1. Department of Information Technology
Office of Project Management Operations (PMO)
Project Management Certification
Lunch & Learn
Presented By
Ava C. Jones, MS, PMP, ITIL
May 9, 2013
Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
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2.  Objectives
 PMP® Overview
 5 W’s of PMP®
 Getting Started
 Study Tips
 PMP Maintenance
 Questions & Answers
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Agenda
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policies,
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Objectives
 Provide summary of the PMP® certification
 Provide information about the PMP® application
 Provide study tips
 Provide next steps for after the test

4. Overview
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 What is PMP®?
Project Management Professional
A certification or type of credential specifically designed for
Project Managers
 What is PMI?
Project Management Institute
Created the PMP® credential
One of the world's largest professional membership
associations for individuals and organizations practicing
project management
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5. 5 W’s of PMP®
WHO IS IT FOR?:
 Experience leading & directing project teams
 Formal training in project management
 Want to increase the recognition &
awareness of the project management
profession
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6. 5 W’s of PMP® (cont.)
WHAT IS INVOLVED?:
4 hour long proctored exam
200 scenario based questions
Based on the Project Management Book of
Knowledge (PMBOK) Guide
Distinguishes good knowledge of managing
projects in a professional manner
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7. 5 W’s of PMP® (cont.)
WHAT DOES EXAM TEST?
Knowledge of PMI’S processes
5 process groups, 9 knowledge areas, and 42
processes
Ability to apply processes in variety of situations
Knowledge of key formulas for scheduling, costing
and estimating
Understanding of professional responsibility
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8. 5 W’s of PMP® (cont.)
WHAT EXAM DOES NOT TEST:
Project management experience
Common sense
Knowledge of industry practices
Knowledge of software tools
What you learned in management school
Your intelligence
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9. 5 W’s of PMP® (cont.)
WHY TAKE THE TEST?
Recognized for your knowledge
Solidify your skills
Increase your marketability
Maximize your earning potential
Improve expertise in delivering successful
projects
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10. Conclusion
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How to become a PMP® in 6 Steps?
1. Apply for PMI membership
2. Get 35 contact hours of formal PM
education
3. Submit PMP® application to PMI
4. Schedule exam date with Prometric
5. Take Prep course, boot camp or self-study
6. Take the Exam
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