This document supplements the detailed description in the course brochures and provides answers to the most frequently asked questions. New! Changes to Project Management Institute (PMI) PDU Programme I ve heard that PMI is changing the way that are earned. What are these changes? Effective December 1st, 2015, the PMI PDU programme is changing. The changes are as follows: Educational will be aligned with three skill categories: Technical Project Management, Leadership and Strategic & Business Management The number of minimum required for certifications is increasing. The number of maximum from activities that "give back to the profession" is decreasing. What are the 3 skill categories of the PMI Talent Triangle? 1. Technical Project Management: Knowledge, skills and behaviours related to specific domains of Project, Programme and Portfolio Management. 2. Leadership: Knowledge, skills and behaviours specific to leadership-oriented, cross-cutting skills that help an organization achieve its business goals. 3. Business and Strategic: Knowledge of and expertise in the industry or organisation that enhances performance and better delivers business outcomes. If I take a Learning Tree course between now and December 1st, how will my apply to my certification? Any earned on courses taken and submitted before December 1st can be claimed in the current CCR (Continuing Certification Requirements) system and will count toward recertification as normal. earned on December 1 st and beyond will need to align to the new skill categories. Will Learning Tree International be aligning its current courses with these new guidelines? Yes, Learning Tree is aligning its existing PDU-approved courses with the three skill categories of the PMI Talent Triangle. Future courses submitted for PDU-approval will also be aligned with this new system. pg. 1
What changes are coming to the PMP Exam? On January 11, 2016, the current PMP Exam will be updated to a newer version. There will be no updates to the PMBOK Guide. There will be changes to the exam, specifically to the tasks that a certified PMP should be able to accomplish. There are 8 new tasks of 42 total tasks. The table below illustrates the task breakdown by domain: Domain % Total Tasks New Tasks I. Initiating 13% 8 3 II. Planning 24% 13 1 III. Executing 31% 7 2 IV. Monitoring and Controlling 25% 7 2 V. Closing 7% 7 0 Total: 100% 42 8 What changes are coming to Course 276, Project Management Professional (PMP) Exam Prep? Course 276, Project Management Professional (PMP) Exam Prep, will be updated to align with the newest version of the PMP Exam. If you plan to enroll in Course 276, please take note of the following dates to ensure you re taking the version of the course that fits your needs: If you plan to take the PMP Exam before January 11, 2016, the current version of Course 276 will prepare you for the exam. If you plan to take the PMP Exam on or after January 11, 2016, you should enroll in the updated version of Course 276, which will begin running on January 4, 2016. Where can I go to find out more information about the upcoming changes to PMI and to the PMP Exam? For more information, please call Learning Tree International at 1-800-843-8733 or visit the PMI website at http://www.pmi.org/certification/ccr-updates-pra/know-the-details.aspx pg. 2
What does the Project Management Institute R.E.P designation mean? As a PMI R.E.P., Learning Tree is committed to enhancing the ongoing professional development of PMI members, PMI-certified Project Management Professionals (PMP) and other project management stakeholders. Furthermore, at least some of the material covered in our PMI-aligned courses concurs with one or more of the knowledge groups or process areas described in the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK ) Guide Fifth Edition. As a PMI R.E.P., Learning Tree has agreed to abide by PMI-established operational and educational criteria and is subject to random audits for quality assurance purposes. Can I earn Professional Development Units () by attending a Learning Tree course? Yes. Completion of certain Learning Tree courses provide professional development units (), which can be applied toward the minimum required to sit an exam or to maintain your certification. Please refer to the chart at the end of this document to see the number of provided per each Learning Tree PMI-aligned course. How do I earn PDU credits for Learning Tree courses? Certification candidates and existing credential holders are responsible for reporting all Continuing Certification Requirements Programme (CCR) activities to PMI. To report the completion of a Learning Tree course, you can use the Online PDU Resources System. What is Learning Tree s provider number? When applying for PDU credits, you will need Learning Tree's provider number, which is 1154, and the PMI programme numbers listed in the charts on the following pages. To apply these Learning Tree course, be sure to select Category A when completing the PDU form. What is the Learning Tree PMP Exam Prep Guarantee? Learning Tree stands behind the quality of its courses. If for any reason you do not pass your PMP exam after pg. 3 What is the PMP certification? PMI grants a Project Management Professional (PMP) certification that is well-known in the field. This certification recognises experience, education and accomplishment in project management. To become certified, candidates must pass an exam. If you are an experienced project manager and intend to take the PMP exam, you should take Course 276, Project Management Professional (PMP) Exam Prep. In this course you learn essential PMBOK Guide terminology and gain practical test-taking experience. This course also provides you with 35 contact hours, fulfilling your pre-exam education requirement. What is the CAPM certification? PMI grants a Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM ) certification that is beneficial to project team members or early stage project managers who are looking for a stepping stone to the PMP certification. If you intend to take this exam, Course 3601, Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) Exam Prep, can help you learn the terms and definitions of the PMBOK Guide and prepare for the CAPM exam. You will also learn how to identify significant steps of the project life cycle, evaluate your exam preparedness and create a personalised plan for self-study. What is PMI-ACP certification? PMI grants a PMI-Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI- ACP) certification that is beneficial to experienced or aspiring Agile certified practitioners wishing to demonstrate knowledge of agile principles, practices, tools and techniques across agile methodologies. If you intend to take the exam, Course 3605, PMI-Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP) Exam Prep, can help you gain the skills necessary to prepare for the (PMI-ACP) exam. You learn essential Agile terminology, tools and techniques through practice exams and workshops. You also create a personalised study plan identifying your specific strengths and weaknesses designed for ultimate exam success. completing course 276, Project Management Professional (PMP) Exam Prep, contact us within 60 days of the last day you attended the course to schedule a free course retake.
Professional Development Units () for Learning Tree Courses For more information about these courses, please refer to the individual Course Q&As. Project Management Courses These courses provide the knowledge and skills needed to manage projects and programs of varying complexity and to complete them on time and within budget. PRINCE2 : Achieving Foundation & Practitioner Certification 177 000177 29 PRINCE2 Practitioner and Re-registration Certification 178 00178 17 Project Management Professional (PMP) Exam Prep 276 00A276 35 Risk Management for Projects, Programs and Operations 286 000286 23 Complex Project Management 287 00B287 23 Project Management: Skills for Success 296 000296 23 Project Management for Software Development 340 00A340 23 Project Leadership: Building High-Performance Teams 346 000346 23 SharePoint for Project Management 919 000919 17 Project Time and Cost Management 923 000923 23 Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) Exam Prep 3601 003601 23 PMI-Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP) Exam Prep 3605 003605 21 Building and Evolving a Project Management Office 3610 003610 17 APMG AgilePM : Achieving Practitioner Certification 3633 003633 21 Implementing Lean-Agile for Business and Operations 3641 013641 23 Microsoft Project Introduction 3702 003702 17 PRINCE2 : A Project Management Methodology 4620 014620 7 Project Management Fundamentals 4621 014621 7 Project Initiation 4622 004622 7 Earned Value Management 4623 004623 7 Project Rescue 4624 004624 7 Project Scope Management 4626 004626 7 Project Time Management 4627 004627 7 Project Communications and Stakeholder Management 4628 004628 7 Project Risk Management 4629 004629 6 Project Leadership 4630 004630 7 Management and Leadership Skills Courses pg. 4
These courses provide the skills that managers can apply to build the performance of individuals, teams and organizations. Leading and Managing Virtual Teams 275 000275 11 Management Skills 290 00A290 23 Business Relationship Management: Aligning IT & the Business 902 000902 17 Management Skills for an IT Environment 906 000906 23 High Impact Leadership: Expanding Your Influence 909 00A909 17 Strategic Thinking for Operational Management 3310 003310 17 Developing Your Leadership Voice for Presence and Impact 3405 003405 17 Emotional Intelligence: Achieving Leadership Success 3411 003411 17 Achieving Success as a New Manager 4660 004660 6 Communication and Time Management Skills Courses These courses offer the tools needed to improve your communication skills and personal effectiveness in the workplace. Business and Report Writing Introduction 219 000219 17 Assertiveness Skills: Communicating with Authority & Impact 244 00244B 17 Communication Skills: Results through Collaboration 292 00A292 17 Influence Skills: Getting Results without Direct Authority 294 000294 23 Personal Skills for Professional Excellence 297 000297 23 Technical Writing Introduction 319 000319 23 Time Management Essentials 344 000344 11 Public Speaking: Compelling Speeches & Presentations 903 000903 17 pg. 5
Business Analysis Courses These courses provide the necessary tools to effectively assess business issues and technical specifications to achieve organizational goals and expectations. Business Analysis Introduction: Defining Successful Projects 211 000211 17 Building an Effective Business Case 212 000212 17 Critical Thinking and Creative Problem Solving 284 000284 17 Developing User Requirements: The Key to Project Success 315 00A315 23 Introduction to Modeling for Business Analysis 447 000447 23 Preparing for the IIBA CBAP Certification Exam 913 000913 23 Introduction to Business Process Improvement (BPI) 3505 003505 17 Agile Business Analysis 3511 003511 17 Key Things to Know About Business Intelligence 4581 004581 6 ITIL & COBIT Training Courses These courses help you prepare for ITIL Certification. ITIL Intermediate: Service Strategy 982 000982 19 ITIL Managing Across the Lifecycle Qualification 983 000983 30 ITIL Intermediate: Service Operation 991 00A991 19 ITIL Intermediate: Service Transition 992 00A992 19 ITIL Intermediate: Service Design 993 00A993 19 ITIL Intermediate: Continual Service Improvement 994 00A994 19 ITIL Intermediate: Operational Support and Analysis 995 00A995 30 ITIL Intermediate: Release, Control and Validation 996 00A996 30 ITIL Intermediate: Planning, Protection and Optimization 997 00A997 30 ITIL Intermediate: Service Offerings and Agreements 998 00A998 30 Achieving ITIL Foundation Certification 1197 001197 18 COBIT 5 Foundation 3922 003922 17 Defining IT Skills, Roles and Responsibilities using the SFIA Framework 3930 003930 7 pg. 6
Software Development and Agile Courses These courses provide the knowledge needed to improve your software development and Agile skills. User & System Requirements for Successful Software Development 218 000218 23 Software Change, Configuration and Release Management 342 000342 17 Agile Project Management with Scrum 918 000918 17 Agile Software Development and Modeling 933 000933 23 User Experience (UX) Design for Successful Software 1802 001802 17 Accelerating Agile Development for Scrum Teams 1812 001812 17 Certified ScrumMaster 1813 001813 11 Agile Test-Driven Development 1815 021815 17 Agile Software Development with Team Foundation Server 1816 001816 23 Agile Leadership 3401 003401 17 Agile Adoption for Managers 4590 004590 6 Introduction to Scrum 4591 004591 6 Additional Courses Power Excel: Analyzing Data to Make Business Decisions 195 00B195 11 Disaster Recovery Planning: Ensuring Business Continuity 289 000289 23 Creating & Designing Excel Workbooks 4610 004610 6 Excel PivotTables: Building Dashboards 4611 004611 6 Automating Excel with Macros 4612 004612 6 pg. 7
Retired Courses Making Successful Business Decisions: Getting It Right the First Time 908 000908 17 Achieving Excellence in Customer Service 910 000910 17 Creating a High-Impact Work Plan for Business Analysts 912 000912 17 Program Management: Essential Skills for Your Portfolio's Success 914 000914 17 The PMBOK Guide in Practice: Applying the Principles to Your Projects 915 000915 17 Preparing for the Program Management Professional (PgMP) Exam 920 000920 23 Project Recovery: Diagnosis, Strategy and Prevention 921 000921 17 Managing in Tough Times 922 000922 17 Microsoft Project Server 2010 for Enterprise Project Management: Hands-On 924 000924 17 Developing Effective Software Estimation Techniques 930 000930 17 Agile Programming: Principles and Practices for Software Success 931 000931 17 CMMI : A Comprehensive Introduction 932 000932 17 Practical User Interface Design and Prototyping 934 000934 17 Contracting for Project Managers: Principles and Practices for Success 938 000938 17 Strategic Enterprise Analysis 943 000943 17 PRINCE2 : Achieving Foundation Certification 1176 001176 17 Excel Workbooks: Designing for Reliability and Performance 1371 001371 3 Excel Macros: Increasing Productivity through Automation 1372 001372 3 Modern Object-Oriented Software Design: Hands-On 1801 001801 23 Systems Integration Project Management 1805 001805 17 Certified ScrumMaster 1810 001810 11 Certified Scrum Product Owner 1811 001811 11 Time Management Essentials 3251 003251 11 Executive Leadership: Building a Blueprint for Success 3471 003471 17 Transformational Leadership for Women 3472 003472 17 Managing Global Projects 3620 003620 17 MSP : Achieving Practitioner Certification 3631 003631 29 MSP : Achieving Advanced Practitioner Certification 3632 003632 11 Achieving Change Analyst Certification within ITIL Service Management 3801 003801 17 COBIT 4.1: Achieving Foundation Certification 3921 003921 11 PMI is a registered trademark of the Project Management Institute, Inc. CAPM is a registered trademark of the Project Management Institute, Inc. PMP is a registered certification mark of the Project Management Institute, Inc. pg. 8