PMP Preparatory Class : PMP Preparatory Class Presented by
Olaniyan Abdullah, PMP®
Introduction : Introduction KYF
Name
Job
Interests
Any others
…Introduction : …Introduction KYC
Name
Age
Gender
What do you do?
PM Experience
Class Goals
Interests
Obey The Rules. Please : Obey The Rules. Please All questions are welcome
No side conversations
Keep to the discussion
PCs/Mobiles turned off/silent (Respect your Classmates)
The Rules. Pt 2 : The Rules. Pt 2 The PMBOK is always right
Sample Exam : Sample Exam PMP Style Exam
10 questions
10 minutes
Review the answers and grade yourself
Review the exam : Review the exam 1. D – Pareto Chart
2. A – 136
3. B
4. B – Project B
5. D – Kick-off meeting
Structure of this Class : Structure of this Class There will be 13 chapters in this course
The course has been structured in line with the PMBOK
At the end of each chapter, there will be a PMP-style review exam
The Class will start at 9am and go on till 5pm with a 15 mins break for tea and 1hr for lunch
PMI – Brief Introduction : PMI – Brief Introduction A Not-for-Profit Organization
Founded in 1969
Objective – To promote the Project Management Profession
Certifications administered by PMI include
CAPM
PMP – started in 1984
PgMP
Visit www.pmi.org for more information
ChamsVarsity : ChamsVarsity A Strategic Business Unit in Chams. Responsible for
Training and Knowledge acquistion
Product Offerings include:
Professional Certificate in Network Engineering & Management
Cisco Net Academy
Oracle 10g/11g
Certificate in Productivity Tools
Advanced Certificate in Special tools
Chams Varsity : Chams Varsity Corporate Offerings:
PMP® Exam Prep
Prince2® Exam prep
Risk Management Courses
ITIL v3
EMV Technical & Executive courses
Visit www.chamsplc.com for more information
So you are going to become a PMP® : So you are going to become a PMP®
WHY? : WHY?
Why Become a PMP? : Why Become a PMP? Evidence of Project Management Experience
Run more successful projects
Earn the respect of your peers and Boss
Become more visible
Become more marketable
Become an asset to your company – it is a requirement for most contracts
Why Become a PMP? : Why Become a PMP? arn more money!!!
How? : How?
Preparing for the PMP Exam : Preparing for the PMP Exam PMI Requirements
PMP Training – 35 Contact Hours
Qualification – 4 years degree (Bachelor’s or global equivalent)
3 years PM experience with 4500 hours leading and directing projects
OR
Qualificatiion – Secondary diploma
5 years PM Experience with 7500 hours leading and directing projects
Optional : Optional PMI Membership
Exam Discount
$ 555 (non-members)
$ 405 (members)
Membership fee
$ 129
$ 119 (Renewal)
Access to softcopy of the PMBOK
Access to magazines, articles, tips and tricks of the profession
Nature of the PMP Exam : Nature of the PMP Exam 200 Questions Examination
Pass mark – 61%
Random testing – 25 questions
Only 175 questions to be graded (unkown)
The updated version will be administered as from – August 31, 2011
Based on PMBOK – Fourth Edition
Duration – 4 Hours
A lot of scenario based questions e.g. “You are the Project Manager on a …”
How to Pass the Exam : How to Pass the Exam Taking the PMP Exam is a Project
Create a PMP-Charter
Mission; Vision; Targets/Goals
PMP Plan
Learning Methods; Duration; Strategy
Execute
Pre-Exam; During the Exam; After the Exam?
Monitor & Control
Is my preparation going according to the plan?
Closing
How to Pass the Exam : How to Pass the Exam Before the Exam
Attend Classes
Participate in class activities
Read the PMBOK completely. Then Read it once more. And then, once more!
Practice PMP-style Questions
Review your answers and cross-check with information in PMBOK
How to Pass the Exam : How to Pass the Exam On the Day of the Exam
Get early to the venue
Avoid been tensed-up
Avoid Exam Cancellation
Create a Brain Dump
15 mins to get used to the Exam System
Jot down all formulas on sheet of paper for remembrance
Jot down the processes too
Good Luck!!! : Good Luck!!!
Questions, Comments : Questions, Comments