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PMP is one the hottest certificates according to http://www.certcities.com/ , especially in Asia. I guess the reason is it has a magic word "Management" in it. The exam is not so easy and very expensive. And it may not guarantee you will become a project/programm manager just because you have a PMP paper. To get more info, always refer to PMI official site http://www.pmi.org. PMP is a computer based exam. Before you can register to the exam, you first need get the 35 hours of education credits. If you search the internet, there are plenty to offer this service. The one I used is http://www.pmstudy.com/ . Besides to earn credits, you need read very well on the PMBOK Guide. A Guide To The Project Management Body Of Knowledge (PMBOK Guides) (Paperback) Paperback: 380 pages Publisher: Project Management Institute; 3rd edition (October 31, 2004) Language: English ISBN: 193069945X Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.5 x 0.9 inches Once all done, take the exam and good luck. I s

In quality management, statistical sampling and standard deviation are two key concepts. In statistical sampling, sample size usually is determined by Sample size = 0.25 x (certainty factor/acceptable error). Desired certainty Certainty factor 95% 1.960 90% 1.645 80% 1.281 6 σ - In a normal distribution, 68.3% of the population is within 1 σ . 95.45% within 2 σ . 99.73% within 3 σ . 99.9937% within 4 σ . 99.999943% within 5 σ . 99.9999998% within 6 σ .

Make it clear that management is committed to quality Form quality improvement team with representatives from each department Determine where current and potential quality problems lie Evaluate the cost of quality and explains its use as a management tool Raise the quality awareness and personal concern of all employees Take actions to correct problems identified through previous steps Establish a committee for the zero-defects program Train supervisors to actively carry out their part if the quality improvement program Hold a ‘zero-defect day; to let all employees realize that there has been a change Encourage individuals to establish improvement goals for themselves and their groups Encourage employees to communicate to management the obstacles they face in attaining their improvement goals Recognize and appreciate those who participate Establish quality councils to communicate on a regular basis Do it all over again to emphasize

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Bus and MRT subway : Most Singaporean commute everyday by bus and MRT subway. Personally I think bus is the worst way to get around. Some buses don't even have air conditioning. It is very slow and stops very often. You can buy a ezLink cashcard at major bus terminal stations. The card can be used to pay bus and MRT fare. Remeber to tap the card when you get on and get off. Taxi : If you are new in Singapore, taxi is the best choice - the air-con is strong, cheap and fast. Much cheaper in US, who takes taxi anyway in LA? The taxi drivers are usually very friendly. No tip in Singapore. The major taxi companies are Comfort, CityCab. I usually call 6552 1111 if I need to book one. As always there is a taxi truth - when you really need it, you can't get it. Own a car : Buy a car is expensive in Singapore, but the overhead (COE) is getting cheaper. If you spend more than 1 hour on the public transportation everyday to commute, maybe it is time to consider buying a car.

You can drive temporarily with your foreign driver license and international driver license. For the long term, you need convert you foreign driver license to Singapore local. It is much simpler than to get one from the scratch for local people. You need go to one of 3 driver centers in Singapore with your passport, pass and foreign driver license. The young ladies work there are nice and pretty. Fill the simple paper work, pass eyesight test, pay around S$7, and book the Basic Theory Driving Test (BTT). When I book it, it needs 1 MONTH waiting time. Before you leave, remember to buy the booklet for BTT, which costs S$3. After 1 month waiting, you need go back with your passport, pass and 2 passport size photos. Don't be late because 15 minutes late, you will have to book and wait another month. You need answer 50 questions within 1 hour. If you read that booklet, you should be able to pass the test within 30 minutes. Once BTT is passed, in the same building, you can convert your f