How to Succeed at Project Management without really trying – PMI -- PMP

Nita Leschinger, PMPApril 25, 2003

Overview

Purpose of today’s presentationProject Management InstituteMethodology used by PMIProject Management ProfessionalSummary

Purpose of today’s presentation

Introduce:The Professional OrganizationConcepts of Project Management The Certification Process

The Professional Organization

PMI – Project Management Institute supports the development and use of resources to advance the project management profession.

Motto- Building Professionalism through Project Management

Project Management Institute

Global OrganizationLocal ChaptersDedicated to Project Management ProfessionalMaintains Guidelines and StandardsProvides Education, Networking and Newsletters

Synergy with Corporations

PMIStandards and ResearchCertificationAffiliationSymposium and SeminarsPublications

CorporationsIndustry KnowledgeProfessional ExperienceCareer DevelopmentEducation and TrainingCoaching and mentoring

Trademark

PMI is a trade and service mark registered in the United States and other nationsPMP and the PMP logo are registered certification marks in the US and other nationsPMBOK is trademark registered in the US and other nations

Project Management Institute

Web siteswww.pmi.orgHouston Clear Lake

Methodology used by PMI

PMBOK- Project Management Body of Knowledge

Nine Knowledge AreasInterrelated ProcessesProfessional Ethics

Nine Knowledge Areas

IntegrationScopeTimeCostQualityHuman ResourcesCommunicationsRiskProcurement

Interrelated Processes

InitiatingPlanningExecutingControllingClosing

Project management handout goes here

The Certification Process

Project Management ProfessionalKnowledge based competencyPMBOK standardValidated through PM role surveyEducation and RequirementsCode of ethics

Summary

PMI – Global organizations with local chaptersPMBOK – foundation conceptsPMP – certification of project management professional

Now to the real world- Resume

Should be professional No graphics or iconsIndention and grouping as needed

Cover important achievementsInclude work experience as it relates to the job you are seekingInclude community service and other non work experience

Now to the real world - market

Demand in the US is downMore companies are using offshore resources—India, Ireland, Malaysia

Value add – companies are looking for leading edge not bleeding edgeResearch the company

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