I am planning to get certified in 1-2 years. Not sure which org. maybe PMI, or Australian equivalent.
Since these orgs require an applicant to have industry PM experience, I want to ask at this stage, what documents should I be collecting to prepare for my application?
I might need to actively fill the gaps in my current experience. Do I need employment certification that I did Risk Management, Scope Management, etc.?
you may also consider preparing assesment based learning it is more effective than traditional ways of learning as it directly focuses on the areas of your weakness by taking the assesment and gives confidence in the areas of strength.
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You can take unlimited free PMP practice tests at http://www.ajithn.com Saving Changes...
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How to prepare for PMP certification - Here is my suggestion. First Read PMBOK, all the chapters. Don't worry about the concepts, just try to read to understand the basic. Then read one chapter from PMBOK and one chapter form Rita's book. This time read it throughly and try to understand the concepts and basics. This will help you a lot to understand the concepts.
In addition you can refer to many websites which provides sample test. You can also refer to www.pmpquest.com for excellent notes on every chapter. I hope this helps. Saving Changes...
John ReilingSeeking new opportunities | AcroVision Business Systems, Inc.Mendham, Nj, United States
If you sign up for a free "Introduction to Project Management - PMBOK-aligned" course, you will receive access to a 2.5 hour online interactive course and will also receive guidance on a variety of ways to prepare for the PMP exam. Saving Changes...
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has anyone tried http://www.pmsimulation.com seems affordable, and good enough for passing
I dont want to spend $200 on fastrak software ill only use for one exam Saving Changes...
Hello friend! A friend of mine told me about AstroWix Corp. It is a leading institute for providing project management certification and training for further details go through this link http://www.astrowix.com/fasTrac_training.asp Saving Changes...
Syed Rehan BaaqriSenior Enterprise Portfolio Manager| PepsiCOMckinney, Tx, United States
Well my success story lies on the following facts:-
1. 1.2 months constant studying of around 4-5 hours a day.
2. I never studied too many books because they always confuse the concepts, fact and figures.
3. Did a rigorous study session of RITA and skimmed through PMBOK once before the exam.
4. Did alot of practice questions and specially PMFAST Track available on RITA's website.
5. Got my Certificate :) Saving Changes...
Reply to Vince, who asks: I am planning to get certified in 1-2 years. Not sure which org. maybe PMI, or Australian equivalent.
Since these orgs require an applicant to have industry PM experience, I want to ask at this stage, what documents should I be collecting to prepare for my application? I might need to actively fill the gaps in my current experience. Do I need employment certification that I did Risk Management, Scope Management, etc.? _____________
The Application consists of three sections:
1. PMP Certification Examination Application Form: This section consists of three pages and includes all of your general information: name, address, contact information, educational background. This section can be completed quickly.
2. Project Management Education Form: This section is a one-page form that asks you to document your 35 contact hours in project management training. This section can be completed quickly. You must provide the course provider’s name, the name of the course, the course start and completion dates, the contact hours earned, and the course category. There is no time limit as to when a course was taken, however you must have completed the course by the time you submit your eligibility application.
3. Project Management Experience Verification Form: This is the most time-consuming portion of the application.
This is a two-page online (or paper) form to document each of your projects during your experience period. Summarize your project management experience, include the project names, and companies for whom you did the projects. Document at least three calendar years experience in project management (during the past six years), including at least 4,500 hours experience within the five recognized project management process groups (Initiating – Planning – Executing – Monitoring/Controlling – Closing). They are not asking for resume here, just the hours allocated to working on the five PM process groups, along with the duration, in months, of each project.
The basic details that they are asking for are: (1) The project’s start and end dates, the project title, your role on the project; (2) Total number of hours you worked on the project; (3) Approximately how many hours were spent in each of the 5 domains of project management; (4) A brief description of the deliverables for the project; (5) Name, address and Phone number of the company or client that paid you while you worked on the project (for verification and audit).
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PMI uses a random auditing process to check applications. This includes verification of you degrees, verification of the requisite hours of project management training and verification of your project management experience. If you are selected for a random audit, you will receive a letter via 1st class U. S. Mail, with instructions and forms needed to complete the audit. There is a 10 – 15% chance of being audited, so DO NOT LIE OR EXAGGERATE ANYTHING ON YOUR APPLICATION !!!!
A common question is: What percentage of time should I allocate to each Process Group on my allocation?
There is no “optimal” breakdown. You should enter your best approximation of the actual hours you spent performing PM tasks in each process group. In other words, be honest and truthful. Don’t try to second guess what PMI will be looking for. You do not have to have hours in all 5 Process Groups on every project you managed. On many projects you might have spent little or no hours on Initiating tasks, for example. PMI will not disqualify you if your experience is heavier in some Process Groups and lighter in others.
Remember, The Project Management Professional credential is NOT for people who wish to move up into Project Management. It is for professionals who already are Project Managers and have been for several years. The PMP credential certifies that you have the experience, training and knowledge of a professional project manager and that you subscribe to PMI’s set of professional standards and conduct.
If you have the requisite experience then you will be approved by PMI for certification and willl receive your eligibility letter allowing you to sit for the exam. You must take the certification exam within one year of receiving your eligibility letter.
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John ReilingSeeking new opportunities | AcroVision Business Systems, Inc.Mendham, Nj, United States
For someone who is unsure of which direction to go - PMP versus another certification - you should first and foremost understand what your target employers prefer. As a second consideration, you should consider learning something about multiple approaches, with certification in at least one. This can only make you a stronger project manager.
