1. Copyright Course Technology 1999 1 Appendix B: Advice for the PMP Exam

2. Copyright Course Technology 1999 2 What is PMP Certification? The Project Management Institute (PMI) offers certification as a Project management Profession (PMP) Detailed information is available from PMI in a brochure called “Certification & Standards”

3. Copyright Course Technology 1999 3 PMI Web Site Information on PMP Certification* PMI conducts a certification program in project management. PMI's Project Management Professional ("PMP") credential is the project management profession's most globally recognized and respected certification credential. To obtain PMP certification an individual must satisfy education and experience requirements, agree to and adhere to a Code of Ethics, and pass the PMP Certification Examination. Worldwide there are over 9000 PMPs who provide project management services in 26 countries. Many corporations require, for individual advancement within the corporation or for employment, the individual have the PMP credential. *www.pmi.org/certification, January 1999www.pmi.org/certification

4. Copyright Course Technology 1999 4 What Are the Requirements for Earning and Maintaining PMP Certification? Four main requirements for earning PMP certification: –Having experience working in the field of project management. You need 4,500 hours with a baccalaureate degree and 7,500 without a degree –Signing a PMP Certificant and Candidate Agreement and Release form –completing the PMP Certification Exam Application and paying a fee of $555 for non-PMI members and $405 for members –Passing the PMP exam

5. Copyright Course Technology 1999 5 Maintaining PMP Status Starting in January 1999, PMI started a new professional development program for maintaining the PMP certification You must earn at least 60 Professional Develop Units within a three-year cycle and adhere to PMI’s PMP code of Professional Conduct Consult PMI’s web site for more details

6. Copyright Course Technology 1999 6 What Is the Structure and Content of the PMP Certification Exam? The PMP exam is based on information from the entire project management body of knowledge The PMBOK Guide provides an outline of information covered Texts like Information Technology Project Management will help you learn and understand key topics

7. Copyright Course Technology 1999 7 Table B-1. Breakdown of Questions on the PMP Process Groups

8. Copyright Course Technology 1999 8 Suggestions on Studying for the Exam Study Table 2-4, the Project Process Group/Activity Matrix by PMBOK Knowledge Area and understand what each activity involves The basic PMP exam is not industry specific. PMI is developing additional exams, including one related to IT The exam includes conceptual, application, and evaluative questions

9. Copyright Course Technology 1999 9 How Should You Prepare for the PMP Exam? Know your own learning and testing style and use whatever resources and study techniques work best for you Many people form study groups to provide support and peer pressure Focus on scope, time, and cost management You only need 70%, and all 200 questions are multiple-choice with 4 choices. It is easy to over study, but if you fail, you need to pay the full price to retake the exam

10. Copyright Course Technology 1999 10 Ten Tips for Taking the PMP Exam Take the tutorial on how to use the auto- mated testing software. Use the marking feature to get an idea of how you are doing and to know which questions to review You have 4.5 hours for the exam, so you should have plenty of time Some people believe it is better to change answers you were unsure of the first time Do not try to read more into the questions than what is stated Eliminate obviously wrong alternatives, then choose among the remaining choices

11. Copyright Course Technology 1999 11 Ten Tips for Taking the PMP Exam Memorize calculations like earned value Before starting the test, write down important things you memorized, like formulas, on the paper provided Read all questions carefully, especially the ones that present scenarios followed by several questions Be wary of alternatives that include the words always, never, only, must, and completely Take a short break after about 2 hours and eat a snack

12. Copyright Course Technology 1999 12 Sample Questions

13. Copyright Course Technology 1999 13 Sample Questions

14. Copyright Course Technology 1999 14 Sample Questions

15. Copyright Course Technology 1999 15 Sample Questions

16. Copyright Course Technology 1999 16 PMI Sample Questions The Project Management Institute started providing sample PMP exam questions on their web site in 1999. You can download forty PMP sample examination questions from www.pmi.org/certificationwww.pmi.org/certification This web site also provides answers to frequently asked questions about the PMP certification application and PMI's professional development program PMI also provides information to help you prepare the PMP examination application

17. Copyright Course Technology 1999 17 Final Advice on PMP Certification and Project Management in General Project management is a valuable skills, especially in the IT field PMP certification can help advance your career Project management also helps you manage and enjoy your personal life