Cleared PMI RMP

Submitted by admin on Sat, 08/27/2011 - 16:10
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Collating LL of members who have cleared PMI RMP Certification.

 

Items that I used for study:

--RMC Tips & Tricks for Risk Management / PMI-RMP Study Guide
(I also took the instructor led course)
--RMC FASTtrack PMI-RMP Test databank application
--PMBOK - Communcations, Human Resources, Risk Management
--Practice Standard for Project Risk Management
--Reviewed RMC PMP Exam Prep that I used for my PMP Examination to brush up

I agree with many of the posters that identified if you have the PMP already it makes this exam easier because of the framework foundation which has already been studied, however, the exam was still a challenge.

Lessons Learned for me - I should have focused a little harder on the Human Resources knowledge area.

It was also important to understand when to use which type of report or analysis based upon need and/or audience.

Remember your formulas from the PMP - you'll still need some of them if you don't use these regularly.

There are many communications questions, PERT and sd were on there, as were HR questions around theories of motivation (this surprised me the most). If you don't have your PMP cert, you will want to review PMP material on communications and risk management at a minimum. I used the PMP Exam book to prep for these topics and read the Practice Standard for RM. I also did free exams on-line. My prep was light, since I teach project and risk management. If anyone is looking for mentoring or training for the RMP or PMP, please let me know

Do not go away with the idea that this is the ultimate reference for PMI-RMP Exam. though Rita Mulcahy's book is excellent in clarifying various key concepts not available anywhere else at one place, but there is more to risk than this book. I have yet to find a comprehensive book describing and explaining all risk management tools and techniques. Most of the books on subject start discussing the mechanism of risk managament and leave the reader in a void about the tools and technoques. I found John Schuyler's book "RISK AND DECISON ANALYSIS IN PROJECTS" to be very helpful at east in clarifying probability distributions, Monte Carlo Analysis and Sensitivity Analysis. I also found Max Wideman's book "PROGRAM AND PROJECT RISK MANAGEMENT" in understanding Decision Tree Analysis with appropriate examples. Rita's book is great in concepts and general understanding of all tools and techniques relevant to risk.

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satish_multi

Sat, 08/27/2011 - 17:51

Congratulations Admin and very nice explanation about what to expect from the exam.


I have not decided wether to opt for PMI-RMP or PMI-SP, since in my organisation I dont have much exposure to both of these. But your lesson learned will be a guide for me i case if I plan to give the certification in near future.


Would like to have a feedback from you regarding what next after PMP certification other than collecting PDU's.


Inspite of working as Project Manager/Consultant still I dont have a exposure as I studied during my PMP exam because of the type of Organsization I work in.


My area of intrest is in improving my Project Management Techniques, so that i can achieve my epertise in project management as per general Industry standards.


Best Regards


Satish

hakim_mudassar

Sat, 08/27/2011 - 18:52

 COngrats , great to see you growing & providing inspiration to other PMI-RMP aspirants. 
There is one thing I wanted to know is for eg I would go for PMP considering I might find the prospect of getting the opportunity of acquiring a PM designition so similarly what exact motive would make a person go for PMI-RMP or which designition gain for which this should done.

Regards

Mudassar

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Sun, 08/28/2011 - 06:10

Guys - sorry for the confusion, I have not cleared RMP> just for benefit of others here I have posted the LL of some folks I know who cleared


As for your question Satish, I think you should only take RMP or SP if you are really doing that or want to take it up as professional. In my opinion unline PMP,  RMP is not that recognized yet industry wide, There are industries which need risk consultants but RMP is not a benchmark . Its still far away from being that.


RMP, SP etc can be taken up by people who are in teaching profession as they would need credentials to show and also theory may come handy.


In my opinion the next step really is PgMP certification. Again not so popular, but if you really grow as PM and are capable of delivering programs then PgMP will be a good certification to have. Dont rush give around 4- 6 years after PMP at mimimum since PgMP requirements are higher and needs experience.


I know Program managers are paid heavily if you can really deliver large programs , then there is no better profession for a person who started as PM. ( IMO )

satish_multi

Sun, 08/28/2011 - 13:55

 Thanks Admin for your suggestion and I agree with you regarding RMP and SP.


I will look forward to clear PgMP but still long way to go and hope all our peers who are PMP and might go for PgMP then we might have a seperate forum for all aspiring PgMP.


Thanks once again for your updates.


Regards


Satish