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The document provides information about the Project Management Institute (PMI) qualifications. It discusses that the PMI is a global body for project managers with over 500,000 members. It offers two main certifications: the Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) for those with limited experience, and the Project Management Professional (PMP) for experienced project managers. The document also provides details about the application process, exam format, prerequisites and benefits of obtaining the PMP certification.

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www.harrybakerprofessionals.com | 0802 839 1360 A Quick Guide to PMI® Qualifications The PMI Registered Education Provider logo is a registered mark of the Project Management Institute, Inc. www.harrybakerprofessionals.com | 0802 839 1360
www.harrybakerprofessionals.com | 0802 839 1360 What is the PMI? • The Project Management Institute is a global body representing project managers worldwide • It is based in North America but has ‘chapters’ in over 170 countries • It has over 500,000 individual members – PMI provides and maintains a comprehensive certification program at all levels of expertise: • CAPM • PMP • PMI training is provided by a network of Registered Education Providers (REPs) • REPs are authorised to issue professional development units (PDUs) for its courses
www.harrybakerprofessionals.com | 0802 839 1360 What are the PMI® Qualifications? • CAPM® – The Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)® exam is an entry level certification – It is targeted towards candidates with limited experience in the project management profession – More than 14,000people hold the CAPM qualification • PMP® – The Project Management Professional (PMP)® certification – It is aimed at practicing project managers with at least 3 years experience in project management – It is the most well known PMI qualification – More than 430,000 hold the PMP qualification CAPM and PMP are registered marks of the Project Management Institute, Inc.
www.harrybakerprofessionals.com | 0802 839 1360 Applying to sit a PMI examination • To apply to take the PMP you have to become a member of PMI • As part of your application you will need to enter details of your project management experience. To do this we suggest the following process: – Review your CV and make sure that all entries are up to date – For each role, identify the projects that you managed or participated in, and define what your contribution was – Identify a referee for each and every project including name, position, email and contact phone number. If it has been some time since the project was undertaken then people may have moved on –use www.linkedin.com to find old colleagues • Once you have a comprehensive list of projects break these down into how much time you spent in each PMI project phase –beware, this can take longer than it looks! • Remember PMI does audit the applications, so be honest about your experience
www.harrybakerprofessionals.com | 0802 839 1360 What is the CAPM® Qualification? • There are 150 multiple choice questions • The examination must be completed in 3 hours • Questions are based on the Project Management Institute, A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge, (PMBOK® Guide) –Fifth Edition, Project Management Institute, Inc., 2013. – Pre-requisites to sit the exam are: One years experience in a project environment or – 23 hours of specific project management training CAPM and PMBOK are registered marks of the Project Management Institute, Inc.
www.harrybakerprofessionals.com | 0802 839 1360 What is the PMP® Qualification? • There are 200 multiple choice questions • The examination must be completed in 4 hours • Questions are based on the Project Management Institute, A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge, (PMBOK® Guide) – Fifth Edition, Project Management Institute, Inc., 2008 plus additional sources as defined by the PMI • Pre-requisites to sit the exam are: Three years experience in leading and directing projects or five years if the individual is does not hold a degree And • 35 hours of specific project management training PMP and PMBOK are registered marks of the Project Management Institute, Inc.
www.harrybakerprofessionals.com | 0802 839 1360 What is the PMBOK® Guide? The PMBOK® Guide provides the basis for certification It provides fundamental guidance on the PMI® approach to managing projects based on: – 5 Process Groups: Initiation, Planning, Execution, Monitoring & Controlling and Closing – 9 Knowledge Areas: Integration, Scope, Time, Cost, Quality, Human Resources, Communication, Risk and Procurement As with PRINCE2, this body of knowledge uses its own terminology to describe key project documents including: – Project management charter and scope statement – Project management plan PMBOK is a registered mark of the Project Management Institute, Inc.
www.harrybakerprofessionals.com | 0802 839 1360 What is the PMBOK® Guide? • Other PMI® Qualifications The PMI also have certification opportunities in the following areas: – PMI Scheduling Professional (PMI-SP)® – PMI Risk Management Professional (PMI-RMP)® – Program Management Professional (PgMP)® – PMI Agile Certificated Practitioner (PMI-ACP) • However, these qualifications do not have the recognition or penetration that the PMP® certificate has PMI-SP, PMI-RMP, PgMP and PMI-ACP are registered marks of the Project Management Institute, Inc.
www.harrybakerprofessionals.com | 0802 839 1360 The Benefits of PMI® Certification • PMI’s certification and credentials are distinguished by their global development and application, which makes them transferable across industries and geographic borders • PMP® is different to PRINCE2® in that it provides techniques and activities to manage the project i.e. how to be a project manager, whereas PRINCE2® provides the structure and processes that the project manager should use for form and govern the project • Whilst the PMP® is not as well known in the UK as the PRINCE2® qualification, it is highly respected and it is a useful differentiating factor for project managers who want to evidence their ability • For example, holders of the PMP credential have regularly commanded higher salaries than non-credentialed individuals (PMI 6th global salary survey showed PMP® qualified individuals were paid 10% more than individuals without the qualification) • PMP® consistently appears in the top ten U.S. qualifications that enhance individual career prospects PMP is a registered mark of the Project Management Institute, Inc.
www.harrybakerprofessionals.com | 0802 839 1360 What do people say about the course? • “It was great to be able to dig deeper into how to manage the project and I picked up lots of tips, especially in how to assess the progress of my project.” • “PMP is very different to PRINCE2 so I did have to learn some new terms but I work with a lot of international teams and they refer to the project charter a lot so it was good to finally understand where they were coming from” • “I was looking for the next step. I have PRINCE2 and MSP but I wanted to know more about the technical aspects of project management. It was a tough course, lots to learn in the week which makes it intensive but it was definitely worth it. I feel like a ‘proper’ project manager now.” • “A tough week, so much information to get in my head but I liked the pace, and I felt that everything we did was relevant to my projects and how I can tackle some of the more difficult aspects of planning and estimating.” • “Some of the terminology was American, especially the contract terms but it still made sense and helped me get a deeper understanding of how to manage my international suppliers.”
www.harrybakerprofessionals.com | 0802 839 1360 Why choose HARRYBAKER Professionals?  HARRYBAKER Professionals is Registered Education Provider (REP) for PMI and also an Accredited Training Organisation, assessed by the APM Group every year to check that we have quality processes, course materials and trainers to give you the best possible PMP training course  Excellent PMP pass rate for HARRYBAKER delegates in PMP examination  Trainers who have set up and managed projects across many industries, and who can give practical guidance that adds to the information presented in the text book  Professionally trained trainers, who are part of our HARRYBAKER Excellence Train the Trainer programme: — Attending specially commissioned train the trainer events throughout the year — Attending other qualification based courses and taking examinations themselves so they know how it feels!  Regularly updated course materials and sample papers to ensure our courses are as enjoyable, relevant to the real world and up to date as possible
www.harrybakerprofessionals.com | 0802 839 1360 When you train with HARRYBAKER Before the course Receive the Rita Mulcahy Original text book –“PMP Exam Prep”  Access to https://www.harrybakerprofessionals.com which has lots of information to help you prepare for your course: — Pre-course work book with activities, questions and suggested pages to read and mark up in the official text book — On-line access to a trainer for any questions that you have about PMP® — Quizzes and sample examination papers to test your knowledge During the course — Course materials including models, games, puzzles, slides, activities and sample examination papers — Experienced trainers who know how to manage projects and how to apply PMI’s PMP® in the ‘real world’ — Activities to help you understand PMP Certification and how to pass the examinations After the course — Use the HARRYBAKER Knowledge Centre to stay up to date
www.harrybakerprofessionals.com | 0802 839 1360 Call today on 0802 839 1360 to discuss your PMP® requirements or visit the HARRYBAKER website for more information. The PMI Registered Education Provider logo is a registered mark of the Project Management Institute, Inc. www.harrybakerprofessionals.com | 0802 839 1360

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  • 1. www.harrybakerprofessionals.com | 0802 839 1360 A Quick Guide to PMI® Qualifications The PMI Registered Education Provider logo is a registered mark of the Project Management Institute, Inc. www.harrybakerprofessionals.com | 0802 839 1360
  • 2. www.harrybakerprofessionals.com | 0802 839 1360 What is the PMI? • The Project Management Institute is a global body representing project managers worldwide • It is based in North America but has ‘chapters’ in over 170 countries • It has over 500,000 individual members – PMI provides and maintains a comprehensive certification program at all levels of expertise: • CAPM • PMP • PMI training is provided by a network of Registered Education Providers (REPs) • REPs are authorised to issue professional development units (PDUs) for its courses
  • 3. www.harrybakerprofessionals.com | 0802 839 1360 What are the PMI® Qualifications? • CAPM® – The Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)® exam is an entry level certification – It is targeted towards candidates with limited experience in the project management profession – More than 14,000people hold the CAPM qualification • PMP® – The Project Management Professional (PMP)® certification – It is aimed at practicing project managers with at least 3 years experience in project management – It is the most well known PMI qualification – More than 430,000 hold the PMP qualification CAPM and PMP are registered marks of the Project Management Institute, Inc.
  • 4. www.harrybakerprofessionals.com | 0802 839 1360 Applying to sit a PMI examination • To apply to take the PMP you have to become a member of PMI • As part of your application you will need to enter details of your project management experience. To do this we suggest the following process: – Review your CV and make sure that all entries are up to date – For each role, identify the projects that you managed or participated in, and define what your contribution was – Identify a referee for each and every project including name, position, email and contact phone number. If it has been some time since the project was undertaken then people may have moved on –use www.linkedin.com to find old colleagues • Once you have a comprehensive list of projects break these down into how much time you spent in each PMI project phase –beware, this can take longer than it looks! • Remember PMI does audit the applications, so be honest about your experience
  • 5. www.harrybakerprofessionals.com | 0802 839 1360 What is the CAPM® Qualification? • There are 150 multiple choice questions • The examination must be completed in 3 hours • Questions are based on the Project Management Institute, A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge, (PMBOK® Guide) –Fifth Edition, Project Management Institute, Inc., 2013. – Pre-requisites to sit the exam are: One years experience in a project environment or – 23 hours of specific project management training CAPM and PMBOK are registered marks of the Project Management Institute, Inc.
  • 6. www.harrybakerprofessionals.com | 0802 839 1360 What is the PMP® Qualification? • There are 200 multiple choice questions • The examination must be completed in 4 hours • Questions are based on the Project Management Institute, A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge, (PMBOK® Guide) – Fifth Edition, Project Management Institute, Inc., 2008 plus additional sources as defined by the PMI • Pre-requisites to sit the exam are: Three years experience in leading and directing projects or five years if the individual is does not hold a degree And • 35 hours of specific project management training PMP and PMBOK are registered marks of the Project Management Institute, Inc.
  • 7. www.harrybakerprofessionals.com | 0802 839 1360 What is the PMBOK® Guide? The PMBOK® Guide provides the basis for certification It provides fundamental guidance on the PMI® approach to managing projects based on: – 5 Process Groups: Initiation, Planning, Execution, Monitoring & Controlling and Closing – 9 Knowledge Areas: Integration, Scope, Time, Cost, Quality, Human Resources, Communication, Risk and Procurement As with PRINCE2, this body of knowledge uses its own terminology to describe key project documents including: – Project management charter and scope statement – Project management plan PMBOK is a registered mark of the Project Management Institute, Inc.
  • 8. www.harrybakerprofessionals.com | 0802 839 1360 What is the PMBOK® Guide? • Other PMI® Qualifications The PMI also have certification opportunities in the following areas: – PMI Scheduling Professional (PMI-SP)® – PMI Risk Management Professional (PMI-RMP)® – Program Management Professional (PgMP)® – PMI Agile Certificated Practitioner (PMI-ACP) • However, these qualifications do not have the recognition or penetration that the PMP® certificate has PMI-SP, PMI-RMP, PgMP and PMI-ACP are registered marks of the Project Management Institute, Inc.
  • 9. www.harrybakerprofessionals.com | 0802 839 1360 The Benefits of PMI® Certification • PMI’s certification and credentials are distinguished by their global development and application, which makes them transferable across industries and geographic borders • PMP® is different to PRINCE2® in that it provides techniques and activities to manage the project i.e. how to be a project manager, whereas PRINCE2® provides the structure and processes that the project manager should use for form and govern the project • Whilst the PMP® is not as well known in the UK as the PRINCE2® qualification, it is highly respected and it is a useful differentiating factor for project managers who want to evidence their ability • For example, holders of the PMP credential have regularly commanded higher salaries than non-credentialed individuals (PMI 6th global salary survey showed PMP® qualified individuals were paid 10% more than individuals without the qualification) • PMP® consistently appears in the top ten U.S. qualifications that enhance individual career prospects PMP is a registered mark of the Project Management Institute, Inc.
  • 10. www.harrybakerprofessionals.com | 0802 839 1360 What do people say about the course? • “It was great to be able to dig deeper into how to manage the project and I picked up lots of tips, especially in how to assess the progress of my project.” • “PMP is very different to PRINCE2 so I did have to learn some new terms but I work with a lot of international teams and they refer to the project charter a lot so it was good to finally understand where they were coming from” • “I was looking for the next step. I have PRINCE2 and MSP but I wanted to know more about the technical aspects of project management. It was a tough course, lots to learn in the week which makes it intensive but it was definitely worth it. I feel like a ‘proper’ project manager now.” • “A tough week, so much information to get in my head but I liked the pace, and I felt that everything we did was relevant to my projects and how I can tackle some of the more difficult aspects of planning and estimating.” • “Some of the terminology was American, especially the contract terms but it still made sense and helped me get a deeper understanding of how to manage my international suppliers.”
  • 11. www.harrybakerprofessionals.com | 0802 839 1360 Why choose HARRYBAKER Professionals?  HARRYBAKER Professionals is Registered Education Provider (REP) for PMI and also an Accredited Training Organisation, assessed by the APM Group every year to check that we have quality processes, course materials and trainers to give you the best possible PMP training course  Excellent PMP pass rate for HARRYBAKER delegates in PMP examination  Trainers who have set up and managed projects across many industries, and who can give practical guidance that adds to the information presented in the text book  Professionally trained trainers, who are part of our HARRYBAKER Excellence Train the Trainer programme: — Attending specially commissioned train the trainer events throughout the year — Attending other qualification based courses and taking examinations themselves so they know how it feels!  Regularly updated course materials and sample papers to ensure our courses are as enjoyable, relevant to the real world and up to date as possible
  • 12. www.harrybakerprofessionals.com | 0802 839 1360 When you train with HARRYBAKER Before the course Receive the Rita Mulcahy Original text book –“PMP Exam Prep”  Access to https://www.harrybakerprofessionals.com which has lots of information to help you prepare for your course: — Pre-course work book with activities, questions and suggested pages to read and mark up in the official text book — On-line access to a trainer for any questions that you have about PMP® — Quizzes and sample examination papers to test your knowledge During the course — Course materials including models, games, puzzles, slides, activities and sample examination papers — Experienced trainers who know how to manage projects and how to apply PMI’s PMP® in the ‘real world’ — Activities to help you understand PMP Certification and how to pass the examinations After the course — Use the HARRYBAKER Knowledge Centre to stay up to date
  • 13. www.harrybakerprofessionals.com | 0802 839 1360 Call today on 0802 839 1360 to discuss your PMP® requirements or visit the HARRYBAKER website for more information. The PMI Registered Education Provider logo is a registered mark of the Project Management Institute, Inc. www.harrybakerprofessionals.com | 0802 839 1360