Quick note: This episode is sponsored by the STAREAST 2011 Conference. STAREAST is the premier gathering place for software testers, developers, and managers to interact and learn how to improve software-testing practices. This year's line-up features over 100 learning and networking opportunities.

Come join me for a new keynote at STAREAST this year. It's entitled "How to Win Friends and Influence People--and Deliver Quality Software". Go to http://www.sqe.com/go?SE11Kaufman to register! Come join me at STAREAST! I look forward to seeing you there!

One of the real pleasures of my job is to help project managers get their Project Management Professional certification. For years I procrastinated in getting my PMP® certification--perhaps that is your story as well. Or maybe you're wondering if it would make sense for you to get a certification.

In this episode I talk with Cornelius Fichtner, the venerable host of The Project Management Podcast, about issues related to PMP® certification. If you’re considering getting certified or in the process of preparing right now, this interview is especially for you.

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• PM PrepCast: http://bit.ly/PM-PrepCast
• PMP® Exam Simulator (Free 3-day Access): http://nanacast.com/vp/104847/81275/
• PMP® Exam eFlashcards™: http://nanacast.com/vp/104731/81275/
• Project Management Podcast: http://www.project-management-podcast.com/

I am so excited to get such positive feedback on our new Essentials of Project Management e-learning workshop. This engaging new offering simplifies your ability to get expert insights in a stress-free, convenient format. Go to http://bit.ly/EssentialsOfPM and use the coupon code ESSENTIALS-50 to get 50% through the end of March 2011.

Thank you for joining us for this episode of The People and Projects Podcast! Have a great week!

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