Cornelius Fichtner - Questions & Answers for the PMP® Exam

Published by:OSP International LLC, P.O. Box 863, USA - Silverado, CA92676,
Contact: ,

OSPInternational LLC has been reviewed and approved as a provider ofproject management training by the Project Management Institute(PMI). As a PMI Registered Education Provider (R.E.P.), OSPInternational LLC has agreed to abide by PMI established qualityassurance criteria.

2012 OSP International LLC. All rights reserved.

The PMPodcast, The Project Management Podcast, The PM PrepCast, PMExam Simulator and The Agile PrepCast are trademarks of OSPInternational LLC.

PMI, PMI-ACP, PMP, CAPM, PMBOK Guide, PgMP, ProjectManagement Institute and the R.E.P. Logo are registered marks ofthe Project Management Institute, Inc.

Thispublication is designed to provide accurate information on thesubject matter covered. While all reasonable attempts have beenmade to verify the information herein, neither the author nor thepublisher assumes responsibility for the validity of the materialor the consequences of their use.

Thispublication is not intended for use as a source of legal, financialor human resource management advice.

Reproduction or translation of any part of this work withoutthe permission of the Publisher is against the law. No partof this work may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by anymeans, electronic, manual photocopying, recording, or by anyinformation storage or retrieval system, without prior writtenpermission by the Publisher.

Neither theAuthor nor the Publisher assume any responsibility or liabilitywhatsoever on the behalf of any Purchaser or Reader of thesematerials. Following the advice in this book is no guarantee thatyou will pass the PMP exam. No such guarantee is given eitherexplicitly or implicitly.

This is a setof answers to questions asked during a Free PMP Exam webinar held by CorneliusFichtner, PMP, CSM. The questions and answers here cover such topicas becoming a certified Project Management Professional(PMP), the exam application and process, preparing forthe exam, exam study materials, taking the exam, and maintainingyour certification after you pass the exam. Some questions andanswers also address the Certified Associate in Project Management(CAPM) exam offered by the Project Management Institute(PMI).

Watch theoriginal webinar here: youtube.com/watch?v=i9OtEqEJQ4U&hd=1

Can you please explain thedifference between the CAPM and thePMP Exam?

Certified Associate in ProjectManagement (CAPM)

If you are a junior projectmanagement practitioner and have demonstrated your skills as aproject team member then the Certified Associate in ProjectManagement (CAPM) is the best option for you. You will gain thefundamental knowledge of processes and terminology that will helpyou effectively manage projects. For theCAPM certification all you need is a high school diploma andeither 1,500 hours of professional experience on a project team, or23 hours of project management training.

For more info visit: pmi.org/en/Certification/Certified-Associate-in-Project-Management-CAPM.aspx

Project Management Professional(PMP)

If you perform your projectmanagement duties under general supervision, lead the team, anddirect all project tasks then you should go for the ProjectManagement Professional (PMP) credential. You will developan in-depth understanding and skills to lead and direct projectteams to deliver results within the constraints of budget, time,and scope. This certification requires three years of professionalexperience with at least 4,500 hours spent leading and directingproject tasks with a bachelors degree or global equivalent. With ahigh school diploma, five years of professional experience isrequired with at least 7,500 hours spent in leading and directingproject tasks. Also required is 35 hours of project managementrelated education.

Currently, thePMP Exam is the most sought after project management credentialin the world. For more info visit: pmi.org/Certification/Project-Management-Professional-PMP.aspx

How is PMP Certification likely tobenefit someone who has been practicing Project Management foryears?

According to the PMI Project Management Salary SurveySeventhEdition, certification positively impacts project managersalaries.

Is there an age limitation to sitfor the PMP Exam?
No. There is no age limit to taking the PMP Exam.
Source: pmi.org/en/Certification/Project-Management-Professional-PMP.aspx

What is the most effective way tostudy and get started with the PMP Exam?

Everyone has different ways ofstudying for the Project Management Professional(PMP) certification so hopefully these lessons learned shared byactual PMP Exam passers can help:

7 Lessons Learned from the PMPExam

Is there a new process to applyfor the PMP Exam? And what are therequirements?
To apply for the PMP , you need to haveeither:

A four-year degree (bachelors orthe global equivalent), at least three years of project managementexperience, with 4,500 hours leading and directing projects, and 35hours of project management education.

OR

A secondary diploma (high schoolor the global equivalent), at least five years of projectmanagement experience, with 7,500 hours leading and directingprojects, and 35 hours of project management education.

You can apply ONLINE. There isalso a printable application form here: pmi.org/en/Certification/Project-Management-Professional-PMP.aspx

How do youdocument your work experience for the PMP certification?

The following FREE worksheets fromThe PM PrepCast will help you document your work experience anddetermine if you have enough experience and education hours toqualify for the PMP Exam.

Download them here: project-management-prepcast.com/component/weblinks/weblink/144-project-management-professional-pmp-exam/107-qualification-requirements/167-experience-verification-worksheet

How is work experience beingverified by PMP ?

The PMI Audit Process is explained in the PMP Handbook on page16. You can also read this article which will provide you with aclear picture about what is actually happening in a PMIaudit:

cornelius-fichtner.com/index.php/pm-resources/347-three-ways-to-fail-your-pmp-exam-audit

What is the secret of passing the PMP Exam on the first attempt?

Is there a "secret sauce" that will help you pass thePMP Exam? Not really. However,there are seven items, concepts, and best practices that you shouldbe aware of. Applying them in your PMP Exam preparation will make your preparation gothat much smoother. This video will explain them: youtube.com/watch?v=r1zTsE0A30c

How to succeed with thePMP Exam the very first time?
Everyone has different ways ofstudying for the Project Management Professional(PMP) certification. You may carry the A Guide to the ProjectManagement Body of Knowledge ( PMBOK Guide) around with you,or use flashcards. You may join your local Project ManagementInstitute (PMI) Chapter and study in a group. Whatever your studypath, someone has been there before you.

While everyone has a slightlydifferent story to tell, there are some things that make a bigdifference to your chances of success with thePMP Exam. Luckily, exam candidates are very happy to share theirstories and lessons learned with you. We have reviewed and analyzeda number of lessons learned from the PMP Exam that successful examtakers have posted on our website. Here are our top seven lessonslearned: cornelius-fichtner.com/index.php/pmp/518-7-lessons-learned-from-the-pmp-exam