HOW TO PREPARE FOR THE PMP EXAM Team 2: Azar Kazemi, Fernando Gonzalez, Kong Yew, Mussa Elzllawi, Susan Lee UCSC Extension: Applied Project Management,

HOW TO PREPARE FOR THE PMP EXAM

Team 2: Azar Kazemi, Fernando Gonzalez, Kong Yew, Mussa Elzllawi, Susan LeeUCSC Extension: Applied Project Management, Winter 2009 Mike Taylor

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How to prepare for the PMP Exam

I. Why is the PMP important? [Susan]II. PMP Exam Basics [Azar]

a. Requirementsb. When & Wherec. Cost

III. How to Register [Kong]IV. PMP Exam Preparation & Format[Fernando]V. Study Materials/tips/references [Mussa]

WH

Y IS IMPO

RTANT TO

TAKE THE PM

P EXAMHow to prepare for the PMP Exam

Why is it important to take the PMP Exam?• To remain competitive in a PM career track

The facts :• PMI PMP Certification Fact File (as of Sept, 2008)

Total PMI Members – 280,264Total Active PMP’s – 299,791 (~200,000 in 2006)

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Sources: www.pmibaltimore.org/docs/presentations/In%20Search%20of%20PMP%20Nov_2006%20Rev%20D.ppt , [http://pmp-preparation.blogspot.com/2008/02/pmi-pmp-fact-file.html], PMI Today Nov 2008

LOCAL SALARY IN

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ATION


Project Manager II May require a bachelor's degree and 4-7 years of experience in the field. Average salary is about $100k

Project Manager I May require a bachelor's degree and 2-4 years of experience in the field. Average salary is about $80k.

Project Manager III May require a bachelor's degree and at least 7 years of experience in the field. Average salary is about $120k.

Source: www.salary.com March 2009

PMI Project Management Salary Survey – fourth edition • PMP credential holders command salaries that are 17 percent higher than their non-credentialed counterparts.

WH

Y PEOPLE TAKE TH

E EXAMHow to prepare for the PMP Exam

72% of the people taking the PMP exam pass on their first attempt !

Sources: www.pmibaltimore.org/docs/presentations/In%20Search%20of%20PMP%20Nov_2006%20Rev%20D.ppt , [http://pmp-preparation.blogspot.com/2008/02/pmi-pmp-fact-file.html], PMI Today Nov 2008

REQU

IREMEN

TSHow to prepare for the PMP Exam

Requirements:• Certain educational and professional experiences are

required in order to be eligible for PMP exam.

• At least a high school diploma is required

• 35 contact hours of formal education on project management education is required

• Project management experience requirements vary based on educational background.

REQU

IREMEN

TSHow to prepare for the PMP Exam

• If your educational background is high school diploma, associate’s degree or global equivalent:

Professional project management experience for minimum 5 years (60 months) with at least 7,500 hours of leading and directing project tasks

• If your educational background is at least Bachelor’s degree or global equivalent:

Professional project management experience for minimum 3 years (36 months) during which at least 4,500 hours were spent leading and directing project tasks

DATES &

SOM

E LOCATIO

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2009 test dates (United States):

Some nearby test sites: 4030 MOORPARK AVE

SUITE 280SAN JOSE, CA 95117

48860 MILMONT DRIVESUITE 103CFREMONT, CA 94538

Test Date Application Deadline

4/22/09 3/6/09

7/11/09 6/5/09

11/7/09 10/2/09

SOM

E LOCATIO

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2412 CENTRAL AVEALAMEDA, CA 94501

400 OYSTER POINT BLVDSUITE 101SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94080

100 CALIFORNIA STSTE #105SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94111

222 KEARNY ST.SUITE 603SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94108

FEES

Cost:

Exam type PMI member status FeeCBT (Computer Based Testing)

member $405

CBT (Computer Based Testing)

no member $555

PBT (Paper Based Testing) member $250

PBT (Paper Based Testing no member $400

Reexamination CBT member $275

Reexamination CBT no member $375

Reexamination PBT member $150

Reexamination PBT no member $300


REFERENCES


Sources:www.pmi.org

www.prometric.com/pmi

PMP Application

Preparation for PMP ApplicationHow to prepare for the PMP Exam

How do I apply for the PMP exam?

1) Apply online for PMP certification at PMI (www.pmi.org)

2) Read the instructions in the in the PMP Handbook at PMI

3) Prepare your resume

4) Submit your application at www.pmi.org/CertApp

PMP Application

Preparation for PMP ApplicationHow to prepare for the PMP Exam

What ‘s next?

1. Wait for application approval• Once you apply, it may take up to 2 weeks for your application to get approved by PMI

•If you apply online, the processing time is only 5 business days

2. Schedule your Exam •Contact a Prometric Learning Center

HO

W TO

CREATE A STUD

Y PLAN

Break Down Your Study Plan Into 3 Sections

• Key Concepts by Knowledge Area

• Contents by Process Groups

• PMP exam questions


HO

W TO

CREATE A STUD

Y PLAN

Key Concepts by Knowledge Area

• Management Framework• Integration Management• Scope Management• Time Management• Cost Management• Quality Management• HR Management• Communications Management• Risk Management• Procurement Management• Professional Responsibility


HO

W TO

CREATE A STUD

Y PLANHow to prepare for the PMP Exam

Study Contents by 5 Process Groups

Initiating the Project -11%

Planning the Project -23%

Executing the Project -27%

Monitor and Control the Project

21% -

Closing the Project9% -

Professional - *Responsibility

9%

PMP Exam Prep - A Study Plan

1st, work through the 11 knowledge areas

2nd, study 11 knowledge areas in detail

3rd, working on weak areas

4th, work on the Process Groups

5th, first attempt at all full exams

6th, second attempt at all full exams

7th, Time yourself (4hours) during a practice exam

HO

W TO

CREATE A STUD

Y PLANHow to prepare for the PMP Exam

Recommended Study MaterialsDescription Author PublisherA Guide to the Project Management body of knowledge (Latest Edition)

PMI PMI

Q & As for the PMBOK Guide PMI PMI

PMP Exam Prep (Fifth Edition)Rita Mulcahy

RMC

PMP Project Management Professional Study Guide (second Edition)

Joseph Phillips

McGraw Hill

Preparing For the Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification Exam

Michael W. Newell

AMACOM

PMP: Project Management Professional Study Guide (Third Edition)

Kim Heldman

Sybex

Field Guide to Project Management (Second Edition)

David I. Cleland

Wiley

Project Planning, Scheduling and Control (Fourth Edition)

James P. Lewis

McGraw Hill

The Handbook of Project-Based Management (Second Edition)

J Rodney Turner

McGraw Hill


PMP EXAM

INATIO

N TIPS.


Do Tips:

• Do prepare for 1 to 4 months study.

• Do commit 2 to 3 hours per day.

• Do understand the project management life cycle and PMBOK definitions.

• Do more practice questions.

PMP EXAM

INATIO

N TIPS


Don’t Tips:

• Don’t use too many references, a few good reference guides are sufficient.

• Don’t leave any answer blank.

• Don’t be tricked by short questions, read them carefully!

• Don’t skip your meal before exam.

PMP EXAM

INATIO

N TIPS


Tips on Actual Day:• Bring along your non-expired (government issued) ID! If

your registration name is not the same as the ID, you are in trouble.

• The test room might be cold or you may feel colder struggling the 4 hours exam. Dress more.

• Get use of the 4 hours exam, it can be exhausting.• Paper and pencil are provided, use them to write the

formulas.• Use the MARK and ITEM REVIEW features for your

unsure questions.• Don’t press the Exit button unless you are ending the

exam.

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References/Useful sources for PMP examination preparation:

* Go to www.anthonyyeong.com/pmp.htm; for more tips and details.

* For Free Practice of PMP Exam, go to Head First Labs Web Site: http://www.headfirstlabs.com/PMP/free_exam/

* Get a free PMP question & answer sent to your email on a daily basis, from (Test Prep Review): http://www.testprepreview.com/pmp_practice.htm

* Get a PMP Exam Software from (Project Management Learning Bureau), 3 PMP exams, 200 questions each, designed as per the exam sections: http://pmlearn.com/PMPExam.htm * On top of all of the above, you can enroll in UCSC Extension course ( PMP Examination Preparation).


Summ

aryPreparation for PMP ApplicationHow to prepare for the PMP Exam

Summary

• PMP Application

• Study Plan

• Tips – Do and Don’t

• Commit and Begin your PMP preparation

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HOW TO PREPARE FOR THE PMP EXAM Team 2: Azar Kazemi, Fernando Gonzalez, Kong Yew, Mussa Elzllawi, Susan Lee UCSC Extension: Applied Project Management,