• 2010 PMP PREPARATION PROGRAM
• ACQUIRING A CREDENTIAL
• TYPES OF CREDENTIALS AND ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
• EXAMINATION INFORMATION
• Purchase a PMBOK
• CONTINUING CERTIFICATION (PDUs)
• TRAINING AND EXAM PREPARATION
• Contact the Certification Director

ACQUIRING A CREDENTIAL

WHAT IS IN IT FOR YOU?

1. Internationally recognised certification
2. Trend towards international companies requiring PMP certification
3. Based on Internationally renowned PMBOK and other renowned expert knowledge
4. Increased Professionalism and Personal Development in PM

PMP (Project Management Professional) is the only certification recognised world-wide as setting a standard for project management capability and experience. It is rapidly gaining in acceptance and strength with more than 300,000 World Wide PMPs. This certification is also becoming a minimum requirement for appointment of senior project managers in many local and international companies. 

TYPES OF CREDENTIALS AND ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

Please click on either image for more detailed information about each credential.

Please note that due to newness of the PgMP, PMI-RMP and PMI-SP, WAPMI will actively engage in marketing of those credentials, whilst remaining focused on delivery of CAPM/PMP examination preparation courses.

WA PMI 2010 PMP PREPARATION PROGRAM

The PMI WA Chapter PMP Preparation Program has ended.

Here is the schedule:

Venue
Cliftons Training Rooms,
Ground Floor, Australia Place
Cnr St Georges Tce and William Sts, Perth
 
Times
5.30 to 9.30pm Tuesday and Thursday
 
Fees
$1390 PMI WA Chapter members*
$1590 Non-members*
Fee includes PMBOK 4th Edition + course notes

*GST does not apply, and fee does not include PMP exam fee

You may pay by Credit Card (Visa, MasterCard, American Express) or by cheque and/or direct deposit (payment instructions will be included with your tax invoice).

Register your interest for the next program here.

EXAMINATION INFORMATION

EXAM APPLICATION AND ELIGIBILITY

The PMP Examination Application Forms , PMP eligibility criteria and other information are to be provided direct to PMI head quarters in the USA. You will need to verify that you are a practicing Project Manager and that you have a minimum number of years experience (with or without a degree).

Once your application is accepted, PMI will confirm your eligibility via the certification page on the global web site, www.pmi.org . You will receive your “Confirmation Number” and instructions on how to register for the exam locally.

Illustration of the application process below assumes that the exam candidate satisfies the credential eligibility criteria outlined in the previous section.

EXAM REGISTRATION

To register for the exam please follow the directions provided on your invitation letter. This letter is sent to you on acceptance of your application by PMI Head quarters. The directions will indicate what process you need to follow to sit the exam, what testing facilities, dates and times are available.

You must quote your PMI Confirmation Number and state where and when you want to sit the exam when provided with the available options.

Computer Based Testing (CBT) is now available in Perth. This testing is available on Monday's each week with the testing centre located in Canning Vale

Follow the registration process above and choose your preferred date.

EXAM CONTENT

The exam is focused on an in-depth understanding of PMI's book - PMBOK (Project Management Body of Knowledge), a project management methodology which is recognised as an industry standard.  Various excerpts from the PMBOK can be downloaded free from the PMI website. If you are a member of PMI a CD ROM of the PMBOK will be sent to you.

PMI Credential exams are based on PMBOK 4th Ed. To obtain a copy of the PMBOK 4th Ed, please contact the Certifications Director.

PURCHASE A PMBOK

Please contact the Chapter Administration to purchase the 4th edition of the PMBOK. Please advise if you are a member, if you would like to have posted or collect and method of payment.

Cost: $75 for members and $85 for non-members.

Collection can be arranged at the next Chapter Meeting, or postage costs are $8 for 1 copy.

Payment can be made by direct deposit, cheque or credit card (Visa and Master card) Please note credit card payment incurs a 5% surcharge.

CONTINUING CERTIFICATION

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT UNITS (PDUs)

PMP Certification is granted for a period of 3 years, during which you will need to register with PMI that you have an on-going commitment to the project management profession and log up 60 Professional Development Units (PDUs).

These are usually achieved through training courses accredited by PMI or by attending Chapter Meetings and numerous other methods as outlined in the Continuing Certification Requirements handbook (CCR).

For step by step guide to claiming PDUs, please download this PDF file, supplied to the chapter by one of its members.

For more information on how to classify your PMP professional development activities for the purpose of claiming PDUs, please consult the PMP Handbook.

Claim your PDUs here: http://www.pmi.org/CareerDevelopment/Pages/MaintainYourCredential.aspx

REGISTERED EDUCATION PROVIDERS

REP TRAINING SCHEDULE

Below is the list of Perth-based REPs. Links to their project management training schedules are soon to follow and will be subject to negotiation with PMI WA. The list is in alphabetical order.

Please note that the WA Chapter of the Project Management Institute is a Registered Education Provider.

Current PMPs

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Please contact the Certification Director for further information.