Presentation on PMI, 2nd Aug 2012

1. Project Management Institute (PMI)
Credentials
Clement Kitetu, PMP®
2 August 2012

2. Project Management Professional
(PMP)
• Administered by PMI
• Describes a framework approach that can apply
several methodologies
• A Knowledge based approach
• Describes core practices and a wider range of
techniques that can be applied to manage a project
• Earn (Professional Development Units (PDUs) in a
3 year cycle
• No recertification after 3yrs

3. Requirements for PMP ®
To apply for the PMP, you need to have either:
A 4-year University degree
• At least 3 years of project management experience
• 4,500 hours in projects
• 35 contact hours of project management education.
OR
• A diploma
• At least five years of project management experience
• 7,500 hours working in projects
• 35 contact hours of project management education.
• Exam -> 200 Questions -> 4 hrs -> pass mark 61%
• Exam taken from a Prometric Centre
• PMI Annual subscription USD. 139
• Exam fee is USD. 405
• Tuition fee: Depends on the training institution

4. CAPM Requirements
Certified Associate Project Manager (CAPM)
To apply for the CAPM, you need to have:
A degree/diploma
AND
• At least 1,500 hours experience
• 23 hours of project management education.
• For CAPM, need to recertify after 3 years