PMI Credentials www.pmi.org

About PMI's Credentials The Project Management Institute, PMI, offers a comprehensive certification program for practitioners with different levels of experience. The program supports a career framework in the project management profession. There are currently five credentials (certifications) available and no one credential serves as a prerequisite for another. For more information on all credentials and for details on PMI exam policies and procedures, read the online handbook for the credential in which you are interested. For more information on a specific credential, see www.pmi.org

Candidate Assessment Reviewing Education and Experience – A combination of education and/or experience in project management is required for each certification. For example, the PMP requires both training specifically in project management and experience in the role of a project manager by leading and directing project teams, while delivering project results. Testing Competence – The candidate is required to apply project management concepts and experience to potential on-the-job situations through a series of scenario-based questions. Ongoing Development – Maintenance of a PMI certification requires the accumulation of ongoing professional development and education or, in the case of the CAPM, re- certification.

Project Management Professional (PMP) The PMP® credential recognizes demonstrated knowledge and skills in: leading and directing project teams delivering project results within; schedule, budget, resources. Who should apply? Those who lead and direct cross-functional teams to deliver projects within the constraints of schedule, budget, and scope. What do PMP candidates do? Candidates are responsible for all aspects of individual projects for the life of the project. See http://www.pmi.org/CareerDevelopment/Pages/A boutCredentialsPMP.aspx

PMP Blueprint

Purpose of the PMBOK® Guide The PMBOK® Guide is a recognized standard for the project management profession and has a twofold purpose: To identify the subset of the overall Project Management Body of Knowledge that is generally recognized as good practice To provide and promote common language and vocabulary

PMBOK – 5th edition Released January 2013 Major updates include the following: A new Section 3 addresses project management processes and process groups. A 10th Knowledge Area has been added Project Stakeholder Management expands upon the importance of appropriately engaging project stakeholders in key decisions and activities. Four new planning processes have been added. Created to reinforce the concept that each of the subsidiary plans are integrated through the overall project management plan. Plan Scope Management Plan Schedule Management Plan Cost Management Plan Stakeholder Management

Project Stakeholder Management PMBoK Knowledge Areas Project Stakeholder Management Project management is organized into nine ten knowledge areas

Credential Examination Updated PMP® 31 July 2013 CAPM® 1 July 2013 PMI-SP® 31 August 2013 PMI-RMP® PgMP®