Do you ever wonder why the PMP certification is considered the 'crown jewel' of worldwide recognition? Please tune in to our chat with Gabor Stramb, a seasoned project management practitioner, as he pulls back the curtain on the immense value of the PMP certification. Listen to Gabor's candid recounting of his journey, which took him through the CAPM exam he did not pass,  then twice through the PMP exam before finally getting his PMP. Now, he's dedicated to coaching others to achieve their CAPM and PMP certifications on their first try. We shift the focus of our conversation to the intriguing world of PMP exam preparation. Gabor enlightens us on the finer points of studying, the traps of false applications, and the increasing difficulty of the exam.  Lastly, we dive into Gabor's productivity hacks for project management. Gabor spills the beans on his personal experiences with various tools such as Outlook, Teams, Excel, and PowerPoint. He also discusses the sheer joy of completing tasks and the underrated value of a good old-fashioned paper notepad. Named a Top Project Management Voice by LinkedIn, Gabor's wisdom is certainly worth its weight in gold.  We wrap up by discussing the importance of contributing to the project management community through study groups and one-on-one coaching. This episode is a goldmine of insights, experiences, and tips you shouldn't miss! Favorite Tool(s): Excel https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/excelPowerPoint https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/powerpoint Links:  Connect with Gabor on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabor-stramb/ For a full podcast episode list, visit here: PM-Mastery Podcast Episodes. For a full list of blog posts, go here: PM-Mastery Blog Posts. PM-Mastery.com  PMI Talent Triangle: Technical /Ways of Working (Learn More) Get your free PDU Tracker here: https://pm-mastery.com/resource/