Project Management Institute Manitoba Chapter

Project Management Institute Manitoba Chapter

Certification & Study Group Orientation

PMI MB Chapter - PMP/CAPM Orientation

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Agenda• Overview of the PMP Certification Process• PMP Professional Development Program• Overview of the CAPM Certification Process• How the PMI MB Chapter Can Help• Study Group Approach• Next Steps• PMP/CAPM Mentorship Pilot Program• Summary and Q&A

Overview of the Project Management Professional

(PMP)Certification Process


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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

Note: you don’t have to be a PMI member to become a PMP,

but you’re more than welcome to join!


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Why Do You Want to Get PMP Certified?

• PM area is one of the fastest growing professions

• PMI is the world’s largest PM association– 153,952+ members, PMPs 105,088 (Jan/05)

• PMP is recognized internationally for high level of achievement in the application of project management – process is an ISO 9001 certified Quality Mgmt

System


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PMP Eligibility Criteria

Category 1– candidate holds a bachelor's degree or equivalent

university degree

– minimum 4500 hours within the 5 process groups over a period of 3 – to 6 years

– 35 contact hours of Project Management Education


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PMP Eligibility Criteria

Category 2– candidate does not hold bachelor's degree or

equivalent university degree

– must have minimum 7500 hours within the 5 process groups over a period of 5 - 8 years

– 35 hours of Project Management education


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Project Management Education– 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


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Required Application Documentation

• Completed contact hours of project management education

• Completed Experience Verification Forms

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

Fees: quoted in US funds, GST applicable


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(cont’d)

• you will receive an Exam Eligibility Letter within 10-14 working days of meeting criteria and submitting all documentation

• have 1 year from date approved to write exam


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PMP Submission Instructions

• Applications can be completed online at:https://certificationapp.pmi.org/

• Or completed application packages can be submitted by mail to:

PMI Certification Department

Four Campus Boulevard

Newtown Square, Pennsylvania 19073

USA


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The PMP Exam

• 200 multiple choice questions in 4 hours

• questions are mostly situational, may have 2 correct answers, however looking for the best


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Certification Resource Materials

– PMBOK Guide-2000 edition or– PMBOK Guide Third edition (Sept 05)– PMP Role Delineation Study– PMP Certification Handbook– Code of Professional Conduct


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Professional Development Program

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

• Renewal fee– $60 Members

– $150 Non-Members

• PDUs are granted through– ongoing education

– published papers

– participation in PMI chapters

– presentations / teaching

Overview of the Certified Associate in Project

Management(CAPM)

Certification Process


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Why Do You Want to Get CAPM Certified?

• A logical stepping stone to the PMP

• CAPM is intended for those who provide project management services but are relatively new to the profession

• Enhances your employment and/or project assignment responsibilities and getting you recognized in the workplace


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How do you get CAPM certified?

• Meet specific education requirements

or

• Meet specific experience requirements

• Pass a multiple choice exam


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CAPM Eligibility Criteria

• Education Requirements – 23 hours of formal education in project management

or

• Experience Requirements – 1,500 hours of work on a project team


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• Completed contact hours of project management education or completed Experience Verification Forms

• Writing Fees - CAPM

– Fee: $225 members, $300 non-members

– Rewrite: $150 members $200 non-members

Fees: quoted in US funds, GST applicable


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The CAPM Exam

• 150 multiple choice questions in 3 hours

• questions are knowledge based


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Certification Resource Materials

– PMBOK Guide-2000 edition or– PMBOK Guide Third edition (Sept 05)– CAPM Role Delineation Study– CAPM Certification Handbook– Code of Professional Conduct


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CAPM Professional Development Program

• Do not have to obtain Professional Development Units

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

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


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For More Info• Download the PMP and/or CAPM Certification Handbook

and the Professional Development Program documents from the PMI website

– PMI Professional Development Program

– http://www.pmi.org/info/PDC_CertificationsProgram.asp

– PMP Certification Handbookhttp://www.pmi.org/info/PDC_PMPHandbookfile.asp

– CAPM Certification Handbook

– http://www.pmi.org/info/PDC_CAPMHandbookFile.asp


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How Can the MB Chapter Assist You in Becoming Certified

• Application package preparation support• Organize study groups for individuals• Exam readiness assessment• Peer mentoring• Provide supporting material

– suggested reading list

– sample schedule

– other notes and sample questions


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Why Study Groups?

• work with peers to discuss and work through problems

• peer pressure to maintain study schedule– study group will probably last 3 months (or more)

• large quantity of study material so certain study areas can be divided up among group members


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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


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What Makes an Effective Study Group Meeting?

– commitment • $$$ - exam & materials • Time - be prepared for 100-150 hours

– weekly meetings– (near) perfect attendance– all members have their own copies of

study material


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What Makes an Effective Study Group Meeting?

– everyone contributes– try to bring something extra to meetings– sense of urgency– peer pressure– synergy


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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 concepts & principles, formulas • discuss “hot topics” for each knowledge area

– establish reading material to be covered for following week

• Hot topics for knowledge area


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Suggested Study Group Agenda

– questions, questions, questions !!!

• each member brings own set of questions each meeting

• additional questions from various resource materials, …

– Group leader brings goodies!!!


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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

– PM Information Services www.pminfo.com

– International Institute for Learning www.iil.com

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

** above information suggested by other students


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Next Steps

• decide if you are committed to working towards your certification both from a time & cost perspective

• apply to write the exam• study groups will be formed with other committed

folks• study groups may commence in April or May• hold casual “team forming” event


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Next Steps

• complete a sample exam (set a baseline)– www.pmi.org/info/PDC_CertKnowAssess.asp– http://vl-p.net/pmp-online-self-test/75-free-ques

tions.htm• develop a Project Plan (set a target end date)• order study materials immediately (3-4 weeks)• pick location and start date

PMP/CAPM Mentoring Pilot Program

PMI Manitoba


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Why Mentoring?

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

• Improve individual motivation and exam success.

• Foster a PMI Manitoba environment that promotes the transfer of knowledge.


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It Is:

A “formal” mentoring program

A process to help PMP/CAPM exam candidates who cannot participate in the study group program.

It Isn’t:An individual coaching or tutorial program

Exam answers sessions

What It Is & Isn’t?


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Is it for Me?

• Designed for:– Self-motivated individuals:

• Accepted to write the PMP/CAPM exam

• Self-disciplined

• Committed to their own success.

• Committed to life-long learning.

• Committed to the mentoring partnerships & process.


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What’s In It For Me?

• A partnership with someone who can provide feedback on strengths, shortcomings, and possible impacts on exam preparation.

• A better understanding of PMI & Project Management culture.

• More confidence in studying and exam preparation.

• Expanded horizons

• A listening ear

• Valuable insights

• Understanding of strengths and opportunities for improvement


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Roles and Responsibilities

• Devote time to yourself.• Willingness to learn and “stretch.”• Able to accept and give feedback.• Take initiative and be proactive in own exam

preparation. • Clarify the expectations of the mentoring partnership. • Develop a Mentoring Action Plan (MAP) with

mentor. • Maintain MAP and discuss progress with mentor.


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Roles and Responsibilities (cont.)

• Discuss “no-fault” termination. • Show willingness to meet/connect with mentor on a

regular agreed upon basis. • Participate in open and honest discussions with

mentor.• Participate in mentee training/orientation.• Participate in progress reviews. • Give feedback on mentoring progress and design to

the program coordinator.


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How does it work?1. Eligibility/application/acceptance.2. Mentoring program information

sessions/orientation/kick-off workshop. 3. Meetings/connections with mentors.4. Mentoring agreement.5. Mentoring action plan.6. Study.7. Progress reviews and program evaluation.8. Partnership close out/exam success.9. End of program recognition.


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Time Requirements

• Time Requirements:– a 3-10 month mentoring partnership.

• Each partnership will determine:– how much time is required to best meet the needs of the partners– and plan and schedule their time accordingly.

• Suggested that:– mentor/protégé(e) pairs meet face-to-face at least one hour every

month. – mentor/protégé(e) pairs will communicate in some way, e.g. a

phone call, email message, written note, etc. at least every two weeks.


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Summary• PMI Manitoba chapter is available to assist you in

obtaining your PMP/CAPM certification• making use of an effective study group will increase

your chance of achieving your goal• a sign up sheet will be available at the end of this

session for those interested in forming a study group• A sign up sheet will be available for those interested in

the Mentorship Pilot.


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Contact InfoPMP Connie Klawis PMP

Email: [email protected]

Susan Bilyk PMP


CAPM Hazel Serrette CAPM


Claudia Baccus CAPM


Mentorship Pilot Barry Morrison PMP

email: [email protected]

Thank You for Your Interest!

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