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- 1. Receive tact 18 Con f PM Hours o on Educati PMP Exam Prep Course ® A Complete Understanding of the October13 15 2010 October 13-15, 201 ctober ber PMP ® Certification Exam Arlington, VA YOU WILL LEARN TO: Advance NAVIGATE THE PROCESS GROUPS & KNOWLEDGE AREAS OF THE LATEST PMBOK® GUIDE Your Career • Learn essential PMBOK® 4th Edition terminology, tools and techniques for taking the test • Align your knowledge of Project Management with PMBOK® terminology and definitions by Being LEARN TIPS & TECHNIQUES FOR PASSING THE PMP EXAM THE FIRST TIME Recognized • Gain valuable tips and study methods to help prepare for the exam and pass as a Project • Create a personalized plan for self-study preparation leading up to test day Management 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 Professional • Work with our experts to create a study plan that fits your needs In Association with: * Receive a Complimentary Copy of the PMBOK® 4th Edition! www.PerformanceInstitute.org/PMP
- 2. Day 1 PREPARE FOR THE PROJECT MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONAL® EXAMINATION Wednesday, October 13, 2010 8:30 1:00 Registration and Continental Breakfast Effective Scope Management • Establish accountability with clear cost and 9:00 schedule requirements PMP Exam Overview: • Define business outcomes with effective Work Review of PMBOK® Standards and PMP Credentials Breakdown Structure (WBS) frameworks • Review qualifications for sitting for the PMP® Exam • Discuss how PMI’s PMBOK® is broken down into five 2:00 process groups and nine knowledge areas Project Time Management • Determine project roles and key resources required 10:00 for project success Project Lifecycle and Organization • Map a project timeline that defines key project checkpoints and promotes fast, high-quality results • Review the project lifecycle paying close attention to the various stages from initiation to execution • Discuss the role of project stakeholders in the project 3:00 lifecycle process Day One Review and Practice Questions • Practice real PMP® test questions in real test 11:00 taking conditions Project Integration Management • Work with a PMP® certified instructor to determine which knowledge areas need additional practice and • Develop a project charter and integration of a project further review based on personal performance management plan • Implement an effective change control system that clearly identifies and tracks project changes 4:00 Day One Adjourns 12:00 Lunch Break “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 2 www.PerformanceInstitute.org/PMP
- 3. Day 2 PREPARE FOR THE PROJECT MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONAL® EXAMINATION Thursday, October 14, 2010 8:30 Continental Breakfast WHO SHOULD ATTEND: 9:00 Project Cost Management • Project Managers • Program Managers • Identify and prioritize costs relative to the WBS • Establish the cost baseline based on the project scope • Program Analysts and available resources • Portfolio Managers • Project Officers 10:30 • Contract Managers Quality Management • Supply Chain Managers • Establish project quality standards and systematic • Directors quality checks • CAPMs • Apply Six Sigma principles to monitor quality requirements • Information Systems Specialists • Team Leads 12:00 • Safety Process Development Leads Lunch Break • Senior Analysts • Senior Program Officers 1:00 HR Management • Understand the core competencies of an effective project team • Learn proven conflict resolution and negotiating skills WHAT YOU WILL LEARN: 2:00 Communication Management • The Format and Makeup of the PMP ® Exam • Explore and understand different communication styles • New PMBOK® 4th Edition Terminology and stakeholder communication needs and Tips • Accurately monitor and report project performance using earned value management • Tools and Techniques Essential for PMP ® Exam Success 3:00 • Key Concepts, Terms and Principles of Project Day Two Review and Practice Questions Management Necessary to Pass the Exam • Practice real PMP® test questions in real test taking conditions • Understand and Remember Required • Work with a PMP® certified instructor to determine which knowledge areas need additional practice and PMP® Formulas further review based on personal performance • Receive Practice Questions and Tips on What to Expect for Test Content 4:00 Day Two Adjourns www.PerformanceInstitute.org/PMP 3
- 4. Day 3 PREPARE FOR THE PROJECT MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONAL® EXAMINATION Friday, October 15, 2010 8:30 PMP® EXAM Continental Breakfast VOUCHER: $600 9:00 Risk Management If you plan on taking the PMP® Exam, • Review how to create and implement project risk you may purchase a voucher from The mitigation plans Performance Institute for $600 ($450 • Identify and mitigate potential elements of risk in each for PMI Members). phase of the project life cycle The benefits of purchasing the voucher 10:30 from the Institute are: Procurement Management • Establish and validate clear lines of contract requirements • No out-of-pocket expense to • Acquire solicitation strategies handled by the register for the exam contracting officer but required in the exam • All costs associated with PMP® certification included on one invoice 12:00 Lunch Break • Add all PMP® certification expenses to the cost of this training 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 “EXERCISES WERE • Learn the importance of projects within an organization EXTREMELY HELPFUL • Explore the differences between projects and programs and how a project life cycle differs from a and tips and techniques product life cycle are great for preparing 3:00 for the PMP® Exam.” PMP® Examination Tips, Tricks and Strategies • Master devices that will give you an edge – Mike McInerery • Learn how to effectively study for the exam Electronic Consulting Services Inc. 4:00 Day Three Adjourns 4 www.PerformanceInstitute.org/PMP
- 5. PREPARE FOR THE PROJECT MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONAL® EXAMINATION In-House Training & Customization 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: • Strategic Planning • Performance-Based Contracting • Performance Measurement • Performance Reporting • Project Management • Program Evaluation • Lean Six Sigma • Administrative Management • Workforce Management • Leadership and Change • Performance-Based Budgeting For more information about in-house training and certification options, please contact Jennifer Mueller at 202-739-9619 or email her at Jennifer.Mueller@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 solutions providers. The Institute offers four different pre-designed sponsorship packages: • Event Co-Sponsor • Session Sponsor • Luncheon 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 www.PerformanceInstitute.org/PMP 5
- 6. PREPARE FOR THE PROJECT MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONAL® EXAMINATION Venue & Hotel Venue and Hotel: PMI Registered Education Provider: PMP® Prep will be held at The Performance Institute in PDUs: 18 Arlington, VA, just one block east of the Courthouse Metro stop on the Orange Line. A public parking garage is located The Performance Institute has been inside of the building. reviewed and approved as a provider of project management training by the Project Management The Performance Institute Conference Center Institute. As a PMI Registered Education Provider (R.E.P), The 1515 N. Courthouse Rd., Suite 600 Performance Institute has agreed to abide by PMI established Arlington, VA 22201 quality assurance criteria. “PMI” and the PMI logo are service 877-992-9521 and trademarks registered in the United States and other nations; “PMP” is a certification mark registered in the United States and A limited number of rooms have been reserved at the other nations; “PMBOK” and “CAPM” are trademarks registered Arlington Rosslyn Courtyard by Marriott at the prevailing in the United States and other nations by the Project Management rate of $229 until September 13, 2010. Please call the hotel Institute, Inc., which is not affiliated with The Performance Institute. directly for reservations and reference code PMP® Prep. The hotel is conveniently located three blocks from the Rosslyn Quality Assurance: Metro station. Please ask the hotel about a complimentary shuttle that is also available for your convenience. 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 Arlington Rosslyn Courtyard by Marriott evaluation form provided upon your arrival. Should you feel dissatisfied with 1533 Clarendon Blvd. your learning experience and wish to request a credit or refund, please submit Arlington, VA 22209 it in writing no later than 10 business days after the end of the training to: Phone: 703-528-2222 / 1-800-321-2211 www.courtyardarlingtonrosslyn.com 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 Tuition & Group Discounts: changes or topic changes may occur in the program. The Performance The tuition rate for attending PMP® Prep is as follows: 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 Offerings Early Bird Regular Rate reason The Performance Institute decides to cancel this conference, The PMP® Prep $1199* $1299 Performance Institute accepts no responsibility for covering airfare, hotel or other costs incurred by registrants, including delegates, sponsors and guests. * For the Early Bird Rate, register before August 18, 2010. For more information on group discounts for PMP® Exam Prep, Discounts: please contact Melvin Hall at 202-739-9630 or email him at • All ‘Early Bird’ Discounts must require payment at time of registration and Melvin.Hall@PerformanceInstitute.org 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. PMP® Exam Voucher: • Discounts cannot be applied retroactively If you plan on taking the PMP® Exam, you may purchase a Payment must be secured prior to the conference. If payment is not received voucher from The Performance Institute for $600 ($450 for by the conference start date, a method of payment must be presented at the PMI Members). time of registration in order to guarantee your participation at the event. 6 www.PerformanceInstitute.org/PMP
- 7. PREPARE FOR THE PROJECT MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONAL® EXAMINATION Registration Form Call Fax this Form to Visit 877-992-9521 866-234-0680 www.PerformanceInstitute.org/PMP 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: T358-WEB
- 8. 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 2010, 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 The Performance Institute performance-based topics. Dedicated to improving citizen 805 15th Street, NW, 3rd Floor services and taxpayer transparency, the Institute uses a best- Washington, DC 20005 practices foundation to deliver the most effective and tested Ph: 877-992-9521 Fax: 866-234-0680 methodologies for improving performance. www.PerformanceInstitute.org