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1. Everything You Should Know About
PMP® & CAPM® Certifications
Seshne Govender
vCare Project Management Session -2
www.vcareprojectmanagement.com

2. I am the Founder and Director of Fundamental Project Management, having over 15 years of
experience as a Program and Project Manager managing numerous large successful deliveries
with complex IT components in the Financial Services, Telecommunications, and Retail Sectors
of South Africa. This journey has provided me with invaluable experience in the Project
Management career path.
Started my career as an Engineer, studied Chemical Engineering in South Africa. Within a short
time, found my passion in projects in the Banking Industry. I have worked in diverse roles such
as Process Engineer, Business Analyst, Project Manager, and finally, Program Manager: A
career that provided joy to me for many years.
A certified Program Management Professional (PgMP)® and Project Management Professional
(PMP)®, which were invaluable in my Project Management Journey.
I am passionate about training, coaching, and mentoring people along the Project Management
career path.
Successful Program Manager, Project Manager & Trainer
Seshne Govender
Project Management Expert

3. PMP® & C
APM® Certifications
Exam Pattern, Application Process, Study Materials
Session - 2

4. Key Takeaways Session - 1 Recap Refresher
Roles - Entry Level PM vs. Senior Level PM
Career Roadmap - Getting Out of The Comfort Zone
Panel Review & Application Process
PMP® & CAPM® Stats Analysis
PMP and CAPM Exam Preparation Tips
Domains - PMP® & CAPM®
Syllabus Analysis - Changes & Trends
Total Questions Asked In PMP® & CAPM® exam
Study Materials & Books to be Referred
Frequently Asked Questions
Upcoming Session Roadmap

5. PMP® & C
APM® Certifications
Everything You Should Know About PMP® & CAPM® Certifications
Session - 1 Recap

6. EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND PROJECT MANAGEMENT EXPERIENCE
If you have a four-year degree
If you have a high school diploma or
associate degree
You will need 36 months of experience
leading projects within the last eight years. In
addition, 35 hours of project management
education/training is required. If you have
the CAPM® certification, then this can be
used for the education.
You will require 60 months of experience
leading projects within the past eight years.
In addition, 35 hours of project management
education/training /CAPM® certification.
PMP® EXAM CRITERIA

7. EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
Have a secondary degree, such as a high school
diploma, GED (general educational development),
or global equivalent
C
APM® EXAM CRITERIA
Have at least 23 contact hours of project
management education completed before the
exam (PMI’s online Project Management Basics
course can help fulfill this requirement)

8. TIMELINE CAPM® & PMP®
DATE OF
PASSING
1 YEAR
Application
Submission
90 DAYS
5-7 DAYS
Application
Completeness Review
Audit Process
24 HOURS
Credential Maintenance
3 YEARS
Certification Cycle
Exam Window
Application Payment
Process
SCHEDULE EXAM
(if your application is selected)
You have 90 days to complete the
audit process
(Max 3 attempts during this
1 year)
(Your certification cycle begins
the day you pass the exam and
are bestowed the credential )
(You are required to earn and
report 15 PDUs for CAPM® & 60
PDUs for PMP® - within this 3-
year cycle )
Source: PMI CAPM® & PMP® Handbook

9. MAINTAIN YOUR
CAPM® & PMP®
CERTIFICATION
Credential Maintenance 3 YEARS
1 YEAR
Credential Renewal
Credential Suspension
15 PDUs - CAPM®
60 PDUs - PMP®
Credential Expiration
SUSPENSION
Occurs on the third anniversary of the day you
passed the exam if you have not fulfilled the
Continuing Certification Requirements. Until the
certification is renewed, you are unable to use the
CAPM®/PMP® Designation
(You are required to earn and
report 15 PDUs (CAPM®), 60 PDUs
(PMP®) - within this 3-year cycle )
You can complete the renewal process
once you have earned and reported 15
PDUs (CAPM®), 60 PDUs (PMP®) per the
requirements and submit renewal fees
After Credential Expiration
Occurs at the end of your suspension period if
you did not fulfill the Continuing Certification
Requirements toward credential maintenance
and renewal.
(Reapply} Source: PMI CAPM® & PMP® Handbook

10. PROJECT MANAGEMENT
TRAINEE
Average annual base salary (US)
$67,184
PROJECT
MANAGER
Average annual base salary (US)
$78,162
SENIOR PROJECT
MANAGER
Average annual base salary (US)
$104,342
PROJECT
COORDINATOR
Average annual base salary (US)
$93,622
Average annual base salary (US)
PMO
MANAGER
Average annual base salary (US)
$53,329
Source: Glassdoor
PMO
ANALYST
$150,275
Project Management Salary Current Scenario

11. Entry Level PM
vs.
Senior Level PM
"Choose PMP® if you have experience
leading projects or CAPM® if you are
starting out."
Roles

12. ENTRY-LEVEL PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Project
Coordinator
Assistant Project
Manager
Associate
Project Manager
Junior Project
Manager
Entry-Level
Certification

13. Senior Project
Manager
Director of Project
Management
Vice President
Executive
Senior-Level
Certification
SENIOR-LEVEL PROJECT MANAGEMENT

14. Career Roadmap
Getting Out of The

15. Benefits of
Getting Out of The Comfort Zone
Promotes
Growth
Increases your
productivity
Improves your
ability to adapt

16. Indicators of you being
in a Comfort Zone
Doing your Job with ease and
make consistent paychecks
Don't have anybody to benchmark
within the organization or the
industry forum
Much self-sustained, and you
don't see yourself any scope
for further growth.

17. Tips to get out of your Comfort Zone
Identify potential barriers
affecting your career
Make an
Action plan
Take small
steps outside
your comfort
zone
Support & guidance
from Mentors
Stay Positive &
Self-Motivated
Build creative
thinking
Question your
beliefs
Learn from
Mistakes
Dream big,
Make It Happen 1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Be
Self-Motivated

18. FULFILL ELIGIBILITY
CRITERIA
COMPLETE
APPLICATION
APPLICATION REVIEW
PAYMENT
SCHEDULE EXAM
APPOINTMENT
APPLICATION
PROCESS

19. Continent Wise
PMP® & CAPM® Stats Analysis
PMP® - 1,405,093 | CAPM® - 66,529
Source: PMI, As on 31st May 2023

20. Source: PMI, As on 12th July 2023
USA
North America PMP® & CAPM® Stats - Top 3
PMP® - 375990
CAPM® - 31609
CANADA MEXICO
PMP® - 79194
CAPM® - 8386
PMP® - 5889
CAPM® - 810

21. Source: PMI, As on 12th July 2023
BRAZIL
South America PMP® & CAPM® Stats - Top 3
COLOMBIA PERU
PMP® - 15568
CAPM® - 486
PMP® - 6182
CAPM® - 142
PMP® - 4596
CAPM® - 501

22. GERMANY SPAIN ITALY
Source: PMI, As on 12th July 2023
Europe PMP® & CAPM® Stats - Top 3
PMP® - 16863
CAPM® - 1510
PMP® - 13136
CAPM® - 437
PMP® - 9689
CAPM® - 846

23. Source: PMI, As on 12th July 2023
Middle East PMP® & CAPM® Stats - Top 3
SAUDI ARABIA UAE QATAR
PMP® - 35733
CAPM® - 1906
PMP® - 16661
CAPM® - 527
PMP® - 6314
CAPM® - 163

24. Source: PMI, As on 12th July 2023
Africa PMP® & CAPM® Stats - Top 3
EGYPT
PMP® - 11533
CAPM® - 76
SOUTH AFRICA
PMP® - 4459
CAPM® - 79
NIGERIA
PMP® - 5084
CAPM® - 210

25. CHINA INDIA JAPAN
Source: PMI, As on 12th July 2023
Asia Pacific PMP® & CAPM® Stats - Top 3
PMP® - 507310
CAPM® - 63
PMP® - 64336
CAPM® - 1728
PMP® - 43146
CAPM® - 569

26. PMP® AND CAPM®
EXAM
PREPARATION TIPS

27. Comprehensive Courses
The PMP® and CAPM® are very comprehensive course, and due to this, it does require dedication and
discipline. This means making time for busy careers and home life is essential. Daily diligence to carve
time is needed to focus and understand all the material: Domains, tasks, and enablers. Ensure that
practice questions are used for each section so you get a feel for the type of questions in the exams.
Evidence has shown that individuals who do practice tests and do them well score better than individuals
who don't. Therefore, it is essential to take practice exams. Simulate the real exam by ensuring a quiet
space and the time to take a complete exam. Ensure that the answers are reviewed after the exam is taken.
Both correct and incorrect – this will help with an understanding of the content better. We would suggest
taking at least three exams before taking the real exam.
Practices Test

28. Understand the Exam
Structure
Review the Exam
Content Outline (EC0)
Utilize Study Resources Create a Study Plan
Practice with Sample
Questions
Join Study Groups or
Forums
Practice Time
Management
Review and
Revise
Take Breaks and Practice
Self-Care
Stay Updated with the
Latest PMBOK® Guide
Learn from PMI
Authorized Training
Partners
EXAM PREPARATION MODE

29. CAPM® DOMAINS

30. PMP® DOMAINS

31. SYLLABUS ANALYSIS - CHANGES & TRENDS
Important informations re
garding
CAPM® exam update
The current exam can be taken until
24th July'23
When updating your training materials, utilize the
New Exam Content Outline
The new exam will replace the current exam on
25th July'23

32. The CAPM® Pilot exam available from 16th May 2023 to 24th July 2023.
College and university students will be able to
select CAPM® Pilot exam option by scheduling
their exam on the Pearson VUE website.
For students who have prepared based on the new exam content outline
The new certification exam will
encompass 4 domain areas
The new exam will include 150 questions
CAPM® PILOT EXAM
®
Project Management Fundamentals
and Core Concepts
Agile
Frameworks/Methodologies
Predictive, Plan-Based
Methodologies
DOMAIN AREAS PERCENTAGE OF
ITEMS ON TEST
36%
20%
17%
150 Questions
Scored Questions
135
Allotted Examination Time: 3 Hours
Unscored Questions
15
Business Analysis
Frameworks
27%

33. PMP® & CAPM®
Total Questions

34. The CAPM® examination is comprised of 150 multiple-choice questions
Of the 150 questions, 15 are considered pretest questions
Pretest questions do not affect the score and are used in examinations
as an effective and legitimate way to test the validity of future
examination questions
CAPM® EXAMINATION QUESTIONS
135 No. of Scored
Questions 15
No. of Pretest
(Unscored)
Questions
150
Total
Examination
Questions
3 hrs
Allotted
Examination
Time

35. The PMP® examination is comprised of 180 multiple-choice questions
Of the 180 questions, 5 are considered pretest questions
Pretest questions do not affect the score and are used in examinations as
an effective and legitimate way to test the validity of future examination
questions
PMP® EXAMINATION QUESTIONS
175 No. of Scored
Questions 5
No. of Pretest
(Unscored)
Questions
180
Total
Examination
Questions
230
Allotted
Examination
Time

36. CAPM® NEW EXAM REFERENCE LIST
PMBOK® Seventh
Edition
Business Analysis for
Practitioners: A Practice
Guide PMI
Effective Project Management:
Traditional, Agile, Extreme, Hybrid
Robert K. Wysocki
The Agile Practice
Guide
Project Management
Answer Book, 2nd Edition
Jeff Furman
The PMI Guide to
Business Analysis
(December 2017) PMI

37. STUDY MATERIALS & BOOKS TO BE REFERRED - PMP®
Effective Project
Management: Traditional,
Agile, Extreme, Hybrid
Information Technology
Project Management –
Seventh Edition
Project Managers Portable
Handbook – Third Edition
Project Management: A
Systems Approach to Planning,
Scheduling, and Controlling
Project Management: The
Managerial Process
The Project Management Tool
Kit: 100 Tips and Techniques for
Getting the Job Done Right
The Agile
Practice Guide
Fundamentals of technology
Project Management – Second
Edition
Essential Scrum: A Practical
Guide to the most popular
Agile Process
Process Groups
A Practical Guide
PMBOK®
Seventh Edition

38. PMI Study Hall - PMP® Prep App

39. WAYS TO FULFILL THE PROJECT MANAGEMENT
EDUCATION/TRAINING REQUIREMENT
An instructor-led class
(physical or virtual)
Self-paced
online course
If completed a project management
course at a university or college,
check if it meets the PMI 35-hour
training requirement

41. How do I earn PMP® PDUs for
renewal at very less cost?

42. PMP® PDUs for Renewal
Being a PMI member - There are
several opportunities to earn
free PDUs, e.g., attending events
or webinars.
01.
02.
03.
04.
Sharing knowledge -Contributing to
the community, e.g., adding content
to wikis, and conversations, creating
a webinar, and writing articles.
Just by doing your daily job, you
can claim 8 PDUs. This aspect
means that there are only 52
PDUs that you must earn.
PDUs can also be claimed by
reading books and articles
about project management.

43. Is PMP® certification worth it
for IT professionals?

44. The PMP® certification ensures project
managers have the experience and
expertise to manage projects
successfully. In addition, this
certification is agnostic of project type
or industry – therefore, the certificate
is worth it for IT professionals. The IT industry is notorious for having
complex, challenging projects. If
these are not managed well, they can
easily cost companies immense time
and financial resources. Therefore IT
professionals involved with projects
will find the PMP® certification highly
beneficial to their careers.

45. What are some suggestions to
keep projects under control as a
new project manager?

46. Spend time managing any risks and issues. Keep the logs up to
date by reviewing them periodically!
Keep track of your timeline and budget. Monitor the variance
between the plan and vs. actual. Perform forecasts to determine
where the project will land. Course correct where appropriate.
Ensure stakeholders are being managed by sending the
appropriate communication and reporting.

47. Is there any online certification
course in Project Management
like PMP®?

48. The alternative certification course for PMP® are,
Certified Associate in Project Management PRINCE2 Foundation
®
PRINCE2 Practitioner
®

49. Does PMP® certification help in
Freelancing?

50. PMP® certification will increase
opportunities for companies to trust your
ability to deliver projects successfully.

51. Is the PMP® certification worth
it for people with PhDs?

52. It depends on what Ph.D. was
obtained, and we determine
that the Ph.D. was in Project
Management.
The PMP® certification targets
individuals who have led projects for
3 to 5 years. If you lead projects, the
certification is beneficial as it proves
that you can lead projects for any
organization in any industry.
It is a globally recognized
project management
certification.

53. Audience
Questions

54. How strong a Project Manager
should be emotionally?

55. PMP® & C
APM® Certifications
Domains, Tasks, Understanding PMBOK®
Session - 3

56. Session - 2 Recap Refresher
PMP® & CAPM® Domain's Tasks
Understanding the PMBOK® Guide
PMBOK® Structure
12 Principles
Performance Domains
Common Pitfalls and Mistakes to Avoid
Sample Exam Like Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Upcoming Session Roadmap
Session - 3
Agenda
16 August'23
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57. UPCOMING
SESSIONS
09:00 AM - 10:00 AM, PDT
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM, CDT
12:00 PM - 01:00 PM, EDT
01:00 PM - 02:00 PM, BRT
06:00 PM - 07:00 PM, CEST
07:00 PM - 08:00 PM, AST
08:00 PM - 09:00 PM, GST
09:30 PM - 10:30 PM, IST
Time: Session 3: 16 August'23
Session 4: 20 September'23
Session 5: 18 October'23
Session 6: 15 November'23
Session 7: 20 December'23
Session 8: 17 January'24
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