3. Confidentia
The PMP credential
is for people who are leading and directing a project
team.
Exam PMPs are
Preparation
• Responsible for all aspects of the project through its
entire life cycle
• Capable of leading and directing cross-functional
teams in delivering project results
• Able to demonstrate sufficient knowledge and
experience to apply a methodology to projects
within the constraints of schedule, budget, and
resources
• Responsible for managing risk, communications,
stakeholder expectations, and effectively
performing their duties in a professional manner
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Skills Tested
The PM must be able to
Exam
• make sound decisions and apply good
Preparation judgment in order to move the project
forward to achieve schedule and budget
deadlines.
• address various real-world situations and
work through them quickly to solve the
many different problems faced by him and
the project team.
• apply his knowledge, tools, techniques and
methods to effectively manage projects
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5. Confidentia Welcome to this
PMP Prep Course!
• This course is intended to help you to:
Exam – Identify the strengths and weaknesses in
Preparation
your understanding of the PMBOK®
Guide and related material
– Prepare for taking the PMP® Certification
Examination
– Create a support system for passing the
test
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Course Objectives
At the end of this course, you will be
Exam able to:
Preparation
– Maximize your time as you prepare and
take this exam
– Recognize the critical terms and concepts
in project management
– Evaluate your own strengths and
weaknesses
– Describe the key elements of each of the
project management processes
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Course Objectives, continued
– Describe the interactions among the
processes
Exam
Preparation – Explain the key points in terms of
professional responsibility in project
management
– Determine those areas that are important to
study versus others that are “nice to know”
– Avoid common pitfalls associated with taking
this exam
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The PMP® Exam
Exam Section Percentage of Approximate
Exam
Questions Number
Preparation Initiating 12 24
Professional Responsibility
Planning 25 50
Executing 30 60
Monitoring and Controlling 23 46
Closing 10 20
Total Questions
200
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How to apply for the Exam
• Start the registration process as early as possible &
schedule a planned date to take the exam. This will
Exam make it real and help to complete the process.
Preparation
• Affirm that you have read and understand the
policies and procedures outlined in the credential
handbook which is available on the PMI website.
• Start training.
• Build a project plan to guide you toward achieving
your goals and stick with it.
• Monitor your progress and continue managing the
process as a project
• Once you pass the exam, celebrate!
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11. Confidentia
Time Management
• Entire test of 200 questions given at
Exam one time
Preparation
• 4 hours available
• Average 1.2 minutes for each question
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12. Confidentia
Reference Materials
• PMI®:
Exam – A Guide to the Project Management Body
Preparation of Knowledge, Third Edition
• PMI® Monographs
• Other PMI® Publications
• Professional Responsibility
References
• Self study books
• Sample questions
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The PMBOK® Guide
• Collective effort of many people
Exam
Preparation
• Evaluate and refine standard
continually
• Represents a standard, based on what
is practical in the majority of projects
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Study Tips
• Begin early; do not wait until the week
Exam before
Preparation
• Work with others who will take the
exam
• Take the practice exams in this course
• Check the PMI® website for the latest
practice exams
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Other Tips
• Know the exact location of the test site
Exam
Preparation
• Arrive 30 minutes ahead of your
scheduled start time.
• Bring anoriginal government-issued ID
(photo, name in English)
• Take a watch (?)
• Think positively
• Follow all directions provided
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Taking the Test
• Have a strategy
Exam
• Use your time wisely
Preparation
• Read the directions and each question
carefully
• Look for qualifying words:
– Always, rarely, never, usually, many, few,
seldom, except, etc.
• Answer every question, even if it’s just a
guess
• You can mark questions on the computer
and then go back and review them later
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