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Albert Poghosyan
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The document outlines the process and preparation required to become a Project Management Professional (PMP). Candidates must first validate they meet the experience requirements of either 4,500 hours over 3 years with a bachelor's degree or 7,500 hours over 5 years without a degree. They must also complete 35 hours of educational classroom experience. Candidates then submit a PMI application and gather documentation of their project experience. Intensive study is recommended including forming a study group, quizzing daily using recommended materials, and scheduling the exam. Key resources mentioned for preparation include books by Rita, Thomas, and Ward.

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What it took us to become PMPs! Spartan Stores Project Managers: Mary DeVries, PMP Julie Klausing, PMP Jim Rau, PMP Amy Tolliver, PMP
What it took us to become PMPs!
What it took us to become PMPs!
What it took us to become PMPs! Validate Level of Experience Meets PMI Requirements If not, work towards attaining these requirements: With Bachelor’s Degree: 4,500 hours over 3 years Without Degree: 7,500 hours over 5 years 35 Hours of educational classroom experience
What it took us to become PMPs! Send in PMI Application Don’t underestimate the time it takes to gather past history Some of the following resources may help jog your memory as to projects, dates, etc. email Planner pages Calendars Project plans & files Contractor invoices Resume Remember, you need to go far enough back in your career history to cover the minimum number of months and hours for experience
What it took us to become PMPs!
What it took us to become PMPs! Study Group Preparation Preparation and familiarization with the concepts is key! Be prepared to discuss and understand each concept and ask questions
What it took us to become PMPs! Attend Study Group Sessions Create a charter that each group member commits to by signing Have each group member present at least one PMBOK area Create study group schedule and distribute early so each group member knows what area they are presenting and when Hook up with at least one group member so that you have a “study buddy” End each study group session with a quiz Plan on each study group session lasting 2-3 hours
What it took us to become PMPs! Post Study Group Review Go through the section again while the information is still fresh Ask your “study buddy” or others in the group to explain areas you don’t understand (this helps them, too!) Go through the questions in Thomas, Rita and Ward for the section Accumulate/Create/Memorize "Brain Dump” At the start of the exam, you can write down anything you can remember … this is your “brain dump”
What it took us to become PMPs!
What it took us to become PMPs! Quiz Yourself Daily Find good sources for questions (see our pix below) If you are able to get at least the percentages correct below consistently on these tests, you are probably ready to pass the exam! IWANNA B. APMP - 95-100% Rita - 95-100% Thomas - 85% Ward - 70%
What it took us to become PMPs! Schedule Exam Must have “authorized to test” letter from PMI Plan to take the exam within 1 month after study group ends Be aware that your exam date could be up to 6 weeks out depending on availability at the test center so plan accordingly
What it took us to become PMPs!
What it took us to become PMPs! Intense Self-Directed Study For each PMBOK area: Review any study group notes you may have Review the PMBOK Review Rita Review Thomas Review Ward Review/memorize all formulas Review/memorize “brain dump” so well that you can write it from memory! Pass the Exam!!! Begin Obtaining PDUs!
What it took us to become PMPs! Following are reference books we used and information on where you can get them: Rita Exam Prep book - you can order at http://shops.infopac.net/rmc/Detail.bok?no=10 or from PMI at http://www.pmibookstore.org/productdetail.asp?SessionID=E87E3FD0CE3C2C6784&productid=4243 (the 4th edition is current) The Project Manager's Desk Reference (by Thomas ) - you can order direct from their website (the 10th edition is current) at http://www.4pm.com/books/books.htm The Ward book (PMP Exam: Practice Test and Study Guide, 4th Edition) - you can order at the PMI bookstore http://www.pmibookstore.org/productdetail.asp?SessionID=E87E3FD0CE3C2C6784&productid=4243 (the 4th edition is current) Principles of Project Management (we did not use but some have found helpful) - you can order at the PMI bookstore http://www.pmibookstore.org/productdetail.asp?SessionID=E87E3FD0CE3C2C6784&productid=2820 And don't forget the PMBOK !!! You will receive it when you join PMI . The savings on the exam are worth the cost of joining ... and don't forget to choose the local chapter, too!
What it took us to become PMPs! Questions???

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PMP Study Group example

  • 1. What it took us to become PMPs! Spartan Stores Project Managers: Mary DeVries, PMP Julie Klausing, PMP Jim Rau, PMP Amy Tolliver, PMP
  • 2. What it took us to become PMPs!
  • 3. What it took us to become PMPs!
  • 4. What it took us to become PMPs! Validate Level of Experience Meets PMI Requirements If not, work towards attaining these requirements: With Bachelor’s Degree: 4,500 hours over 3 years Without Degree: 7,500 hours over 5 years 35 Hours of educational classroom experience
  • 5. What it took us to become PMPs! Send in PMI Application Don’t underestimate the time it takes to gather past history Some of the following resources may help jog your memory as to projects, dates, etc. email Planner pages Calendars Project plans & files Contractor invoices Resume Remember, you need to go far enough back in your career history to cover the minimum number of months and hours for experience
  • 6. What it took us to become PMPs!
  • 7. What it took us to become PMPs! Study Group Preparation Preparation and familiarization with the concepts is key! Be prepared to discuss and understand each concept and ask questions
  • 8. What it took us to become PMPs! Attend Study Group Sessions Create a charter that each group member commits to by signing Have each group member present at least one PMBOK area Create study group schedule and distribute early so each group member knows what area they are presenting and when Hook up with at least one group member so that you have a “study buddy” End each study group session with a quiz Plan on each study group session lasting 2-3 hours
  • 9. What it took us to become PMPs! Post Study Group Review Go through the section again while the information is still fresh Ask your “study buddy” or others in the group to explain areas you don’t understand (this helps them, too!) Go through the questions in Thomas, Rita and Ward for the section Accumulate/Create/Memorize "Brain Dump” At the start of the exam, you can write down anything you can remember … this is your “brain dump”
  • 10. What it took us to become PMPs!
  • 11. What it took us to become PMPs! Quiz Yourself Daily Find good sources for questions (see our pix below) If you are able to get at least the percentages correct below consistently on these tests, you are probably ready to pass the exam! IWANNA B. APMP - 95-100% Rita - 95-100% Thomas - 85% Ward - 70%
  • 12. What it took us to become PMPs! Schedule Exam Must have “authorized to test” letter from PMI Plan to take the exam within 1 month after study group ends Be aware that your exam date could be up to 6 weeks out depending on availability at the test center so plan accordingly
  • 13. What it took us to become PMPs!
  • 14. What it took us to become PMPs! Intense Self-Directed Study For each PMBOK area: Review any study group notes you may have Review the PMBOK Review Rita Review Thomas Review Ward Review/memorize all formulas Review/memorize “brain dump” so well that you can write it from memory! Pass the Exam!!! Begin Obtaining PDUs!
  • 15. What it took us to become PMPs! Following are reference books we used and information on where you can get them: Rita Exam Prep book - you can order at http://shops.infopac.net/rmc/Detail.bok?no=10 or from PMI at http://www.pmibookstore.org/productdetail.asp?SessionID=E87E3FD0CE3C2C6784&productid=4243 (the 4th edition is current) The Project Manager's Desk Reference (by Thomas ) - you can order direct from their website (the 10th edition is current) at http://www.4pm.com/books/books.htm The Ward book (PMP Exam: Practice Test and Study Guide, 4th Edition) - you can order at the PMI bookstore http://www.pmibookstore.org/productdetail.asp?SessionID=E87E3FD0CE3C2C6784&productid=4243 (the 4th edition is current) Principles of Project Management (we did not use but some have found helpful) - you can order at the PMI bookstore http://www.pmibookstore.org/productdetail.asp?SessionID=E87E3FD0CE3C2C6784&productid=2820 And don't forget the PMBOK !!! You will receive it when you join PMI . The savings on the exam are worth the cost of joining ... and don't forget to choose the local chapter, too!
  • 16. What it took us to become PMPs! Questions???