How to Succeed at Project
Management without really
trying – PMI -- PMP
Nita Leschinger, PMP
April 25, 2003
Overview
Purpose of today’s presentation
Project Management Institute
Methodology used by PMI
Project Management Professional
Summary
Purpose of today’s presentation
Introduce:
The Professional Organization
Concepts 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 Organization
Local Chapters
Dedicated to Project Management
Professional
Maintains Guidelines and Standards
Provides Education, Networking and
Newsletters
Synergy with Corporations
PMI Corporations
Standards and Industry Knowledge
Research Professional
Certification Experience
Affiliation Career Development
Symposium and Education and
Seminars Training
Publications Coaching and
mentoring
Trademark
PMI is a trade and service mark
registered in the United States and
other nations
PMP and the PMP logo are registered
certification marks in the US and other
nations
PMBOK is trademark registered in the
US and other nations
Project Management Institute
Web sites
www.pmi.org
Houston
Clear Lake
Methodology used by PMI
PMBOK- Project Management Body of
Knowledge
Nine Knowledge Areas
Interrelated Processes
Professional Ethics
Nine Knowledge Areas
Integration
Scope
Time
Cost
Quality
Human Resources
Communications
Risk
Procurement
Interrelated Processes
Initiating
Planning
Executing
Controlling
Closing
Project management handout
goes here
The Certification Process
Project Management Professional
Knowledge based competency
PMBOK standard
Validated through PM role survey
Education and Requirements
Code of ethics
Summary
PMI – Global organizations with local
chapters
PMBOK – foundation concepts
PMP – certification of project
management professional
Now to the real world- Resume
Should be professional
No graphics or icons
Indention and grouping as needed
Cover important achievements
Include work experience as it relates to
the job you are seeking
Include community service and other
non work experience
Now to the real world - market
Demand in the US is down
More companies are using offshore
resources—India, Ireland, Malaysia
Value add – companies are looking for
leading edge not bleeding edge
Research the company
www.shell.com