Project Management Institute’s Certification Program

1. Project Management Institute’s Certification Program Herman Walter, PMP VP Administration & Finance Project Management Institute – Assembly of Chapter Presidents Revised 16 May 2002

2. Presentation Goals • Discuss the three current certification programs available through the Project Management Institute (PMI®) . • Discuss the eligibility requirements for each exam. • Discuss recertification requirements for the Project Management Professional (PMP®). • Review study tips for the PMP® exam. • Answer any questions. Revised 16 May 2002

3. Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM™) Exam • Targeted for PM practitioners who are in supporting roles. • Assists in evaluation of project control plans. • Suggests performance indicators and limits. • Assists in refining project requirements, assumptions, and constraints. • Supports administrative and financial closure. Revised 16 May 2002

4. Eligibility Requirements • Category 1: Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent • Minimum of 1,500 hours of project management experience within three-year period prior to the application. • Must indicate at least 24 unique (non-overlapping) months of experience. • Must identify hours per process area. • Minimum of 23 “contact” hours of project management education. • Contact hours will be defined later. Revised 16 May 2002

5. Eligibility Requirements (Cont’d) • Category 2: High School Diploma or Equivalent • Minimum of 2,500 hours of project management experience within three-year period prior to the application. • Must indicate at least 24 unique (non-overlapping) months of experience. • Must identify hours per process area. • Minimum of 23 “contact” hours of project management education. • Contact hours will be defined later. Revised 16 May 2002

6. Contact Hours • Instruction hours in a learning environment that must have been accrued prior to the submission of the application, but there is no time limit. • Instruction hours must include content on one to all nine knowledge areas per the PMBOK®Guide. • Quality, Scope, Time, Cost, Risk, Procurement, Human Resources, Communications, and Integration. Revised 16 May 2002

7. University/college academic and continuing education programs. Courses or programs offered by training companies or consultants. Courses or programs offered by PMI®components. Courses or programs offered by PMI® Registered Education Providers (REP). Courses or programs offered by employer/ company-sponsored programs. Courses or programs offered by distance-learning companies Sources of Contact Hours Revised 16 May 2002

8. CAPM™ Exam Structure • Multiple-choice format. • 150 questions. • Three hours allotted time. • Recall level assessment: define terms. • Covers the five domains plus Professional Responsibility. • Computer-based exam. • Given at secure Prometric Testing Center (PTC) sites. • Paper exams will be administered outside of North America when there is no PTC site available. Revised 16 May 2002

9. CAPM™ Exam Fees • First Time Sitting for Exam: • Eligibility letter is valid for 6 months. • $225 US fee for PMI members. • $300 US fee for nonmembers. • Retaking the Exam • Must submit re-examination form within one year of original test date. • Reduced fee needs to be paid to retake the exam. • Individual has six months to re-take the exam upon issuance of the eligibility letter. Revised 16 May 2002

10. Maintaining CAPM™ Credential • Initial designation is valid for a maximum of five years. • Final year is the fifth full calendar year after the year in which the exam was passed. • No requirements for continued education. • Within five years, individual must apply again for CAPM™ exam and pass it to maintain his/her credential. • An individual can take the PMP® certification exam anytime during the five-year period upon meeting eligibility criteria. Revised 16 May 2002

11. PMP® Certification Exam • Targeted for project management practitioners. • Is constructed to measure the individual’s application of knowledge, skills, tools, and techniques that are utilized in the practice of project management. Revised 16 May 2002

12. Eligibility Requirements • Category 1: Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent • Minimum of 4,500 hours of project management experience within six-year period prior to the application. • Must indicate at least 36 unique (non-overlapping) months of experience. • Must identify hours per process area. • Minimum of 35 “contact” hours of project management education. Revised 16 May 2002

13. Eligibility Requirements (Cont’d) • Category 2: High School Diploma or Equivalent • Minimum of 7,500 hours of project management experience within eight-year period prior to the application. • Must indicate at least 60 unique (non-overlapping) months of experience. • Must identify hours per process area. • Minimum of 35 “contact” hours of project management education. Revised 16 May 2002

14. PMP® Exam Structure • Multiple-choice format. • 200 questions. • Four hours allotted time. • Many questions are scenario-based. • Covers the five domains plus Professional Responsibility. • Computer-based exam. • Given at secure Prometric Testing Center (PTC) sites. • Paper exams will be administered outside of North America when there is no PTC site available. Revised 16 May 2002

15. PMP® Exam Fees • First Time Sitting for Exam: • Eligibility letter is valid for 6 months. • $405 US fee for PMI members. • $555 US fee for nonmembers. • Retaking the Exam • Must submit re-examination form within one year of original test date. • Reduced fee needs to be paid to retake the exam. • Individual has six months to re-take the exam upon issuance of the eligibility letter. Revised 16 May 2002

16. Maintaining PMP® Credential • Certification is valid for three years. • Final year is the third full calendar year after the year in which the exam was passed. • PMP® must obtain 60 Professional Development Units (PDUs) during the three years to maintain his/her credential. • Details on the Continuing Certification Requirements (CCR) Program will be provided later in this presentation. Revised 16 May 2002

17. Certificate of Added Qualification (CAQ) Exam • Targeted for project management practitioners in specific industries. • Applicant must be PMP® certified. • Needs to demonstrate industry-specific knowledge. • Credential identifies individual as being knowledgeable in both project management and the specific industries. Revised 16 May 2002

18. Available CAQ Exams • Automotive • Scheduled yearly since 1999. • Information Technology – Systems • First exam will be offered in July 2002. • Project Management Office • First exam will be offered in July 2002 • Future Exams • Capital Projects, Pharmaceutical, Information Technology - Networks Revised 16 May 2002

19. Eligibility Requirements • Must be a certified PMP®. • Must have 1,500 hour of industry-specific experience . • Must be over a minimum of a two-year period within the previous four years prior to filling out the application. Revised 16 May 2002

20. CAQ Exam Structure • Multiple-choice format. • 75 questions. • 2 hours allotted time. • Paper and pencil based exam. • No computer based testing available. • PMI HQ establishes test sites. Revised 16 May 2002

21. CAQ Exam Fees • First Time Sitting for Exam: • Eligibility letter contains scheduling information. • $100 US fee. • Retaking the Exam • Must submit re-examination form within one year of original test date. • Individual must take the next exam administered. Revised 16 May 2002

22. Maintaining CAQ Credential • CAQ certification is valid for three years. • Final year is the third full calendar year after the year in which the exam was passed. • 10 of the 60 PDUs required for PMP® recertification must be related to the specific industry that the credential was granted for. • Future editions of the CAQ handbooks will have additional information regarding this process, especially for individuals that have more than one CAQ credential. Revised 16 May 2002

23. Continuing Certification Requirements (CCR) Program • The purpose of the CCR program is to: • Sustain the PMP® as a global certification credential • Enhance the ongoing professional development of PMPs • Encourage and recognize individualized learning opportunities • Offer a standardized and objective method for attaining and recording professional development activities Revised 16 May 2002

24. Professional Development Unit • One PDU = one hour spent in a planned, structured learning experience or activity. • Activities must be related to project management topics. • Activities must be consistent with the knowledge areas and processes as outlined in the 2000 edition of the PMBOK®Guide. • PDUs can be claimed in 0.25 increments. Revised 16 May 2002

25. PDU Categories • Category 1: Formal Academic Education • No limit on amount that can be claimed. • Category 2: Professional Activities • Covers writing articles, making presentations, or developing a program. • PMP® can claim 5 PDUs per year for providing professional project management services to employers or other groups. • Can claim a maximum of 15 PDUs over three-year period for “self-directed learning” activities. Revised 16 May 2002

26. PDU Categories (Continued) • Category 3: PMI REP Programs • Category 4: Programs from Other Providers • PMP® must maintain registration form, certificate or letter of attendance, and a brochure or course materials. • Category 5: Service to Professional or Community Organizations • Can claim a maximum of 20 PDUs during three-year period. Revised 16 May 2002

27. PDU Reporting • Fax or mail completed Activities Reporting Form to the PMI/CCR Records Department at: PMI/CCR College of Continuing Education 1700 Asp Avenue Norman, OK 73072-6400 USA • Email completed forms to pmirecords@pmi.org. • Fill out form and submit online. Form can be found at http://www.pmi.org/certification/ccr/forms.htm. Revised 16 May 2002

28. PMP® Exam Preparation Tips • Know the 2000 edition of the PMBOK®Guide and its definitions. • Retype the PMBOK® Guide and paraphrase it in your own words. • PMI® administers the exam, not other sources – including your employer. Therefore, go with the answer that reflects the PMI® point of view. Revised 16 May 2002

29. PMP® Exam Tips (Continued) • Use multiple references to prepare for the exam. • Take as many practice exams as you can. • Be careful: you’ll start to remember answers without knowing why they are correct. • Participate in a study group and/or a formal PMP® preparation class. • Review incorrect answers and understand why your answer was wrong and why correct answer is correct. Revised 16 May 2002

30. Recommended References • PMP Exam Prep and PM FASTrack CD-ROM by Rita Mulcahy, PMP. • Available through the PMI Bookstore (http://www/pmibookstore.org) or http://www.rmcproject.com. • PM FASTrack simulates actual computer-based test. • Project Manager’s Desk Reference by A.J. Thomas, PMP and Dick Billows, GCA. • Available through the Hampton Group’s website: http://www.4pm.com. Revised 16 May 2002

31. PMP®References (Continued) • Available through the PMI Bookstore (http://www.pmibookstore.org) and ESI’s website (http://www.esi-intl.com): • Project Management Terms – A Working Glossary by J. LeRoy Ward, PMP. • PMP Exam Practice Test and Study Guide by J. LeRoy Ward, PMP. • PMP Challenge! By J. LeRoy Ward, PMP and Ginger Levin, D.P.A. Revised 16 May 2002

32. PMP® References (Continued) • Available through the PMI Bookstore and International Institute for Learning’s website (http://www.iil.com): • Project Management – A Systems Approach to Planning, Scheduling, and Controlling by Harold Kernzer, Ph.D. • Mixed reaction from people on this book. Some swear by it, others swear at it! • Project Management IQ CD-ROM. • Simulates actual computer-based test. Revised 16 May 2002

33. Questions? Thank You. Revised 16 May 2002