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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.
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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
PMI Standards and Research Certification Affiliation Symposium and Seminars Publications Corporations Industry Knowledge Professional Experience Career Development Education and Training Coaching and mentoring Synergy with Corporations
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
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