Project Manager Professional Lectures

2. PMP
Project Management Professional (PMP)
• is a credential offered by the Project
Management Institute (PMI).
• as of 31 July 2010, there were 393,413
active PMP certified individuals
worldwide.
• over 4,300 individuals a month, since
September 2006, have obtained a PMP
certification

3. EXAM SYLLABUS
The PMP exam is based on the PMP Examination Specification,
which describes tasks out of five performance domains:
 Initiating the project (13%)
 Planning the project (24%)
 Executing the project (30%)
 Monitoring and controlling the project (25%)
 Closing the project (8%)
• The exam consists of 200 multiple choice questions written
against this specification. The numbers in brackets describe
the percentage of questions for each domain

4. PURPOSE
• Government, commercial and other organisations
employ PMP certified project managers in an
attempt to improve the success rate of projects in
all areas of knowledge, by applying a standardised
and evolving set of project management principles
as contained in PMI's PMBOK Guide.
• In December 2005, the PMP credential was tied for
fourth place in CertCities.com’s 10 Hottest
Certifications for 2006, and in December 2008, it
was number 7 of ZDNet’s 10 best IT certifications

5. PRE-REQUISITES TO BECOME ELIGIBLE
• Candidates must have a high school diploma or an
ordinary degree with 60 months (7,500 hours) of project
management experience
or
• an honours degree with 36 months (4,500 hours) of
project management experience.
• In both cases candidates must also have 35 contact
hours of project management education.
• The application for the exam and verification of
education and experience are done online at the PMI
website.

6. CONTINUOUS CREDENTIAL REQUIREMENTS
To maintain the PMP qualification, 60
professional development units (PDUs)
must be earned over a three-year cycle,
from activities such as researching,
authoring articles, speaking on project
management-related topics, or being
engaged full time in project management.

7. OTHER PMI CREDENTIALS
PMP (Project Management Professional) is one of six
credentials offered by PMI
Certified Associate in Project Management(CAPM)
Project Management Professional (PMP)
Program Management Professional(PgMP)
PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)
PMI Risk Management Professional (PMI-RMP)
PMI Scheduling Professional (PMI-SP)

8. IN DETAIL
The Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)® is a good entry-level certification
if you’re new to project management, or still figuring out your career path.
The Project Management Professional (PMP)® is the most important globally-recognized
and independently validated credential for project managers, perfect if you have
demonstrated experience and competence in leading project teams.
The Program Management Professional (PgMP)® is designed for those who manage
multiple, complex projects to achieve strategic and organizational results.
The PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)SM is designed for practitioners who utilize
Agile approaches to project management in their projects.
The PMI Risk Management Professional (PMI-RMP)® is a specialty credential that
demonstrates competence in assessing project risks, mitigating threats and capitalizing on
opportunities.
The PMI Scheduling Professional (PMI-SP)® is a specialty credential for practitioners who
want to focus on developing and maintaining project schedules.

9. SIX REASONS FOR EARNING A PMI CERTIFICATION
Certification is an important step in career development and recognizes
qualified and competent individuals. Here are six reasons why project
management practitioners become PMI certified.
1. PMI certifications recognize your project management knowledge, skills
and abilities. PMI serves as an unbiased endorsement of your project
management knowledge and professional experience on a global level.
2. PMI certifications reflect achievement. Our certifications show that you have
demonstrated excellence in the field by meeting standard requirements
established by global project management practitioners.
3. PMI certifications can lead to greater earnings. Many certification holders
experience salary increases because of their certification status.

10. 6 REASONS CONTD
4. PMI certifications can lead to career opportunities and career advancement.
The family of certifications identifies you as a practitioner who has
demonstrated competency in project management processes or in
knowledge and experience in specialty areas of practice based on
industry standards.
5. PMI certifications allow for greater recognition from employers. PMI
certification holders gain increased recognition from employers for taking
the extra step in professional development.
6. PMI certifications can afford you a competitive advantage within the job market,
because the certifications can differentiate you from others within your industry.