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- 1. A Complete Understanding of the PMP® Certification Exam YOU WILL LEARN TO: NAVIGATE THE PROCESS GROUPS & KNOWLEDGE AREAS OF THE LATEST PMBOK® GUIDE • Learn essential PMBOK® 4th Edition terminology, tools and techniques for taking the test • Align your knowledge of Project Management with PMBOK® terminology and definitions LEARN TIPS & TECHNIQUES FOR PASSING THE PMP EXAM THE FIRST TIME • Gain valuable tips and study methods to help prepare for the exam and pass • Create a personalized plan for self-study preparation leading up to test day UNDERSTAND EXACTLY WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW TO APPLY FOR & PASS THE EXAM • Utilize real sample questions and a full length practice test to prepare for taking the PMP® Exam • Work with our experts to create a study plan that fits your needs PMP ® Exam Prep Course May 17-19, 2010May 17-19, 2010 Arlington, VAArlington, VA www.PerformanceInstitute.org/PMP In Association with: Advance Your Career by Being Recognized as a Project Management Professional® Receive 18 Contact Hours of PM Education
- 2. PREPARE FOR THE PROJECT MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONAL® EXAMINATION Monday, May 17, 2010 Day1 2 www.PerformanceInstitute.org/PMP “I LEARNED WHAT TO STUDY FOR THE EXAM, how much of a subject you will see and pointing out what PMI focuses on.” – Tammy Ward American Safety Insurance 8:30 Registration and Continental Breakfast 9:00 PMP Exam Overview: Review of PMBOK® Standards and PMP Credentials • Review qualifications for sitting for the PMP® Exam • Discuss how PMI’s PMBOK® is broken down into five process groups and nine knowledge areas 10:00 Project Lifecycle and Organization • Review the project lifecycle paying close attention to the various stages from initiation to execution • Discuss the role of project stakeholders in the project lifecycle process 11:00 Project Integration Management • Develop a project charter and integration of a project management plan • Implement an effective change control system that clearly identifies and tracks project changes 12:00 Lunch Break 1:00 Effective Scope Management • Establish accountability with clear cost and schedule requirements • Define business outcomes with effective Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) frameworks 2:00 Project Time Management • Determine project roles and key resources required for project success • Map a project timeline that defines key project checkpoints and promotes fast, high-quality results 3:00 Day One Review and Practice Questions • Practice real PMP® test questions in real test taking conditions • Work with a PMP® certified instructor to determine which knowledge areas need additional practice and further review based on personal performance 4:00 Day One Adjourns
- 3. WHO SHOULD ATTEND? • Project Managers • Program Managers • Program Analysts • Portfolio Managers • Project Officers • Contract Managers • Supply Chain Managers • Directors • CAPMs • Information Systems Specialists • Team Leads • Safety Process Development Leads • Senior Analysts • Senior Program Officers WHAT WILL YOU LEARN? • The Format and Makeup of the PMP® Exam • New PMBOK® 4th Edition Terminology and Tips • Tools and Techniques Essential for PMP® Exam Success • Key Concepts, Terms and Principles of Project Management Necessary to Pass the Exam • Understand and Remember Required PMP® Formulas • Receive Practice Questions and Tips on What to Expect for Test Content PREPARE FOR THE PROJECT MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONAL® EXAMINATION Tuesday, May 18, 2010 Day2 www.PerformanceInstitute.org/PMP 3 8:30 Continental Breakfast 9:00 Project Cost Management • Identify and prioritize costs relative to the WBS • Establish the cost baseline based on the project scope and available resources 10:30 Quality Management • Establish project quality standards and systematic quality checks • Apply Six Sigma principles to monitor quality requirements 12:00 Lunch Break 1:00 HR Management • Understand the core competencies of an effective project team • Learn proven conflict resolution and negotiating skills 2:00 Communication Management • Explore and understand different communication styles and stakeholder communication needs • Accurately monitor and report project performance using earned value management 3:00 Day Two Review and Practice Questions • Practice real PMP® test questions in real test taking conditions • Work with a PMP® certified instructor to determine which knowledge areas need additional practice and further review based on personal performance 4:00 Day Two Adjourns
- 4. PREPARE FOR THE PROJECT MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONAL® EXAMINATION Wednesday, May 19, 2010 Day3 4 www.PerformanceInstitute.org/PMP 8:30 Continental Breakfast 9:00 Risk Management • Review how to create and implement project risk mitigation plans • Identify and mitigate potential elements of risk in each phase of the project life cycle 10:30 Procurement Management • Establish and validate clear lines of contract requirements • Acquire solicitation strategies handled by the contracting officer but required in the exam 12:00 Lunch Break 1:00 Study Techniques, Ethics and Professional Responsibility • Create your own personalized study plan for passing the exam • Examine key aspects of PMI’s code of ethics and conduct 2:00 Project Management Context, Framework and Processes • Learn the importance of projects within an organization • Explore the differences between projects and programs and how a project life cycle differs from a product life cycle 3:00 PMP® Examination Tips Tricks and Strategy • Master some devices that will surely give you an edge • Learn how to effectively study for the exam 4:00 Day Three Adjourns PMP® EXAM VOUCHER: $600 If you plan on taking the PMP® Exam, you may purchase a voucher from The Performance Institute for $600. The benefits of purchasing the voucher from the Institute are: • No out-of-pocket expense to register for the exam • All costs associated with PMP® certification included on one invoice • Add all PMP® certification expenses to the cost of this training “EXERCISES WERE EXTREMELY HELPFUL and tips and techniques are great for preparing for the PMP® Exam.” – Mike McInerery Electronic Consulting Services Inc.
- 5. PREPARE FOR THE PROJECT MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONAL® EXAMINATION In-House Training & Customization www.PerformanceInstitute.org/PMP 5 One of the more popular vehicles for accessing the Institute’s educational offerings is the delivery of on-site trainings and management facilitations. Bringing a training or facilitation in-house gives you the opportunity to customize a program that addresses your exact challenges and provides a more personal learning experience, while virtually eliminating travel expenses. Whether you require training for your department or for an organization-wide initiative, the advanced learning methods employed by The Performance Institute will create an intimate training atmosphere that maximizes knowledge transfer to enhance the talent within your organization. Customization: We realize that not all obstacles can be overcome by applying an “off-the-shelf” solution. While many training providers will offer you some variation of their standard training, The Performance Institute’s subject matter experts will work with you and your team to examine your programs and determine your exact areas of need. The identification of real life examples will create a learning atmosphere that resonates with participants while at the same time providing immediate return on your training investment. Using interactive exercises that employ actual projects or scenarios from your organization, instructors can address specific challenges and align the curriculum of each session to your objectives. While the majority of on-site trainings are focused on smaller groups, The Performance Institute also has the ability to accommodate organization-wide training initiatives. Utilizing multiple instructors, the Institute has the capacity to deliver courses to groups of up to 300 participants per day. Areas of Expertise: On-site delivery of single courses, certification programs and entire packages of specialized courses are available in the following areas: For more information about in-house training and certification options, please contact Blake Zach at 877-992-9522 or Blake.Zach@PerformanceInstitute.org Sponsorship Opportunities: As a conference and training provider, The Performance Institute is an expert in bringing together leaders to share and discuss best practices and innovations. We connect decision-makers with respected solution providers. The Institute offers four different pre- designed sponsorship packages: • Event Co-Sponsor • Luncheon Sponsor • Session Sponsor • Exhibit Booth Sponsor For more information on sponsorships or to get started, contact Meredith Mason at 202-739-9707 or email her at Meredith.Mason@PerformanceInstitute.org • Strategic Planning • Performance Measurement • Project Management • Lean Six Sigma • Workforce Management • Performance-Based Budgeting • Performance-Based Contracting • Performance Reporting • Program Evaluation • Administrative Management • Leadership and Change
- 6. 6 www.PerformanceInstitute.org/PMP Venue and Hotel: PMP® Prep will be hosted at The Performance Institute’s Training Center in Arlington, VA, just one block east of the Courthouse stop on the Orange Line of the D.C. Metro. A public parking garage is located inside of the building for $10/day. The Performance Institute Conference Center 1515 N. Courthouse Rd., Suite 600 Arlington, VA 22201 877-992-9521 A limited number of rooms have been reserved at the Arlington Rosslyn Courtyard by Marriott at the prevailing rate of $233.00 until April 19, 2010. Please call the hotel directly and reference code “PMP® Prep” when making reservations to get the discounted rate. The hotel is conveniently located three blocks from the Rosslyn Metro station. Please ask the hotel about a complimentary shuttle that is also available for your convenience. Arlington Rosslyn Courtyard by Marriott 1533 Clarendon Blvd. Arlington, VA 22209 Phone: 703-528-2222 / 1-800-321-2211 www.courtyardarlingtonrosslyn.com Tuition & Group Discounts: The tuition rate for attending PMP® Prep is as follows: Offerings Early Bird Regular Rate PMP® Prep $999* $1099 * For the Early Bird Rate, register before March 15, 2010. For more information on group discounts for Project Management for Results contact Melvin Hall at 202-739-9630 or email him at Melvin.Hall@PerformanceInstitute.org PMP® Exam Voucher: If you plan on taking the PMP® Exam, you may purchase a voucher from The Performance Institute for $600. Benefits of purchasing the voucher include no out-of-pocket expense to register for the exam, all costs associated with PMP® certification included on one invoice and the addition of all PMP® certification expenses to the cost of this training. PMI Registered Education Provider: PDUs: 18 The Performance Institute has been reviewed and approved as a provider of project management training by the Project Management Institute. As a PMI Registered Education Provider (R.E.P), The Performance Institute has agreed to abide by PMI established quality assurance criteria. “PMI” and the PMI logo are service and trademarks registered in the United States and other nations; “PMP” is a certification mark registered in the United States and other nations; “PMBOK” and “CAPM” are trademarks registered in the United States and other nations by the Project Management Institute, Inc., which is not affiliated with The Performance Institute. Quality Assurance: The Performance Institute strives to provide you with the most productive and effective educational experience possible. If after completing the course you feel there is some way we can improve, please write your comments on the evaluation form provided upon your arrival. Should you feel dissatisfied with your learning experience and wish to request a credit or refund, please submit it in writing no later than 10 business days after the end of the training to: The Performance Institute: Quality Assurance 805 15th Street, NW, 3rd Floor Washington, DC 20005 Note: As speakers are confirmed six months before the event, some speaker changes or topic changes may occur in the program. The Performance Institute is not responsible for speaker changes, but will work to ensure a comparable speaker is located to participate in the program. If for any reason The Performance Institute decides to cancel this conference, The Performance Institute accepts no responsibility for covering airfare, hotel or other costs incurred by registrants, including delegates, sponsors and guests. Discounts: • All ‘Early Bird’ Discounts must require payment at time of registration and before the cut-off date in order to receive any discount. • Any discounts offered whether by The Performance Institute (including team discounts) must also require payment at the time of registration. • All discount offers cannot be combined with any other offer. • Discounts cannot be applied retroactively Payment must be secured prior to the conference. If payment is not received by the conference start date, a method of payment must be presented at the time of registration in order to guarantee your participation at the event. PREPARE FOR THE PROJECT MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONAL® EXAMINATION Venue & Hotel
- 7. PREPARE FOR THE PROJECT MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONAL® EXAMINATION Registration Form Call 877-992-9521 Fax this Form to 866-234-0680 Visit www.PerformanceInstitute.org Registration Form Yes! Register me for PMP® Exam Prep Please call me. I am interested in a special group discount for my team Delegate Information Name Title Organization Dept. Address City State Zip Telephone Fax Email Payment Information Check Purchase Order/Training Form Credit Card Credit Card Number Expiration Date Verification no. Name on Card Billing Address Please make checks payable to: The Performance Institute CANCELLATION POLICY: The Performance Institute will provide a full refund less a $399 administration fee for cancellations requested four weeks prior to the event start date unless cancellation occurs within two weeks prior to the event start date. If a cancellation is requested less than two weeks prior to the event start date, no refund will be issued. Registrants who fail to attend and do not cancel prior to the event will be charged the entire registration fee. All cancellations must be requested through the cancellation link found in your attendance confirmation email. Please note that cancellation is not final until you receive a cancellation confirmation email. I have read and accepted the Cancellation Policy above. ACKNOWLEDGED AND AGREED By: ______________________________________________________________________________________________ Date: _______________________________________ Priority Code: T353-WEB
- 8. The Performance Institute 805 15th Street, NW, 3rd Floor Washington, DC 20005 Ph: 877-992-9521 Fax: 866-234-0680 www.PerformanceInstitute.org About the Performance Institute Called “the leading think tank in performance measurement for government” on OMB’s ExpectMore.gov, The Performance Institute has been a leader in Performance Management training and policy since the 2000 administration transition. As part of the Government Performance Coalition, a group of good government organizations, the Institute worked in 2000 to deliver recommendations to the then new administration on what would become the President’s Management Agenda. In 2009, the Institute is leading Innovations in Government: From Transition to Transformation, or InnoGOV.org, a collection of forums, research and recommendations to bring insight and transformation to the federal government. The goal of InnoGOV.org is to centralize the importance of performance, accountability and transparency in government and to disseminate the leading best practices to government managers. The Performance Institute has published several research reports regarding performance management initiatives and trains over 10,000 government managers per year on performance-based topics. Dedicated to improving citizen services and taxpayer transparency, the Institute uses a best- practices foundation to deliver the most effective and tested methodologies for improving performance.