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Why PMP Certification? A globally-recognized 27 May 2004credentialValued by practitionersand employersA recognized specificskill-setRequired to advance inProject Managementpositions in the companyPromoted by companyexecutives/managers as‘valuable’ PMIPMI-CLG Chapter, 2004. All Rights Reserved

PMI Certification OverviewPMI sponsors a PM certification program Purpose/Goal Development, Maintenance, Evaluation,Promotion, and Administration of a rigorous,exam-based, professional certificationcredential of the highest caliberThe Project Management Professional (PMP)Credential Mission Initiate, Establish, Evaluate, Maintain andAdminister professional credential programs topromote and support PM practitioners and thePM profession27 May 2004 PMIPMI-CLG Chapter, 2004. All Rights Reserved

PMI Certification Overview (cont.) To Achieve PMP certification9 Must satisfy all education requirements9 Must satisfy all experience requirements9 Demonstrate an acceptable and valid level ofunderstanding and knowledge of projectmanagement: the PMP Certification Examination To Maintain PMP certificationMust demonstrate ongoing professional commitmentto the field of project management by satisfyingPMI’s Continuing Certification Requirements (CCR)Program9 PDU’s (Professional Development Units)9 60 PDU’s in 3 years27 May 2004 PMIPMI-CLG Chapter, 2004. All Rights Reserved

STEP 1 – Review IntroductoryCertification Materials READ THE PMP CERTIFICATIONHANDBOOK !! Available @www.pmi.org; PDF download Certification Handbook updated 1 March 2002 REVIEW PMP CODE OF PROFESSIONALCONDUCT Available on the PMI Web site; PDF download REVIEW THE APPLICATION CHECKLIST Available on the PMI Web site; PDF download A good memory-jogger27 May 2004 PMIPMI-CLG Chapter, 2004. All Rights Reserved

Certification RequirementsCategory 1 Bachelor degree or globalequivalent university degree Minimum of 4,500 hoursexperience within the five PMprocess groups Project dates must indicate3 years experience withinthe 6-year period prior toapplication 35 hours of PM education Project quality, scope,time, cost, humanresources, communications,risk, procurement, andintegration management.Category 2 No degree, but holds a HSdiploma or equivalent secondaryschool credential Minimum of 7,500 hoursexperience within the five PMprocess groups Project dates must indicate5 years experience withinthe 8-year period prior toapplication 35 hours of PM education Same content as Cat 1.PM Process Groups: Initiating, Planning, Executing, Controlling, Closing27 May 2004 PMIPMI-CLG Chapter, 2004. All Rights Reserved

Step 2 – Complete Req’d Education Many PMI-qualified education providers exist PMI ChaptersPMI Corporate SeminarsWorld Colleges/UniversitiesCompany-provided training/workshopsProject Management Training Companies CheetahRMC ProjectIILRobbins-Gioia Over 900 registered Project Management educationproviders27 May 2004 PMIPMI-CLG Chapter, 2004. All Rights Reserved

Step 3 – Fill Out the Application Complete the required forms: Online orhardcopy Experience Documentation MUST use form provided one form per project organize experience by projectmanagement process groups Education No specific time frame; document all PMeducation hours regardless of when theywere accrued Applicable courses, workshops and trainingsessions through many types of educationproviders27 May 2004 PMIPMI-CLG Chapter, 2004. All Rights Reserved

Step 4 – Submit the Application Fee PMI Member non-member of PMI 405 555PMI membership 119PMI-CLG Chapter membership 20 Target: processed within 10-14 businessdays of receipt 2-3 weeks to 4-6 weeks?27 May 2004 PMIPMI-CLG Chapter, 2004. All Rights Reserved

Step 4 – Submit the Application Application Audit Percentage of accepted applications are selectedfor audit Must submit documentationsuch as copies of degrees,and signatures of managerson Experience VerificationForms Misrepresentations orincorrect information mayresult in discipline, includingsuspension of eligibilityand/or certification27 May 2004 PMIPMI-CLG Chapter, 2004. All Rights Reserved

Step 5 –Application Approval Eligibility letters – timeframe? Confirms that a candidate is eligible to take the exam.Expires after six months.Upon receipt, candidate to contactexam contractor (ProMetric) forappointmentLetter contains details Extensions If conditions met - one-time six-month extension, no additional cost More info in PMP Certificationhandbook27 May 2004 PMIPMI-CLG Chapter, 2004. All Rights Reserved

Step 6 – Exam PreparationOPTIONS: Take a PMP Exam Prep course PMI-CLG chapter – Leon Swartz, PMP PMI Pittsburgh chapter – WayneGanter, PMP PMI-Houston chapter – Chris Deal, PMP Cheetah Learning – Vivian Hudson, PMP Westney – Daniel Sawyer, PMP Join a study group – Elena Heffernan,PMP Sign up for a mentor Study on your own27 May 2004 PMIPMI-CLG Chapter, 2004. All Rights Reserved

Step 6 – Exam Preparation¾ Commitment / Planning / Execution¾ Treat exam prep as a project: Create/work/adjust a plan¾ Schedule the test - have a deadline to create a sense ofurgency¾ Additional pressure of temporary lifestyle adjustments¾ Decide what to study -- effectively use exam preparationtime¾ Practice measure improvement and identify what you do notknow!¾ PMI Terminology and ‘the PMI way’¾ PMBOK – read it through at least once¾ Next, look at the overall outline. Search verbiage that isrepeated, especially in definitions; look for similar processes¾ Look for statements presented as fact - good candidates forthe exam¾ The exam isn’t just based on the PMBOK!27 May 2004 PMIPMI-CLG Chapter, 2004. All Rights Reserved

Step 6 – Exam PreparationSo you’ve decided to study on your own .¾ MEMORIZE.MEMORIZE MEMORIZE¾ PMBOK definition of Project Management¾ PM Knowledge Areas and Process Areas¾ Process Inputs / Tools & Techniques / Outputs¾ Formulas and Definitions¾ AT LEAST BUY THE STUDY MATERIALSPRACTICE EXAMS !!!!!27 May 2004 PMIPMI-CLG Chapter, 2004. All Rights Reserved

Step 6 – Exam PreparationSo you’ve decided to study on your own .¾ One Way to Prepare¾ Schedule the test on a Monday, this gives youat least the weekend to prepare!¾ Take a few days off work if at all possible, toget your mind off your REAL JOB and study thePMI WAY!¾ Go somewhere AWAY from work or home tostudy, to minimize distractions. The Libraryduring the day is a great place!27 May 2004 PMIPMI-CLG Chapter, 2004. All Rights Reserved

Step 6 – Exam PreparationSo you’ve decided to study on your own .¾ Read each chapter, then take practice test(s)¾ Correct your answers, and study the rightanswers, retaking each test in its entirety¾ Calculate your scores and note areas thatneed more study.¾ Check your time - how long is it taking you tocomplete the tests?¾ REPEAT until you score 80-90% on practicetests27 May 2004 PMIPMI-CLG Chapter, 2004. All Rights Reserved

Step 6 – Exam Preparation What is a Basic Knowledge Assessment (BKA)? Developed to measure basic but essential PM knowledge Questions assess knowledge of principles, theories,terminology, facts, and specific elements of PM Knowledge based - 100 multiple-choice questions Available for 35, administered on-line www.castlelearning.com Results provided at conclusion, include a final score but notthe answers Designed to assist individuals in determining their areas ofstrength and weakness. No eligibility requirements27 May 2004 PMIPMI-CLG Chapter, 2004. All Rights Reserved

Step 7 –Exam Day! Schedule exam time around your body clock Visit the exam location in advance andleave early! Eat before you go – complex carbohydrates, fruits, proteinsBring a sweater/jacketBring a non-programmable calculatorBring picture IDBring water/snacksCheck in; stow your belongings in a locker27 May 2004 PMIPMI-CLG Chapter, 2004. All Rights Reserved

Step 8 – Take the Exam27 May 2004 PMIPMI-CLG Chapter, 2004. All Rights Reserved

Step 8 – Take the Exam Computer-based4 1/2 Hour Time Limit200 Multiple Choice QuestionsRandomly Selected from Several HundredNo two tests exactly alike4 possible answers given137 (68%) is Passing27 May 2004 PMIPMI-CLG Chapter, 2004. All Rights Reserved

Step 8 – Take the Exam nalResponsibility 8.5%23.5%23.5%23%7%14.5%17 questions47 questions47 questions46 questions14 questions29 questions100% 200 questions(in random sequence!)27 May 2004 PMIPMI-CLG Chapter, 2004. All Rights Reserved

Step 8 – Take the Exam When you sit down, do a ‘brain dump’ write down formulas – PERT, Earned Value,Communications channels, Present Value,etc. write down core processes, facilitatingprocesses Do the computer tutorial Familiarity with computer-based testing How to ‘mark’ questions27 May 2004 PMIPMI-CLG Chapter, 2004. All Rights Reserved

Step 8 – Take the Exam 270 minutes 200 questions.1 min 20 secs per question.137 right answers (63 wrong) out of 200 ispassing.Use a multiple-pass approachDon’t rush. Read through questions carefully. 27 May 2004Consider answers one by oneIgnore the answers; what’s the correct answer?Eliminate the wrong choicesChoose the answer that’s most correct. PMIPMI-CLG Chapter, 2004. All Rights Reserved

Step 8 – Take the Exam Mark the Uncertain Questions If you’re not totally comfortable with youranswer, mark the question, and look at itagain later. If you can narrow to 2 possible choices,often another one of the questions will giveyou the answer27 May 2004 PMIPMI-CLG Chapter, 2004. All Rights Reserved

Step 8 – Take the Exam If don’t know the answer, GUESS! Actually, you can guess on more than 60! If each question has 4 answers, and youguess on 80 questions, you are likely to get20 right (60 wrong). Enough to pass! If you can narrow the answers to 3, you canguess on 90 questions, almost half of the 200questions!!!27 May 2004 PMIPMI-CLG Chapter, 2004. All Rights Reserved

Step 8 – Take the Exam Take a break – theclock keeps ticking! Half-way through 5 minutes every hour Use all your timeTIME’S UP! HIT “SUBMIT”27 May 2004 PMIPMI-CLG Chapter, 2004. All Rights Reserved

Step 9 – Immediate Results Exam Results - Immediate score and PASS/NO-PASS statuson screen. Print a copy of results indicating pass or failstatus Examination contractor transmits scores toPMI at the end of each testing day PMI Test Security and ConfidentialityPolicy in place PMP Application and Certification AppealsProcedures in place27 May 2004 PMIPMI-CLG Chapter, 2004. All Rights Reserved

Step 9 – Immediate Results Re-Examination Can obtain a re-examination form at PMIWeb site. Must be used within one year of theoriginal exam date Additional fee PMI Member 275 non-PMI Member 37527 May 2004 PMIPMI-CLG Chapter, 2004. All Rights Reserved

RECAP – STEPS FOR CERTIFICATION STEPSTEPSTEPexamSTEPexamSTEPSTEPSTEPSTEPSTEP27 May 2004123–––Review the PMP Certification MaterialsComplete required education hoursFill out the Application to qualify for the4 – Submit the Application to qualify for the56789–––––Application ApprovalExam PreparationExam DayTake the ExamCELEBRATE! PMIPMI-CLG Chapter, 2004. All Rights Reserved

Continuing CertificationRequirementsWhat is Re-Certification all about?What are these PDU’s everyone keepstalking about?27 May 2004 PMIPMI-CLG Chapter, 2004. All Rights Reserved

Continuing Certification Requirements READ THE CCR – CONTINUINGCERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS HANDBOOK !! Available @www.pmi.org; PDF download Certification Handbook updated 1 April200427 May 2004 PMIPMI-CLG Chapter, 2004. All Rights Reserved