Prep Courses, self-study, study groups Many hours: 1000 concepts Take the exam: 3 - 4 hours @ Test site

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