PMP Certification What it is! Why you need it! How you achieve it!

What is Project Management? A structured set of disciplines that aids one in applying functional skills in an organized fashion to enhance the chances for success in completing a project

What is a Project Manager? The person chosen to lead a team and apply those skills in bringing a project to successful completion Alternatively, the person chosen for sacrifice if the project is not completed successfully

What is a Project? A project is an effort that: –produces a unique, measurable product or service –has a definite, project related start and a definite, project related end

Who desires, often demands, PMP certification? Government The Federal Government The State of California Other State Governments Local (City, County, Associations) Governments Other Countries’ Governments

Business Configuration Management Construction eBusiness Education & Training Engineering Efforts –Aerospace & Defense –Architecture & Construction –Automation Systems –Automotive –Civil Engineering & Construction –Information Systems –Information Technology & Telecommunications Financial Services Healthcare Hospitality Management Human Resources International Development Law Firms Manufacturing Marketing & Sales New Product Development Oil, Gas & Petrochemical Pharmaceuticals Quality Management Retail Risk Management Service & Outsourcing

Why demand Project Management Professional certification? A project is an effort that produces a unique, measurable product or service, and has a definite, project related start and a definite, project related end. Therefore: Putting someone in charge of a project is always hiring an unknown entity! Provides a common language & methodology Lowers the risk of failure Lowers the cost of failure Improves management understanding of project progress

Why does anyone need a Project Management Professional certification? A project is an effort that produces a unique, measurable product or service, and has a definite, project related start and a definite, project related end. Therefore: Starting a new project is always starting a new job! The market demands certification! It makes your life easier! It reduces your blood pressure!

How do you get certified? Experience – 7,500 hours or more of it Study – Enough to pass the test (and keep the job) Test – Get a passing score A Determination to Achieve PMP Status – You obviously have that or you wouldn’t want to be a PM, or be here

What is Project Management certification worth to you?

And try this kind of calculation for the company that employs you! They get a tremendous payoff for their investment!!

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