Your challenge is to show what value your position adds to the company. That argument is almost always going to be best framed within how that company operates -- not something anyone in this thread but you understands even on a basic level.
Just my opinion: Escaping the Build Trap provides a good foundation on which to build your arguments. UX sits very thoroughly under the topics discussed within -- and you can probably find this particular book on the high seas for free.
But if this is true:
> the design team does not want me
I don't see what convincing the CEO changes. Unless you're actually some sort of product management wizard, you're going to have an awfully hard time working with that team effectively.
not free, but certainly affordable:
Joe Philips Udemy course ($12.99) https://www.udemy.com/course/capm-pmbok6/
Peter Landin's Practice Tests ($9.99) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07XV1N9VJ
a lot of the free stuff you might find is questionable, outdated, or worse, or at best incomplete (a taste to get you to purchase the full package).
Get P. Landini's practice tests on amazon and do the Quick Quizzes for each Knowledge Area as you make your way through the coursework.
Then, when you are done, start taking the 50 question practice tests that span the full range of questions. Refer back to PMBOK sections to better understand incorrect answers.
Finally, take the 150 Question CAPM simulation at least once to guage your readiness. Do again if you score below 80%.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07XV1N9VJ
Your scores on these practice tests will accurately guage your readiness to pass the actual CAPM.
very best wishes...
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This doesn't account for the new scrum guide in 2020, but its a good read from Jeff and JJ Sutherland. Also available as an audio book through your library via the Libby app.
Read PMBOK sections Considerations for Agile/Adaptive Environments in each knowledge area and test yourself using Landini's question sets:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07XV1N9VJ
That will cover all agile material on CAPM
The Peter Landini practice tests are most similar in content, style, and format to the actual exam.
Hint: all the practice tests are accessible online using a link provided when you purchase the book.
Pocket prep scores are NOT an indicator of your readiness to pass CAPM.
Why? The pocket prep questions are actually more difficult than the actual exam and it is shaking your confidence. They are phrased in a tricky and confusing way that is not at all like the CAPM.
Instead, use the Peter Landini tests, which are most similar in content, style, and format to the actual exam.
Do the 50 question sets, and the full 150 question simulation. If you score 70% you can consider that barely passing, 75-79% is a little better, and over 80% means you are all set to succeed.
You can do it!
hope this helps
Phillips Udemy is good, probably the best CAPM prep value for the money (he has PMP too). But, sorely lacking as it comes to Agile.
Rita materials are uninspired and pretty much useless, if you already have PMBOK-6 may as well just stick with that as a reference guide.
Peter Landini Practice Tests are the real deal! Just like the actual exam, including Agile (which several other prep tests seem to miss) And, its only $10 and comes with a link to online simulation tests (full 150 question)
If you need to read up on Agile, this Quick Start ($13.99) guide is good in covering the basics
Agile will account for about 10-15% of the exam, and spans across all Knowledge Areas and Process Groups, so be sure to be comfortable with the basics and key terms...
Pick up Peter Landini Practice Tests : https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07XV1N9VJ
Do the Quick Quizzes for each knowledge area as you complete them in your course work. Go back to read sections you get wrong or don't understand.
When you complete your course work, do the 50 question practice tests, and the 150 question simulation test. This will give you an indication of your overall readiness.
7/24 is a month away, seems like enough time, but not enough to lose focus! stay on top of your study schedule.
*** And, since your primary language is Spanish, look into the Language Aids option when registering for the exam. The exam is given in English, however the Language Aids will translate key words to your language of choice - However, to my understanding you have to select this option in advance)
Hope this helps...
This is very important! PMI has been increasing its emphasis on Agile concepts, with CAPM devoting 10-15% of its questions and PMP up to 50% Agile-related questions.
For CAPM, the PMBOK 6th edition is still the source for the remainder of 2022, so be sure the review and re-read the Considerations for Adaptive/Agile Environments in each Knowledge Area.
Peter Landini's Practice Tests probably do the best job in simulating what you can expect on the actual exam, and has a separate section devoted to Agile question for extra emphasis.
-https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07XV1N9VJ
If you need to read up on Agile, this Quick Start guide is good in covering the basics at an introductory level: https://www.amazon.com/Agile-Project-Management-QuickStart-Guide/dp/1502393468
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PMI's ethics and code of professional conduct are not targeted on the current CAPM exam, but IS included in the Exam Content Outline for the UPCOMING CAPM exam based on the 7th Ed PMBOK that will be introduced later this year.
I am not familiar with the PM Training material referenced in the OP, but it's inclusion in CURRENT CAPM prep materials and practice questions would lead me to believe that they've either jumped the gun on the new material (less likely), or have taken short cuts to reuse their PMP prep material (which SHOULD include ethics, etc) in building their pool of CAPM practice questions (more likely).
That would have me question the validity of the overall CAPM material from PM Training and look to another source for practice questions, such as the Peter Landini question sets available on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Project-Management-Practice-Questions-Certification-ebook-dp-B07XV1N9VJ/dp/B07XV1N9VJ/
Peter Landini's practice tests are MUCH better than current RMC Learning materials (Rita died in 2010 but they still use her good name).
These are closer to the actual CAPM exam in content, style, and format, and is only $10.
Don't waste you money with Rita products, they are no more than recycled PMBOK. Instead, get the actual PMBOK 6th Ed. and use it as a reference when doing practice tests.
On that note, Landinis practice tests are MUCH better than pocket prep, and closer to the actual CAPM, and its only $10.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07XV1N9VJ
If you want something to read as you make your way through Udemy, try this :
https://www.amazon.com/Head-First-PMP-Management-Professional/dp/1492029645/
It is very understandable, logical, and you will actually learn the concepts through the examples.
Best Wishes...
so april give you about 3 months to complete the course and prepare for the exam. that should be suffice, as long as there are no major distractions. keep an eye on the pmi.org site for an announcement as to when CAPM exam cuts over to 7th Edition PMBOK, as you'll want to avoid dealing with new exam content.
definitely plan to go to a testing center. many have discussed tech problems, glitches, and other issues with the online proctored test. Unless you live a thousand miles from a test site, or we have another Covid lockdown, take the path of least resistance...
as far as additional study materials, i recommend Peter Landinis Practice Tests https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07XV1N9VJ
Use the quick quizzes as you move through your 23 hour coursework, then spend about 2 weeks taking the 50 question practice tests and 150 question simulation exams before writing the actual exam. Consistent scores of 80% or better will tell you that you are ready to go.
best wishes...
Joe Philips Udemy course (currently 'on sale' for $9.99) https://www.udemy.com/course/capm-pmbok6/
and
Peter Landin's Practice Tests (always priced at $9.99) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07XV1N9VJ
EVERYTHING you can expect to find on the CAPM exam will come from PMBOK-6th Edition - including Agile. Be sure to read and Re-read the sections in each knowledge area 'Considerations for Agile/Adaptive Environments'
A good assessment for testing this knowledge is in Landin's Quick Quizzes and Practice tests. it can be found here:
Use Peter Landini's practice tests to get a more accurate assessment of your readiness to pass. His questions are most like the real exam in content and style, and include Agile questions you can expect to see on CAPM. There are 50 question practice sets, 150 Question exam simulations, and 10 question Quick Quizzes by knowledge are, including one specifically for Agile. here is the link to purchase on amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07XV1N9VJ Get the kindle version, only $10, immediate access, and all the practice tests can be taken interactively!
Best Wishes!
Go with:
Joe Philips Udemy course (currently 'on sale' for $9.99) https://www.udemy.com/course/capm-pmbok6/
Peter Landin's Practice Tests (always priced at $9.99) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07XV1N9VJ
All the CAPM prep you'll need for under $20...
Use Peter Landini's practice tests to get a more accurate assessment of your readiness to pass. His questions are most like the real exam in content and style, and include Agile questions you can expect to see on CAPM. here is the link to purchase on amazon:
Get the kindle version, only $10, immediate access, and all the practice tests can be taken interactively!
Best Wishes!
for the exercise, you will have to get down to the deepest level of detail in order to trace through the flow of processes, and speak in the language of the PMBOK and the specific names of the artifacts, plans, documents, and registers.
but, once you get there you won't have to worry about memorization too much. remember that the CAPM is for the most part a multiple choice test (with some matching and muli-select questions thrown in) - so, basically you have to be able to identify the correct one out of a lineup. so, think recognize vs memorize!
best way to ready yourself for what to expect on the exam is practice exams. I recommend Peter Landini's as the closest to the actual CAPM test :
There are some ITTO study tools included with the practice questions, and a full 150 Question simulation where you can accurately guage your readiness to pass based on your practice test results.
hope this helps...
in reference to practice exams, this is what you should be using:
The questions here are very close to what you can expect on the actual CAPM, and you can accurately guage your readiness to pass based on your practice test results.
Get P. Landini's practice tests on amazon and do the Quick Quizzes for each Knowledge Area as you make your way through the coursework.
Then, when you are done, start taking the 50 question practice tests that span the full range of questions.
Finally, take the 150 Question CAPM simulation at least once to guage your readiness. Do again if you score below 80%.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07XV1N9VJ
very best wishes...
I used pocketprep pro and did all available questions averaging at 80%. In addition to this, I did Peter Landini's Practice Exams , which you can get for 10 bucks on amazon. On these tests, I consistently got mid 80s. There is a link to his online versions once bought within the book.
After 2 weeks of studying consistently (at least an hour and a half a day w/ flash cards), on top of a one month course, I was able to pass above target.
Truthfully, some of the materials and mock tests you mention here do not provide a good representation if the actual CAPM, they are actually more difficult in the way the questions are phrased - almost PMP-like.
The good side is that they can push you to better understand the material, but may affect the confidence factor as it relates to your exam readiness.
Landini's Practice Questions for CAPM & PMP exams is closer to the real thing in terms of content, style, and format. If you score 70-80% you are likely to pass the CAPM, but as others suggest - use 80% scores as your baseline for exam readiness.
Here's the link to purchase on AMZ: - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07XV1N9VJ
The PMBOK Guide is key, but a bear to read cover to cover. You may want to start by first knowing what you don't know...
Get Landins book of practice questions, and use the links to go to tbe Quik Quiz Menu. Take each of the Quick Quizzes (11) based on each of the ten knowledge area + one for Agile.
Read & study the sections you score poorly in, each answer will provide a reference to PMBOK, then redo the quizes. The questions change slightly every time to prevent rote memorization.
Then, move on to the larger 50 question practice tests, and finally the 150 Question simulation test.
Here's the link to purchase on Amazon: - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07XV1N9VJ
I suggest this for practice questions and simulation tests: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07XV1N9VJ
The questions are just like the real CAPM exam, and if you don't understand something, the author has a 'contact me' form on his online menu, and will get back to you right away.
The Managers Path is a great resource. It walks you from being an IC, a tech lead, EM, director, and a VP of engineering by describing the people responsibilities for each level and describes tools you can use to be effective at each.
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Best of luck on your journey!
Sounds bloody horrible!
I'm a "head of engineering" and i don't "order anybody around", and would be horrified of any of my leads or managers did that. Their job is to enable people, ensure they have what they need, are adequately trained and mentored... Not to boss them around!!
Have a read of this to see how a proper manager should behave
https://www.amazon.com.au/Managers-Path-Leaders-Navigating-Growth-ebook/dp/B06XP3GJ7F
Escaping the Build Trap was one of my favorite books I've read this year.
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