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Thank you for your interest in the PMI Qld Chapter Certification Program. The following provides some background on PMI and the program.
Should you require further information please contact certification@pmiqld.net.au.
Background
Globally there are in excess of 210,000 members of PMI in 125 countries (185,000 of these having achieved certification). The membership and certification base is growing very rapidly - there were 57,924 new members in 2005 alone!
The PMP and CAPM certifications are globally recognised Project Management certifications and are seen as a mark of recognition among Project Management peers. The certification is transferable across countries and industries and presently the Asia Pacific region is the fastest growing region for PMI.
To be eligible for the certification, candidates must first meet specific education and experience requirements, and agree to adhere to PMI’s code of professional conduct. Not everyone can obtain the Certification. All applications undergo an assessment to ensure they meet the eligibility requirements. Approximately 10% of candidates are audited (against an industry standard of 3-5%). The assessment and qualification is ISO 9001 compliant.
Membership Fees
Membership fees for PMI are as follows:
- PMI Membership (per year) US$119.00
- New membership fee (one off payment) US$ 10.00
- PMI Qld Chapter Membership (per year) US$ 40.00
You can join both PMI and the QLD chapter via the PMI website.
Examination Fees
The examination can be taken either on-line (computer based) for on paper (paper based). The examination fees are as follows:
Testing Centres
The PMI Qld Chapter arranges for 2 paper based exams to be held in Brisbane. Brisbane does not currently have the facility to offer on-line examinations. Dates are generally in June and November. Results from paper based exams are received approximately 6-8 weeks post sitting of the exam.
There are currently two venues for on-line exams in Sydney and Melbourne. Results from on-line examinations are received immediately following the exam. Please refer to this link for details on the on-line exam venues http://www.prometric.com/PMI/default.htm.
Eligibility Criteria
Before being able to sit for the certification the following eligibility criteria must be met by all applicants.
PMP
In addition to agreeing to adhere to the PMI Code of Conduct, there are two categories available for PMP certification as displayed in the table below.
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Category 1
- baccalaureate or equivalent university degree
- minimum of 4,500 hours of project management experience within the five (5) process groups (Leading and Directing).
- 35 Hours Project Management Education (Study Group Attendance Counts towards this)
Note: Must have at least three (3) years (36 non-overlapping months) of project management experience within the eight-year (8) period prior to the application.
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Category 2
- high school diploma or equivalent secondary school credential,
- minimum of 7,500 hours of project management experience within the five (5) process groups (leading and directing)
- 35 hours project management education (Study Group Attendance Counts towards this)
Note: Must have at least five (5) years (60 non-overlapping months) of project management experience within the eight-year (8) period prior to the application.
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Please review the PMP Credential handbook for more information on this certification http://www.pmi.org/info/PDC_PMP.asp.
CAPM
The eligibility criteria for the CAPM are:
- Agree to adhere to the PMI Code of Conduct
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 1500 hours of work on a project team or
- 23 hours of formal project management education
Please review the CAPM Credential handbook for more information on this certification http://www.pmi.org/info/PDC_Cert_ExamCAPM_Prep.asp.
Qld Chapter Study Group Program
The PMI Queensland Chapter runs a Study Group Program which is aimed at helping its members to pass the PMP or CAPM exam by providing the support required to achieve it. It is not about teaching PM fundamentals (ie. it is not a Training Course).
The Qld Chapter
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Arranges the study group program - free of charge for PMI Qld Chapter Members.
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Works with organisations to host study groups.
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Provides voluntary coaching by qualified PMPs for the study group program.
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Maintains a yahoo group knowledge base repository for exam resources and group communications.
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Assists members with any exam related enquiries.
The program is run over 14 weeks and is based on the Knowledge Areas found within the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) as shown below.
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Week
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Kickoff (Provides details about the program)
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Project Framework
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1
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Professional Responsibility
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2
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Scope Management
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3
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Time Management
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4
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Cost Management
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5
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Quality Management
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6
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Short Quiz
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7
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HR Management
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8
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Communications Management
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9
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Risk Management
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10
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Procurement Management
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11
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Integration Management
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12
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Mock Up Exam
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13
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Revision
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14
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[1] NB: A break of one or two weeks is generally scheduled somewhere in the middle of the roster (this is agreed at the commencement of the group and normally falls during schools holidays).
Groups are limited to 10 - 12 people. Following the kick off a determination on how many groups to run is made. In the past two - three sessions have been run concurrently. The first hour of each session is presentation style and the last 30 minutes concentrates on practice questions. Responsibility is assigned at the beginning of the study groups for a different presenter for each topic (from the group). By putting the material together and presenting to the group, the learning process is enhanced.
The PMI Qld Chapter provides mentors to assist the presenter with review of the material and they are also present on the night to assist with any questions the group might raise. These mentors are PMP's so are able to offer advice on exam preparation and their experiences.
Resource Materials
The following resource materials are recommended by the Qld Chapter if participating in the study group program.
In addition to obtaining a copy of the PMBOK, it is strongly recommended that candidates who are serious about obtaining their certification and wish to join the PMI Qld Chapter study group order (at a minimum) the Rita book well in advance of when the study groups are due to commence due to lead times for delivery.
Estimated Financial Investment
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Study Group Program
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Free for QLD Chapter Members
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Annual PMI Membership
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US$119.00
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One off new membership
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US$10.00
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Annual PMIQ chapter membership
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US$40.00
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PMP Exam application (paper based)
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US$250.00 (member)
US$400.00 (non member)
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CAPM Exam Application
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US$225.00 (member)
US$300.00 (non member)
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Rita’s PMP Prep Book
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US$89.00 + freight
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ESI Challenge Questions
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US$59.00 + freight
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US$150.00
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Approximately US$800 (A$1,080) – Compared with costs associated with an intensive 4 day course in Brisbane of US$2,195 (A$2,975) + exam application charges.
Remote learning
Currently the study group program is available in Brisbane and the Gold Coast. Other venues may be supported in future.
The Exam
The exam is made up of 200 multiple choice questions (a-d) and is required to be completed within a four hour period. There are 25 pre-test questions in the exam (dispersed randomly). These questions are not-marked but merely included for statistical gathering. Examinees need to obtain a minimum score of 106 out of the remaining 175 questions (61%) to pass the exam.
REPs
If the study group program is not for you there are a number of companies that provide pre-examination courses at varying costs. For them to be recognised by PMI they must be Registered Education Providers (REPs). The following are some of PMI's REPs who provide PMP/CAPM preparatory courses:
More Information
For more information please contact certification@pmiqld.net.au.
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