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The document discusses the Project Management Professional (PMP) certification. It provides an overview of the PMP, including that it is based on the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) and administered by the Project Management Institute (PMI). Over 393,000 individuals worldwide hold the PMP certification. The document outlines the requirements to obtain the PMP, including education, experience, and passing an exam. It also provides tips for preparing for the exam, such as using study materials and taking practice tests. The certification promotes globally accepted best practices for project management.
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- 1. PMP – Info Agenda • PMP • Why PMP? • What is so great? • Requirement / Process for PMP • Like us on facebook: facebook.com/pmp360 ©PMP360. Copyrighted material. Do not reproduce or distribute without written permission.
- 2. PMP – Based on PMBOK • PMBOK • Project Management Professional Cert • PMI – Non Profit Organization • 393,413 active PMP certified individuals worldwide (As of 31 July 2010) • Process based framework – Not a methodology ©PMP360. Copyrighted material. Do not reproduce or distribute without written permission.
- 3. Why PMP • Structured Proj. Management Framework • Accepted globally • Great learning tool to see a big picture • What to do – Learn Proj. Management best practices – More Importantly : Things to avoid • Globally accepted certification (Prince2(UK), ITIL(InfoTech) • Great for candidates looking for opportunities ©PMP360. Copyrighted material. Do not reproduce or distribute without written permission.
- 4. Why so great • Global acceptance • Process based – No industry barrier • Not a cakewalk : Good recognition • Benefit organization with Exclusive Know‐How • Provides you with Greater Job Opportunities • You Will Have More Efficient Projects • Gain Invaluable Experience ……… ©PMP360. Copyrighted material. Do not reproduce or distribute without written permission.
- 5. Requirements General PM Professional PM Sign Code Category Education Education Experience Experience of Conduct Bachelors 35 contact One 36 months 4500 hours Yes degree hours High School 35 contact Two 60 months 7500 hours Yes graduate hours • PM Designation is not required • One should have experience in all knowledge areas however you can have majority of experience in one e.g. Developers/QA have most in execution • All the work experience must have been accrued within the last eight years prior to your application submission ©PMP360. Copyrighted material. Do not reproduce or distribute without written permission.
- 6. Certification Fee Applicant Status Examination Fees (US Dollars) PMI® Member $405.00 PMI® Non‐Member $555.00 *PMI membership is $129 *With PMI membership one pays less for exam. ($405+$129 = $534) *Information up-to-date as of 1/16/2011 – www.pmi.org carries most updated information. ©PMP360. Copyrighted material. Do not reproduce or distribute without written permission.
- 7. Preparation for PMP • Rita Mulcahy: Buy 7th edition • (This book has been FULLY updated to reflect PMI's new Exam Content Outline, for any and all PMP exams delivered on or after August 31st of 2011.) • PMBOK: (Free PDF with PMI membership) (good as reference) • Free / Paid simulated exams (HeadFirst, PMStudy, PMPerfect {0‐$60} (Check more under Prep Resources ) • Time commitment, No Hurry, Score 75%+ in mock exams ©PMP360. Copyrighted material. Do not reproduce or distribute without written permission.
- 8. Lessons Learned • Not an easy certification • Long time experienced PM may be tricked* • Not to fear : Need to understand Framework : Give respect • Needs time commitment • Not for life : need to renew every three years • Need to practice how not to be out of focus for 4 hours • Best analogy is DMV behind the wheel test : (expectation is to demonstrate perfect driving, you might be driving already escaping/fire-fighting issues) (PMBOK rules for exam) ©PMP360. Copyrighted material. Do not reproduce or distribute without written permission.