1. INTRODUCTION TO PMP
PMP® and PMBOK ® are registered trademarks of the Project Management Institute, Inc.
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2. LIVE Online Class
Class Recording in LMS
24/7 Post Class Support
Module Wise Quiz
Project Work on Large Data Base
Verifiable Certificate
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How it Works?

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Objectives
At the end of this module, you will be able to
 Understand the exam and certification process of PMI.
 Learn about the PMBOK® Guide.
 Understand project life cycle and its characteristics.

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 Project Management Institute (PMI)® is a not-for-profit association.
 Established in 1969.
 Global organization headquartered in Pennsylvania, USA.
 Over 500,000 members worldwide (over 171 countries).
 PMI® is actively engaged in advocacy for the profession, setting professional standards,
conducting research and providing access to a wealth of information and resources.
 PMI® also promotes career and professional development and offers certification, networking
and community involvement opportunities.
About PMI®

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Certifications/Credentials from PMI®
 PMI® offers the following credentials for Project Managers:
» Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM®)
» Project Management Professional (PMP®)
» Program Management Professional (PgMP®)
» PMI® Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP®)
» PMI® Scheduling Professional (PMI-SP®)
» PMI® Risk Management Professional (PMI-RMP®)
» Portfolio Management Professional (PfMP)
 Eligibility criteria for each of these credentials are different.

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 PMI’s Project Management Professional (PMP)® credential is the most important industry-
recognized certification for project managers.
 Globally recognized and demanded, the PMP® demonstrates that you have the experience,
education and competency to lead and direct projects.
Source - http://www.pmi.org/Certification/Project-Management-Professional-PMP.aspx
Introduction to PMP

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Job Roles of a PMP Credential Holder
The role of a Project Manager includes the following:
 Generating Plan
 Coordinating
 Implementing
 Finalizing projects according to the specifications and deadlines
 Keeping the project under budget
 Defining the project’s objectives and schedules
 Ensuring quality control throughout the project
 Attaining resources, managing team and the consultants
 Assessing and minimizing project risks

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PMP – Requirements Over Years

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PMP – Salary Trend

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PMP – The Future of Globalization
New opportunities and challenges will arise for leaders and communities
International network of social and economic systems
Widely adopted standard PMBOK Guide is helping Managers speak global Project
language

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Educational
Background
PM Experience PM Education
 High School Diploma
 Associate’s Degree or
 Global Equivalent
 60+Months
 7,500+Hours
 35 Contact Hours
 Bachelor’s Degree or
 Global Equivalent
 36+Months
 4,500+Hours
 35 Contact Hours
 Project duration must not overlap
 Experience in projects during last 8 years
 20% of applications are picked up for random audit
 Designation during the specified project management work does not matter
Prerequisites

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Computer based exam are conducted in Prometric centers.
200 multiple-choice questions – mixed randomly across
process groups to be answered in 4 Hrs.
Out of 200 questions, 175 are for final marking and
remaining 25 are “pre-test” questions.
There is no negative marking in the exam.
The examination is developed by groups of individuals
from around the globe who hold the PMP® credential.
After clearing the exam, you will receive the PMP®
certificate by mail within 2 months. Examination scores are
confidential.
PMP® Examination Pattern

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PMP® Examination Blueprint
Domain Distribution of Questions
Initiation 13%
Planning 24%
Execution 30%
Monitoring & Controlling 25%
Closing 8%

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Exam Category Fee for Members Fee for Non-members
Computer-based Testing USD 405.00 USD 555.00
Paper-based Testing USD 250.00 USD 400.00
Re-examination Computer-
based
USD 275.00 USD 375.00
Re-examination Paper-
based
USD 150.00 USD 300.00
 PMI Membership Fee - 139 USD.
 Membership to local PMI® Chapter – Varies from chapter to chapter (USD 5 to USD 15).
 Only 3 PMP® examination attempts are allowed in one year.
 Certified PMP®s have to earn 60 Professional Development Units (PDUs) in a three year
cycle. PDUs can be earned through multiple avenues.
PMP® Examination Fee

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The PMBOK® Guide
PMBOK® Guide is a “distilled version” of Project Management body of knowledge and it coexists with
the corresponding application area knowledge, general management skills and interpersonal skills.
PMBOK ® Guide is published by PMI and inputs from practitioners and academics have been included.
The Project Management
Framework
 Introduction
 Organizational Influence
and Project Life Cycle
The Project Management
Knowledge Areas
10 Distinctive Knowledge
Areas
PMBOK ® Guide is organized into 3 sections:
The standard for Project
Management of a Project
PM Process Groups
(5 process Groups)
Project Management
processes for a project
(47 processes)

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Project
 Temporary Endeavor
» With a beginning and an end
» Not an on-going effort
 Unique Output
 Progressive Elaboration
» The incremental design and refinement of the initial concept toward the project plan
“A project is a temporary endeavor undertaken to create a unique product service or result.”
 Project Management Institute, A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK ® Guide) - Fifth Edition, Project Management Institute, Inc., 2013, Page 3

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Examples of Project
 Developing a new product, service, or result
 Putting into effect a change in the structure, processes, staffing, or style of an organization
 Developing or acquiring a new or modified information system (HW or SW)
 Conducting a research effort whose outcome will be recorded
 Constructing a building, industrial plant, or infrastructure
 Implementing, improving or enhancing existing business process or procedures

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Project vs. Product Life Cycle
 A product life cycle is the parent of projects
 Product life cycle may start much before the project
Phase 1
Project Initiation
Phase 2
Project Planning
Phase 3
Project Execution and
Control
Phase 4
Project Closure
Controlling
Executing

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Project Life Cycle
 A project life cycle is the series of phases that a project passes through from its initiation to its closure.
 All projects are divided into phases, and all projects, large or small, have a similar life cycle structure.
 Life cycle helps in determining work to be completed in each phase of the project.
Feasibility
Analysis
Design
Implementation
Project Lifecycle

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Cost and Staffing Levels in Project Life Cycle

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Impact of Variables on Project Life Cycle

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Disclaimer
Criteria and guidelines mentioned in this presentation may change. Please visit PMI® website for
latest and additional information on PMI and PMP®
www.pmi.org

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Course Topics
 Module 1
» Introduction to PMI® certification Prep Course
 Module 2
» Project Management Framework
 Module 3
» Project Management Process
 Module 4
» Project Integration Management
 Module 5
» Project Scope Management
 Module 6
» Project Time Management
 Module 7
» Project Cost Management
 Module 8
» Project Quality Management
 Module 9
» Project Human Resource Management

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Course Topics
 Module 10
» Project Communication Management
 Module 11
» Project Risk Management
 Module 12
» Project Procurement Management
 Module 13
» Project Stakeholder Management

25. Questions
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References
 http://leadinganswers.typepad.com/leading_answers/metrics/
 http://resources.intenseschool.com/topic-organizational-impulses-and-project-life-cycle/