1. Region 5 Leadership Orientation Meeting
January 25, 2003
PMI Greater New Orleans Chapter
Presented by:
Ana Boudreaux, PMP, President
Alfred Cannon, PMP, Past President
Mary Whitfield, PMP
Bryan Bice, PMP, VP Administration

2. Project Management Institute
CORE PURPOSE
To advance the practice, science and profession of project management throughout the world in a conscious and proactive manner.
ENVISIONED GOAL
Worldwide, organizations will embrace, value, and utilize project management and attribute their success to it

3. Project Management Institute
CORE VALUES
Professionalism
Competence
Ethical behavior
Honesty
Knowledge
Sharing Information
Thought Leadership
Standards Setting
Educational Excellence
Community & Volunteerism
Member Participation
Inclusiveness
Honesty
Openess with Stakeholders
Consideration of all cultures
Value of PM to business
Importance of business & government

4. Region 5 Leadership Orientation Meeting
January 25, 2003
PMI GNO Overview
Charter date: March 1990
Number of members: 371
Number of PMP’s: 193
Dues: $20
Web site:

5. Meeting Objectives
To develop a Mississippi community of Project Management Professionals
To identify the needs of the MS community
For the Greater New Orleans chapter to develop a plan that will support the MS community

6. PMI GNO Envisioned Future
The Project Management Institute – Greater New Orleans Chapter (Chapter) has stated in its Strategic Plan
Greater New Orleans is the project management center of excellence
that drives economic prosperity.

7. PMI GNO Mission PMI Greater New Orleans chapter commits to:
Organizational maturity, sustainability and leadership – processes are documented for operations, performance and transition
Advocacy and outreach to organizational leaders
Collaboration and partnership with academia and the training community
Fostering Successful Projects – Promotion of high quality project management information and education
Supported by an annual Operations Plan

8. PMI GNO Organization 2007 Board of Directors
President Ana Boudreaux, PMP
Past President Alfred Cannon, PMP
VP Membership Janel Levet, PMP
VP Programs John Saia, PMP
VP Marketing Greg Wilde, PMP
VP Communications Mark Duck, PMP
VP Education Angela Nelson, PMP
VP Finance Robert Springmann, PMP
VP Special Projects Chris Hudson, PMP
VP Administration Bryan Bice, PMP
PM of Nominations Emmet Bartholomew, PMP

9. PMI GNO Achievements We’ve been busy….
Region 5 Leadership Orientation Meeting
January 25, 2003
PMI GNO Achievements We’ve been busy….
Serving our PMI chapter members with
Monthly Dinner Meeting and Programs
Membership Communications
PMP Exam Prep Study Groups
Educational Webinars
Monthly Board of Directors Meetings

10. PMI GNO Planned Events
Really serving our Project Management Professionals
Presenting PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SUMMIT
October 27 – 30, 2007
New Orleans
24 PDUs!

11. Presenting PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SUMMIT
Not the Same Old Jazz!!!
Take your Project Management career to the next level
Learn from Industry Leaders
Keynote Speakers with today’s project challenges
3-day conference with 6 tracks and over 60 presentations

12. Community Service Day working with
Presenting PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SUMMIT
Come and Join Us in New Orleans
Saturday, October 27
Community Service Day working with
Habitat for Humanity

13. PMI Services PMI Services Certification Professional Development
Study Groups
Learning Webinars
Networking

14. PMP Certification
PMI administers a globally accepted and recognized, rigorous, examination-based, professional certification program called the PMP exam. PMP stands for Project Management Professional.
PMP Certification is the profession’s most globally recognized and respected certification credential.

15. PMI Credentials Certifications:
CAPM – Certified Associate in Project Management
PMP – Project Management Professional
PgMP – Program Management Professional

16. What are the benefits of being a PMP?
- Higher income potential
Average of 14% increase to the salary
- Shows knowledge of international standard
- Is required by a growing number of employers

17. How Do I Become A PMP? Steps to PMP Work Experience Submit Application
PMI
Approves
Application
Submit
Application
Sign up for
test
Pass Exam
Contact
Hours
Receive
Certification

18. Key Steps Complete the on-line application Remit Payment
Schedule your Exam

19. What Are the Requirements
Category 1 Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent AND
Minimum three years / 36 months non-overlapping (unique) project management experience, AND
Minimum of 4,500 hours spent leading and directing project management tasks within the five process groups, AND
Has a minimum of 35 contact hours of specific instruction that addresses learning objectives in project management.

20. What Are the Requirements cont.
Category 2 Requirements:
High school diploma, Associate’s degree or global equivalent.
Minimum of five years / 60 months non-overlapping (unique) of project management experience, AND
Minimum of 7,500 hours are spent leading and directing project management tasks within the five process groups, AND
Has a minimum of 35 contact hours of specific instruction that addresses learning objectives in project management.

21. Application Approval Process
Applications will be processed within 5 business days.
Eligibility letters will be ed after applications are processed.
You must have received your eligibility letter with your acceptance code to schedule and take your exam.

22. The Exam
200 multiple choice questions with four (4) answers per question.
Questions are randomly selected from a computer database of thousands
Maximum of four (4) hours to complete
Passing score on the exam is now 106 out
of 175, approximately 61% or better
There is no penalty for wrong answers

23. The Exam Fees: PMI members pay $405 Non-members pay $555
Exam must be taken within twelve (12) months of approval date

24. The Exam Test requires significantly more than memorization.
Almost half of the exam requires you to define what you would do in a given situation.
The exam emphasizes the five (5) process groups, the nine (9) knowledge areas, and professional & social responsibility.
Exam requires you to answer the questions from PMI’s perspective NOT the real world.

25. PM Process % of Questions
The Exam
PM Process % of Questions
Project Initiating %
Project Planning %
Project Executing %
Project Monitoring and Control 21%
Project Closing 9%
Professional and Social Responsibility 9%

26. Test Results Computer Test results are immediate
Paper Test results 6-8 weeks
Receive a diagnostic score report, which includes not only pass/fail status, but also a percentage breakdown of performance by process group.
You can immediately use the initials behind your name

27. NEXT STEPS STUDY, STUDY, STUDY

28. Helpful Websites http://pmi.org/info/default.asp

29. Angela Nelson: angela.nelson@pmolink.com
Study Groups
Will cover:
Knowledge & Process Areas, Review Test Questions after each section
How to fill out the Application
How to prepare for the Exam
Additional Information please contact
Angela Nelson:
Tentative Schedule
Week 1 – 9/10/07 – Application Process/PMP Overview
Week 2 – 9/17/07 – Project Integration Management
Week 3 – 9/24/07 – Project Scope Management
Week 4 – 10/01/07 – Project Time Management
Week 5 – 10/08/07 - Project Cost Management / Project Quality Management
Week 6 – 10/15/07 – Project Human Resource Management /
Project Communications Management
Week 7 – 10/22/07 – Project Risk Management
Week 8 – 10/29/07 – Project Procurement Management
Week 9 – 11/05/07 – Project Management Process Groups
Week 10 – 11/12/07 – Project Management Process Groups
Week 11 – 11/19/07 – Project Management Process Groups
Week 12 – 11/26/07 – Practice Exam

30. Learning Webinars
In an effort to reach more members and to accommodate busy schedules, the GNO PMI Chapter conducts online meetings.
We hope this will offer a convenient alternative to attend meetings.
Audience members will still receive 1 PDU for attending these meetings.

31. Questions?