PROJECT MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONAL (PMP)®

Agenda

1. Introduction - Nirvanna Rampersad

2. Tips for Online Exam - Jacqui Baldwin Jarvis

3. Tips for Online Exam Preparation - Sean van Rooyen

4. Tips for Online Exam Preparation - Taryn Bond-Barnard

5. Q&A

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Professional Development

Objective of portfolio• Professional Development Activities for Chapter

Key activities 2020/2021• PMI Summit

• PMP / CAPM Workshops

• Webinars on Trending Topics

• Director Development program

• Leadership Development Program

• Mentoring Circles based on Talent Triangle

• Mentoring Program

• Women's Day Special Event

• Certification Dinner

• PDU Completion Workshops

• “How to Network” Workshops

• Facilitation WorkshopsTo get involved in these events please contact

vpvolunteer@pmi.org.za or profdev@pmi.org.za

Processes

People

Business Environment

OTHER PMICERTIFICATIONS

• Project Management Professional (PMP)®

• Portfolio Management Professional (PfMP)®

• PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)®

• PMI Professional in Business Analysis (PMI-PBA)®

• Program Management Professional (PgMP)®

• Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)®

• PMI Risk Management Professional (PMI-RMP)®

• PMI Scheduling Professional (PMI-SP)®

Professional Development 4

PMP EXAMINATION

STRUCTURE

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Ten project management Knowledge

Areas:

1. Project Integration Management

2. Project Scope Management

3. Project Schedule Management

4. Project Cost Management

5. Project Quality Management

6. Project Resource Management

7. Project Communications

Management

8. Project Risk Management

9. Project Procurement Management

10.Project Stakeholder Management

Domain

Percentage

of Items on

Test

Initiating the project 13%

Planning the project 24%

Executing the project 31%

Monitoring and controlling

the project

25%

Closing the project 7%

PMP EXAMINATION CHANGES

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• The current PMP exam is extended until 31 December 2020 and the launch of the new PMP exam is postponed until 2 January 2021.

• “About half of the examination will represent predictive project management approaches and the other half will represent agile or hybrid approaches. Predictive, agile, and hybrid approaches will be found throughout the three domain areas listed above and are not isolated to any particular domain or task.” PMI PMP Examination Content Outline – June 2019

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Ten project management Knowledge

Areas:

1. Project Integration Management

2. Project Scope Management

3. Project Schedule Management

4. Project Cost Management

5. Project Quality Management

6. Project Resource Management

7. Project Communications

Management

8. Project Risk Management

9. Project Procurement Management

10.Project Stakeholder Management

Domain

Percentage

of Items on

Test

People 42%

Process 50%

Business Environment 8%

Africa PMP Initiative

2020

Pricing Structure

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THANK YOU

How many of you have completed computer-based assessments for other certifications?

Have any of you written the PMP exam before?

How do I schedule a PMP® Online Exam?

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• The OnVUE online proctoring exam allows you to take your exam securely

from your home or office.

• Online check-in process - upload your ID + face-matching technology

for verification

• Administered on a secure platform = same quality + same questions (+

help from a “live proctor”)

• The only difference? You can take it in your pajamas…

https://www.pmi.org/certifications/types/project-management-pmp/exam-prep/online

TIP : if you have an in-person exam scheduled, you will not see the online option - you will need to cancel the in-Person Exam before you re-schedule the online exam

Online PMP Exam - through OnVUE

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What you need to know and do

• Review your program’s test policies — like which forms of ID are accepted — on your exam program’s homepage

• Review study guides and prep materials, but don’t bring them with you!

• Complete any necessary system checks if taking your exam online

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https://home.pearsonvue.com/Test-takers/OnVUE-online-proctoring.aspx

• Acceptable forms of identification include: Driver’s license, military ID, national identification card, passport, and alien registration card (green card, permanent resident, and visa). The form must collectively contain both a photo and signature of the test candidate.

• NOTE: PMI will only accept original documents and will not accept photocopies.

https://www.pmi.org/certifications/types/project-management-pmp/exam-prep/online

Run a system test

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Go to https://home.pearsonvue.com/pmi/onvue for more information on the OnVUE online proctored exam - including System Requirements

Starting the exam

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• To start your exam, login to your PMI.org account

• Click on the “Certifications” tab.

• Click on “Apply Now.” This will bring you to the Certification Program Overview page.

• Click “Begin Exam.” The “Begin exam” link will be available 30 minutes before your scheduled exam time.

• Make sure you have your original identification available so that your identity can be verified

• Note: The check-in process takes approximately 15 minutes for candidates who have previously completed a system test

https://www.pmi.org/certifications/types/project-management-pmp/exam-prep/online

Your computer will be locked down once you start your exam. You will not be able to access the internet or use other software applications while taking an exam.

Check in Process

• Proctor will contact you ( phone /VoIP / chat )

• Proctor will ask to see your environment:

• clean desktop; no books, notepads, post-it notes, papers, pens, pencils etc.

• use your webcam to scan your work area including walls, floor space and the desktop

• NOTE: If you have an integrated webcam, please have a reflective device (preferably a handheld mirror) available to complete the work area scan.

• Additional monitors and computers unplugged /turned off

• Items on the wall such as wall art, posters and whiteboards will be inspected.

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If you are unable to complete a room scan, you are not permitted to proceed further or to take the exam.

Calculator & whiteboard features

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The exam has a built-in calculator feature. Whether you are taking the exam online or at a testing center, you will have access to the built-

in calculator. You can access it by clicking on calculator icon in the exam screen.

https://home.pearsonvue.com/op/online-proctored-whiteboard-overview

Frequently Asked Questions & other resources

• Make sure you read through the FAQs

• PMI Website: https://www.pmi.org/certifications/types/project-management-pmp/exam-prep/online

• Pearson Vue Website: https://home.pearsonvue.com/Test-takers/Resources.aspx

• Join LinkedIn Groups; Facebook groups and other networking groups

• Blogs on projectmanagement.com – e.g. feedback from those who have taken the online exam

• https://www.projectmanagement.com/discussion-topic/158314/Feedback-from-those-who-have-taken-the-online-PMP-exam?sort=asc&pageNum=3

• Preparation workshops with PMI R.E.P.s: Ask your Training Provider for advice

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PMI and ProjectManagement.com

• PMI Study Hall – Beta (Offers candidates a sneak peek into new PMP exam resources)

https://www.projectmanagement.com/studyhall/index.cfm?authenticated=1

• PM Edge by PMI® - Online webinars and resources

https://edge.pmi.org/

• PMchallenge (answer questions aligned to PMBOK and your profile will be updated as well)

https://www.projectmanagement.com/PMchallenge/

THANK YOUQUESTIONS?