1. PMP – Info
Agenda
• PMP
• Why PMP?
• What is so great?
• Requirement / Process for PMP
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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
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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
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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 ………
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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
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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.
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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
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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)
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9. Q/A
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