ADDING VALUE CONSULTING AB Project Management Professional (PMP)
Project Management Professional (PMP) Project Management Institute (PMI) What is PMI? PMI is the world s largest not-for-profit membership association for the project management profession. We offer seven certifications that recognize knowledge and competency, including the Project Management Professional (PMP) credential held by more than 600.000 practitioners worldwide. (PRINCE2 has currently about 1.350.000 certified Project Managers) Adding Value Consulting has been Global Registered Education Provider (REP) since 2004 and is approved by PMI to teach PMI's methodology nationally and globally. Why become PMP certified? The common conceptual framework to understand each other better across project roles in a project, companies, industries, language, country, etc.. The formalization of project expertise Contributes to increased focus on project management as a separate discipline Increase your knowledge and confidence in the role of project manager Helps to increase the standing of project management as a discipline When hiring and tendering context often requires documented knowledge and skills in project management Excellent to combine with Best Practice Management products, such as: PRINCE2, MSP and MoP. For project managers the PMP certification is increasing, besides PRINCE2, as a standard and a natural part of human resource development. The certification is perceived as very valuable for project managers who want to learn about the basic processes through certification. More experienced project managers often see it as an inspiring refresher of knowledge. The PMP certification is based on the book "A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge 5thed." (PMBOK). In addition, it is expected that the participant is seated firmly in the PMI Code of Ethics and advance knowledge of the management of people. The exam is challenging. Target audience for PMP Experienced project managers who want to develop, organize and document their project expertise through PMP. The participant must be able to document at least 4,500 hours of project work over the past seven years to become a PMP candidate and 35 hours project training. The title/ certification PMP is valid for 3 years. The examination should not be taken again after this period, but the title holder must show during this period that he/she maintained and acquired new knowledge in the project discipline. This can be done by participating in project courses, lectures or presentations on the subject project, implementing projects and more. The activity is reported as PDUs to PMI. Most of the Adding Value Consulting courses are approved for PDUs.
POSSIBLE courses offering in combination with PMI Management of Portfolio s (MoP ) Senior Management/ Project Owners/ Project governance Project, Programme, Portfolio Offices (P3O ) Directing Successful Projects Managing Benefits PRINCE2 Practitioner PMP -Prep Intensive Certification II PMI-ACP (Agile methodology) Managing Successful Programmes (MSP ) PMI & PRINCE2 in Practice Project Procurement Management Extension Courses PRINCE2 & Scrum (Agile) Risk Management (M_o_R ) Project Quality Management Practical Leadership in Project Management Project Integration Management Project Communication and Negotiation skills PMI-CAPM Certification I ITIL Foundation PRINCE2 Foundation Practical Project Management Foundation level PRINCE2 Introduction
PMP-CAPM Certified Associate in Project Management The entry-level CAPM certification demonstrates the participants understanding of the fundamental knowledge, terminology, and processes of effective project management. Considered an essential step for project managers, the CAPM certification is ideal for less-experienced project practitioners who want to demonstrate their commitment to project management, improve their ability to manage larger projects and earn additional responsibility, and stand out to potential employers. Our CAPM exam-preparation courses help the participant to gain the essential skills and knowledge needed to pass the PMI CAPM exam. In courses taught by PMP -certified professionals, the participant will focus on A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge, (PMBOK Guide) - Fifth Edition, Project Management Institute, Inc., 2013, learn PMI terminology, and use learning tools, such as: PMBOK Guide - Fifth Edition More than 600 practice questions CAPM exam prep study guides Flash cards for each knowledge area Exercises throughout the course to reinforce PMP and CAPM exam concepts Handy reference charts Audio CD of key concepts Online practice questions and test simulation CAPM Requirements To apply for CAPM certification, the participant must have one of the following: A secondary-level diploma (high school or equivalent) and at least 1,500 hours of project management experience Twenty-three hours of project management education by the time you sit for the exam
PMP PREP Become Project Management Professional (PMP) Why PMP? With a PMP certification the participant achieves an internationally recognized title that guarantees the participant to master a common conceptual framework for understanding the participants improved across project roles in a project, regardless of organization, industry, language, country, and more. The formalization of project manager skills also helps to increase the participants knowledge and confidence in the role as project manager. Learning Outcomes Participants will receive a thorough review, which will prepare the participant for a successful completion of a PMP Certification Exam. This involves a good understanding of the project as a framework, the importance of change management and the use of earned value calculation of progress. Participants also learn to define project scope and use the scale as a basis for further planning and monitoring. We introduce the participants to the sequencing of project activities and the participants will learn how to draw simple network diagrams. Participants will be trained in how to use the most important formulas in cost and time management and control. Participants learn to analyse the project's stakeholders and to define the stakeholders' various communication needs. After the completion of the course the participant will have knowledge of the activities and processes that ensure project quality, and the most important tools to build great project teams, lead and motivate others. Participants will learn about pro-active risk management and will be familiar with procurement management projects and the advantages and limitations of different types of contracts. The course is suitable for: Experienced project managers who want to develop, organize and document their project expertise through PMP certification. (Possibly parallel with PRINCE2 certifications) Participants must be able to document at least 4,500 hours of project work over the last seven years, and 35 hours project training to become a candidate. The course content What characterizes a project and project management? How to organize projects and how does the project environment looks like? (Linked to the operation, programs, portfolios and the organisations strategy) Review of characteristics and various standards for project management A review of knowledge areas: Integration, Scope, Time, Cost, Quality, Human Resource, Communications, Risk and Procurement in Project Earned Value practice: the use of formulas for the planning and monitoring of time, cost and uncertainty Exam Practice Introduction to Professional Conduct and social responsibility as a project manager Rita's Process Game: Practice the systematization of processes and process groups, Exercises to systematize tools and techniques as well as output from the selected processes
Review of exam registration and completion PMP syllabus PMBOK Guide The syllabus for the examination is based on A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge ( PMBOK Guide) of PMI, which also forms an important frame of reference for project managers. The PMP certification demonstrates that the participant mastered PMP and project management, using the knowledge documented in PMBOK Guide. In this course we prepare the participant for PMP exam by a systematic review of all PMBOK Guide. PMP exam The course prepares the participant for a 4 hour exam with 200 multiple choice questions, where no support materials are permitted. Requirements for passing the exam is 61% correct answers. After passing the exam the participant will obtain the title of Certified Project Management Professional (PMP). The PMP title and certificate is dynamic and must be maintained by collecting PDU's (Professional Development Units). Participants must earn 60 PDU credits every 3 years.
PMI-ACP Prep Course Certification in Agile PMI Methodology About the course Adding Value Consulting offers a preparation course for the brand new PMI certification in agile project management, with the renowned lecturer and speaker Joseph M. Flahiff. PMI has recognized the value of agile methodology in project environments and has therefore established a new certification called PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP) SM. The course covers the exciting world of Agile Project Management based on through practice-based examples of complex cultural challenges that may arise when integrating Agile into a Plan-Driven Enterprise. Agile is a philosophy that uses organizational models based on people, collaboration, and shared values. The Agile Manifesto outlines the principles of agile philosophy. Agile uses rolling wave planning; iterative and incremental delivery; rapid and flexible response to change; and open communication between teams, stakeholders, and customers. PMI is in the process of certifying project managers in agile methodology. This is a competence and experience demanding certifications that will a high end certification on the market. Like any other PMI certification, the participant must both be able to demonstrate experience and knowledge, while documenting the maintenance of certification so that potential clients know that the participants are knowledgeable. Objectives The course provides participants with the necessary contact hours to take the PMI-ACP certification and a thorough introduction and preparation for completion of the certification exam for PMI-ACP. The participant will learn to see the PMI-ACP certification in a larger context and how to sure this in the project practice. The course content Preparation for and information about the PMI-ACP certification Obtain contact hours in the field (3 days, which is the requirement) To learn what the PMI agile methodology is and how this can be combined other project methodologies. How to benefit from the PMI agile methodology in practice. About the lecturer Joseph Flahiff is President and CEO of Whitewater Projects, Inc. an agile transformation consulting firm committed to training and coaching clients into becoming a sustainable agile organization. He has more than 15 years of experience in both traditional and agile project delivery in large scale complex enterprise IT organizations. Joseph's provocative, engaging, and energetic agile training courses are in demand in USA and in Europe. Joseph speaks internationally to industry leading organizations about the challenges organizations face in making the transition to agile. NOTE: From 2015 (Q1/Q2) Adding Value Consulting will be the first to offer the brand new PRINCE2 certification PRINCE2 Practitioner Agile. The primary purpose is to provide additional information for organizations and individuals already
using PRINCE2, but who are now increasingly using agile techniques and approaches. The guide will help experienced PRINCE2 practitioners tailor their management controls for an agile way of working while at the same time helping agile practitioners understand PRINCE2 governance requirements.