Bill Yates

At Velociteach, our goal is to prepare you to become the best Project Manager that you can be. We have well-seasoned PMP-certified professionals who want to share their experience with you because that’s our passion – preparing people who are int…

Being a successful Project Manager requires encapsulating a lot of different qualities. Communicate well? Check. Organized and responsible leader? Check.  Knowing how to delegate and inspire? Check.  But what do all of these traits really mea…

If you’re looking for a way to step up your game at work, add something new and useful to your resume, or get an edge over other applicants, becoming an Agile Certified Practitioner can help you reach those goals. As stated by the official website of t…

Maybe you are an expert in the Project Management field.  Maybe you are just starting out.  Either way, the PMP (Project Management Professional) certification is an excellent way into the project management world.  More and more compani…

In the world of project management, there are so many types of certifications. It can be hard to decipher the differences and choose which one is best for you. With this guide, we’ll help you determine which certification—the PMP or PgMP—is right for y…

Have you just been hired on as a project manager, but you’re not sure what approach you would like to take on the next project? You’re not alone in this position. The first question many project managers have when they first begin a project is “where e…

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Updated 7/13/20 : The expected changes described below went into effect on June 18, 2020. The new PMP exam application is now available for candidates. To learn how to fill out your PMP application, check our new vid…

The Project Management Institute (PMI) is implementing changes to the Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM®) certification. Those changes involve 3 areas: (1) the application, (2) the exam, and (3) the PMP® certification. Let me explain&#823…

The time has come. The Project Management Professional (PMP) has officially changed over to the sixth edition and with that, comes many questions. One of these questions is what has Velociteach done to adapt to the change? Part of being a great project…

2017 has been one exciting year! Let’s take a look back on this year’s most popular Manage This Podcast episodes and The Savvy PM Blog posts. Velociteach’s Top Ten of 2017: Episode 25 — Alpha Project Managers Top 5 Lessons Learned fro…

Some things never change. In 2014 Velociteach’s EVP, Bill Yates, guided us on how to avoid getting burned out as a project manager and the importance of avoiding becoming burned out; the importance of getting away and taking a break. This message still…

The Atlanta Braves and the Atlanta Falcons… The last time we spoke about these teams was during the construction of each of their respective stadiums (The Falcon’s Mercedes Benz Stadium, and the Braves’ SunTrust Park). We touched on the possibility of …

Written by: Alex Stoecker Now’s the time to blow out the candles! It’s been 5 years since our last birthday blog post, and while we’re buried up to our necks getting ready for the 6th edition update of our materials, we’re still in the celebratory mood…

Hi there! Karen Carter, Student Success Coordinator and newly-certified CAPM, here! For those of you who are unfamiliar with the CAPM certification, this is the certification one can earn if they do not have quite enough project management experience r…

Are you on the fence about getting PMP certified or unsure of how the certification can benefit you? Check out Velociteach’s infographic to get you up to speed on some of the top reasons to pursue PMP certification: [ninja_form id=17]
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         “But how much time is this really going to take me?” As the Student Success Coordinator, this is a question I get quite often. Aspirants who are excited to earn their PMP Certification will dive into the process of researching the PMI PMP appl…

You read that right. Not only is the PMP exam changing soon but so is the PMI-ACP certification exam! As many are already aware, the Project Management Institute (PMI)® is planning to roll out the Sixth Edition of A Guide to the Project Management Body…

  What motivates one to attain their Project Management Professional (PMP) ® Certification? Velociteach wanted to know and our findings may just inspire you to reach for your certification as well! There are many, many reasons and benefits as to w…

  What motivates one to attain their Project Management Professional (PMP) ® Certification? Velociteach wanted to know and our findings may just inspire you to reach for your certification as well! There are many, many reasons and benefits as to w…

  Project managers have a tendency to be perfectionist and strive for excellence. Here at Velociteach, we pride ourselves on practicing the Japanese philosophy of Kaizen meaning “continuous improvement”. One way to improve yourself as a project ma…