Path to PMP!
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This document provides an overview of the Path to PMP certification. It begins with an introduction to projects and project management. It then discusses the differences between the PMP, PMI-ACP, and PRINCE2 certifications. The document outlines the eligibility criteria for the PMP certification including educational and experience requirements. It addresses common myths about the PMP exam and recommends an ideal preparation time. Finally, it provides details on the exam pattern, scoring, and concludes with a Q&A section.
Path to PMP!
- 1. Path to PMP
- 2. www.edureka.co/pmp Agenda Introduction to Project and Project Management What is the difference in PMP®, PMI-ACP® and Prince2® Introduction to PMP® What is the eligibility criteria for PMP®? Myths about PMP® exam? How much time is needed to prepare for PMP® exam? Sample Topic - Decode Project Management Life Cycle Q & A
- 3. www.edureka.co/pmp Introduction to Project and Project Management
- 4. www.edureka.co/pmp Project “A project is a temporary endeavor undertaken to create a unique product service or result.” Temporary Endeavor: With a beginning and an end Not an on-going effort Unique Output Progressive Elaboration The incremental design and refinement of the initial concept toward the project plan Project Management Institute, A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK ® Guide) - Fifth Edition, Project Management Institute, Inc., 2013, Page 3
- 5. www.edureka.co/pmp Project Management Project Management also needs generic management skills and professional ethics “Project Management is the combination of knowledge, skills, tools and techniques applied to project activities to meet the project requirements.” Project requirements
- 6. www.edureka.co/pmp Constraints of Project Management Project Manager has to balance the competing factors (included but not limited to) like Scope Schedule and Cost along with Quality It is the project manager‘s duty to balance and achieve these three often-competing goals. Achieve goals
- 7. www.edureka.co/pmp The PMBOK® Guide Vs Prince2® PMP®,, ACP® and PMBOK ® are registered trademarks of the Project Management Institute, Inc. PRINCE2® is registered trademarks of AXELOS PRINCE2®The PMBOK ® Guide A process based project management methodologyA knowledge based approach to project management
- 8. www.edureka.co/pmp PMP® Vs Prince2® PMP® Prince2® Focus on knowledge and skills that are necessary for successful completion Focus on the framework and processes for successful completion. Focus more on roles and responsibilities of project manager. Focus on roles and responsibilities of entire team involved in the project. Includes comprehensive overview and generally- accepted knowledge and principles of project management. Includes a well-laid out and standard approach
- 9. www.edureka.co/pmp Project Management Approach PMP® & PRINCE2® Traditional Approach – Waterfall Methodology PMP®,, ACP® and PMBOK ® are registered trademarks of the Project Management Institute, Inc. PRINCE2® is registered trademarks of AXELOS COST QUALITY
- 10. www.edureka.co/pmp Project Management Approach Iteration Iteration Iteration Iteration PMI-ACP® Iterative/Adaptive Approach – Agile Methodology PMP®,, ACP® and PMBOK® are registered trademarks of the Project Management Institute, Inc. COST QUALITY
- 11. www.edureka.co/pmp PMP® Vs PMI-ACP® PMP® PMI-ACP® Describes the framework for traditional (waterfall) project management. Follows sequential process. Focuses on the Agile project management principles. Follows an incremental approach. When there is a clear picture of what the final product should be. When there isn’t a clear picture of what the final product should look like. Clients won’t have the ability to change the scope of the project once it has begun. Clients will be able to change the scope of the project.
- 12. www.edureka.co/pmp Which Certification to Go For 1. Choice of certification is dependent to a large extent on the future plan of the professional. What one wants to get into is what can help decide which certification to go for. 2. Once of the deciding factors could be whether you work in an industry with rapidly changing standards and requirements or not.
- 13. www.edureka.co/pmp PMP® Certification PMP® Certification Project Management Professional (PMP)® credential is the most important industry-recognized certification for project managers PMP ® credential demonstrates that the professional has the experience, education and competency to lead and direct projects Certification provides industry wide recognition Increases marketability to employers and higher salary Globally recognized and demanded
- 14. www.edureka.co/pmp Industries that require Project Management Skills www.edureka.co/pmp
- 16. www.edureka.co/pmp Why do you need PMP Certification? www.edureka.co/pmp
- 18. www.edureka.co/pmp Eligibility Criteria for PMP Exam
- 19. www.edureka.co/pmp Prerequisites (Eligibility Criteria) Educational Background PM Experience PM Education High School Diploma Associate’s Degree or Global Equivalent 60+Months 7,500 +Hours 35 Contact Hours Bachelor’s Degree or Global Equivalent 36+ Months 4,500+ Hours 35 Contact Hours Project duration must not overlap Experience in projects during last 8 years 20% of applications are picked up for random audit Designation during the specified project management work does not matter
- 20. www.edureka.co/pmp Prerequisites www.edureka.co/pmp Educational Background PM Experience PM Education High School Diploma Associate’s Degree or Global Equivalent 60+Months 7,500 +Hours 35 Contact Hours Bachelor’s Degree or Global Equivalent 36+ Months 4,500+ Hours 35 Contact Hours
- 22. www.edureka.co/pmp Projects in Operations Environment www.edureka.co/pmp
- 24. www.edureka.co/pmp PMP® Examination Pattern Computer based exam conducted in Prometric centers 200 multiple-choice questions – mixed randomly across process groups to be answered in 4 Hrs Out of 200 questions, 175 are for final marking and remaining 25 are “pre-test” questions There is no negative marking in the exam The examination is developed by groups of individuals from around the globe who hold the PMP® credential After clearing the exam, you will get the result immediately and the PMP® certificate by mail within 2 months. Examination scores are confidential PMP® Examination Pattern PMP®,, ACP® and PMBOK® are registered trademarks of the Project Management Institute, Inc.
- 25. www.edureka.co/pmp Myths about PMP® Exam Aspirants need 35 PDUs to apply for the PMP® exam »Contact hours are required to apply for the PMP® exam and PDUs are required to maintain the PMP® credential once you clear the PMP® exam »The minimum score needed to pass is determined by the overall difficultly of your individual exam Passing score for PMP® exam is 61% »There is no documented set marks or percentages to pass the PMP® exam »From November 2005 onwards, PMI® stopped publishing the passing percentage and adopted psychometric analysis to calculate the passing score hence this assumption is not valid anymore You must memorize the Inputs, Tools & Techniques, and Outputs (ITTOs) »There are more than 500 ITTOs in The PMBOK® Guide and to the key is to fully understand the concepts of each process not the memorization of the ITTOs »Most of the questions relate to how or why a specific ITTO is used in a process and memorization will be of no use to you when answering those types of questions
- 26. www.edureka.co/pmp Snapshot of a Live Class: Organizational Influences
- 27. www.edureka.co/pmp Decoding Project Management Lifecycle Plan (Develop Project management Plan) Do (Direct & Manage Project Work) Check (Monitor & Control Project Work) Act (Decision Point for PM and Team) Change (Integrated Change Control Process) Close (Close Project or Phase)
- 28. www.edureka.co/pmp Thank You Questions/Queries/Feedback Recording and presentation will be made available to you within 48 hours