Project Management Professional

(PMP)




Introduction to PMP Certificate Program






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Outline
Project Management Institute (PMI)
PMP certificate
A walk through the course outline



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Project Management Institute
(PMI)
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Overview
The Project Management Institute (PMI) is a nonprofit professional organization founded on
1969 for the project management profession with the purpose of advancing project management.
www.pmi.org

PMI offers a range of services to the project management profession such as the development of
standards, research, education, publication, networking-opportunities in local chapters, hosting
conferences and training seminars, and maintaining multiple credentials in project management.

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PMI Certifications
Launched in 1984, PMI's first certification was the PMP.

PMI list of certifications:
Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)
Project Management Professional (PMP)
Program Management Professional (PgMP)
Portfolio Management Professional (PfMP)
PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)
PMI Risk Management Professional (PMI-RMP)
PMI Scheduling Professional (PMI-SP)
Organizational Project Management Maturity Model Professional Certification (OPM3)

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Project Management Professional
(PMP)
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Overview
PMIs 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
Around 500,000 now hold the PMP certification (around 35 in Palestine)






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Whos gonna be next ?

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Pros & Cons
Pros
Increase earnings.
Growth in career prospects.
Enhance your marketability.
Improved project management skills.
Professional validation of your experience & competence.
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Do not delay!
Go ahead and get your PMP Certification quickly

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Pros & Cons
Cons
PMP certification is expensive.
For Nonmember 555$
For Members 544$ (139$ + 405$)
Preparing for the PMP examination is time consuming.
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Remember!
Just because PMPs have project experience, it doesnt mean that they are good
project managers

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Exam Eligibility



Educational
Background
Project Management
Experience
Project Management
Education
Secondary degree
(high school diploma,
associates degree or
global equivalent).
Minimum five years/60 months unique
non-overlapping professional project
management experience during which at
least 7,500 hours were spent leading and
directing project tasks.
35 contact hours of formal
education.
OR
Four-Years degree
(bachelors degree or
global equivalent).
Minimum three years/36 months unique
non-overlapping professional project
management experience during which at
least 4,500 hours were spent leading and
directing project tasks.

35 contact hours of formal
education.
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Exam Structure
Total Questions 200 (175 + 25 unaccounted)
Total Time 4 hours (240 mins) (72 Sec / Question)
Passing % - 61% (actual 65.5%) (106 out of 175 / 131 out of 200)
Format - multiple choice, one answer
% of scored questions in each process group:

Process Group % Questions # Questions
Initiating 13% 26
Planning 24% 48
Executing 30% 60
Monitoring & Controlling 25% 50
Closing 8% 16
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Level of Difficulty - Topics
Knowledge Area Level of Difficulty
Project Management Processes
Procurement Management
Risk Management
Quality Management
Integration Management
Time Management
Cost Management
Project Management Framework
Scope Management
HR Management
Stakeholder Management
Communication Management
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More Difficult
Less Difficult
Level of Difficulty Process Group
Project Management Process Group Level of Difficulty
Project Monitoring & Controlling
Project Executing
Project Initiating
Project Planning
Project Closing
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More Difficult
Less Difficult
The Exam
Real test of Patience, Experience and Knowledge

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PMP Certification Application Process






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A walk Through The Course Outline
1. Project Management Framework
2. Project Management Processes
3. Integration Management
4. Scope Management
5. Time Management
6. Cost Management
7. Quality Management
8. Human Resource Management
9. Communication Management
10. Risk Management
11. Procurement Management
12. Stakeholder Management
13. Professional & Social Responsibility

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Thank You
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