How to Succeed at Project Management without really trying – PMI -- PMP Nita Leschinger, PMP April 25, 2003

Overview Purpose of today ’ s presentation Project Management Institute Methodology used by PMI Project Management Professional Summary

Purpose of today’s presentation Introduce: The Professional Organization Concepts of Project Management The Certification Process

The Professional Organization PMI – Project Management Institute supports the development and use of resources to advance the project management profession. Motto- Building Professionalism through Project Management

Project Management Institute Global Organization Local Chapters Dedicated to Project Management Professional Maintains Guidelines and Standards Provides Education, Networking and Newsletters

Synergy with Corporations PMI Standards and Research Certification Affiliation Symposium and Seminars Publications Corporations Industry Knowledge Professional Experience Career Development Education and Training Coaching and mentoring

Trademark PMI is a trade and service mark registered in the United States and other nations PMP and the PMP logo are registered certification marks in the US and other nations PMBOK is trademark registered in the US and other nations

Project Management Institute Web sites Houston Clear Lake

Methodology used by PMI PMBOK- Project Management Body of Knowledge Nine Knowledge Areas Interrelated Processes Professional Ethics

Nine Knowledge Areas Integration Scope Time Cost Quality Human Resources Communications Risk Procurement

Interrelated Processes Initiating Planning Executing Controlling Closing

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The Certification Process Project Management Professional Knowledge based competency PMBOK standard Validated through PM role survey Education and Requirements Code of ethics

Summary PMI – Global organizations with local chapters PMBOK – foundation concepts PMP – certification of project management professional

Now to the real world- Resume Should be professional No graphics or icons Indention and grouping as needed Cover important achievements Include work experience as it relates to the job you are seeking Include community service and other non work experience

Now to the real world - market Demand in the US is down More companies are using offshore resources — India, Ireland, Malaysia Value add – companies are looking for leading edge not bleeding edge Research the company