This document provides an overview of the Project Management Professional (PMP) certification. It discusses what the PMP is and is not, its place in the Project Management Institute hierarchy, complementary methodologies like CMMI and Six Sigma, career tracks where the PMP can be leveraged like consulting, and challenges and rewards of being a consultant with PMP certification. It also outlines the requirements and process for obtaining the PMP, including recommended preparation courses, tips for studying for the exam, and details about the exam such as its format, passing score, and time allotted.

1. Project Management Professional (PMP) A Consultant’s Edge Project Management and Business ProcessITEC 643

2. Objectives Review of what Project Management is Review of the Project Management Professional (PMP) certification Provide perspective on the value of the PMP Discuss the pathways to the certification Discuss what it takes to prepare for the exam Being a consultant and leveraging the PMP certification Challenges and rewards

4. Bob Gawler, PMP

5. Larry Taxson, PMP

6. PMI

7. PMP

8. What it is AND what it is not!

9. Place in the PMI hierarchy

10. Complementary Methodologies (CMMI and (Lean) Six Sigma)

11. Other Project Management Tracks

12. Career tracks and benefits

13. Day in the life of

15. Summary

16. Business and IT consultant with over 15 years of experience in program and project management and operations including 3+ years of self-employment

17. Experience in Federal government and private sectors

18. Education

19. M.S., Information Technology Management, American University

20. B.A., History, The Citadel

21. Certifications/Training

22. Organizational Project Management Maturity Model Fundamentals, 2009

23. Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) v3 Foundation, 2008

24. Project Management Professional (PMP), 2006

25. Experience

26. Roles: : Consultant, Sr. Manager, Project/Program Manager, Business Analyst

27. Companies: Octo Consulting Group, Citadel Business Solutions (Self-employed), SAIC, Fannie Mae, Discovery Communications, Digex

29. Summary:

30. IT Director with over 15 years in the IT Sector (12 years as a Consultant).

31. Experience in the media, financial and telecommunications industries.

32. Education:

33. M.S., Information Technology Management, American University

34. Masters Certificate in Project Management, George Washington University

35. B.S., Aerospace Engineering, University of Maryland

36. Certifications:

37. Project Manager Professional (PMP), 2002

38. Rational Unified Process (RUP) Certification, 2000

39. SCRUM Master, 2004

40. Experience:

41. Roles: IT Director, Program Manager, Project Manager, Quality Manager Business Analyst, Developer

42. Companies: CC Pace, Ventera, TSC, Coopers & Lybrand, Andersen Consulting

44. PMP

45. PMPWhat it is AND what it is not! IT IS: A credential signifying that the holder has demonstrated the ability to memorize large portions of the PMBOK for the purposes of passing a test IT IS NOT: A credential signifying that the holder is qualified to manage a project to successful completion within the triple constraints of budget, quality, and time.

46. PMP:Place in the PMI Hierarchy Certified Associate of Project Management (CAPM) Project Management Professional (PMP) Program Management Professional (PgMP) PMI Scheduling Professional (PMI-SP) PMI Risk Management Professional (PMI-RMP) Organizational Process Management Maturity Model (OPM3) Assessor

50. PMP:Career Tracks and Benefits

51. PMP: Career Tracks Project Manager Program Manager Project Portfolio Manager Consultant CXO level executives

53. De-facto requirement for many government positions

54. A differentiator against the competition when employees are interviewing

55. Gives you a baseline set of tools to draw upon

56. Establishes you as a continuous learner

58. Planning

59. Issue Resolution

60. Risk Identification

61. Task Coordination

62. Analysis

63. Business Development

64. Analysis

65. Planning

66. BPR

67. Risk Identification

69. PMP: Certification Requirements

70. PMP: Prep Courses Local PMI Chapter (http://www.pmiwdc.org/) (http://www.pmiwdc.org/category/categories/exam-preparation) 3rd Party Vendor – Rita Mulcahy (http://www.rmcproject.com/) Educational Institutions offer certificate programs: George Washington University Self learning – Web – Multiple Resources

71. PMP: Studying for the Exam Situational testing – know the inputs and outputs of all processes Allow plenty of time to study and prepare for the exam. Sites with good tips (http://www.bmeacham.com/PMPTest.htm)

72. PMP: The Exam The PMP Passing Score is a percentage that is around 60%, as there are 200 questions in the PMP exam, of which 25 questions do not affect the score. The examinee has to answer correctly on only 106 questions of the remaining 175 questions. Computer based – results will post on screen within 2 minutes with breakdown by process area Can skip questions and go back to review answer 4 hours for test – USE ALL THE TIME!!!

73. Q&A Questions?