Since one of the eligibility requirements for PMP is thousands of hours of project management experience, we could assume that you – as an aspiring PMP – are already an experienced project manager, right?
Well, as an experienced Pro you may know that it is really important to have a vision for your project (your PMP preparation in this case) and also to state a mission, right?
And this is exactly what you should write down now!
Your PMP® Exam Vision Statement
A vision statement outlines what you want to be, your purpose, and the values you want to commit to. It concentrates on the goals you have, and is a source of your inspiration, by describing your ideal end-state.
Examples of how you might start …
I will gain the knowledge and experience to become…
or
I will become a certified Project Management Professional (PMP) so that I …
Now it is your turn…
Use a piece of paper, MS Word, a Mindmap, or whatever medium you want to choose and articulate your PMP® Exam Vision. (we would highly appreciate it if you would like to choose yours with us. If so, please let us know in the comments.)
Your PMP® Exam Mission Statement
A mission statement defines the key measures of how you will determine success. Here you will state more specifics about the activities you will take toward realizing the vision.
Examples:
I will complete my 35 contact hours in project management within the next 12 months while supporting my company’s project managers. During this same period, I will attend a PMP® Exam preparation course and take the PMP® Exam.
or
I will enroll in an online Project Management Professional PMP® Exam preparation course, listen to online project management podcasts, complete sample PMP® Exams, read the PMBOK® Guide 6th Edition twice, and complete 35 contact hours. I will take, and pass, the PMP® Exam by ….
And again it is your turn…
Write down your PMP® Exam Mission. (and let us know in the comments!).
You will wonder about the strong and positive effect it will have for you, writing down those things.