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Gaining a bit of momentum

 My milestone for this week is finally finishing all of the Planning processes. I've read them from the PMBOK, and used the guide from Vargas' video. Now I'm on to the Execution process group. :) Should be easier to write and read, as it has lesser processes.


For today (Sunday), I planned to take full tests to gauge my knowledge so far. But, I've tried the Free PrepCast exams, as it turns out, I've already finished them all up during the week because they're trial versions! But it's ok, it's a good test if I have retained anything.;) I'm contemplating now if I should get it and if the $139 is worth it. I'd rather use the money for my language classes. :'( But that's ok, I really want to push for this now.

Let's see if I can tackle Joseph Philip's cram exam now given that I have at least read half the PMBOK and hopefully gained some more knowledge in the area. The last time I fully took it, I got 71%. And that was last year. Let's see now after almost a year.

Let's hope and pray that I will still have the momentum to take this exam. Maybe earlier if I have budget? :P


Addendum: Finished the cram exam from Joseph Phillips, got 85%! Yey!!! Now on to next challenges ;)

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