All About Project Management Institute (PMI) & Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification

SoonKheng Khor PMP Director of Membership www.pmimy.org

About Project Management Institute

The Project Management Institute is the worlds leading not-for-profit global professional organization for project management knowledge, information and professionalism More than 38 years, established in 1969 238,565 members ( April 2007 ) 164 countries ( April 2007 )

PMI Products and Services

Project Management Certification

Project Management Professional Development Programs

Project Management Research and Standards

Project Management Publications

MEMBERSHIPS BY REGION

North America Asia Pacific EMEA

168,700 33,804 26,782

70.71% 14.17% 11.23% 3.89% 0.22%

Mexico, Latin America & Caribbean 9,279 Malaysia 535

PMI CHAPTERS IN THE REGION

Chapter Adelaide,South Australia Bangkok Canberra,Australia Jakarta, Indonesia Malaysia Manila, Philippines Melbourne, Australia New Zealand Queensland, Australia Singapore Sydney, Australia Western Australia 31/12/2006 149 127 159 183 468 179 1246 1367 330 864 1344 301 CURRENT 153 137 167 191 535 204 1292 1459 368 968 1400 339 GROWTH 2.68% 7.87% 5.03% 4.37% 14.32% 13.97% 3.69% 6.73% 11.52% 12.04% 4.17% 12.62%

TOP INDUSTRY AREAS

Software/IT Financial Services Telco Business Aerospace Education / Training Engineering Defense Utilities

36,197 9,285 8,508 8,104 3,492 3,052 2,687 2,569 1,968

Acceptance of Project Management: Growth in Importance

Has the importance of project management for your organization increased over recent years?
A lo t 70%

Of those using project management, the large majority say that the importance of project management has increased substantially within their organizations over the last few years.
S o m e wha t 26%

V e ry lit t le / N o ne 4%

2003 Project Management World Study, University of Bremen, PMI, and others

Application of Project Management: Recognition in Other Activities

Project management covers all business aspects

(Which areas of your organization use project management?)
IT Organization/Planning HR/Personnel Research and Development Finance/Acct. Sales/Marketing 47% 45% 44% 56% 64% 86%

While IT professionals are still the heaviest users, other key business functions are using it also.
2003 Project Management World Study, University of Bremen, PMI, and others

Evidence of Improvements in Management of Projects

Categories Project time overruns (over original estimate) Project cost overruns Project success rate (on time, on budget, within scope) Failed

1994 222% 189% 16% 31%

2003 63% 49% 28% 23%

Standish Group International CHAOS Chronicles, 2003 (Findings from the study of 30,000 IT projects)

Future Acceptance of Project Management

Do you believe that greater/less use of project management will become necessary in your organization in the future?
A lot more 40%

Less 0% The same 13%

project management will become more necessary in the future.

More 47%
2003 Project Management World Study, University of Bremen, PMI, and others

Over 85% feel that

So What Do I Get From PMI?

Standardization: Using the Guide to the PMBOK material assures standardization and alignment of procedures with industry-approved processes and generally-accepted vernacular. Using the standard language means that practitioners and their managers always understand precisely what terms like Budget At Completion and Planned Value signify.

So What Do I Get From PMI?

Best Practices: Easy access to the most pertinent and industry-accepted best practices for each discipline through constant networking with peers and through exposure to new ideas and current trends. Learning Opportunities: PMI Chapter, SIG and leadership/segment meetings, PMI publications, SIG and membership communications (newsletters) and via other resources:
PMIs own web-based Knowledge Center PMI bookstore offers substantial member discounts

So What Do I Get From PMI?

Experience: Those who conduct PMI programs and instruct sanctioned classes are experienced instructors and totallyinvolved practitioners of the art and science of Project Management. They are commonly subject matter experts in their respective fields. They know both how to manage actual projects and how to teach the principles and the theory of the profession. They can bring to the table a wealth of experience to share.

So What Do I Get From PMIMY?

Networking and Learning: Interaction with your peers, sharing solutions for common problems. Additional Educational Offerings: Evening Talks Provided by Malaysia Chapter Special events: Members Nights Discount: Special Discount for seminars and conferences Job Opportunity: Job Opening on PMIMY website

Evening Talks

13th Anniversary Members' Night on June 2006

The celebration was held at 42nd Floor, Malaysian Petroleum Clun, Petronas Twin Tower, Kuala Lumpur, a very exclusive restaurant for PMIMY members and friends to meet and network.

Mastering IT Project Management Conference 2007 (www.mitpm.org)

Job Opportunity on PMIMY websites

3 Types of PMIs Certification

Program Management Professional (PgMPSM)
Newest credential, for experience program manager

Project Management Professional (PMP)

Most distinguished and valued credential that can be obtained in PM

Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)

Associate-type certification Project management practitioner who has demonstrated fundamental project management knowledge and experience

CERTIFICATION STATISTIC

CAPM PMP

2,390 228,277

PMP CERTIFICATION BY REGION

North America Asia Pacific EMEA

133,371 66,821 20,394

Mexico, Latin America & Caribbean 7,691 Malaysia 420

PMP Objectives
Provides professional/personal recognition Expedites professional advancement Creates job growth/opportunities within an organization Provides framework for standardized project management requirements Increases employees value to the organization To be a truly global certification

Value of PM Certification Prestige of being the best in the field of PM. Professional advantages derived from attaining the Project Management Professional (PMP) status. Informs current and potential employers that you have a solid foundation of project management knowledge that can be readily applied in any workplace. PMP certification is the professions most globally recognized and respected certification credential.

Acceptance of Project Management: Information Technology Recognition

Highest paying IT certifications

(Premium Pay as a Percent of Base Pay)
PMP C ertified IS Security Professional Oracle C ertified Professional C isco C ertified Network Professional Microsoft C ertified Db Administrator 16%

11%

11%

PMIs Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is the most valued certification in the IT field
2003 Foote Partners LLC Certifications Pay Index

10%

10%

Rapid Growth of PMP Certification

Total PMPs
250,000

200,000

150,000 Number 100,000 50,000

0 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006

Market value of PMP in Malaysia ?

33 PMP Positions Available on Jobstreet!

PMP Qualifications / Requirements

Requirements:
Demonstrated Experience Demonstrated Education Pass Examination Agree to Abide by the Code of Professional Conduct

Eligibility Criteria
Candidates applying for certification as a Project Management Professional must satisfy the educational and experiential requirements (categories 1 or 2)

PMP Qualifications / Requirements

Category 1 Baccalaureate or equivalent university degree Category 2 No baccalaureate or equivalent university degree but holds a high school diploma or equivalent secondary school credential & Minimum of 7,500 hours (at least sixty (60) unique nonoverlapping) months within the eight-year (8) period) of project management experience (lead and direct specific project tasks) within the five (5) process groups. & 35 hours of Project Management education

& Minimum of 4,500 hours (at least thirty-six (36) unique (nonoverlapping) months of project management experience (lead and direct specific project tasks ) within the eight-year (8) period prior to the application) of project management experience within the five (5) process groups & 35 hours of Project Management education

PMP Qualifications / Requirements

Required supporting documentation for Category 1: 1) Educational Background (A copy of diploma or transcript for Bachelor degree or equivalent university degree) 2) Experience Verification Form(s) meeting criteria listed above 3) PM Education Form(s)
35 hours of Project Management education. Document all PM education taken

Required supporting documentation for Category 2: 1) Educational Background 2) Experience Verification Form(s) meeting criteria listed above 3) PM Education Form(s)
35 hours of Project Management education. Document all PM education taken (no specific time frame)

FUND FOR PMP EXAM REPARATION

MSC Malaysia Project Management Programme (MSC Malaysia PMP)
Open to all Malaysian owned MSC Malaysia status companies Competitive training fees & reimbursement of RM 3,000.00 per participant claimable upon successful PMP certification www.msc.com.my

Human Resources Development Fund (HRDF)

PMP Application Process

Certification Fees (USD)
PMI Member $ 405.00 Non-member $ 555.00

PMI Membership Fee

PMI and PMI Malaysia Chapter (USD) 149.00 Application Submitted to:
PMI Certification Department Four Campus Boulevard Newtown Square, PA 19073 Online http://www.pmi.org/info/PDC_Cert_ExamPMP_Apply.asp

No more eligibility Letter Email notification instead. Schedule your exam

Prometric Test Center at www.prometric.com

PMP Exam Description

Exam Overview
The Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification Examination measures the application of knowledge, skills, tools, and techniques that are utilized in the practice of project management. Based primarily on A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) Third Edition. Candidates must also reference their professional experience, as many of the questions on the examination are situational. 4 hour computer-based test, 200 multiple-choice questions (minimum score of 106 out from 175 (61%) in order to pass the examination). 25 pretest questions will be randomly placed throughout the new examination but will not be included in the pass/fail determination; Can take PMP test in different languages at Prometric Test center at various locations.

Maintaining Your PMP

Continuing Certification Requirements (CCR) Purpose Sustain the PMP as a global certification credential Enhance the ongoing professional development of PMP s Encourage and recognize individualized learning opportunities Offer a standardized and objective mechanism for attaining and recording professional development activities PMP s must complete and submit a minimum of sixty (60) Professional Development Units (PDUs) during each Continuing Certification cycle. A PMP s Continuing Certification cycle can be identified by the dates on their PMP Certificate. PMP s must also comply with the PMP Code of Professional Conduct to maintain certification status.

Maintaining Your PMP

PDU Categories Category 1 - Formal Academic Education Category 2 - Professional Activity and Self-Directed Learning
E.g
Speaker in a PM conference Author or a textbook related to project management

Category 3 - PMI Registered Educational Providers

Providers are solely authorized to issue PDU certification

Category 4 - Other Educational Providers

One PDU for one hour Must be related to Project Management

Category 5 - Service to Professional or Community Organization

Provide non-compensated project management services to non-employer or non-client customer groups Up to 20 PDU for a specific activity

Thank You
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