Project Quality Management
This article describes the Project Quality Management processes, tools, and techniques according to the 6th Edition PMBOK.… Read More Project Quality Management
Author: Ian Fisher, PMP
Ian Fisher, PMP is a primary instructor for PM-ProLearn. He is also a guest speaker and major content contributor to the PM-ProLearn blog with expertise in Project Management, and Project Management Professional (PMP®) exam preparation training. Ian is also a decorated Retired U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sergeant with 20 years of active duty service, including 3 combat deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan. Ian has served in all three Marine Corps Tank Battalions (Active and Reserve) and at the Marine Armor Detachment while it was still housed at Fort Knox, KY as a Tank Crewman and M1A1/A2 Master Gunner. He was also a certified Joint Terminal Attack Controller (JTAC) and Primary Marksmanship Instructor (PMI) and Small Arms Weapons Instructor (SAWIC).
After retirement from the Marines, Ian served as Assistant Director of Professional Services for TimeClock Plus®, working with project teams to develop and implement API-driven and manual interfaces to link time and attendance software to Workforce Management Systems along with developing and introducing program and project best practices across the organization.
Ian was trained by Florida State University and the United States Marine Corps in Curriculum Development, Adult Learning Concepts, and the Socratic Method of instruction. Ian previously held a Secret clearance.
Ian holds a Bachelor of Science in Information Technologies (Summa Cum Laude) from American Military University. He is an active member of the Project Management Institute (PMI®) West Texas and Austin Chapters and the Ancient Free and Accepted Masons.
Ian’s military awards include the Purple Heart, Meritorious Service Medal, Navy & Marine Corps Commendation Medal with “V” Device (3), Navy & Marine Corps Achievement Medal (2), Combat Action Ribbon (2), National Defense Service Medal (2), Afghanistan Campaign Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal (3), Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Korean Defense Service Medal, Humanitarian Service Medal, and NATO-ISAF Medal.
Ian is an avid outdoorsman, Texas Cattleman, and a volunteer referee for a youth soccer league. Ian resides in South Texas with his wife, Tricia, and daughters, Erin and Ella.
Email: ifisher@pm-prolearn.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlesgfisher/
Project Cost Management
This article describes the Project Cost Management processes, tools and techniques according to the 6th Edition PMBOK.… Read More Project Cost Management
Project Schedule Management
This article describes the Project Schedule Management processes, tools, and techniques according to the 6th Edition PMBOK.… Read More Project Schedule Management
Project Scope Management
Knowledge Area Executive Summary This Knowledge Area about the final product, service, or result from the project. Specifically, it is all about setting the processes in place so that all of the work needed to create the final product, service, or result and ONLY the work needed to create the final product, service is included… Read More Project Scope Management
Project Stakeholder Management
Knowledge Area Executive Summary This Knowledge Area is all about the processes used to move stakeholders from their current state of engagement to a desired state of engagement in order to support achievement of project objectives. Process Groups Covered by Stakeholder Management: Initiation Planning Executing Monitoring and Controlling Processes in this Knowledge Area Identify Stakeholders… Read More Project Stakeholder Management
Project Integration Management
This article describes the Project Integration Knowledge area according to the PMBOK 6th Edition.… Read More Project Integration Management
How to Apply for the PMP® Certification
This article describes the PMP Certification process in a step-by-step format so that you can be fully informed and prepared to apply to PMI for your certification and test.… Read More How to Apply for the PMP® Certification
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