PMI Manitoba PMP / CAPM Information Session

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Agenda

• PMI Certifications• CAPM Certification Process Overview• PMP Certification Process Overview• Maintaining your PMP• How the PMI MB Chapter Can Help• Study Group Approach• Next Steps• PMP / CAPM Mentorship Program• Summary and Q&A

PMI Certifications

PMP CAPM Designed to objectively assess the competency of the experienced project manager

Designed for project team members and entry-level project managers

Must have between 4500 hours and 7500 hours depending on educational background and criteria for overlapping experience PLUS 35 contact hours of formal project management education.

Must have at least 1500 hours of work on project teams OR 23 contact hours of formal project management education.

Exam questions are more trivial, tricky and deep in the subject.

Exam questions are from the surface of the subject more about the process.

PMP vs CAPM

Overview of theCertified Associate in Project Management

(CAPM)Certification Process

Who is suited to Seek CAPM Certification?

• Project Team Members• Early stage project management practitioners

who will use the CAPM as a stepping stone to the PMP

• Early stage project management practitioners who want to demonstrate a commitment to Project Management as a career path.

How do you get CAPM certified?

• Meet specific education requirements• 23 hours of formal education in project management

or

• Meet specific experience requirements• 1,500 hours of professional experience on a project

management team

• Pass a multiple choice exam

Project Management Education

• PMI registered education providers (R.E.P.)• University/college academic and continuing education

programs• Courses offered by training companies or consultants• Courses offered by PMI Component organizations• Courses or programs offered by employer sponsored

programs• Courses or programs offered by distance learning companies

Completing the CAPM Application

Complete application forms (education or experience verification) online at www.pmi.org

• Writing Fees - CAPM– Fee: $225 members, $300 non-members– Rewrite: $150 members, $200 non-members

• Fees: quoted in US funds, GST applicable

The CAPM Exam

• 150 multiple choice questions in 3 hours

• Questions are knowledge based

• You have one year from date approved to write the exam

Certification Resource Materials

• PMBOK Guide Fourth edition• CAPM Certification Handbook• Code of Professional Conduct

CAPM Professional Development Program

• Allowed to hold the CAPM designation for a maximum of 5 years

• After 5 years apply for PMP certification or retake the CAPM exam

For More Info

• Download the CAPM Certification Handbook and other resources from the PMI website

– CAPM Certification handbook• http://www.pmi.org/PDF/PDC_CAPMHandbook.pdf

– PMI Professional Development Program• http://www.pmi.org/CareerDevelopment/Pages/

AboutCredentialsCAPM.aspx

Overview of theProject Management

Professional

(PMP)Certification Process

Why Do You Want to Get PMP Certified?

• PMI Salary Survey Data• Top 10 Hottest Certifications• Globally recognized designation• ISO Certified Organization–ISO/IEC 17024 accredited• Benefits

– On personal and professional level– Globally transferability across countries and industries– ‘PMP preferred/required’ increasing in advertisements

How Do You Get PMP Certified?

• Meet specific education and experience requirements

• Agree to adhere to a code of professional conduct

• Pass a multiple choice exam

Project Management Education

• PMI registered education providers (R.E.P.)• University/college academic and continuing education

programs• Courses offered by training companies or consultants• Courses offered by PMI Component organizations• Courses or programs offered by employer sponsored

programs• Courses or programs offered by distance learning companies

PMP Eligibility Criteria• Category 1

– Bachelor’s degree or global equivalent

Minimum 3 years’ unique non-overlapping project management experience during which at least 4500 hours are spent leading and directing project tasks

– Up to eight years allowed to accrue the 4,500 hours

– 35 contact hours of formal Project Management Education

• Category 2– High School diploma, Associate’s

degree or global equivalent

– Minimum 5 years’ unique non-overlapping project management experience during which at least 7,500 hours are spent leading and directing project tasks.

– Up to eight years allowed to accrue the 7,500 hours

– 35 contact hours of formal Project Management Education

PMP Credentialing Process

• Project experience must be in leading and directing project tasks (as identified in the PMP Examination Specification)

• Download copy of Project Management professional Credential Handbook

• Random audit notification comes after the eligibility notification is issued and payment of the exam fee is remitted

Completing the Application

• Complete application forms (education and experience verification) online at www.pmi.org

• Writing Fees – PMP– Fee: $405 members, $555 non-members– Rewrite: $275 members, $375 members

Fees: quoted in US funds, GST applicable

Completing the Application

• You will receive via email an Exam Eligibility Letter within 5 days of meeting criteria and submitting all documentation (ensure a valid email address is provided)

• PMP exam is offered via computer at the Sylvan Learning Centre at 17-200 Meadowood, St. Vital (see 2test.com for a complete list of computer based testing locations)

Completing the Application

• You have 1 year from date approved to write the exam

• You have 3 attempts to write and pass• Candidate will have to wait one year from the

3rd unsuccessful attempt before being permitted to reapply

The PMP Exam

• 200 multiple choice questions in 4 hours• Questions are mostly situational, may have 2

correct answers, however looking for the best answer

PMP Examination SpecificationsExamination Blueprint

Domain % of Questions

Initiating 11

Planning 23

Executing 27

Monitoring and Controlling 21

Closing 9

Professional / Social Responsibility 9

Certification Resource Materials

• PMBOK Guide Fourth edition• PMP Role Delineation Study• PMP Certification Handbook• Code of Professional Conduct• PMI PMP Study Books dealing with the

Various Knowledge Areas

Maintaining your PMP

• To keep certification, the PMP must maintain a given number Professional Development Units (PDU) each period (60 within 3 years)

• Renewal fee (US Funds)

– $60 Members– $150 Non-Members

• PDUs are granted through– Ongoing education

• PMI Conferences– Published papers– Participation in PMI chapters (volunteer)– Presentations / teaching

For More Info

• Download the PMP Certification Handbook and other resources from the PMI website

– PMP Certification Handbook• http://www.pmi.org/PDF/PDC_PMPHandbook.pdf

– PMI Professional Development Program• http://www.pmi.org/CareerDevelopment/Pages/

AboutCredentialsPMP.aspx

– PMI Frequently Asked Questions • http://www.pmi.org/CareerDevelopment/Pages/Certification-

FAQ.aspx

How PMI can help

For PMI Members the MB Chapter Assist You in

Becoming Certified by:

• Organizing study groups• Mentoring• Providing supporting material

– Suggested reading list– Sample schedules– Other notes

Study Groups

Why Study Groups?

• Great way to learn and have fun learning• Review the material with people who have a

different perspective• Exchange ideas• Get your questions answered• Share experiences• Network with a peer group• Peer pressure to maintain a study schedule

Suggested Study Group Format & Approach

• Meet no less than once per week– Plan for 2 hours per meeting– Convenient time & location– No distractions

• Plan for a minimum of 1 meeting per PMBOK section– 9 knowledge areas & intro, 12 weeks– Add couple of more weeks for organization and

review

What Makes an Effective Study Group Meeting?

• Commitment– $$$– Time - be prepared for 100 - 150 hours

• Weekly meetings• (near) perfect attendance• Everyone contributes• synergy

Suggested Study Group Agenda

• Every member reads all study material for the section– Review PMBOK section material first– You must know Processes, Inputs, Tools &

Techniques, Outputs– Discuss main concept & principles, formulas

• Establish reading material to be covered for following week

Suggested Study Group Agenda

• Questions, questions, questions!!!– Each member creates 5 - 10 questions prior to

meeting each week and should include additional questions from various resource materials

Next Steps:

• If you have the required project management experience and education

– Decide if you are committed to working towards your certification formed from a time & cost perspective

– Study groups will be formed with other interested individuals

– You will be notified as to who will be in your group

Next Steps:

– Select a location, day and time that is convenient to the group

– PMI will attend your first study group meeting to get your started

– Complete a sample exam (set a baseline)• Several exams are available on line

– Order study materials immediately (3-4 weeks)– Apply to write the exam

Mentoring

Why Mentoring?

• Assist PMP/CAPM candidates who cannot participate in the study group format

• Improve individual motivation and exam success• Foster a PMI environment that promotes the

transfer of knowledge• Additional Information - contact:

– Juanita Desouza-Huletey– Email: Jdesouza-Huletey@winnipeg.ca

Web Sites for Other Training Information

• PMI www.pmi.org– Bookstore, certification, education, links

• Red River College www.rrc.mb.ca– PMI MB library at RRC

• PMI Manitoba www.pmimanitoba.org

• International Institute for Learning www.iil.com

• Hampton Group PM Control Tower www.4pm.com

• RMC Projects (Rita Mulcahy) www.rmcprojects.com

* above information suggested by other students

Summary

• PMI Manitoba chapter is available to assist you in obtaining your PMP/CAPM certification

• Study Group sign up and Information Session

RSVP email will be sent out after this meeting

Contact InfoProfessional Development Certification Committee

• Director – Jon Cook

• Email: prodevelopment@pmimanitoba.org

• PMP/CAPM– Debra Akister, PMP

• Email: debra.akister@mtsallstream.com– Sherry Zajac, PMP

• Email: sherry.zajac@gov.mb.ca– Scott Munn, PMP

• Email: smunn@northwest.ca

• Mentoring– Juanita Desouza-Huletey, PMP

• Email: jDesouza-huletey@winnipeg.ca

Q & A