Crystal J. Richards

Crystal J. Richards, PMP, PMI-ACP, CSM, lead trainer and owner of MindsparQ®, has more than 20 years of experience in project management. Crystal has successfully trained more than 2,500 business professionals and has more than 65,000 students enrolled in her online courses on the Udemy and EdX platforms. Her expertise has enabled individuals to attain coveted credentials such as PMP®, CAPM®, and PMI-ACP®, while furthering their educational pursuits in project management.

Articles & Books From Crystal J. Richards

PMP Exam Prep For Dummies
Discover an exciting and lucrative new career in project management Project management is one of the most flexible, engaging, and lucrative careers available today. And nothing gets you ready for it quite like the Project Management Professional (PMP) certification exam, which awards the gold-standard qualification in the field.
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Cheat Sheet / Updated 03-24-2025
Passing the PMP Exam requires a deep understanding of the principles and best practices of project management. The following sections provide key exam takeaways — basically what you need to know in a nutshell — for all of the key components of project management. This cheat sheet is basically an outline of the knowledge you need to gain in order to prepare for the PMP Exam.