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New PMBOK and standards for Program and Portfolio Management
In January 2013 new versions of the PMBOK(r) Guide & the Standards for Program and Portfolio Management. PMI members can download read-only PDF versions free.See this link for more information.http://www.pmi.org/en/PMBOK-Guide-and-Standards.aspxSee More
Bud Ratliff left a comment for Katie Teets
"Thanks Katie. There are a lot of great, smart folks on this site who can help. It's definitely worth pursuing.
Here's a link to the info about the PMP Certification, along with the…"
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"Thank you for welcoming me. I look forward to learning more about how I can obtain my PMP. I truly am looking for guidance on how to begin. "
Kimberlin Wildman, JD, PMP left a comment for Bud Ratliff
"Thank you, Bud. So nice to find a strong Solarity presence here!"
Bud Ratliff left a comment for Constanze Coon
"Glad to have you on board! I look forward to your contributions."
Profile Information
- How many years have you been managing projects?
- 8-15
- Do you hold a Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification?
- Yes
- Where do you have experience managing projects?
- Manufacturing, Technology
- Are you currently employed?
- Yes
- Who is your current employer? If currently unemployed, who was your last employer?
- The Solarity Group
- About me
- Bud Ratliff serves as President of The Solarity Group, which provides training and consulting on project management for the Kentuckiana region (www.solarity.com). An author of several books for Microsoft Press, Bud is also passionate about making a difference in his community, and is co-founder of the Lexington Microsoft Users Group (www.lexmug.com), serves as President of the Bluegrass PMI Chapter board, was a Steering Committee member for the Kentucky International Association of Microsoft Certified Partners (IAMCP) chapter, is a Leadership Lexington alumni and often speaks in the community about project management, technology and business.
He has an extensive background as a Systems Engineer and trainer, working with local customers such as Toyota and Brown-Forman. His training and experience as a Project Manager gives him the unique ability to understand the processes and technology required to implement successful projects. Bud has delivered many Project Management practitioner and certification classes, and trained Microsoft Partners across the United States, Mexico, and Brazil on how to envision, plan, implement, and manage Enterprise Project Management solutions.
For his work in helping the Project Management community, Microsoft selected Bud as one of their Most Valuable Professionals in Microsoft Project from 2007-2010.
Bud holds the highest systems engineer (MCSE) and training (MCT) certifications from Microsoft, the Project+ certification from CompTIA, and earned the Project Management Professional (PMP) credential from the Project Management Institute
- Your website/blog?
- http://www.solarity.com
Bud Ratliff's Blog
New PMBOK and standards for Program and Portfolio Management
In January 2013 new versions of the PMBOK(r) Guide & the Standards for Program and Portfolio Management. PMI members can download read-only PDF versions free.
See this link for more information.
http://www.pmi.org/en/PMBOK-Guide-and-Standards.aspx
See this link for more information.
http://www.pmi.org/en/PMBOK-Guide-and-Standards.aspx
Posted on February 2, 2013 at 5:44pm
Statistics of Interest as of 29 February 2012
PMI membership is 378,749 – an overall increase of 10.8% for the year
Total Project Management Professional (PMP)® credential holders: 472,799
Total Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)® credential holders: 16,939
Total Program Management Professional (PgMP)® credential holders: 774
Total Scheduling Professional (PMI-SP)® credential holders: 611
Total Risk Management Professional (PMI-RMP)® credential holders: 1,280
Total… Continue
Total Project Management Professional (PMP)® credential holders: 472,799
Total Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)® credential holders: 16,939
Total Program Management Professional (PgMP)® credential holders: 774
Total Scheduling Professional (PMI-SP)® credential holders: 611
Total Risk Management Professional (PMI-RMP)® credential holders: 1,280
Total… Continue
Posted on March 21, 2012 at 8:33pm
Two Project Manager Jobs Available at Humana
There are two positions available for the right person at Humana Health Care. If you are interested, and fit the criteria below, please email your name and contact information to Audra Finney at afinney@humana.com.
Role: Product Development Project Manager
Assignment: Product Development, Commercial
Location: Louisville or Green Bay, WI
Are you a fit?
Are you an…
Posted on May 12, 2011 at 7:30pm
PMI PDUs: Continuing Certification Requirements (CCR) Changing soon
I received a note from PMI yesterday reminding me that the way in which PMI will classify its ongoing education requirements. PMI requires that PMP credential holders maintain 60 Professional Development Units (PDUs) every three years. Those PDUs can be earned through formal classes, experience, or through self-study. See the note and links below, reposted from PMI, for more details.
This is a reminder about…
ContinuePosted on February 17, 2011 at 8:00am
Wall Street Journal: More Companies Require Certifications
The Wall Street Journal reports that more companies in different industries are using test-based certifications as a way to select or promote their staff. Good news for Project Management Professionals (PMP), Microsoft Certified Technology Specialists (MCTS), or other certified folks.
Read the full article here: http://on.wsj.com/9tE274.
Read the full article here: http://on.wsj.com/9tE274.
Posted on November 10, 2010 at 7:30pm
Comment Wall (26 comments)
- At 9:01am on October 23, 2012,
Katie Teets said… Thank you for welcoming me. I look forward to learning more about how I can obtain my PMP. I truly am looking for guidance on how to begin.
- At 11:32am on October 5, 2012,
Kimberlin Wildman, JD, PMP said… Thank you, Bud. So nice to find a strong Solarity presence here!
- At 10:19am on March 9, 2011,
William Rademacher said… - Thanks, glad to be here
Bill
- At 8:01am on March 9, 2011,
Jim Stickler said… Bud,
Thank you for the introductory this morning. I look forward to networking with other local PM's and learning from their experiences. Have a great day!
-Jim
- At 11:35am on February 10, 2011,
Lisa Mendyk said… - Actually, both. I would like an introductory course but I also want to pursue certification in Scrum Master. I see that becoming more and more relevant in PM work.
- At 2:38pm on February 9, 2011, Lisa Mendyk said…
- Thanks much, Bud! I saw your message about the risk management course and wonder if there are any courses available for Agile or Scrum.
- At 10:45pm on February 1, 2011,
Deborah Hall Henderson said… - Thank you Bud! I'm excited to become a member and look forward to sharing and gaining knowledge. :-)
- At 11:54pm on December 15, 2010, Jim Shelton said…
Thanks!
- At 4:18pm on October 25, 2010, Ann Butler said…
- Thank you Bud! Currently, I am mainly working on support. I am in the midst of transitioning from one team to another. I've worked on PeopleSoft Financials and other financial projects in the past. Now I am moving into the world of Web Applications.
- At 12:47pm on October 21, 2010, Greg Tinnell said…
- Thaks Bud....it is great to be back.....Greg Tinnell
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