I passed my PMP exam last Wednesday!!



The cake I took into work the next day. Vanilla Buttercream Frosting, was yummy!

 I am so happy to announce that I acheived my PMP certification from the Project Management Institute, PMI last Wednesday. I got the authorization/confirmation to take the exam in February and I scheduled my exam for July. I must say it is very challenging to study in the summer, but I was brave and continued my study game plan. I was so releived to see the "Congratulations, you passed" on the screen after the gruelling 4 hours and 30 minutes. The exam is preceded by a 15 minute optional tutorial and followed by a 15 minute optional survey.  I have been requested by some of my colleagues to help them as they also prepare to sit for this exam, and right now, I am planning on setting up a site to accomplish that. I would love to know how many of you reading my blog are pursuing their PMP certification or at least considering it. Please feel free to leave your comments below.

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