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Conquering the fear of failure—why not taking the PMP® exam is riskier than failing it

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Let’s face it: the fear of failure can be paralyzing. It’s the voice that whispers, “What if I fail the exam? What if I put all this effort in and still don’t make it?” This fear can be especially strong when considering something as challenging as the Project Management Professional (PMP®) certification exam.

But here’s a secret that many successful project managers will tell you: the real failure isn’t in falling short—it’s in not trying at all. So, why do so many PMs hesitate to take the plunge, even when they know that PMP® certification could transform their careers?

In this blog, we’ll explore why your fear of failure is normal, how to conquer it, and why choosing not to invest in yourself could be the biggest risk you face.

The common fear of failure

For project managers, failure is something we’re trained to avoid. We’re perfectionists by nature, constantly assessing risks, managing dependencies, and mitigating potential issues before they arise. But when it comes to certifications like PMP®, there’s a unique kind of pressure: the stakes feel higher, and the fear of not passing can make you second-guess the whole endeavor.

The truth is, the fear of failure is often the result of overthinking. We imagine worst-case scenarios and assume that not passing the exam would somehow reflect poorly on our skills, when in fact, it’s just a part of the journey to improvement. Failing a test doesn’t mean failure as a professional—it means there’s more room for growth.

The reality: you’re not alone

First, let’s look at the numbers. The PMP® exam is tough, no doubt about it. The passing rate is generally around 60-70%, meaning many project managers do fail on their first attempt. And guess what? They don’t give up—they learn from their mistakes, study harder, and pass on their second try. Many PMP®-certified professionals will tell you that their initial failure was one of the best things that ever happened to them, because it made them more resilient and more prepared for the next step in their careers.

Here’s the key: failure doesn’t define you—it refines you. Better yet, at RMC we have a Pass Guarantee..

Reframing the fear: “failure is part of the process”

What separates successful professionals from the rest is not their ability to avoid failure, but their ability to learn from it. Failing at something is often an opportunity for growth, whether it’s in terms of learning new techniques, better preparing for the next attempt, or developing mental resilience.

The PMP® certification prep process itself is full of learning opportunities. You’ll develop a deeper understanding of project management methodologies, strengthen your leadership skills, and become better at managing risk. And that’s true even if you don’t pass the exam the first time. You can use the experience as a stepping stone toward improvement.

Why not taking the PMP® exam is riskier

So, what’s the real risk here? The real risk is in choosing not to pursue certification because of the fear of failure. By not trying, you’re letting self-doubt dictate your career. Staying in your comfort zone may feel safe, but it’s a temporary illusion. Here’s what you stand to lose by not pushing through the fear and taking the leap:

  1. Career Stagnation: Without the PMP® certification, you’re limiting your career advancement. Many organizations prioritize PMP®-certified professionals when considering promotions or assigning leadership roles. By not pursuing it, you could be holding yourself back from greater opportunities.
  2. Missed Marketability: The world of project management is competitive, and certifications like PMP® are powerful signals to employers that you have the knowledge and skills to manage complex projects successfully. By avoiding certification, you miss the chance to stand out in a crowded field.
  3. Skill Gaps: PMP® certification isn’t just a paper qualification—it’s about learning best practices and frameworks that improve your management techniques. By not investing in this growth, you’re staying static while the industry continues to evolve.

Strategies to overcome the fear of failure

Now that you understand that failure is part of the process, how can you overcome the fear and take action? Here are a few strategies to help you push through the hesitation and embrace the learning journey:

  1. Set Realistic Expectations: Understand that passing the PMP® exam may take time. Set a study plan and stick to it. Break the exam prep into smaller, manageable milestones to avoid feeling overwhelmed.
  2. Practice, Practice, Practice: Don’t just study the material—take as many practice exams as you can. Simulating the test environment helps build confidence and reduce test-day anxiety.
  3. Learn from Others: Join a study group, attend webinars, or connect with others who have passed the exam. Hearing their stories and learning from their challenges can help you navigate your own path.
  4. Seek Guidance: Consider working with a mentor or using a structured learning path like those offered by RMC Learning Solutions. The support and expertise of experienced instructors can give you the boost you need to overcome self-doubt.

RMC Learning Solutions: the support you need to succeed

At RMC Learning Solutions, we understand the challenges of preparing for the PMP® exam. Our certification prep courses are designed to provide you with the tools, resources, and guidance you need to not just pass, but excel. We offer practice exams, expert coaching, and a structured learning path that makes the process more manageable and less intimidating.

Remember, failure is just another word for learning, and with the right preparation, the odds are in your favor. Let us help you overcome the fear and step confidently into your future as a PMP®-certified project manager.

If you’re ready to overcome the fear of failure and take the next step in your career, don’t wait any longer. At RMC Learning Solutions, we offer flexible, expert-driven courses that give you the confidence and support to succeed. Click here to explore our PMP® certification prep options and start your journey today.

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Rita’s PMP® Exam Prep – New Upgraded Tenth Edition

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RMC Learning Solutions has combined its best-selling PMP® exam preparation book with our number-one exam simulation software to create a new upgraded PMP® exam preparation product that combines the best features of both to help you pass the PMP exam.

PMP® Exam Prep Upgraded

  1. What is the PMP Exam Prep, Tenth Edition – Upgraded?
  2. How is the PMP Exam Prep, Tenth Edition – Upgraded Different?
  3. Rita’s Exam Prep Reach
  4. The Ongoing Problem of Infringement

What is the PMP Exam Prep, Tenth Edition-Upgraded?

PMP® Exam Prep, Tenth Edition — Upgraded  is FULLY updated to reflect PMI’s changes to the PMP® Examination Content Outline (2021).  It is intended for the current PMP® exam and will continue to be relevant throughout 2022.  This Upgraded Edition of our best-selling book now includes a license to the new PM FASTrack® – PMP® Exam Simulator – Version 10 Basic subscription.  PM FASTrack® Basic includes all the great features of our full online exam simulator.

Our book continues to offer the content and techniques you expect to help you pass the PMP® exam on our first try. You’ll find hundreds of sample questions and thought-provoking exercises along with critical time-saving tips. Rita’s Course in a BookTM will teach you Tricks of the Trade for passing the exam and help identify gaps in your knowledge with content developed exclusively by RMC. Busy project managers can optimize study time and focus on what matters to become certified.

How is the PMP Exam Prep, Tenth Edition-Upgraded Different?

Our prep book is now supplemented by our new exam simulator that gives you access to multiple focused tests.  These tests are designed to be taken after completing study of a specific topic from the book: Knowledge on a topic can be tested by answering the questions at the end of the chapter and taking the focused test in FASTrack®. After completing focused tests, the student then takes the full, 180-question exam simulation to determine whether they are ready for the exam.

The PMP® Exam Prep, Tenth Edition – Upgraded contains the following features:

  • Exam Simulation digital access to exam prep questions from our 2200 + question database including:
    • 8 focused online exams with questions and answers
    • 1 complete 180-question PMP® exam simulation
  • Agile, hybrid agile and predictive project management content covered on the exam
  • Exclusive study techniques to help you focus on what you really need to know pass the exam

A straightforward approach to complex material and includes more than 400 exercises and practice questions in the book

Rita’s Exam Prep Reach

The philosophy behind all these products is to give learners multiple pathways to preparing for the PMP® exam. The method works and continues to be effective; however, we have come to realize that there are some students who may need more than just the book to prepare for the exam but do not wish to purchase the complete RMC system.  For these students we created the PMP® Exam Prep, Tenth Edition – Upgraded.  Now, for the price of the book, students are given an added resource to help them to pass the PMP® exam.  It’s an exciting addition to our lineup of products for students who wanted something in between.

We also recognize that PMP® candidates are getting younger.  These students are more comfortable with online content and have come to expect some online learning as part of their test preparation experience.  PMP® Exam Prep, Tenth Edition – Upgraded is designed for these students.

For more than 25 years, Rita Mulcahy’s® PMP® Exam Prep book has been helping project managers all over the world pass the PMP® exam.  To complement the book, RMC published its exam simulation software and then the Hot Topics flash cards, creating an integrated system (“The System”) to pass the PMP® exam.  The System was supplemented by an audio book.  These products are effective and (along with our PMP® Exam Prep eLearning course) provide a comprehensive approach to preparing for the PMP® exam for those students wishing to self-study for the exam.

The Ongoing Problem of Infringement

One of the problems of having the number-one best-selling PMP® Exam Prep book in the world is the fact that infringement and illegal copying is a comprehensive problem.  Our book is sold all over the world.  It is also illegally copied all over the world.  We see print copies that have typos, pages that stick together, duplicated paragraphs or they simply fall apart when opened.

We aim to bring a quality product to our students, so this is not acceptable to us. Currently the only way to purchase a genuine copy of Rita’s PMP® Exam Prep, Tenth Edition is to buy it directly from us or from the Amazon store (not a third-party seller on Amazon).

RMC Helps You Prepare for the PMP

Rita’s PMP® Exam Prep, Tenth Edition is still the premier exam preparation book in the industry.  This is borne-out by pass rates and feedback we receive from our students.  PM FASTrack® is still the best exam simulator in the industry.  It is continuously updated with new questions, including questions relating to concepts contained in PMBOK® Guide―Seventh Edition, and questions in PMI’s new question formats.

RMC’s PMP® Exam Prep System combines the power of our book, exam simulator and flashcards. Our PMP® Exam Prep, Tenth Edition audiobook provides an alternative to the printed book to improve the convenience of your exam preparation experience. RMC’s PMP® exam prep virtual instructor-led classes and eLearning course still represent some of the best ways to prepare for and pass the PMP® exam.  And now, joining these products is our PMP® Exam Prep, Tenth Edition — Upgraded.

Contact us today if you have further questions about the PMP® exam or to explore which exam prep option is best for you.

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RMC Titles on Kindle, Nook, and Apple Books

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Project Management Fundamentals

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Agile
Fundamentals

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Beyond
Agile

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PM Crash
Course 

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Project Management Fundamentals eBook Example (Apple Book on iPad)

RMC Cloud Certification Prep Books

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PMP Exam Prep

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Also available in Spanish and Portuguese

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CAPM Exam Prep

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New eBooks Coming from RMC

RMC is working on additional eBooks of interest.

  • Risk Management, Tricks of the Trade for Project Managers by Rita Mulcahy
  • Stop Playing Games, A Project Manager’s Guide to Successfully Navigating Organizational Politics by Rick A. Morris
  • Managing the Gray Areas, Essential Insights for Leading People, Projects and Organizations by Jerry Manas
  • Project Branding, Using Marketing to Win the Hearts and Minds of Stakeholders by Peter Taylor
  • 100 Things Project Managers Should Do Before They Die by Rita Mulcahy

If you’re new to project management, or a seasoned pro, RMC has something for everyone, no matter your learning style. Check out what we have to offer.

RMC eBook Titles

Project Management Fundamentals Agile Fundamentals Beyond Agile PM Crash Course
Kindle Kindle Kindle Kindle
Nook Nook Nook Nook
Apple Apple Apple Apple

Skill Building Cloud Books Available from RMC Directly:

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Guide to Creating Project Management Plans

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Project managers need to prepare for a variety of challenges that can get in the way of progress. If you want to be able to run projects smoothly, a project management plan can help you and your team keep everything on track.

What is project planning, and what are the steps to follow when you want to write a good project plan? We’ve got you covered with helpful information and tips below.

Our Top Tips for Creating a Project Plan

  1. Defining a Project Plan?
  2. Purpose of a Project Plan?
  3. What Is In a Project Plan?
  4. How Do You Get Started?
  5. Elements of a Project Management Plan?
  6. What Is a Project Plan Template?

Defining a Project Plan?

Writing up a project plan, which is typically set up as a Gantt chart, will be worthwhile because it’ll focus on things like project scope, schedule, and costs.

Throughout the project planning phase, you’ll work on defining things like scope, objectives, and tasks, and you’ll work with your team and stakeholders to get this done. In the end, you’ll have a formal plan that will be easy to follow from the start of a project to its completion. This approved plan will outline how you’ll work through the project, as well as how you’ll monitor and make changes along the way, so it’ll serve as a handy guide.

Note: Even after it’s approved, your plan can be tweaked throughout the course of the project, so if you notice that you aren’t meeting your milestones like you should, you can certainly implement changes.

Purpose of a Project Plan

Planning everything out at the beginning of a project can be a smart way to ensure everyone on your team will be on the same page and aware of what needs to be done and how it should be done. This type of plan also makes it easier to monitor progress and implement changes in a timely fashion.

Your project plan can help answer various questions regarding the intention of the project, who it’s supposed to benefit, and how you’ll go about meeting objectives. Things like your goals, resources, milestones, risks, and scope of work can be outlined in your plan. Therefore, the information contained within it can guide your team as you work on executing and controlling the project.

What Is in a Project Plan?

You can include baselines and management plans that cover the following:

  • Scope
  • Stakeholders
  • Resources
  • Deliverables
  • Schedules and milestones
  • Quality baseline
  • Costs and budget
  • Changes
  • Communication 
  • Risks

How Do You Get Started?

A good way to start is by answering a few questions about the ultimate goals of the project. Try to gather as much information as possible to answer questions like the following:

  • Who are the clients and stakeholders?
  • What deliverables are expected?
  • When are tasks expected to be completed?
  • Why is the project being pursued, and what methods can be used to complete it?

Note: You can work on a project plan outline. Then, as you move through the project planning steps with your team, you can create a full plan that will be approved and followed.

Elements of a Project Management Plan

  1. Outline Project Phases & Tasks: begin by figuring out what path the project will take from start to finish, including the phases and tasks that will need to be completed along the way. Use this to brainstorm what you anticipate will be required, with the understanding that your expectations won’t be entirely accurate. There might be areas you can plan with greater detail, and there may be areas that need to be filled in later on once the project gets going.
  2. Define Tasks & Sub-Tasks: work on refining the phases and tasks so they’re broken down further. Come up with tasks and sub-tasks, so you can hone in on the specific steps your team will need to take.
  3. Create Task Schedule & Assign Deadlines: as you work on creating a schedule of tasks and deadlines, provide a bit of extra time that can be used to implement changes. Projects don’t always flow perfectly, and there are things you can’t plan for, so have backup plans.
  4. Include Baselines & Milestones: using baselines can help you keep track of your progress, while milestones can help everyone know what to expect and when. Both of these can alert you to the need for adjustments to keep the project moving in the right direction.

What Is a Project Plan Template?

A project plan should showcase the phases of your project, the tasks that need to be completed within those phases, and your milestones. Also, the tasks should be detailed and include things like the start date and deadline, along with notes on where any tasks will rely on one another.

A lot goes into this type of document, so it’s normal to feel overwhelmed, especially when you’re first learning how to put it together. This is when a project management plan template or sample project plan can be helpful. You can also search for project plan examples online to see what these documents look like when complete.

Want to Become an Even Better Project Manager? RMC Can Help!

Knowing how to create a clear, effective plan is just one aspect of managing projects like a pro. If you want to become a proficient project manager, check out the many courses offered by RMC. All of our courses are taught by experts, and you can use them to earn PDUs or prepare for certifications like the CAPM and PMP.

Check out our schedule, and feel free to contact us anytime for more information.

Sources:

https://www.projectmanager.com/project-planning

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Project Scope Management

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Project Scope Management is an important tool to improve projects. Most scope creep occurs because of lack of agreement among stakeholders, an inconsistent understanding, or lack of sufficient analysis in development of the product or solution scope.

The cornerstone to agreeing upon and managing project scope is to focus on facilitating good communication that engages your sponsor and stakeholders in conversations at appropriate phases of the project. Collaborating with business stakeholders and the technical team to create a clear scope definition helps mitigate the risk of scope creep.

So, what is scope and scope creep and why does it happen?

Managing Project Scope

  1. What is Scope and Scope Creep?
  2. Why Do Projects Fail?
  3. Why Prevent Scope Creep?
  4. How to Improve Project Scoping?
  5. Mastering Project Scope Techniques

What is Scope and Scope Creep?

Project scope is the work the project team will do to deliver the product which is the result of the project. It also encompasses the product scope – the product deliverables, features, and functions. Project scope includes the planning, coordination, and management activities that ensure the product or service is achieved. Scope creep refers to features, functionality or requirements increasing or varying from what was planned.

Why Do Projects Fail?

There are many reasons why projects fail. Here are some common examples related to scoping:

Wrong Project occurs when someone gets an idea, and the company runs with it with very little insight, analysis, scoping, or requirements. Doing the scoping activity as early as you can helps the organization be sure about the value of the work. For example, some studies suggest that 80% of the software features in our work packages are not used regularly. That suggests we are doing some things we really don’t need to do because people aren’t using the functionality.

Wrong Solution can happen when an organization has a business problem or an opportunity, but they only focus on the first solution identified. For example, the sponsor has a new product and requests a system change to accommodate. However, the product is so different that the system change solution does not meet the product needs.

Poor Requirements are often sighted as a cause of project failure. Defining scope, whether in a scope statement, a project charter, or a diagram, becomes your first set of requirements. Here you define the scope, the boundaries, the interfaces, and who is involved.

Poor Scope Definition can happen when you tackle large, complex projects, and it is difficult to define the work. It can mean that stakeholders may be uncertain about their original need. It may also be that you don’t have a clear agreement around scope before you start or once the project starts stakeholders want to add to the project scope, as discussed earlier. Having proven tools to help define and manage project scope is essential.

Why Prevent Scope Creep?

When a team works on product features and functionality outside of the originally defined scope, it could extend the agreed upon schedule, budget, and resources. It could also lead to less time for the previously approved work. Other possible impacts could mean certain features may not get completed or the team becomes distracted by the varying scope and loses site of the intended solution. Any one of these scenarios could lead to project failure.

How To Improve Project Scoping?

Most projects start because a stakeholder or sponsor identifies a business opportunity, problem, or constraint. To improve the project scoping, a business analyst should be involved to define business value, a technical expert should be consulted about feasibility and cost of the idea and the project manager should be consulted about resources needed, risks, and expected timeframes for completion and transition before any word is funded.

At the start of a new project or initiative, Scoping and analyzing the business need involves critical thinking about current business processes, information, policies, and people. This includes:

  • Understanding the current environment or “context” within which the business operates and how work is being done.
  • Analyzing the stakeholder request, talking with the stakeholders to determine if the requesting stakeholder has identified the root cause of the problem.
  • Assessing the cost/benefit analysis of the request to determine if it will bring enough value to the business to outweigh the cost of getting it done.
  • Identifying solution options and helping the team to evaluate each option and choose the best one.
  • Defining a solution scope to select the best business analysis process to use. This includes understanding the number of stakeholders impacted, the complexity of the solution, the number of interfacing organizations and systems, and the involvement of outside organizations. decide how to approach the work and how formally to define deliverables.

Mastering Project Scope Techniques

The best way to manage scope is to have frequent and appropriate conversations with your stakeholders to reach consensus on scope. It is important to talk about scope and prioritization to get better agreement on the solution boundaries. The more agreement you have the less scope creep you will have later in the project.

Defining and Managing Project Requirements course gives instruction on scoping.  Contact us for more details on our instructor-led class schedule.  We also offer Business Analysis Fundamentals eLearning which teaches multiple scoping techniques. Finally, you can also listen to the recorded webinar Three Proven Analysis Tools to Prevent Scope Creep and earn 1 technical PDU.

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An Agile Approach to Project Work

Two business people work on their agile approach on project at white board

The year 2020 taught us that the world of work can change in an instant. We have to adapt, modify, and re-imagine the way we work and communicate.

This is what an agile approach to project leadership is all about. But how does one go about managing a project this way? Don’t we have to plan in detail, execute according to plan, manage our baselines and risks? How do we deliver a project when there isn’t a detailed plan in place?

Agile Approach to Projects

  1. Guide to An Agile Approach
  2. Work with Agility
  3. Expand Your Agile Skill Set

Guide to An Agile Approach

Agile Fundamentals: A Comprehensive Guide to Using an Agile Approach answers these questions and more. Mike Griffiths, a thought leader in agile project management, delves into exactly how a project is managed using agile methodologies. There is still planning, just not at the same level of detail. There is still executing the project, but we hold retrospectives as we move through the project, and then make modifications. We still manage risk, but we work with success modes instead of failure modes.

Most importantly, we act as servant leaders. Relationships are the cornerstones of agile projects. As servant leaders we do not manage but rather guide, encourage, and support the team using emotional intelligence and the elements of our agile toolkit, such as a backlog or Kanban board.

Work with Agility

In Agile Fundamentals, Mike shows you the way to working with agility. And the journey can be a fun one: He shows you collaboration games such as Remember the Future, Prune the Product Tree, and Speedboat. He also explains estimating tools such as planning poker, user stories, product roadmaps, and T-shirt sizing.

Agile Fundamentals is divided into three sections to give you the best opportunity for using an agile approach successfully:

Part One: You’ll learn what it means to have an agile mindset. You’ll learn about agile principles and values, and about the different agile methodologies.

Part Two: Mike dives into what it means to be a servant leader; how to lead a development team to success and how to establish a shared vision.

Part Three: You’ll see how to run an agile project, from adaptive planning to estimating, to detecting and solving problems.

The world of work is changing. Leaders must change with it to create efficient teams, (sometimes distributed all over the world), and to produce deliverables that bring value to every stakeholder.

Expand Your Agile Skill Set

If you’re a project leader who wants to dive into working with an agile approach, then Agile Fundamentals is the book you’ve been waiting for.  This essential desk reference breaks down agile in a way that makes it easy to understand and practical to follow.  Agile Fundamentals is available in hard copy or in an online subscription format.  

RMC also offers a self-directed Agile Fundamentals eLearning Course that teaches agile project development, practices, tools, and techniques to immediately use agile methods on your projects.  If you are looking to introduce additional team members to Agile Fundamentals, contact us to learn more about our instructor-led classes.