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1 Demystify PMP and CAPM Certifications PMI Puget Sound Chapter Edmonds Community College Discover Project Management Open House 12/8/09 Margaret C. Mullin PMP CSM

2 Topics To Be Covered Definitions Benefits of Certification for Organizations Benefits of Certification for Individuals Comparison of Certifications CAPM PMP

3 Definitions PMI PMBOK Credentialing/Certification CAPM PMP PDUs

4 Benefits of Certification for Organizations 1.Common processes and terminology 2.More disciplined professionals 3.Teams understand what is required 4.Teams will value team work 5.Inspire confidence with clients 1.Standard baseline and terminology 2.Code of Ethics 3.Up-to-date global knowledge 6.Repeatable processes and improved project results 7.Improved employee retention 8.Help grow Project Management Profession (Source: www.pmi.org)www.pmi.org PMI Puget Sound - www.pugetsoundpmi.org

5 Benefits of Certification for Individuals 1.Demonstrate commitment to PM industry 2.Recognition of skills, knowledge and abilities 3.Reflects achievement 4.Can lead to greater earnings 5.Can lead to career opportunities and advancement 6.Prepare you for greater job responsibilities 7.Improve skills and abilities 8.Build self confidence 9.Greater peer recognition 10.Enhance the profession (Source: www.pmi.org)www.pmi.org PMI Puget Sound - www.pugetsoundpmi.org

6 CAPM Certified Associate in Project Management PMI Puget Sound - www.pugetsoundpmi.org Project RoleContributes to project team Eligibility Requirements High School Diploma/ Global Equivalent 1500 hours experience OR 23 hours PM education Steps to Obtaining Credential Application process and multiple choice exam Exam Information 3 hours, 150 questions FeesUS $225 PMI Member/$300 non member Credential Maintenance Cycles & requirements 5 years, re-exam (Source: www.pmi.org)www.pmi.org

7 PMP Project Management Professional PMI Puget Sound - www.pugetsoundpmi.org Project RoleLeads and directs project team Eligibility Requirements High School Diploma/ Global Equivalent 5 years Project Management Experience, 35 hours Project Management Education OR Bachelor’s Degree/Global Equivalent, 3 years Project Management Experience, 35 hours Project Management Education Steps to Obtaining CredentialApplication process and multiple choice exam Exam Information4 hours, 200 questions FeesUS $405 PMI Member/$555 non member Credential Maintenance Cycles & requirements 3 years, 60 PDUs (Source: www.pmi.org)www.pmi.org

8 Comparison of Certifications PMI Puget Sound - www.pugetsoundpmi.org (Source: www.pmi.org)www.pmi.org

9 References The PMBOK® Guide, 4th Ed. 2008, by PMI* www.pmi.org * “PMI”, “PMBOK”, “CAPM” and “PMP” are registered marks of the Project Management Institute, Inc. PMI Puget Sound - www.pugetsoundpmi.org

10 Questions? PMI Puget Sound - www.pugetsoundpmi.org


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