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PMP/CAPM Study Group

Exploration Meeting

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AGENDA

What is PMP & CAPM?

Is there a demand for this certification?

What is involved in getting certified? PMP

CAPM

Next Steps?


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What is PMP?

PMP Project Management Professional

The most important industry-recognizedcertification for project managers. Globally

recognized and demanded, the PMPdemonstrates that you have the experience,education and competency to successfully leadand direct projects.

Certification Cycle is 3 years Maintain by earning 60 PDUs (professional

development units) per cycle

http://www.pmi.org/en/Certification/Project-Management-Professional-PMP.aspxhttp://www.pmi.org/en/Certification/Project-Management-Professional-PMP.aspxhttp://www.pmi.org/en/Certification/Project-Management-Professional-PMP.aspxhttp://www.pmi.org/en/Certification/Project-Management-Professional-PMP.aspx

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What is CAPM?

CAPM Certified Associate in ProjectManagement

A valuable entry-level certification for project

practitioners. Designed for those with little or noproject experience, the CAPM demonstratesyour understanding of the fundamentalknowledge, terminology and processes of

effective project management Certification Cycle is 5 yrs

Maintain by re-exam (no PDUs)

http://www.pmi.org/Certification/Certified-Associate-in-Project-Management-CAPM.aspxhttp://www.pmi.org/Certification/Certified-Associate-in-Project-Management-CAPM.aspxhttp://www.pmi.org/Certification/Certified-Associate-in-Project-Management-CAPM.aspxhttp://www.pmi.org/Certification/Certified-Associate-in-Project-Management-CAPM.aspx

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Project Management CredentialsShould You Pursue a PM Certification?

Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) is a good entry-level certification if

youre new to project management, or still figuring out your career path.

Project Management Professional (PMP) is the most important globally-recognized and

independently validated credential for project managers, perfect if you have demonstrated

experience and competence in leading project teams.

Program Management Professional (PgMP) is designed for those who manage multiple,

complex projects to achieve strategic and organizational results.

PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)SM is designed for practitioners who utilize Agile

approaches to project management in their projects.

PMI Risk Management Professional (PMI-RMP) is a specialty credential that demonstrates

competence in assessing project risks, mitigating threats and capitalizing on opportunities.

PMI Scheduling Professional (PMI-SP) is a specialty credential for practitioners who want to

focus on developing and maintaining project schedules.

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PM Certifications in Demand

Metro Atlanta Jobs posted in last 30 days

Indeed Simply Hired Career Builder

PMP 502 532 1003

CAPM 3 10 2

PgMP 15 9 0

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PMP/CAPM in Demand

a PMP increases your salary over 10% more

than your non-credentialed colleagues and

peers.

Global Salary Survey - 13,572 US PMs

surveyed

Respondents % 25th percentile Median 75th Percentile Mean

Certified 10,668 79 90,000 107,000 128,232 111,824

Not

Certified

2,900 21 74,500 92,465 115,000 97,829

*From 7th Edition, PMI Salary Survey


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PMP in Demand

Certified PMP Mean annual salary by years

certification

Annualized Salary by Industry

# Yrs certified Mean Salary

< 1 99,237

1 < 5 107,304

5 < 10 118,625

10 - < 20 124,610

20 or more 117,205

Industry Respondents 25th Median 75th Mean

Engineering 6% 90,000 110,000 130,000 112,771

IT 22% 97,000 104,000 125,000 108,047

Utility 3% 90,000 105,00 120,000 108,5441/25/2012 Teresa R. Durham 8

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PMP Certification

4 year degree & 3 yrs PM experience

4,500 hours leading and directing projects

35 hours PM education

OR

Secondary diploma (high school or equivalent)

& 5 yrs PM experience

7,500 hours leading and directing projects

35 hour PM education


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PMP Certification

Exam Fees

PMI Member $405

Non-Member $555

Re-exam Fees PMI Member $275

Non-Member $375

Credential Renewal PMI Member $60

Non-Member $150


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PMP Certification

Audit Process Application accepted

Schedule exam & Pay

90 days to submit

About 7 days to completion

Can be audited before exam and anytime duringrecertification

Examples of documentation Copy of diploma Signatures from managers from projects recorded in

application

Copies of certificates or proof of training


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PMP Certification

Exam

200 questions, 175 scored

4 hours

Eligibility: 12 months after application acceptance

Up to 3 attempts


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PMP Certification

PMP Certification Maintenance

3 year cycle

60 PDUs (Professional Development Units)

Pay renewal fee

Keep records can be audited

If cycle lapses, must re-take exam

PMI Code of Ethics & Professional Conduct

PMI Membership


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CAPM Certification

Secondary diploma (high school or equivalent)

AND

1,500 hours experienceOR

23 hours project management education by

the time you sit for exam


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CAPM Certification

Exam Fees

PMI Member $225

Non-Member $300

Re-exam Fees PMI Member $150

Non-Member $200

Certification Renewal PMI Member $150

Non-Member $200


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CAPM Certification

Audit (same as PMP)

Exam

150 questions, 135 scored

3 hours

Eligibility: 12 months after application acceptance

Up to 3 attempts


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CAPM Certification

CAPM Certification Maintenance

5 year cycle

Re-exam for recertification


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Next Steps?

Set goal date to sit for exam

Begin application to ensure eligibility to sit forexam

Obtain study materials PMBOK 4th edition

Crosswinds Exam Prep book

Commit to study and make goal

Select start date Select meeting days & frequency

Submit application


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