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Introduction to Project Management

Profession

Chapter 1


Course ContentCh

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rs1. Introduction to PMI®, PMP®, PMBOK®, Exam Pattern & Format2. Understand Project Management Framework3. Project Management Process Groups4. Knowledge Area: Integration Management5. Knowledge Area: Scope Management6. Knowledge Area: Time Management7. Knowledge Area: Cost Management8. Knowledge Area: Quality Management9. Knowledge Area: Human Resource Management10. Knowledge Area: Communications Management11. Knowledge Area: Risk Management12. Knowledge Area: Procurement Management13. Knowledge Area: Stakeholder Management14. Professional & Social Responsibility15. PMP® Exam Preparation


Chapter 1Objectives

Project Management InstitutePMI MembershipOther PM Certifications & BodiesAbout PMP® CredentialProject Management Body of KnowledgeCourse Inline with 2016 January Exam ChangePMP Eligibility CriteriaPMP Exam CostPMP Application ProcessExam Pattern & Format

This chapter entails one to understand the basic terms which are often heard when spoken about PMP®.

Showcases the participants to understand the long standing history of PMP®, which institute provides it, and based on which knowledge the exam itself is formulated.

One will also learn the eligibility criteria to meet for taking the exam, how to file for the PMP® exam, cost involved for exam, pattern of questions itself and so on.


Project Management InstitutePMI® (Project Management Institute) is the most prominent body on the subject of Project Management in existence today. History: founded in 1969 as a Not-for-Profit.Reputation: Has an army of certified professionals working at junior management level to board level across industries and government bodies who live by the highest standards set by PMI®.

PMI® Certifications in Existence

CAPM® (Certified Associate in Project Management)

PMI-PBA(Professional in Business Analysis)

PMP® (Project Management Professional)

PMI-ACP® (Agile Certified Practitioner)

PgMP® (Program Management Professional)

PMI-RMP® (Risk Management Professional)

PfMPSM (Portfolio Management Professional)

PMI-SP® (Scheduling Management Professional)

OPM3® (Organizational Project Management Maturity Model) Certification


PMI MembershipMembership in PMI provides PMP Aspirants with:

Complimentary digital copies of all PMI global standards including A Guide to Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide)

Networking, mentoring and volunteering opportunities via PMI chapters and Communities of Practice

24/7 exclusive access to project management knowledge and information on PMI.org, ProjectManagment.com, and ProjectsAtWork.com

Access to unabridged project management and business books via eReads and Reference

Money-saving discounts on certification exams and foundational online courses


Other PM Certifications & BodiesBesides PMI, there are several other Bodies & Certifications which are offered in Project Management. Let us know what those are:

UK government agency Office of Government Commerce (OGC), especially for the UK government projects

PRINCE2 (Projects in Controlled Environments, version 2) is a methodologyPRINCE2 Foundation – Basic Level(75Q, 50% Pass Percentage)PRINCE2 Practitioner – Advanced Level(80Q, 55% Pass Percentage)PRINCE2 Professional – Advanced with Group Exercises(Assessment Based)

The Association for Project Management(APM) is registered UK organization caters to Project management & Program Management profession.

Five Dimensions of Professionalism: Breadth – APM Body of Knowledge; Depth – APM Competence Framework; Achievement – APM Qualifications; Commitment – Continuing Professional Development; Accountability – APM Code of Professional Conduct

Introductory CertificateAPMP QualificationPractitioner QualificationCertificated Project Manager – Discontinued.Risk Certificate

The International Project Management Association (IPMA) is a Swiss registered non-profit organization for promotion of Project Management as a Profession worldwide.


About PMP® CredentialPMP® (Project Management Professional) is the most prominent certification on the subject of Project Management. It is the most sought after certification for both budding professionals to prove their mettle and Industry veterans to set bar high for rightful job candidates.

History: PMP® certification has been in existence from 1984 and has gone under multiple revisions and the latest exam is based on 5th PMBoK® edition.

Reputation: PMP® certification proves that you have widest and highest knowledge in areas of project management.

Often Observed: PMP® with the good industry exposure and project management experience garner the best paid jobs in the project management profession with great respect. Why? Ask us.


Project Management Body of Knowledge PMBoK®

PMBOK: Project Management Body of KnowledgePresent is 5th Edition, released in 2012 Q4.PMBOK 6th Edition due in 2017 Q1 End*

History: It has been a trend to observe 3rd to 4th , 4th to 5th has been released almost 3years to 4years in duration

Reputation: PMBoK® has been considered the most comprehensive guide to acquire knowledge in the area of project management. This has been referred by industry veterans to budding professionals across globe.


PMP Eligibility CriteriaFour year Bachelors degree or above High School Diploma or equivalent

At least 3 years (36 months) of project management experience with 4500 Hours of

leading & directing projectsAt least 5 years of project management experience

with 7500 Hours of leading & directing projects

35 Contact Hours of Formal Project Management Education. Collect this Certificate from Armadillo Consultants upon training completion.

PMP Exam CostPMI® Membership Non PMI

Membership

Membership Fee USD 139 – AnnualUSD 12 – Local Chapter -

Membership Benefits Multiple Benefits including PMBoK® guide. -

PMI Exam Fee USD 405 USD 555

Total Payment 139+12+405 = 556 555

PMI Re-Exam Fee USD 275 USD 375


PMP Application Process1. Fulfill PMP® eligibility criteria.

2. Have Project dates & areas handy before starting the application process on http://pmi.org

3. Prepare & submit the application online or manually.

4. PMI® scrutinizes & sends an approval. In case of PMI® audit, show facts and/or evidences.

5. Once approved, schedule exam with in 1 year at Test Center – Prometric/Prodevia

6. At the end of exam, results are made available immediately. Collect the result sheet.

7. Results are broken into 5 Process group areas and performance rated in each area.

8. Prometric provides the result summary on a printed copy.

9. PMP® certificate hardcopy will be couriered to specified address provided in application.

10. Maintain PMP® certification every 3 years with 60 PDU’s.


What does PMI Ask For on Project Experience in Form?

Exhibit 1 of 2


What does PMI Ask For PMP Experience to fill in Form?

Exhibit 2 of 2


PMP Education from Training Provider

PROJECT MANAGEMENT KNOWLEDGE PROFICIENT

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35 Fill date of your Enrolment with us. Fill end date of your training.


Exam Pattern & FormatBy default CBT(Computer Based Test) is available at Prometric test centers for Exam takers. For those who stay farther than 200 KM’s away from CBT test centers could request for PBT(Paper Based Test) format of examination.Exam Duration is 4 Hours for total of 200 Objective Type Questions with 4 options and only 1 correct answer and No Negative MarkingIt is not possible to differentiate scoring & non-scoring Questions.Expect 90% Randomized Scenario Based Questions & 10% Straightforward Questions.Results are Immediate to showcase overall Pass/Fail and 5 Process Group grades:

ProficientModerately ProficientBelow Proficient grades

PMI® Process Groups Initiating Planning Executing

Monitoring &

Controlling

Closing

Randomly placed Non-

Scoring Questions

Total

Percentage of Questions 13% 24% 30% 25% 8%Number of Scoring Questions 23 42 52 44 14 175Number of Non-Scoring Questions 25 25

Number of Total Questions 23 42 52 44 14 25 200


Chapter 1 - Debrief


Acknowledgements & Disclaimer

PMI, PMBOK, PMP, CAPM, PgMP, PMI-ACP, PMI-RMP, PMI-SP are registered marks of Project Management Institute, Inc.All registered trademarks, symbols, names are marks of their respective owners and acknowledged.

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