An introductory slide to the Project Management Professional (PMP) Credential by Project Management Institute, USA

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PMP EXAM PREP BOOTCAMP
An Intensive Prep Camp for the PMP Exam

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An Intensive Prep Camp for the PMP Exam
PMP BootCamp

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Business Analysis
Project/Portfolio
Management
Change
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Agile Practice
BAP
CSSBB
SFC
MBA

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Goals & Objectives
Impart skills for effective project management
Prepare to take and PASS the PMP Exam at ONCE
Be familiar with the tool and techniques for effective
project management
Improve personal productivity, operational efficiency &
managerial effectiveness

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Mode of Proceeding
Course
Curriculum
Breaks Case Studies Discussions
Group
Exercises
Assessments FINAL MOCK

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Ground Rules

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Introduction:
About the PMP ® Credential
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Section Overview and Objectives
• Introduction to PMI
• Why Become a PMI Member
• Purpose of Guide to PMBOK
• Why Become a Certified PMP®
• The PMP® Examination
• PMP ® Examination Types of Questions
• Roadmap to Becoming a PMP®
• Principles of PMI

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Introduction to PMI
 PMI = Project Management Institute.
 www.pmi.org
 Over 650,000 Members and credential holders in more than 195 countries
 PMI Headquartered in Philadelphia, USA was founded in 1969
 Advocates Best Practices in Project, Program & Portfolio Management
 PMI Credentials
 Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)®
 Project Management Professional (PMP)®
 PMI Risk Management Professional (PMI-RMP)®
 PMI Scheduling Professional (PMI-SP)®
 Program Management Professional (PgMP)®
 Portfolio Management Professional (PfMP)®
 PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)®
 OPM3® Professional Certification
 PMI Professional Business Analyst (PMI-PBA)

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Purpose of Guide to PMBoK®
 PMBOK = Project Management Body of Knowledge
 Constantly evolving
 PMBOK® Guide is used as a reference for professional
development programs
 Structure of PMBOK® Guide
 Section I – The Project Management Framework
 Section II – The Standard for Project Management of a
Project
 Section III – The Project Management Knowledge Areas

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Why Become a PMP®
 Widely recognized Project Management Certification
 Worldwide recognition of your knowledge of Project
Management
 Demonstrates Proof of Professional Achievement
 Improves the way you manage your Projects
 Increases your Marketability
 Displays your willingness to pursue Growth
 Increases Customer Confidence
 Valued Globally across Industry Verticals & Companies like
Pfizer, TCS, Infosys, Sun Microsystems, American Express,
HSBC, Keane, Dell Perot Systems, ABB, Cap Gemini, Citigroup,
SAP, CGI, Cisco Systems, Intel, Motorola, IBM, Hewlett
Packard, EDS, GE, Siemens, Accenture, Ericsson, KPMG,
Alcatel/Lucent

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PMP® Examination
PMP®
Examination
No Negative
Marking
(4 Hour
Duration)
Tested on
10
Knowledge
areas
200 Multiple
Choice
Questions
Randomly
Generated
Questions
25 Pilot
Questions
Choose 1 of
the Possible
4 Answers
Approx.
62%
required for
Passing

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PMP® Examination
Domain % of Questions No of Questions
Initiating 13% 26
Planning 24% 48
Executing 31% 62
Monitoring & Controlling 25% 50
Closing 7% 14
Total 100% 200

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PMP® Examination – Type of Questions
 Scenario based
 Definitions
 Situational
 Using attached illustrations such as Network Diagram
 Fill in the Blanks
 Formulas and Computing
 Negative descriptors such as Except, All-but, Not
 Two likely Answers

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Roadmap to Becoming a PMP®
Attend the PMP ® Workshop
Become a PMI ®
Member
Submit PMP® Exam Application
Book the Exam Date
with Prometric
Pass the Exam!
PREPARE

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Principles Of PMI
 A Project does NOT exists without a CHARTER
 The Project Scope includes all of the work and ONLY the work
 Activities are estimated by the Team
 Lessons learnt are collected throughout the Project
 Establish the extent of completion if the Project is terminated
prematurely
 Work Breakdown Structure is the basis for all planning
activities
 Quality is not an afterthought….it should be BUILT-IN
 Project Management Plan drives how the Project work will be
carried out
 Risks are identified throughout the Project
 Identify all Stakeholders to prevent Changes

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Principles Of PMI
 Use Historical Information for Planning
 Project Manager spends most of his/her time
Communicating
 Save Scope, Schedule and Cost baselines for comparison
 Protect the Buyer and the Seller relationship to work as a
Team
 Set-up formal Change Control System
 Prefer Preventive actions over Corrective actions
 Project Manager should preserve his integrity

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Applying for the PMP ® exam

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Where to Find Information to Apply
– PMI website – www.pmi.org
– Project Management Professional (PMP) Handbook -
http://www.pmi.org/Certification/~/media/PDF/Certifications/pdc_p
mphandbook.ashx
PMP ® Credentials:
– PMP ® is the most important industry-recognized certification for
project managers
– Globally recognized and demanded
– Demonstrates that you have the experience, education and
competency to lead and direct projects
– Increased marketability to employers and higher salary

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PMP Requirement
University Degree Holder Non-University Degree Holder
Experience •4500 Hours of Project Management
experience
•Within at least 3 years
•Non over-lapping
•7500 Hours of Project Management
Experience
•Within at least 6 years
•Non Overlapping
Education
•35 Contact Hours
•PMBoK Curriculum
•Accredited Trainer/Organisation
•35 Contact Hours
•PMBoK Curriculum
•Accredited Trainer/Organisation

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PMP Exam Formats
PBT CBT
Meaning •Paper Based Testing •Computer Based Testing
Total no of
questions
•200 questions •200 questions
Duration •4 hours •4 hours
Frequency •Conducted once a month •Every day of the month
Schedule
Flexibility
•Scheduling not flexible •Scheduling is flexible
Result
notification
•Result after 3-6 weeks •Result is instant

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PMI Credential Fees
PMI Member Non PMI Member
CBT •405 USD •555 USD
PBT •250 USD •400 USD
Re-sit (CBT) •275 USD •375 USD
Re-sit (PBT) •150 USD •300 USD
Credential
Renewal
•60 USD •150 USD
*Membership Fee: 139 USD

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PMP Application Process
Start & Complete
Application (90
days)
Application
Review (5 days)
Audit
Confirmation
Make Payment (1
year)
Schedule Exam
Take and PASS
the exam

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The PMP Application
– General Information Section
– PM Experience Section
– PM Education Section
– Confirmation & Agreement

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