Upcoming Changes to the Project Management Professional (PMP)® Exam!

For those you out there thinking of taking the PMP® exam this year, it’s worth remembering that a new version of the exam will be issued on August 31st 2011. So if you’re planning on taking the PMP® exam on or after that date, you will be doing a significantly different exam! Why is this? Every 5-7 years […]

What is the PMP® Exam Pass Rate? | Velopi

CAUTION – this article was written in 2014 and may no longer be accurate. The Project Management Professional (PMP)® is probably the project management certification that is most widely recognized worldwide. Anyone who obtains PMP® certification has demonstrated a track record in managing projects, has attended at least 35 hours’ worth of project management training (Velopi’s Blended Learning Solution satisfies […]

Project Management the QQI Way

Here we are in 2014 and no doubt you are bursting with New Year’s resolutions. You are going to be fitter, leaner and kinder to animals. You might also be thinking of improving your professional position by getting some sort of qualification. If you are working on projects or being plunged into the deep end […]

Going Through the Phases

Although Project Resource Management is not the first topic listed in the Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide), it is an area of crucial importance to any Project Management Professional (PMP)®. No matter what your scope, schedule or budget is, a Project Manager has to manage a team of people and the one thing […]

Project Management Professional (PMP)® Exam Topic – HR – Teamwork

HR (Human Resources) is considered to be one of the “easier” exam topics – however still requires attention before sitting your PMP® Exam as it is a frequently asked question in the exam. At our recent Limerick PMP® Exam Preparation Course, we discussed some of the following aspects of HR for the PMP® Exam. What are the characteristics […]

Free Resources for Project Managers – Part 2

In our last article, we provided directions to articles relevant to career development in project management. But we have also posted many more articles that provide useful tips on the nuts and bolts of project management. While many of these are tutorials to explain topics that are relevant to students preparing for project management certification exams, […]

PMP® or PRINCE2 Certification | Velopi

If you are out of work, or looking for a new role, you might be thinking of getting yourself a recognized project management certification. A quick review of openings on the various recruitment web-sites will discover that “PMP® or PRINCE2 project management certification” is desirable for many employers. However, they never give any indication as to […]

Welcome to the PMBOK Guide Fifth Edition

If you have signed up for a PMP® preparation course, you will be preparing to take a PMP® exam based on the fifth edition of the Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide). Even if you have already passed the PMP exam, you should be aware of the updates in the PMBOK® Guide. If you are a […]

Using the PMP® Exam Simulator Part 1

Becoming a pilot is a frightening prospect. In a role where a single mistake can, literally, be fatal, it is little wonder that most of a pilot’s early training is done safely on the ground. Thanks to flight simulators, today’s pilots are very familiar with what to expect before they ever take off. Any skill […]

Changing your PMP® Exam Simulator Password

All of Velopi’s CAPM® or PMP® exam preparation students get access to the Velopi PMI Exam Simulator. We consider this an essential part of your CAPM® or PMP® exam preparation and many past students have told us the online exam simulator was a vital factor in achieving  project management certification. Once enrolled on a CAPM® or PMP® course, students are provided with a […]