PMP Certification for GIS

1. Project Management Professional
(PMP) Certification
Mary Lackner, GISP, PMP

2. ProjectManagement

3. It all started at GISCO…
….Fort Morgan Fall 2015
GIS Project Management Workshop, Frank Orr
➔Practical ideas and tips
➔Causes of failure
➔Earned value
➔What does “done” look like?
➔The dream of executing a project effectively & efficiently that meets your business
goals
..sparked my interest !

4. What is the PMP and How do I Get it?
“PMP validates your competence to perform in the role of a project manager,
leading and directing projects and teams”.
From Project Management Institute (PMI)
4,500 - 7,500 hrs of leading and directing project tasks
Submit the PMP Credential Application
35 hour contact Project Management Training
Read the PMBOK Guide, memorize, and study
Take 200 question, 4 hour exam

5. What is a Project?
“It’s a temporary endeavor undertaken to create a
unique product, service or result.”
From Project Management Institute (PMI)

6. What is Project Management?
“...is the application of knowledge, skills, tools and
techniques to project activities to meet the project
requirements.”
From Project Management Institute (PMI)

7. Process Framework
Process Groups Knowledge Areas

8. Process = Inputs, Tools & Techniques, Outputs

9. Formulas

10. How is this useful to a GIS Professional?
➔ Project success
➔ Methods to ID and resolve problems
➔ Utilize tools and techniques
➔ Proactive
➔ Stay focused
➔ Continual improvement
➔ Know where project performance stands
➔ Skills applicable to any industry, any methodology and in any location

11. Challenges
➔Study time (approx 100 hrs over 3 months)
➔Memorizing process order, inputs & outputs
➔Formulas
➔Testing

12. More Info
➔GIS Specific Project Management
◆ Frank Orr - teaches at DU
◆ URISA
➔Project Management
◆ Project Management Institute
◆ Project Management Academy
◆ LOTS of online resources

13. Thank you …
Questions?
Mary.Lackner@pitkincounty.com