project management institute india

							                                 PROJECT MANAGEMENT INSTITUTE
                                 BANGALORE INDIA CHAPTER
                                 #21, 303-3rd Floor, HVS Court, Cunningham Road, Bangalore-52
www.pmibangalorechapter.org      Ph: +91 80 22370400 / +91 9886814078

 
Project Management Institute is a world wide body whose objective is to promote professionalism in
management of projects. It operates in 125 countries through local chapters.
The Bangalore Chapter was set up in 1998. From a modest beginning, it has grown into becoming the
second largest chapter in Asia Pacific region with over 1800 members.
The primary objective of the Bangalore Chapter is to promote professional Project Management practices
in all sectors.


Benefits of Membership in PMI:
Becoming a member of PMI gives you unparalleled access to powerful tools, information and
networking opportunities that can help to further your career, including:
    •   Easy access to the authoritative A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK ®
        Guide) – Third Edition via your personal copy on CD-ROM
    •   Vital information through exclusive features on the Members Only area of www.pmi.org
    •   PMI component organizations for outstanding networking opportunities
    •   Leadership and volunteer opportunities to help shape your career


Discounts available to PMI members only:
    •   PMI credential examinations and renewals
    •   PMI’s SeminarsWorld® and eSeminarsWorldSM – excellent career development resources
    •   PMI® Global Congresses and Research Conferences – exciting learning and networking
        opportunities
    •   Soundview Executive Book Summaries® – comprehensive summaries of popular business and
        project management books
    •   Publications, products and training tools through the PMI bookstore (www.pmibookstore.org)

How to become a PMI Member?
We strongly recommend becoming a member of PMI since besides the savings in attending training
program the savings in the exam fee will more than offset the membership fee as detailed below:
As a new PMI member, one will pay $141.00 made up of $119.00 PMI membership, $10.00 "New Member
Application Fee" and $ 12.00 to be a member of Bangalore Chapter.


Online Membership:
One can become a member on-line using the URL of PMI at
https://secure.pmi.org/memberapp/code/form_contact1.asp.
Payment should be made through credit card only.
                                 PROJECT MANAGEMENT INSTITUTE
                                 BANGALORE INDIA CHAPTER
                                 #21, 303-3rd Floor, HVS Court, Cunningham Road, Bangalore-52
www.pmibangalorechapter.org      Ph: +91 80 22370400 / +91 9886814078

 
Offline Membership:
Download an Asia Pacific application form at http://www.pmi.org/info/GMC_IndividualMembership.asp

Printed applications may be faxed or mailed, as per the instructions below:
1. Complete the application and provide information as requested on Parts 1 and 2.
2. Send your completed application, along with check or money order (made payable to PMI, in U.S.
   dollars drawn on a U.S. bank) to
    Project Management Institute
    Asia Pacific Service Centre,
    #73 Bukit Timah Road,
    #03-01 Rex House,
    Singapore 229832

    If paying by credit card, you may fax the application form (parts 1 & 2 only) to +65 6336 2263.
3. After your application is processed, you will receive an e-mail confirmation. Your New Member
   Welcome folder, including your membership certificate, A Guide to the Project Management Body of
   Knowledge (PMBOK ® Guide) on CD-ROM, and payment receipt will be mailed to you. PM Network®
   and PMI Today® will begin arriving in approximately six to eight weeks.


All you wanted to know about PMP Certification Training program
Does PMI Bangalore Chapter conduct the PMP 35-hour mandatory training program?
The chapter conducts on a monthly basis training programs for project management practitioners who are
aspiring to get PMP certified. The details of the program are as follows:
What are the Eligibility criteria?
The candidate should have a bachelor's degree and will need 4500 hours of experience in project
management related activities over 36 months of the last 8 years. The candidate does not need the title of
project manager to have the experience count, but instead must have worked in the project management
processes of initiation, planning, execution, controlling and closing with identified deliverables.
What is the Training program course content?
The 35-hour contact course is mandatory for candidates wanting to appear for the PMP certification
Exam and is designed towards exam preparation. The course is based on PMIs Project Management
Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) covering Project Management Processes in 9 Knowledge areas of Scope,
Time, Cost, Quality, Risk, HR, Communication, Procurement and Integration. The course starts with
describing the concepts and framework of project management. The course will also cover principles of
Professional Responsibility. Sample tests will be conducted after each session to provide an idea of the
type of questions one should be ready to tackle in the PMP certification exam. A one and half hour
composite test in the lines of the PMP certification exam will provide the candidates a feel for the pace one
needs to maintain. Finally a session will be held on what to expect in the exam and how previous
successful candidates prepared for the PMP Certification.
What is the Duration & time of the course conducted by the Bangalore Chapter?
The course is held over two consecutive weekends as our faculties are mostly working PMPs and are able
to provide their time only in the weekends. On these four days the course is held from 8.30 AM to 6.30
PM. One faculty member generally covers each knowledge area. The program is normally held in the 2nd
and 3rd weekend of every month.
                                 PROJECT MANAGEMENT INSTITUTE
                                 BANGALORE INDIA CHAPTER
                                 #21, 303-3rd Floor, HVS Court, Cunningham Road, Bangalore-52
www.pmibangalorechapter.org      Ph: +91 80 22370400 / +91 9886814078

 
Can I know the Venue & Cost details?
Rs. 9,000 + 12.36% (service tax) i.e., Rs. 10,112/- for PMI Members only.
Rs. 12,000 + 12.36% (service tax) i.e., Rs. 13,483/- for non-members.
Cheque/DD to be drawn in favor of “PMI BANGALORE INDIA CHAPTER” payable at Bangalore.
The cost is inclusive of cost of study material, tea and Lunch and issue of certificate at the end of the
training program.


How do I register for the Training Program?
To register for the program or to get further details, download the application along with the covering
letter at www.pmibangalorechapter.org. You have to send the soft copy of application for reservation.
You can also contact Mr. K.M. Sathyamurthy, General Manager, PMI Bangalore Chapter, to register for the
course. His contact numbers are:
Office: +91-80-2237-0400 Mobile: +91-98868 14078.
The Chapter office address is:
PMI Bangalore India Chapter
#21, 303 - 3rd floor,
H.V.S. Court, Cunningham Road,
Bangalore - 560 062.
We normally do not wish to have a class of more than 30 candidates.
We will register on a "first come first served" basis. Hence early registration is recommended.


PMP Examination Fee:
For Members - $405.00
For Non-members - $550.00


Examination Center in Bangalore:

Prometric Testing (P) Ltd.
Maini Sadan , 1st Floor, # 38,
Lavelle Road,7th Cross,
Bangalore-560 001.

Ph: 91-80-2292553/54