Easy steps to become pmp certified

Easy steps to become
PMP® Certified
BY
OJIUGO AJUNWA MBA,PMP
RITETRAC CONSULTING NIGERIA LTD.
www.ritetracconsult.com.ng

OBJECTIVES OF THISWEBINAR
 Building a successful Project Management career can be a daunting
task but ensuring you know the right steps to getting your PMI PMP
Certification is what this webinar will help you quickly in this 1 hour
webinar.
 It is designed to impact professionals in various industries quickly earn
their certification and learn about its benefits.
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Introductions
 My name is Ojiugo Ajunwa MBA,PMP
 I am a wife and mother of 2 lovely kids!
 Am a Project Management Consultant/Trainer for the past
15 years+. My roles has been in Training, Information
Technology Software Implementation , Digital Marketing
and Event Management.
 Am a co-author “A Day in the life of a Project
Manager” alongside other 50+ Project Managers across
the world.This is available on AMAZON
 At Ritetrac Consulting we help organizations deliver their
Projects using Project Management best practices.
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Contd.
 I am a co-founder Ritetrac Consulting
Nigeria Ltd.
 Find us Online and engage with us here
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◦ Blogger: http://ritetracpm.blogspot.com
◦ Facebook: www.facebook.com/ritetrac
◦ Twitter: @ritetracconsult
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 Linked:
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 We are based in Abuja Nigeria with liaison
offices in Lagos and Port Harcourt
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Welcome, let’s meet you!
 Your Name?
 Do you have any professional
certification?
◦ YES or NO
 Are you PMP Certified?
 YES or NO
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Overview
“TO DOUBLEYOUR INCOME,TRIPPLE
YOUR INVESTMENT IS YOUR
PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION ANDYOUR
PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT “
ROBIN SHARMA
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Your Why?
 Why did you choose to get certified?
{Attendees respond}
 What is yourVision and Big Picture and
where does this certification{s} come in?
Create aVision Board for your career
journey!Where do you want to see
yourself in 5 years,10 years,15 years e.t.c

TheValue of Project Management
 Completing projects more quickly and cheaply. One of the biggest benefits of
using a common methodology is the value of reuse.
 Saving effort and cost with proactive scope management. Many projects have
difficulty managing scope, which results in additional effort and cost to the project.
Having better project management processes will result in being able to manage scope
more effectively. Eliminating scope creep.
 Better solution “fit” the first time through better planning. Many projects
experience problems because there is a gap between what the client expects and what
the project team delivers. Using a methodology results in better project planning, which
gives the team and the sponsor an opportunity to make sure they are in agreement on
the major deliverables produced by the project.
 Resolving problems more quickly. Having a proactive issues management process
helps ensure that problems are resolved as quickly as possible.
 Resolving future risk before the problems occur. Sound risk management
processes will result in potential problems being identified and managed before the
problems actually occur.
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CONTD.
 Communicating and managing expectations with clients,
team members and stakeholders more effectively. Many
problems on a project can be avoided with proactive and
multifaceted communication. In addition, much of the conflict that
does arise on a project is not the result of a specific problem, but
because of surprises.
 Building a higher quality product the first time. Quality
management processes will help the team understand the needs of
the customer in terms of quality. Once those needs are defined, the
team can implement quality control and quality assurance
techniques to meet the customer expectations.
 Improved financial management.This is the result of better
project definition, better estimating, more formal budgeting and
better tracking of the project actual costs against the budget.All
this rigor results in better financial predictability and control.
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Stopping “bad” projects more quickly. ”Bad” projects are those
where the cost-benefit justification no longer makes sense.A project
may have started with sound cost/benefit justification. However, if the
project is late and over budget it may hit a threshold where the
business case is no longer valid. Effective project management allows
you to see these situations earlier so that you can make better
decisions to re-scope or cancel the project.
More focus on metrics and fact-based decision making. Metrics
give you information that helps you determine how effective and
efficient your team is performing and the level of the quality of your
deliverables. Metrics also give you the information necessary to validate
whether you were successful or not.
Improved work environment. If your projects are more successful,
you will find additional intangible benefits associated with your project
team.Your clients will have more involvement, your project team will
take more ownership of the project, morale will be better, and the
project team will behave with a greater sense of professionalism and
self-confidence.This should make sense. People that work on projects
with problems tend to be unhappy. On the other hand, people on
successful projects tend to feel better about their jobs and themselves.
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PMI® ,PMBOK tm, PMP® and
CAPM®
 In 1969, the Project Management Institute –PMI was formed,
and topics were discussed and material was written on the topic of
project management.These early offerings gave way to the Project
Management Body of Knowledge, the PMBOK.The PMBOK
that we are referencing is one that has gone through major revisions
as project management becomes more and more a major type of
management in our modern era.
 A second event further codified the standards for project
management when in 2000 ANSI (American National Standards
Institute) declared that the standard for project management
literature would be the PMBOK. This action changed the project
management world.The PMBOK is now the official book to read,
and the materials from it make up the official exam that qualifies the
test taker as a Project Management Professional-PMP or
Certified Associate in Project Management -CAPM.
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Demystifying PMP®
 Description – PMP is the profession’s most globally recognised
and respected project management certification. It is aimed at project
managers with approximately three to five years experience at a
responsible level.
 Topics Covered –The Project Management Context; Project
Management Processes;The Project
Management Knowledge Areas; Project Integration Management; Project
Scope Management; Project Time Management; Project Cost Management;
Project Quality Management; Project Human Resource Management;
Project Communications Management; Project Risk Management; Project
Procurement Management;Project Stakeholder Management.
 Examination/Assessment Structure – (i) Assessment of education
and experience (ii) 200 multiple-choice questions to be answered in
four hours that are developed and validated by PMPs. Examinees must
obtain a score of 137 in order to pass the examination.
 Prerequisites – First degree plus 4,500 hours of project
management experience in a position of responsibility OR Secondary
school education plus 7,500 hours of experience plus evidence of 35 hours
of project management training from a certified instructor.
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Demystifying CAPM®
 Description – CAPM is aimed at project team members and is a
foundation level qualification.A CAPM is a project management
practitioner who has demonstrated foundation project management
knowledge and experience by supporting projects using project
management tools, techniques, and methodologies.
 Topics Covered –The Project Management Framework; Project
Management Processes; The Project Management Knowledge Areas;
Project Integration Management; Project Scope Management; ProjectTime
Management; Project Cost Management; Project Quality Management;
Project Human Resource Management; Project Communications
Management; Project Risk Management; Project Procurement Management;
Project Stakeholder Management.
 Examination/Assessment Structure –
(i) Assessment of candidate’s experience and education
(ii) 150 multiple choice questions in three hours.
 Prerequisites – A first degree plus 1,500 hours of project
management experience in the last three years OR 2,500 hours
project management experience in the last three years.
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Prospects & Benefits of PMP® and
CAPM®
For Individuals
 Recognizes your Expertise in Project Management :The PMP/CAPM certification is the project management
credential of choice for numerous industries and companies. By attaining the PMP/CAPM credential, your name
will be included in the largest and most prestigious group of certified professionals in the project
management community. The PMP/CAPM designation following your name tells current and potential
employers that you have a solid foundation of project management knowledge that can be readily applied in the
workplace.
 Better Salary : Based on a survey carried out by PMI, PMP Certified project managers get an average starting
salary of $ 90,000. Moreover the salaries of PMP Certified Project Managers is about 20% more than similarly
qualified Project Managers who do not have the prestigious PMP credentials. Similarly, CAPM certified
professionals command better salaries compared to their peers along with greater job responsibilities.
 Better and Greater Job
 Officially recognized by leading companies
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Project management job trends
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Contd.
For Organizations
 Your workforce will understand processes and terminology
 Your workforce will know what to look for before they start a project
 Your work force will value team work and be more disciplined
 Your clients will have increased confidence because your credentialed
project team has an ethical code
 Your clients will have increased confidence because your project team has
knowledge of the most up-to-date global practices
 You will have repeatable processes and improved project results
 You will retain employees by investing in their professional development
 You will help grow the profession of project management
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How will RITETRAC help me?
 Learn proven strategies, methods, and tips for passing your PMP exam
and being a proficient Project Manger
 Master all 47 processes in the five project phases : initiation, planning,
execution, control, and closing plus the 10 knowledge areas
 Use the PMBOK 5th Edition and Head first PMP books to become a
project management professional in a way that is engaging but not
tedious. It has a visually rich format designed for the way your brain
works—a multi-sensory experience that helps the material stick
 Understand critical project management details, fromWork
Breakdown Structures (WBS) to Critical Path Method,(EVM)-Earned
Value Management and change control systems etc
 Interactive Class Sessions with the instructor - Using Questioning and
DiscussionTechniques, Case studies, Simulated Exam Question
Practice, Engaging Students to learn in a fun and inspiring way, Using
Assessment in Instruction.
 A lot of online resources and simulated exam questions to help you
study for the exam more efficiently.
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Steps to becoming certified
1. Make sure you meet the criteria set by PMI before deciding to apply for the
PMP certification by visiting www.pmi.org
 You should have documents to prove that you had at least 35 contact hours
of formal education in project management by a PMP Certified trainer.
 If you have a Bachelor's degree, document at least three calendar years
experience in project management during which at least 4,500 hours were
spent leading and directing project tasks. Note that experience in all the five
recognized project management process groups is required.The five
process groups are Initiation, Planning, Executing, Monitoring & Control and
Closing.
 If you do not have a Bachelor's degree, applicants must have a minimum five
years professional project management experience, during which at least
7,500 hours are spent leading and directing project tasks, within the past
eight years from the time of application. Make sure to read the PMP
Handbook published by PMI for more details. Note that you will have to
provide the contact information of your manager or supervisor. If PMI
chooses to audit your application, they will contact your manager for
verification.
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Our unique benefits
 Experienced and Certified Trainers
 Interactive Classes
 Over 6,000+ Exam Simulated Questions
 Mock Exam Preparatory Materials
 CompetitiveTraining Fee
 Vast Online Resources for efficient preparation
 Exam Application Guidance
 Online Mentoring via
http://ritetracpm.blogspot.com
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Contd.
2. Become a member of the PMI
 As of January 2011, the annual membership dues are $139 for
individuals and $75 for students. PMI members get a discount
on the PMP examination fee that is bigger than the annual
membership fees so it financially make sense to become a PMI
member if you are planning to take the PMP exam that year.
You may not want to renew it the following year if you decide
you don't want it anymore. In addition to the discount, you
also get an electronic copy of PMBOK guide (reading this
book is essential to prepare well for the exam) and
networking opportunities within the PMI community.
 Do not forget to check your local PMI chapter there is one
for PMI Nigeria.
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Contd.
3.Apply online for PMP certification at PMI www.pmi.org this is
a tedious task for most people.
a.You will be filling in all the details that are mentioned in above
steps (1a) and (1b) along with your personal information,
educational qualification, etc.
b. PMP Paper Based Examination fees: $250 for PMI members.
$405 for non-members.You can use your credit card to pay
for this.
c. CAPM Computer Based Examination fees: $225 for PMI
members. $300 for non-members
d. Make sure the application is complete. Do not forget to
attach your resume. Once you apply, it may take up to 2
weeks for your application to get approved by PMI. If you
apply online, the processing time is only 5 business days.
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Steps to applying for the PMI PMP
Exams
1. Read the PMI Credentials Handbook
2. Make sure you are eligible to become
PMP Certified
3. Optional: PMI Membership/Local
Chapter Membership
4. Sign up for the PMI Exams

Steps to applying at www.pmi.org

QUOTE
 Your earning ability is largely determined by
the perception of excellence, quality, and
value that others have of you and what you
do.The market only pays excellent rewards
for excellent performance. It pays average
rewards for average
performance, and it pays below average
rewards or
unemployment for below average
performance.
— BrianTracy

Some of our Services @Ritetrac
Consulting Nigeria Ltd.
 Project Advisory
 PMO {Project Management Office} Setup
 Project ManagementTeam Mentoring
 Project Management CertificationTraining
 Process Improvement Certification/ Consulting
 Project Management Software Licensing:
PROJECTPLACE, Primavera,Microsoft Projects etc
 MINITAB Software Licensing {We are the Official
Representatives of Minitab in Nigeria and Ghana} and
much more
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Questions/Answers
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