What If Your Leadership Were the Culture?
What If Your Leadership Were the Culture? By: Alvin Villanueva, PMP®; Editor: Geram Lompon; Reviewed by: Grace Payumo, PMP® Culture doesn’t begin with an all-hands meeting, a set of core values on a poster, or an HR survey—it starts with you and your team members. It begins with you, the successful leaders of your team, […]
Taking the PMP Exam at a Testing Center: Real Experience + Tips That Helped Me Pass
Taking the PMP Exam at a Testing Center: Real Experience + Tips That Helped Me Pass By: Alvin Villanueva, PMP®; Editor: Geram Lompon; Reviewed by: Grace Payumo, PMP® You’ve put in the hours, read the forums, maybe even bought a course or two, and now you’re staring down one last choice: take the Project Management […]
How to Resolve Conflict Without Losing Trust: A Guide for Team Leaders
How to Resolve Conflict Without Losing Trust: A Guide for Team Leaders By: Alvin Villanueva, PMP®; Editor: Geram Lompon; Reviewed by: Grace Payumo, PMP® Conflict is not your most significant threat; silence is. When tension enters the room, most people either avoid, attack, or shut down. However, you cannot afford to react in any of […]
PMP® Certification for Non-Project Managers: Unlocking Leadership Potential
PMP® Certification for Non-Project Managers: Unlocking Leadership Potential By: Alvin Villanueva, PMP®; Editor: Geram Lompon; Reviewed by: Grace Payumo, PMP® You don’t need “Project Manager” on your business card to manage projects. If you’re launching marketing campaigns, streamlining internal processes, or guiding teams through change, you’re doing project work. And it’s central to more roles […]
Managing Remote Teams Like a Pro: A PMP®’s Playbook for Virtual Success
Managing Remote Teams Like a Pro: A PMP®’s Playbook for Virtual Success By: Alvin Villanueva, PMP®; Editor: Geram Lompon; Reviewed by: Grace Payumo, PMP® Remote work sounds great…until it does not. One day, your team will collaborate like satellites orbiting the same mission. The next? Camera off replies are delayed, and energy is gone. Deadlines […]
Why Outsourced Project Management Is a Growth Strategy, Not a Surrender
Why Outsourced Project Management Is a Growth Strategy, Not a Surrender By: Alvin Villanueva, PMP®; Editor: Geram Lompon; Reviewed by: Grace Payumo, PMP® Three product launches are behind schedule, two project leads are on the verge of burnout, and one major client is ready to walk away. It sounds like a startup horror story, but […]
Your Guide to PMI PDUs: Earn, Track, and Renew with Confidence
Your Guide to PMI PDUs: Earn, Track, and Renew with Confidence By: Alvin Villanueva, PMP Editor: Geram Lompon; Reviewed by: Grace Payumo, PMP You’ve come too far to let your PMP® certification lapse. You’ve invested time, energy, and discipline. The last thing you want is to miss renewal because of unclear steps or missed opportunities. […]
What’s New in the 2025 PMP Exam? Updates You Shouldn’t Miss
What’s New in the 2025 PMP Exam? Updates You Shouldn’t Miss By: Alvin Villanueva, PMP®; Editor: Geram Lompon; Reviewed by: Grace Payumo, PMP® You’ve had your eye on the PMP® certification for a while, and maybe this is the year you finally go for it. Then, just as you start to dig into your prep […]
PMI® Education PDUs Explained: Earning and Applying PDUs Toward Your Renewal

PMI® Education PDUs Explained: Earning and Applying PDUs Toward Your Renewal By: Alvin Villanueva, PMP, PMI-ACP | Editor: Geram Lompon | Reviewed by: Grace Payumo, PMP You’ve probably felt that nudge reminding you it’s time to renew your PMI® certification. But between work demands, shifting priorities, and the ever-growing list of “someday” tasks, it’s easy […]
Giving Back PDUs: How to Earn, Share, and Grow with Purpose

Giving Back PDUs: How to Earn, Share, and Grow with Purpose By: Alvin Villanueva, PMP; Editor: Geram Lompon; Reviewed by: Grace Payumo, PMP Imagine if every project you led, every lesson you shared, and every moment of guidance you offered didn’t just help others but also advanced your professional path. That’s the power of giving […]
