I'm beginning to prepare application material for the PMP. When tracking project hours, do they accept projects where I was not involved in all phases? For example, there are a few projects where I was not involved in the first couple of stages (initiation, planning), but then picked up the project and lead it through to completion. Saving Changes...
Yes, it is not necessary to have participated in all phases of the project. You only need to describe what you did, which best practices you applied, and what your functions were. I only participated in the planning and evaluation phases of a project. Recently, I became eligible. Saving Changes...
Michael WellesManaging Director| EdWel Project and Risk Management TrainingChicago, Il, United States
Maria is 100% correct. We would only add that PMI has moved away from the project manager's role as being "large and in-charge" to a role closer to that of "servant leader". This change is more in line with an agile mindset. So try to use strong action verbs to describe a "servant" role during a particular phase: to lead, to collaborate, to direct, to motivate etc. Saving Changes...
Senior Projects Manager | Field & Marten AssociatesNew Westminster, British Columbia, Canada
Noelle, I agree with both Maria and Michael. You should be good to record the project even if you didn’t participate in all phases. Not very uncommon in projects for someone to take over! Saving Changes...
Charles CampbellAnalyst| All In Credit UnionOzark, AL, United States
Most of my projects so far have either been as a SME or a lead within one aspect of the project. So, yes, it sounds like your experience applies. Just be sure to be detailed in your description. Saving Changes...
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