PMP and other certifications
Learn about some of the various certifications available in the market and be prepared to choose the one that best fits our career strategy.
This playlist has 17 episodes.
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Certification Dilemma
(Feb 19, 2007)
Learn with Ricardo Vargas the certification value, objectives, difficulties and market recognition in project management. This podcast was recorded only in Brazilian Portuguese. The link below is for the Brazilian Portuguese version.
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PMP Part 1 - Eligibility
(Mar 17, 2008)
In this podcast, Ricardo presents the first podcast of a series of 3 about the PMP certification. He explains the requirements of professional experience and number of hours to obtain the eligibility from PMI to take the exam. This podcast was recorded only in Brazilian Portuguese. The link below is for the Brazilian Portuguese version.
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PMP Part 2 - The content of the exam
(Mar 24, 2008)
In this second podcast about the PMP certification, Ricardo talks about the exam, the number of questions, how they are distributed in the exam, and also points what you should be concerned about before taking the exam. This podcast was recorded only in Brazilian Portuguese. The link below is for the Brazilian Portuguese version.
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PMP Part 3 - the Day of the Exam
(Mar 31, 2008)
This third and last podcast about the PMP certification. Ricardo gives tips about the day of the exam, what to take with you, how you should approach the exam and how the questions look like. This podcast was recorded only in Brazilian Portuguese. The link below is for the Brazilian Portuguese version.
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CAPM
(Jun 30, 2008)
In this podcast Ricardo Vargas talks about the CAPM certification, the requirements for getting it, its importance and differential it brings to a professional curriculum. He also mentions that companies already recognize this certification and that many of them are demanding it as the basic knowledge of best practices for managing projects. This podcast was recorded only in Brazilian Portuguese.
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MBA and PMP
(Jul 21, 2008)
In this podcast Ricardo Vargas talks about the differences between the PMP certification and a Post-graduate degree in Project Management. He explains that a PMP certification can never replace an MBA and vice versa because they are different credentials that complement each other. This podcast was recorded only in Brazilian Portuguese. The link below is for the Brazilian Portuguese version.
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PMBOK Guide 4th Edition Process Flow
(Nov 23, 2009)
In this podcast, Ricardo presents the PMBOK Guide (c) 4th Edition process flow. In the flow, the 42 processes of PMBOK are organized based on the natural project flow and not by the knowledge area. The final artwork of the flow is available for free download at www.ricardo-vargas.com (download area).
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CAPM Certification Part 1 of 2
(Nov 08, 2010)
In this first podcast of the series, Ricardo talks about the importance of CAPM certification (Certified Associate in Project Management) and for whom it is directed. He explains that this certification is intended to complement the skills of the project team, but can help sponsors better understand the universe of projects. Ricardo also talks of the main functions of the professional certified in CAPM.
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CAPM Certification Part 2 of 2
(Nov 15, 2010)
In this second podcast of series CAPM, Ricardo talks about the test and certification process. He explains that the test has 150 questions and the CAPM credential is valid for five years, Ricardo also talks of the most knowledge areas charged in the test.
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PMI Agile Certification
(Mar 14, 2011)
In this podcast, Ricardo talks about the new certification - PMI Agile Certification. He explains that Agile is a work philosophy based on strong collaboration of people. Ricardo also says that PMI has a set of best practices for managing projects, and the most important is choose the best to manage each project.
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Certification MCTS in Project 2010
(Jul 25, 2011)
In this podcast, Ricardo talks about the advantages that the Microsoft Certified Technical (Technology) Specialist certification for Project 2010 bring forth to the project manager's career when combined with other certifications such as CAPM or PMP from PMI. He explains that a professional who has both qualifications has more chances of success in the field for he knows how to apply the technical theory using a PM tool.
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The New PMBOK® Guide 5th Edition
(Apr 01, 2013)
In this podcast, Ricardo talks about the fifth edition of the PMBOK® Guide, which is the most popular reference on project management. Ricardo comments on the new features of this new version of the standard and presents his new video, showing the development of the new processes flow, that you can download on the site.
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Main Differences between the 4th and the 5th Edition of the PMBOK® Guide
(Apr 08, 2013)
In this podcast, Ricardo talks about the main differences between the fourth and the fifth edition of the PMBOK ® Guide. He introduces the 10th knowledge area, Stakeholders, created for the fifth edition, and comments on the news in every other knowledge area, that together have a total of 47 processes, three more than in the fourth edition of the Guide.
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What is the Real Value of a Professional Certification?
(Feb 25, 2016)
In this episode, Ricardo talks about the importance that a professional certification can represent in your resumé, but he makes it clear, being certified is not the same of having real experience.
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3 Tips to Get PMP Certified Before the End of the Year
(Nov 02, 2020)
This week, Ricardo will address a question he has been receiving in the past weeks: Should I sit my PMP Exam now, or should I wait until 2021? In this episode, Ricardo tries to answer this question and provide some last-minute tips for those who do not want to “procrastinate” and get the job done this year.
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The New PMP Exam and Its Relationship with the PMBOK Guide
(Jan 18, 2021)
With the new PMP® Exam just released by PMI, Ricardo has received several messages asking about the new exam and the relationship with the PMBOK® Guide 6th Edition and the new PMBOK® Guide 7th Edition that is close to being released.
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Zombie Projects: Why They Exist and How to Kill Them
(Jul 17, 2023)
In this episode, Ricardo digs into the uncanny world of zombie projects - the projects that refuse to die despite their draining effects on organizational resources. He explores the mystery behind their existence, highlighting factors such as the fear of failure and the misgivings around abandoning sunk costs.
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