About PMI Credentials · Who should apply for PMI-SP

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About PMI Credentials

Jun 2014

Certifications - Demanded by Industry-Globally • Lead and direct project teams to deliver results within the

constraints of budget, time, and scope – 593,074 PMP®

• Demonstrates understanding of knowledge, processes, and terminology of the PMBOK Guide® - 24,196 CAPM®

• Oversee the success of the program and multiple projects, advancing strategic and business objectives; define and initiate projects and assign project managers - 985

PgMP®

• Understand and apply agile tools, principles and practices on basic projects – 4,366 PMI-ACP®

• Assess and identify project risks while mitigating threats and capitalizing on opportunities – 2,507 PMI-RMP®

• Develops and maintains and communicates the project schedule – 1,036 PMI-SP®

• Recognizes the advanced experience and skill of portfolio managers. Pilot phase completed in Feb and now launched. PfMP®


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Seven Global Certifications currently offered by PMI

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Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM®) Certification


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Who should apply for CAPM® Certification?

Project team members who provide subject matter expertise Or serve as

project sponsors, facilitators, or coordinators.

Eligibility Requirements

High School Diploma / Global equivalent

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Professional Project Management Work Experience (1,500 hours of work on a project team or 23 contacts hours of formal project management education.)


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Steps to obtaining CAPM® credential

Application process + multiple-choice exam

Fees US$ 225 PMI Member (US$ 300 Non-Member)

Credential Maintenance - 5 years; re-exam

Examination Knowledge-based 3 hours 150 question multiple choice


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Project Management Professional (PMP®) Certification


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Who should apply for PMP® Certification? Those who -

• are responsible for all aspects of a project for the life of a project

• lead and direct cross-functional teams to deliver projects within the

constraints of time, budget and scope


High School Diploma / global equivalent

5 years project management experience

35 hours project management education

OR

Bachelor’s degree/ global equivalent


35 hours project management education


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Steps to obtaining PMP® credential Application process + multiple-choice exam

Fees US$ 405 - PMI Member (US$ 555 – Non-Member)

Credential Maintenance - 3 years; 60 Professional Development Units (PDUs)

Examination 4 hours 200 multiple choice questions

PDUs obtained by various means- Attending a conference/ seminar Attending a course PMI membership Publications PM work


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PMP® Exam Preparation

• Read the credential handbook to familiarize yourself with testing policies

and procedures.

• Read A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK®

Guide) and other project management reference sources to familiarize

yourself with current terminology and processes.

• Take a prep. course offered by PMI components, PMI Registered Education

Providers (R.E.P.s) or other education provider.

• Form a study group with colleagues or friends.


http://www.pmi.org/GetInvolved/Pages/PMI-Components-and-Communities.aspx

http://www.pmi.org/CareerDevelopment/Pages/Find-a-Registered-Education-Provider.aspx

http://www.pmi.org/CareerDevelopment/Pages/Find-a-Registered-Education-Provider.aspx

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PMI – Scheduling Professional (PMI-SP®) Certification


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Who should apply for PMI-SP® Certification?

Project team members with specialized expertise in project

scheduling


Secondary Diploma (high school diploma/ global

equivalent

5000 hrs project scheduling experience

30 hrs project scheduling education

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Four year degree (Bachelor’s degree/ global

equivalent)

3500 hrs project scheduling experience

30 hrs project scheduling education


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Steps to obtaining PMI-SP® credential

Application process + multiple-choice exam



Examination 3.5 hours 170 multiple choice questions


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PMI – Risk Management Professional (PMI-RMP®) Certification


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Who should apply for PMI-RMP® Certification?

Project team members with expertise in project risk management



equivalent

4500 hrs project risk management experience

30 hrs project risk management education

OR

Four year degree (Bachelor’s degree/ global

equivalent)

3000 hrs project risk management experience

30 hrs project risk management education


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Steps to obtaining PMI-RMP® credential Application process + multiple-choice exam



Examination 3.5 hours 170 multiple choice questions


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PMI Agile Certified Professional (PMI-ACP)® Certification


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Who should apply for PMI-ACP® Certification?


Secondary Diploma (high school or equivalent)

2000 hrs general project management experience

1500 hrs Agile project management experience

21 hrs Agile project management education


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Steps to obtaining PMI-ACP® credential





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Program Management Professional (PgMP®) Certification


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Who should apply for PgMP® Certification? Those who manage programs that contain complex activities that span functions,

organizations, geographic regions and cultures; build credibility, establish rapport and

maintain communication with stakeholders; possess advanced skills in finance,

cross-cultural awareness, leadership, influence, communication, negotiation

and conflict resolution..



equivalent


7 years program management experience

OR Four year degree (Bachelor’s degree/ global

equivalent)


4 years program management experience


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Steps to obtaining PgMP® credential

2 Level Evaluation - Panel review+ multiple-choice exam

Fees USD 800 - PMI Member (USD 1000 – Non-Member)



PDUs obtained by various means- Attending a conference/ seminar Attending a course PMI membership Publications PM work


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Portfolio Management Professional (PfMP)®


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Who should apply for PfMP® Certification?

If you’re a portfolio manager looking to demonstrate a proven ability to manage

and align a portfolio of projects and programs to realize organizational strategy

and objectives; increase your visibility and value with your organization; and

separate yourself in the eyes of employers, the PfMP credential is right for you


Secondary Degree (high school diploma/ associate’s degree/ or the global equivalent)

Min. 7 years(10,500 hrs) portfolio management experience within the past 15

consecutive years

OR

Four year degree (Bachelor’s degree/ global equivalent)

Min. 4 years(6,000 hrs) portfolio management experience within the past 15

consecutive years

Min. 8 years (96 months) of professional business experience


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Steps to obtaining PfMP® credential

2 Level Evaluation - Panel review+ multiple-choice exam

Fees USD 800 - PMI Member (USD 1000 – Non-Member)




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