PgMP Credential. Christopher Talmont, PMP, PMI-RMP. February 23, 2011

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1 PgMP Credential Christopher Talmont, PMP, PMI-RMP February 23, 2011

2 A b o u t M e 7 years of experience as an instructor and consultant of project scheduling software and best practices 4 years of experience managing a program of course curriculum development projects Strong interest in project management methodologies & technology solutions. Christopher Talmont, PMP, PMI-RMP Program Management Director, Off Peak Training

3 A b o u t U s At Off Peak Training our goal is to have our clients pass the exam the first time. Our mission is to ensure that they have the tools they need to learn in a structured environment, with interactive lessons, maximizing their learning potential in a minimal amount of time at their convenience. Local Virginia company specializing in project management and IT security training. Serving the Washington DC / metro area. Registered Education Provider

4 P o l l Q u e s t i o n Why are you here today?

5 Va l u e o f P g M P Highlight subject matter expertise and experience in program management Increase marketability to existing and potential clients and/or employers (differentiator) Demonstrate commitment to professional development and ongoing education Obtain PDU s to maintain your PMP credential

6 Application (5 days processing) Project Hours Program Hours Program Experience Summaries T h e C e r t i f i c a t i o n P r o c e s s Submit Payment ($1,500 - $1,800) PMI Panel Review (Up to 10 days) Examination (170 multiple choice questions) Multi-Rater Assessment (3 Weeks)

7 A p p l i c a t i o n PMPs must Select CCR Renewal cycle Option A Past PDUs will be forfeit, but PMP renewal date will reset to coincide with the new PgMP cycle (renew in 3 years) Option B Past PDUs are kept and the PgMP cycle is set to the prior PMP cycle (must renew sooner)

8 D o c u m e n t i n g E x p e r i e n c e 4 years (6,000 hours) of project management experience (48 unique months) 4 years (6,000 hours) of program management experience for individuals with a bachelors degree or equivalent 7 years of program management experience for individuals without a bachelors degree or equivalent

9 E x p e r i e n c e S u m m a r i e s 5 Experience Summaries (each 350 words or less about YOUR role in program management) Strategic Planning / Business Case Development Program Benefits Realization Program Stakeholder Management Program Governance Program Lifecycle

10 M u l t i - R a t e r A s s e s s m e n t After passing the exam, a 74 Question survey is sent to the 12 references you claimed on your application 1 Supervisor Executive Sponsor or Client 4 Peers Other Managers performing similar tasks as you 4 Direct Reports Project Managers or leads that reported to you within the program 3 Professional References

11 E x a m Application processing takes 3-5 days A subset of applications are randomly audited to verify experience and education 4 hours to answer 170 multiple-choice questions $1,500 for PMI members ($1,800 for nonmembers)

12 E x a m R e s o u r c e s PgMP Credential Handbook free download and print Outlines the application requirements PgMP Examination Content Outline - free download and print Outlines the knowledge and skills needed by practitioners upon which the exam has been designed Link to Download

13 A p p l i c a t i o n / E x a m Domain Question Percentage Strategic Program Management 15% Program Lifecycle 44% Initiating 6% Planning 11% Executing 14% Monitoring and Controlling 10% Closing 3% Benefits Management 11% Stakeholder Management 16% Governance 14%

14 S t u d y M a t e r i a l The Standard for Program Management Second Edition ($35 - $50) or free download for PMI members no print Off Peak Training Course Guide

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16 W h a t i s a P r o g r a m? Portfolio - A group of projects to help an organization achieve strategic goal(s) Program A group of related projects managed in a coordinated way to obtain benefits and control not available from managing them individually.

17 S t r a t e g i c P r o g r a m M a n a g e m e n t ( 1 5 % ) Initial Program Assessment / Strategic Alignment High-Level Roadmap/ Executive Sponsor Approval Baseline Roadmap for Definition and Planning Develop Program Mission Statement Organizational Capability Alignment Identify Organizational Benefits Preliminary Risk Analysis Program Charter and Buy-in Integration Opportunities

18 T h e P r o g r a m L i f e c y c l e ( 4 4 % ) Program Lifecycle Initiating 6% Planning 11% Executing 14% Monitoring and Controlling 10% Closing 3%

19 I n i t i a t i n g ( 6 % ) Develop Program Charter Develop High-Level Program Scope Develop High-Level Milestone Plan Develop Accountability Matrix (Roles and Responsibilities) Define Success Criteria Conduct Program Kick-Off meeting

20 P l a n n i n g ( 1 1 % ) Develop Program Scope & WBS Develop a Program Management Plan and Master Schedule Optimize Plan for efficiencies Define PMIS (Documentation Control Tools) Determine a project-level Risk / Issue escalation mechanism Develop a Program Closure Plan / Exit Criteria Develop Strategic KPIs HR Motivation Plan

21 E xe c u t i n g ( 1 4 % ) Charter Constituent Projects Establish Project Standards (consistency) Establish Communication Models Provide HR optimization functions Review PM performance Consolidate Project data using Program tools Develop Program Performance Information Close Constituent Projects

22 C o n t r o l l i n g ( 1 0 % ) Perform Variance Analysis Update Program Plans with Corrective Action Manage Program Issues / Risks Manage Change (within the change management plan) Conduct Impact assessments for program change requests / recommend action

23 C l o s i n g ( 3 % ) Complete / Deliver Program Performance Report Obtain Stakeholder Approval Execute Closeout procedures Capture / Report Lessons Learned

24 B e n e f i t s M a n a g e m e n t ( 1 1 % ) Develop Benefits Realization Plan & Sustainment Plan Identify / Capture program efficiencies Verify Project Closure against Benefit Realization Criteria Maintain a Benefit Register Use Risk Management to update the Benefit Realization & Sustainment Plans Develop a transition plan for operational sustainment

25 Identify Program Stakeholders S t a k e h o l d e r M a n a g e m e n t ( 1 6 % ) Create a Stakeholder Management Plan Gain Buy-in / Support Generate and maintain visibility Manage Communications / Foster Relationships Manage Stakeholder Identified Risks

26 G o v e r n a n c e ( 1 4 % ) Implement a Program Governance Model Obtain Stage-Gate approvals Utilize PMIS for integration Implement Risk Management and escalation Develop Information Repository and capture Lessons Learned Develop Program Integration Management Plan Ensure Program alignment to Strategic Objectives

27 P o l l Q u e s t i o n Would you like to be notified when our 2012 PgMP course is scheduled?

28 C o n t a c t o r F o l l o w U s Contact: info@offpeaktraining.com Library Street, Suite 500 Reston, VA Follow Us:

29 Q / A Thank you! Questions?

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