PROJECT MANAGEMENT INSTITUTES PMITM CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

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PROJECT MANAGEMENT INSTITUTES (PMITM)
CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

• Briefing for ACT Managers
• FAA WJHTC

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Purpose of Briefing

• To Explain PMITMs Certification Examination
  Eligibility.
• To Explain PMITMs Certification Process.
• To Discuss any PM Training/PMITM Certification
  Questions.

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Project Management Professional Exam -
Eligibility Criteria

• Candidates applying for certification as a
  Project Management Professional must satisfy the
  educational and experiential requirements for one
  of the two categories approved by PMITM at the
  time of application.

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Eligibility Criteria for Category 1

• At the time of application, the candidate
• Holds a baccalaureate or equivalent university
  degree and
• Has a minimum of 4,500 hours of project
  management experience within the five process
  groups (See Slide 6).
• Must have attained the 4500 hours over a minimum
  of three (3) years.
• Experience gained more than 6 years prior to the
  application date - NOT considered.

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Eligibility Criteria for Category 2

• Candidate does not hold a baccalaureate or
  equivalent university degree but Holds a high
  school diploma or equivalent secondary school
  credential, and
• Has a minimum of 7,500 hours of project
  management experience within the five process
  groups (See Slide 6).
• Must have attained the 7500 hours over a minimum
  of five (5) years.
• Experience gained more than eight (8) years prior
  to the application date - NOT considered.

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Project Management Process Groups

• Initiating Process - Recognizing the need for a
  project committing to do it.
• Planning Process - Devising feasible means to
  accomplish the objectives.
• Executing Process - Coordinating people other
  resources to carry out the plan.
• Controlling Process - Ensuring that project
  objectives are met by measuring progress taking
  corrective action.
• Closing Process - Formalizing acceptance of
  project product bringing it to an orderly end.

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Required Supporting Documentation

• Current resume detailing work experience and
  Educational background
• (provide name and complete address for all
  employers and schools attended)
• Copy of diploma or transcript for baccalaureate
  or equivalent university degree
• (for Category 1 ONLY)

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Required Supporting Documentation - Cont.

• Experience Verification Form(s) indicating
• A minimum of 4500 hours over a minimum of three
  (3) years
• (for Category 1 ONLY)
• A minimum of 7500 hours over a minimum of five
  (5) years
• (for Category 2 ONLY)

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PMP Certification Process

• Obtain Certification Handbook from PMI.
• Submit Completed Application Forms with
  Supporting Documents to PMI.
• PMI will Send Eligibility Letter a List of
  Sylvan Technology Locations to Applicant.
• Call Sylvan Technology Centers Schedule a Date
  for Exam.
• Current Exam Fee for PMI Members is 405.00
  555.00 for Non-Members.

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PMP Status.The Ultimate Goal !

• As long as you successfully pass the PMP
  examination, and submit the Proper qualifications
  documentation, CONGRATULATIONS YOURE A
  CERTIFIED PMP !!!

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Reference and Contact

• PMI Certification Handbook.
• http//www.PMI.org/
• Pat Eigbe, PMP
• Ext. 7857

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