ACQUIRING A CREDENTIAL
WHAT IS IN IT FOR YOU?
1. Internationally recognised certification
2. Trend towards international companies requiring PMP certification
3. Based on Internationally renowned PMBOK and other renowned expert knowledge
4. Increased Professionalism and Personal Development in PM
PMP (Project Management Professional) is the only certification recognised world-wide as setting a standard for project management capability and experience. It is rapidly gaining in acceptance and strength with more than 300,000 World Wide PMPs. This certification is also becoming a minimum requirement for appointment of senior project managers in many local and international companies.
TYPES OF CREDENTIALS AND ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
Please click on either image for more detailed information about each credential.
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Full Name |
Certified Associate in Project Management |
Project Management Professional |
Program Management Professional |
PMI Risk Management Professional |
PMI Scheduling Professional |
Project Role |
Contributes to project team. |
Leads and directs project teams. |
Achieves an organizational objective through defining and overseeing projects and resources. |
Assesses and identifies risks and mitigates threats and capitalizes opportunities. |
Develops and maintains project schedule. |
Eligibility Requirements |
High school diploma/global equivalent
AND
1,500 hours experience
OR
23 hours pm education |
High school diploma/global equivalent
5 years project management experience
35 hours pm education
OR
Bachelor’s degree/global equivalent
3 years project management experience
35 hours project management education |
High school diploma/global equivalent
4 years project management experience
7 years program management experience
OR
Bachelor’s degree/global equivalent
4 years project management experience
4 years program management experience |
High school diploma/global equivalent
4,500 hours project risk management experience
40 hours project risk management education
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Bachelor’s degree/global equivalent
3,500 hours project risk management experience
30 hours project risk management education |
High school diploma/global equivalent
5000 hours project scheduling experience
40 hours project scheduling education
OR
Bachelor’s degree/global equivalent
3,500 hours project scheduling experience
30 hours project scheduling education |
Steps to Obtaining a Credential |
Application process + multiple choice exam |
Application process + multiple choice exam |
3 evaluations – application panel review + multiple choice exam + multi-rater assessment |
Application process + multiple choice exam |
Application process + multiple choice exam |
Exam Information |
3 hours; 150 questions |
4 hours; 200 questions |
4 hours; 170 questions |
3.5 hours; 150 questions |
3.5 hours; 170 questions |
Fees (member/non-member) |
US$225/US$300 |
US$405/US$555 |
US$1,500/US$1,800 |
US$520/US$670 |
US$520/US$670 |
Credential Maintenance Cycles and Requirements |
5 years; re-exam |
3 years; 60 PDUs |
3 years; 60 PDUs |
3 years; 30 PDUs in risk management |
3 years; 30 PDUs in project scheduling |
Please note that due to newness of the PgMP, PMI-RMP and PMI-SP, WAPMI will actively engage in marketing of those credentials, whilst remaining focused on delivery of CAPM/PMP examination preparation courses.
EXAMINATION INFORMATION
EXAM APPLICATION AND ELIGIBILITY
The PMP Examination Application Forms , PMP eligibility criteria and other information are to be provided direct to PMI head quarters in the USA. You will need to verify that you are a practicing Project Manager and that you have a minimum number of years experience (with or without a degree).
Once your application is accepted, PMI will confirm your eligibility via the certification page on the global web site, www.pmi.org . You will receive your “Confirmation Number” and instructions on how to register for the exam locally.
Illustration of the application process below assumes that the exam candidate satisfies the credential eligibility criteria outlined in the previous section.
EXAM REGISTRATION
To register for the exam please follow the directions provided on your invitation letter. This letter is sent to you on acceptance of your application by PMI Head quarters. The directions will indicate what process you need to follow to sit the exam, what testing facilities, dates and times are available.
You must quote your PMI Confirmation Number and state where and when you want to sit the exam when provided with the available options.
The table below outlines the examination dates for PBT events in Perth for 2010.
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Group Testing Number |
Application Deadline |
Venue |
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Clifton's,
Ground Floor, Parmelia House,
191 St.George's Terrace, Perth |
13 March |
08:30AM |
18 |
0018031310 |
4 February |
19 June |
08:30AM |
18 |
0018061910 |
16 May |
18 September
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08:30AM |
18 |
0018091810 |
13 August |
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4 December
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08:30AM |
18 |
0018120410 |
29 October |
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EXAM CONTENT
The exam is focused on an in-depth understanding of PMI's book - PMBOK (Project Management Body of Knowledge), a project management methodology which is recognised as an industry standard. Various excerpts from the PMBOK can be downloaded free from the PMI website. If you are a member of PMI a CD ROM of the PMBOK will be sent to you.
PMI Credential exams are based on PMBOK 4th Ed. To obtain a copy of the PMBOK 4th Ed, please contact the Certifications Director.
PURCHASE A PMBOK
Please contact the Chapter Administration to purchase the 4th edition of the PMBOK.
Cost: $75 for members and $85 for non-members.
Collection can be arranged at the next Chapter Meeting, or postage costs are $8 for 1 copy.
Payment can be made by direct deposit, cheque or credit card (Visa and Master card) Please note credit card payment incurs a 5% surcharge.
CONTINUING CERTIFICATION
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT UNITS (PDUs)
PMP Certification is granted for a period of 3 years, during which you will need to register with PMI that you have an on-going commitment to the project management profession and log up 60 Professional Development Units (PDUs).
These are usually achieved through training courses accredited by PMI or by attending Chapter Meetings and numerous other methods as outlined in the Continuing Certification Requirements handbook (CCR).
For step by step guide to claiming PDUs, please download this PDF file, supplied to the chapter by one of its members.
For more information on how to classify your PMP professional development activities for the purpose of claiming PDUs, please consult the PMP Handbook.
Claim your PDUs here: http://www.pmi.org/CareerDevelopment/Pages/MaintainYourCredential.aspx
TRAINING AND EXAM PREPARATION
REP TRAINING SCHEDULE
Below is the list of Perth-based REPs. Links to their project management training schedules are soon to follow and will be subject to negotiation with PMI WA. The list is in alphabetical order.
Please note that the WA Chapter of the Project Management Institute is a Registered Education Provider.
WAPMI EXAM PREPARATION
The PMI WA Board is currently considering a Chapter model for provision of exam preparation assistance.
Current PMPs
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Please contact the Certification Director for further information.
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