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So You Want to Be a PMP

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So You Want to Be a PMP

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    1. So You Want to Be a PMP Delivering structured project solutions with a flexible methodology

    3. PMI Certification Program Directed by the PMI Certification Board Centre (CBC) Responsible for all decision-making regarding certification related matters Consist of volunteers 4 PMPs (3 elected, 1 appointed by Board) 1 non PMP public representative (Appointed) PMI Certification Department Administers the Certification Program with guidance from the CBC

    4. PMI Certification Program Consists of: Basic Knowledge Assessment Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) Project Management Professional (PMP) Certificates of Additional Qualifications (CAQ) Continuing Certification Requirements (CCR) All information is available at www.pmi.org/certification

    5. Potential Benefits of a PMP Becoming more of a requirement for hiring and promotion as PM Some organizations are paying PMPs more Recognition in the industry More rights in PMI – certain elections

    6. Basic Knowledge Assessment Measures basic but essential project management knowledge Has no requirements to take Costs US$35

    7. Certified Associate in Project Management New, Released April 2002 For persons working in project management who do not yet have enough experience hours for the PMP

    8. CAPM Requirements

    9. Project Management Professional (PMP) Becoming more and more required for managers of large projects Becoming more and more required in organizations focusing on project management as a core discipline Project management is moving towards professional status and the PMP is at the leading edge of this effort

    10. PMP Eligibility Requirements

    11. PM Education Minimum 35 contact hours of specific instruction that addresses learning objectives in project management Can be courses, workshops and training sessions from university/college programs, training or consulting companies, PMI organizations, from PMI R.E.P. providers, your employer, or distance learning organizations.

    12. Required Verification Documentation Application must have attached a separate “Experience Verification Form” for each project worked on. Form for each project must indicate the number of hours worked in each process area Initiating Planning Executing Controlling Closing

    13. Examination Application Requirements Address information Phone number and other contact information Payment information Education information Totaled experience hours and months from the “Experience Verification Forms” Other demographical information Can be submitted by mail or on-line at www.pmi.org

    14. Examination Application Applications will be processed in 10 to 14 business days and an eligibility letter sent within 3 to 5 business days Once the eligibility letter is received, the candidate contacts the examination contractor to schedule the examination A percentage of PMP Applications are audited by the PMI Certification Department

    15. Examinations

    16. Certificate of Added Qualification (CAQ) Industry or function specific qualifications 3 current & 3 under development CAQs Automotive Product Development Information Technology-Systems Project Management Office Capital Projects (4th Qtr, 2002) IT Networking (4th Qtr, 2002) Pharmaceuticals (4th Qtr, 2002)

    17. Certificate of Added Qualification (CAQ) Requirements 1500 industry specific experience hours Minimum 24 months within 4 years Exam 75 paper based questions $100 fee

    18. Continuing Certification Requirements (CCR) PMPs must achieve 60 PDUs within a Certification Cycle (3 years) A PDU is a unit to measure learning achievement = 1 hour of classroom time Can be earned at conferences in learning sessions Can be earned in certain PMI volunteer activities Reported on a PMP Professional Development Activities Reporting Form Keep documentation – subject to audit

    19. Preparing for the PMP PMI provides the following resources at www.pmi.org/certification Packages of recommended books for purchase Sample questions and answers Information of the examination structure Memorize the PMBOK Local PMI chapters usually sponsor classes and study groups

    20. Preparing for the PMP Commercial Resources Courses Practice tests Numerous sources available See PMnetwork Bates does not directly offer PMP training We use and recommend Procept Associates of Toronto when asked Bates courses count towards the 35 hours of educational requirement

    21. Conclusions A worthwhile effort Depending on your current field or employer it may either be or will be a requirement of employment Has definite recognition across industries We recommend it for persons who are going to stay in PM field

    22. Thank You Bill Bates Bates Project Management, Inc. (O) 613-567-2060 X 224 (C) 613-762-5173 bbates@bates.ca www.bates.ca

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