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1 Information Technology Solutions Certification Summary P M P E X A M DE T AI L S 4 hours duration 200 multi-choice questions Designed to test your experience and knowledge of professional project management Based on PMBOK, PMI s Code of Ethics, and the expected competences of a professional project manager C A P M E X A M D E TA I L S 3 hours duration 150 multi-choice questions Designed to test your knowledge of PMBOK Based purely on PMBOK Candidates who sit either exam will receive a mark of either Pass or Fail, there is no pass mark nor is the minimum pass mark advertised. PMI s Project Management Professional (PMP) credential is the most important industry-recognised certification for project managers. Globally renowned, valued, and often demanded, the PMP certification demonstrates that you have the experience, education and competency to successfully lead and direct projects. This recognition is seen through increased marketability to employers and higher salaries. According to the PMI Salary Survey Sixth Edition, a PMP certification increases your salary up to 10% more than your noncredentialed colleagues and peers. Who should apply? The PMP certification recognises demonstrated competence in leading and directing project teams. If you re an experienced project manager looking to solidify your skills, stand out to employers and maximise your earning potential, the PMP credential is the right choice for you. Eligibility Requirements 7500 hours (5 years) of project management experience in leading and directing projects AND 35 hours of project management education. OR A university degree AND at least 4500 hours (3 years) of project management experience in leading and directing projects within the past 8 years AND 35 hours of project management training. Please read the PMP Handbook for more details. PMI s Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) is a valuable entry-level certification for project practitioners. Designed for those with limited project experience, the CAPM certification demonstrates your understanding of the fundamental knowledge, terminology and processes of effective project management. Whether you re new to project management, changing careers, or a subject matter expert on a project team, the CAPM can get help take your career to the next level. Who should apply? If you re a less experienced project manager looking to demonstrate your commitment to project management, improve your ability to manage larger projects, earn additional responsibility, and stand out to potential employers, the CAPM certification is right for you. Eligibility Requirements A secondary degree (high school diploma or the global equivalent) AND at least 1,500 hours of project experience OR 23 hours of project management education by the time you sit for the exam. Please read the CAPM Handbook for more details.

2 Certification Preparation Network S ES S I O N P R E P A R AT I O N Prior to each session you will need to: Have read and familiarised yourself with the relevant knowledge area(s) Answer the practice exam questions provided and bring your answers/thoughts along to each meeting. S U G GE S T E D E F F O R T 6-10 hours week Read PMBOK chapters and make study notes Review notes on chapters studied so far Use other textbook/online resources Practice sample tests S EL F - S T UD Y G UI DE S PMP Exam Prep 8th Edition Rita Mulcahy The PMP Training Kit Sean Whitaker PMP Rapid Review Sean Whitaker The PMP Exam: How to Pass on Your First Try 5th Edition Andy Crowe The Certification Preparation Network (CPN) is a programme where applicants studying towards their PMP or CAPM credential, get together, present, and discuss content in preparation for their exam. The sessions are facilitated/led by experienced PMP project managers, who are volunteering to share their own experiences with you as the group works through the 10 knowledge areas of the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) The purpose of the study group sessions is to: Guide and prepare participants who are undertaking the Project Management Institute s PMP and CAPM examinations. Offer support and guidance around exam registration and tips for preparing for and sitting the exam. Supplement your own self-directed study. Provide an opportunity to ask questions & use the experience and knowledge of other group members and the PMP certified volunteers. The Certification Preparation Network is not set up, or intended to be, a formal training programme. It is built on the concept of self-directed learning rather than formal tutoring, and as such there are no formal facilitator run presentations or lectures aimed at teaching you the contents of PMBOK. The CPN is a study group that offers you the opportunity to support and extend your own study commitments towards the exam. Feedback from past attendees have indicated that at the very least, the CPN maintains your levels of motivation when studying towards the exam. PMI and PMINZ Membership As this service is regarded as one of many PMI membership benefits, to register for the CPN you must be a member of PMI and PMINZ. To sit the PMP or CAPM exam you are entitled to a reduced rate if you are a PMI member. For example, for the Paper-Based Exams; PMP CAPM PMI Member USD $250* USD $225* Non Member USD $400* USD $300* *Prices as at 03 February 2014 You will also receive a free pdf copy of PMBOK v5, have free access to a huge library of PM books via Books24x7, access to industry best practices, and receive a monthly PM Network magazine On top of the PMI membership benefits, joining the local PMINZ chapter enables you to take advantage of; Networking opportunities - through six branches across the country Reduced fees for the national conference, Discounted accommodation, mobile, professional indemnity and liability insurance, banking packages, etc. On top of all of that, you will receive information on the monthly branch meetings and other PMI happenings both in New Zealand and across the globe. Please visit the PMI Membership for details on the above and more. Please visit the PMINZ Membership Benefits for more details.

3 CH RI ST CH UR CH CP N C O S T S Membership Costs: PMI Joining Fee: USD $10* PMI Individual: USD $129 * (or Student: USD $32) PMINZ Chapter: USD $55* (or Student: USD $20) The above costs are paid directly via the website as part of your membership application. *Prices as at 03 February 2014 There is also a small charge of NZD $60 per attendee. This is to cover the cost of resources and facilitator training. This is paid to PMINZ, who will invoice you directly once you have registered your interest in the CPN. CP N R E G I S T R A T I O N 1) Visit and purchase a PMI membership with the New Zealand Chapter 2) Send your local CPN coordinator your; Name Phone Number Address PMI Membership number (After registering, log into pmi.org, and find it under mypmi ) Indicate whether you are sitting PMP or CAPM Session Details The format of each evening is as follows; Practice Q&A Discussions - 30mins. The group discusses the answers to the previous week s practice exam questions. Knowledge Area Presentation - 30mins 45mins. Each week the participants take turns in preparing for and delivering a presentation that summarises the Knowledge Area of the night - see below for details. During the presentation, the facilitator will support the presenters, offer extra insight where required, and help answer questions etc General Discussion 15min Facilitator can offer insight/advice on studying towards and sitting the exam. Practice Question Distribution At the end of each night, the group will receive a series of practice questions, relevant to the Knowledge Area of the night, to work through before the next session. Knowledge Area Presentations: On the first night, the CPN participants are grouped into pairs and allocated a Knowledge Area and a week to present. Each group will be given a template presentation to use as a foundation to build their presentation from. The following is a list of the presentation topics. PMBOK Chapters 1, 2, & 3: Project Management Overview, Framework, and Processes PMBOK Chapter 4: Integration Management PMBOK Chapter 5: Scope Management PMBOK Chapter 6: Time Management PMBOK Chapter 7: Cost Management PMBOK Chapter 8: Quality Management PMBOK Chapter 9: Human Resources Management PMBOK Chapter 10: Communications Management PMBOK Chapter 11: Risk Management PMBOK Chapter 12: Procurement Management PMBOK Chapter 13: Stakeholder Management PMI s Code of Conduct: Professional and Social Responsibility Mock Exam Interested? If you would like to know when the next PMINZ Certification Preparation Network is scheduled for, or have any questions, please contact your local CPN Co-coordinator; Whangarei Renate de Ryk - northland.profdev@pmi.org.nz Auckland Rajnish Suri - northern.cpn@pmi.org.nz Waikato Beth Wotherspoon - waikato.profdev@pmi.org.nz Bay of Plenty Robbie Inglis - bop.profdev@pmi.org.nz Taranaki Abdul Jabbar - taranaki.profdev@pmi.org.nz Hawkes Bay John Bebarfald - hawkes.bay@pmi.org.nz Manawatu Tracy Couchman - mw.profdev@pmi.org.nz Wellington Johan Olivier - central.profdev@pmi.org.nz Nelson Annette Garcia - nelson@pmi.org.nz Christchurch Mike Roberts - christchurchstudy@pmi.org.nz Dunedin Phil Baskerville - dunedinstudy@pmi.org.nz

4 There are two components to the exam application; Step 1 Submit Application Done via the PMI Certification page There is a lot of work gathering information especially if your history is made up of multiple small projects. You can do it over a period of time as the information is stored on your application for 90 days. Step 2 Schedule/Book Exam You will be notified by when your application is accepted and your online application on will be updated. Schedule your exam via the Prometric website (your from PMI will instruct you). The exam ID is This is specific to the Christchurch exam on 12 July 2014, at the University of Canterbury Select the Pen and Paper option and pay your application fees by credit card. All of the above must be submitted and approved by 31 May 2014 so to ensure this, try and have it in by the 17 May About 30% of applicants are selected randomly for auditing. If you have been selected, you will be advised by after your application has been accepted and you have paid the application fee. PMI will you the audit forms that you must complete within 30 days. PMI provide three forms and request supporting documentation: Attained Education Audit Report requires a copy of your high school education, diploma or transcript for Bachelor degree. Experience Verification Form for each project. Requires signing by the project owner, sponsor or manager identified in your application Education Audit Report requires either certificate or letter providing evidence of all hours of education. Please visit the PMI Certification page or Frequently Asked Questions for more details on the above. Falcon Training is the proud sponsor of the PMINZ Certification Preparation Networks for They are very pleased to be part of this partnership and look forward to contributing to the on-going success of candidates sitting PMI credentials. As part of the sponsorship agreement, Falcon Training are pleased to provide the following; A free hard copy of the PMP Examination preparation questions (x400) valued at USD $14.99 A free hard copy of The Practically Perfect Project Manager valued at USD $24.99 An invitation to a free 3hr How to Pass the PMP Exam seminar (to be scheduled) 40% off PMP Training Kit self-study guide, by Sean Whitaker This book is organised by PMBOK Guide knowledge areas and is one book that covers everything that is needed to pass the PMP (and CAPM) exams. The book comes with a CD with 400 practice questions on it which can be presented in many ways. Once purchased the owner is able to download a pdf version of the book. 40% off PMP Rapid Review by Sean Whitaker This is book is organised by the domain tasks that actually make up the PMP exam and it covers all of the tasks that a candidate will be tested on according to the PMP exam specification. Once purchased the owner is able to download a pdf version of the book.

5 Frequently Asked Questions What is the difference between the CAPM and PMP exams? The CAPM exam is based on the entire contents of the PMBOK Guide, so the only source of information you need to memorize and understand is the PMBOK Guide. CAPM questions will be straight forward and test knowledge and awareness, but not necessarily application of the practices, tools and techniques captured in the PMBOK Guide. There should be no situational type questions in the CAPM exam. CAPM candidates will need to know all the formulae but the related questions will be straightforward. CAPM candidates will not be tested on Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct. The PMP exam is based on the results of a role delineation study that captures the abilities that a competent project manager should be able to demonstrate. PMI have produced a PMP Examination Content Outline document that defines what needs to be mastered. The PMBOK Guide is a great document to use as the foundation for your studies, along with the Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct. The PMP Exam questions will be situational and lengthy. They will be designed to test your knowledge and catch you out! Are there any pro s or con s of siting the paper based test vs. the computer based test? The exam process itself is fairly similar. Some people do the paper-based test (PBT) because they like to flick forward and back through the exam when they like they like the idea of a physical paper. But this is also possible via the electronic exam you just need to go back to the digital index and choose where you want to go. With the computer based test (CBT), you can mark questions to go-back to, and also re-visit any questions you may have skipped during your first run through. As the paper based exam is sat by a group of people all at the same time, there is that opportunity to debrief after the exam and exchange thoughts/experiences with each other some people like that. The only real difference is that with the computer based test, you walk out of the room and you will know whether you have passed the exam or not. With the paper-based exam, you need to wait between 2-8 weeks for your results When is PMP or CAPM able to be sat in New Zealand? Auckland: Both PMP and CAPM exams are offered as Computer based tests (CBT) in Auckland. These can be booked on almost any date throughout the year at a number of testing centres across the city. Wellington, Christchurch, and Dunedin: The PMP exam is only offered as a paper based tests (PBT) in these three cities. To find the PBT exams dates for both PMP and CAPM, please search for prometric pbt exam dates via Google. You should find a PDF showing when and when the PBT exams are being held. Computer based tests (CBT) for CAPM can be booked on almost any date throughout the year at a number of testing centres across the three cities. What if I miss the application deadline? If you fail to register for your exam, pay the booking fee, and book in the exam before the cut-off date, then you will not be able to sit the exam. You will need to apply for the next available exam. Would my best option be to start with the CAPM and then apply for the PMP? CAPM is not a pre-requisite for PMP, it is a separate certification aimed at those who do not have the experience required for PMP. Sit whichever exam you meet the eligibility requirements for. Can PMINZ recommend a study guide Mulcahy, Crowe, Whitaker, something else? No, PMINZ cannot recommend one book over another. Previous participants have used all of the above to their advantage. We suggest you use a study guide to support your learnings the more you read the more you will knoiw! What previous education is applicable for my exam application? Any training related to project management (project quality, scope, schedule, budget, human resources, communications, risk, procurement, or integration) will count towards the formal education requirement. The study group can provide a number of hours towards your PMI education we meet for 1.5hours each week for 15 weeks and you can count these hours up until you submit you exam application. You will need look elsewhere for extra hours if you need them. Self-study and attending local branch meetings are not counted (unless the branch meeting was a solid hour of learning a PM concept). How is the CPN fee of $60 paid? Once you sign-up for the CPN, you will receive an invoice from PMINZ. This will contain instructions for payment into the nominated bank account. Please see the PMI website for more FAQs;