Value of PMP Certification and PMI Membership

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Project Management Institute
Pune-Deccan India Chapter
Making project management indispensable for business results. ®
Value of PMP® Certification and
PMI Membership
2009: PMI Award for Component Leadership
2008: PMI Volunteer Leader of the Year
2007: Component of the Year (Chapter Category II) in the World

Certification Stack
PMI Scrum Alliance
PMP CSM
PMI-ACP CSP
PgMP CSPO
SMP CSC
RMP CST
CSD

Advantages of Certification
• Exposure to standards / frameworks
• Common vocabulary
• Standardization across domains / verticals
• Understanding of best practices and lessons learned
• Establishes minimum competency

Project/Program/Portfolio Interactions

Overlap of Process Groups
Time
Effort
Product FinishProduct Start
Control
Planning
Initiation
Closing
Execution

PMBOK Knowledge areas Framework
Quality
Management
Cost
Management
Communication
Management
Time
Management
Human Resource
Management
Procurement
Management
Risk
Management
Integration
Management
Scope
Management

Planning Process Group

Projects Artifacts:
Detailed WBS Example
for procuring an
Equipment System

Projects Artifacts: Costed WBS
ID Task Name Account Fixed Cost Total Cost Payment
36 Final Submission $0.00 $33,000.00 $0.00
37 Final Design Work C14 $5,000.00 $25,000.00 $0.00
38 Final Plan C14 $0.00 $8,000.00 $0.00
39 TB Submission $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
40 EPA $0.00 $0.00 $40,000.00
41 Software (Subcontract 50-B) $0.00 $133,000.00 $0.00
42 SW Design $12,000.00 $62,000.00 $0.00
43 Do Prelim SW design S21 $0.00 $20,000.00 $0.00
44 PDR $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
45 Do Final SW design S22 $0.00 $30,000.00 $0.00
46 CDR $0.00 $0.00 $70,000.00
47 SW Construction $12,000.00 $71,000.00 $0.00
48 Code CSC A S31 $0.00 $6,000.00 $0.00
49 Code CSC B S31 $0.00 $8,000.00 $0.00
50 Integrate&Tst CSCI 1 S32 $0.00 $20,000.00 $0.00

Tools: Gantt Chart

Ordering the Activities: PERT Chart
Arrow Diagramming Method (ADM)
Tools: PERT Chart
1
2
3
4 5
6
A
C
E
B
D
F
G
7d
3d
4d
6d
3d
10d 5d

This diagram shows how Task A took longer than expected, which
affected when Tasks C & F could start and added 1.5 weeks to the
original schedule.
Start Finish
A
B
D
C
F
E
wk1 wk2 wk3 wk4 wk5 wk6 wk7
A
B
C
D
E
F
Tools: Critical Path Method (CPM)

Globally Recognized Standards
Presentation Title

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Career Development
• A jumpstart for beginners
– Credentials
– Learning
– Networking
• Resources for career building
– SeminarsWorld®, e-Learning
– PMI Leadership Institute
• Advanced tools for team leadership
– Career HQ, PathPro®

Research
• More than 350 scholarly
publications
• Project Management
Journal
• $17M in research support
since 1997
• Biennial research and
education conferences
• Researching the Value of
Project Management study

PMI Educational Foundation
• Scholarships
• Support for project-based learning in
schools
• PM training for NGOs (disaster relief,
humanitarian, etc.)

Benefits of PMI Membership
Members receive many valuable benefits which provide:
• Access to project management knowledge and
information
• Opportunities for career development and
advancement
• Opportunities to network with PMI members globally
• Leadership development opportunities
• A chance to advocate for and impact the
advancement of the profession

PMI Periodical Publications - PM Network®
Popular monthly publication that covers the project
management profession, thought leaders, news and
trends.
• Available in digital or print formats
• Available on iPad, iPhone or iPod Touch.
• PM Network articles are written by professional
journalists.

PMI Periodical Publications - PMI Today™
Monthly newsletter focused on Institute news, events,
community activities and a column from the PMI Board
of Directors.
• Latest news, events
• Volunteer activities
• Services of PMI communities.

PMI Periodical Publications - PMJ
•Project Management Journal ®: Peer-reviewed
research journal that advances the understanding of
project, program and portfolio management, published
five times per year.
• Management techniques
• Research,
• Theories and applications

e-Newsletter - PMP Passport
For PMI credential holders, the quarterly PMI Credential
Passport offers valuable information on PDU
opportunities for credential maintenance, credentialing
news, special features, expert advice and more.
PMI Community Post
For PMI members across the globe, the semimonthly
Community Post delivers educational features in
addition to relevant news, information and events.

PMI Manage India
For project management practitioners in India, PMI
Manage India, sent on the first day of every second
month, carries features and articles on project
management across industries in India. It also provides
practitioners with updates on PMI and the various
chapters in the country.
Friday Facts
For PMI community leaders, the weekly Friday Facts
features news, guidance and updates to help you lead
your community.

PM KnowledgeWire
For PMI members worldwide, PM KnowledgeWire,
published quarterly by PMI's Knowledge & Wisdom
Center, each issue offers in-depth coverage on a
specific project management topic, and provides an
extensive list of resources for further information.

Publications: PMI Quizzes
•PMI Publication Quizzes provide you with a convenient
and affordable way to earn Professional Development
Units (PDUs) toward maintaining your credential.
•You can purchase article / quiz bundles from
PMI.org/Marketplace that feature one or two articles or
papers. Access the articles electronically, read them,
and then take an open-book quiz online. Score a 70%
or higher and earn 1 or 2 PDUs, depending on the
specific bundle.

Publications: PMI Quizzes

Membership in PMI Components
Only PMI members can join and take full advantage of
all the benefits provided by PMI’s
• Chapters
• Communities of Practice (COP)
• Colleges

Communities of Practice (COP)
Agile Community of Practice Ethics in Project Management Community of Practice
Global Diversity Community of Practice Leadership in PM Community of Practice
Organizational Project Management Community of Practice Project Risk Management Community of Practice
Scheduling Community of Practice Troubled Projects Community of Practice
Aerospace and Defense Community of Practice Automation Systems Community of Practice
Construction Industry Community Of Practice Consulting Community of Practice
Earned Value Management Community of Practice E-Business Community of Practice
Energy, Oil, Gas and Petrochemical Community of Practice Financial Services Industry Community of Practice
Global Sustainability Community of Practice Government Community of Practice
Healthcare Community of Practice Human Resource Project Management Community of Practice
Information Systems Community of Practice Innovation and New Product Development Community of Practi
International Development Community of Practice Learning Education and Development (LEAD) Community of Pr
New Practitioners Community of Practice Pharmaceutical Community of Practice
PMI China Project Management Community of Practice PMI Entertainment Community Of Practice
PMI Legal Project Management Community of Practice Program Management Office Community of Practice
Project Management Marketing and Sales Community of Practice Project Management Quality Community of Practice
Retail Community of Practice Service and Outsourcing Community of Practice
Transportation Community Of Practice Utility Industry Community of Practice

COP Benefits
Current members can take advantage of the PMI
Member Community for additional information and
opportunities to interact virtually with fellow members
through:
• Webinars
• Online discussion forums
• Blogs, wikis
• Surveys
• News
• Shared documents
• Popular links
• Member directory.

Members Area of the PMI Web Site
Members can visit the Members Area of the Web site to:
• Update contact and membership information
• Renew membership
• Review PMI Standards documents
• Read issues of PMNetwork, PMI Today, and Project
Management Journal online
• Easy, fast ordering at
PMI Marketplace
•PMI Knowledge & Wisdom Center
•Development grant opportunities

Organization Project Management
Organizational Project Management Maturity Model
(OPM3®) helps organizations understand their
project management processes, ensures that their
projects are tied to the organization's larger strategy,
and measures and guides their capabilities for
improvement.
PMI Registered Consultant Program
Helps organizations find capable consulting firms to
assist with their project, program and portfolio
management.

Career Help: Career Framework
•PMI’s career framework shows practitioners the path to
career advancement.
•It helps you to benchmark your own career progress
against a standard progression.
•This single tool can help you assess your skill level and
build a case for advancement or further training —
better preparing you for the next step in your career.

Career Help: Career Framework

Member’s Only Discounts
• Complimentary copy of the latest edition of the
PMBOK® Guide on CD Rom
• PMI certification fees
• Professional development opportunities
• PMI Global Congress registration
• Knowledge & Wisdom Center information searches
• Career Headquarters job postings
• Salary survey
• PMI publications, products and tools
• PMI Research Conference registration

Professional Development
Members receive discounts on registration for the
following professional development opportunities:
• SeminarsWorld®- Seminars offered in locations around
the world
• eSeminarsWorldSM- Adaptations of the SeminarsWorld
offerings, presented in a virtual format.
• e-Learning on Demand: PMI’s e-Learning On Demand
delivers innovative courses directly to you.
•Project Management Case Studies: Include
challenges, best practices and lessons learned.

PMI Global Congresses
Valuable learning and networking events held in various
locations around the world
• North America
• Europe
• Latin America
• Asia Pacific

PMI Knowledge & Wisdom Center
Officially known as the PMI® James R. Snyder Centre
for Project Management Knowledge & Wisdom.
Members can access relevant, reliable and timely
information on the practice and profession of project
management through various services including:
• Reference and research services
• Document delivery services
• Conference Proceedings
Members can also access the public Knowledgebase, a
database of books, journals, Web sites and reports from
the Center’s library as well as abstracts of articles from
PMI literature, at no charge.

Virtual Library
The PMI Virtual Library offers the “Ask a Librarian”
feature if you need help finding information on a specific
topic. PMI’s team of Information Specialists can guide
you to the resources you need.
Growing online resource for project management
knowledge. It’s a great place for practitioners to expand
their understanding of different aspects of project
management.
Peer-submitted articles on a variety of subjects are
available for PMI members.

Virtual Library
eReads & Reference gives you convenient access to
over 250 complete and unabridged project management
and business books. This service is available to you
anywhere at any time and is free of charge to PMI
members!

PMI Online Bookstore
Members can purchase the following products online at
a reduced member rate:
• Project management related books
• Project management software
• PMI products

PMI Research Conference
Held biennially, these conferences focus on
project/program management research that
advances the body of knowledge and the practice of
the project management profession. Members benefit
from discounted registration rates.
Research Program
PMI-Sponsored Research Projects, conference papers,
symposia and poster presentations, survey links
program. Research publications, academic
journals, research and education conferences, research
working sessions.

Volunteer Opportunities
PMI offers many volunteer opportunities for those who
wish to make a difference in the profession. Share
your time and knowledge, and you can expand your
network and your leadership skills, as well as earn
PDUs for credential maintenance.
Leadership Institute
The Leadership Institute offers a unique, robust
program of leadership development and training to
help you succeed.
- Leadership Institute Meetings
- Leadership Institute Master Class

PMI Professional Awards
• PMI Project of the Year Award
• PMI Fellow Award
• PMI Distinguished Contribution Award
• PMI Continuing Professional Education Provider of the
Year Award
• PMI Continuing Professional Education Product of the
Year Award
• PMI David I. Cleland Project Management Literature
Award
• PMI Community Advancement Through Project
Management Award
• PMI Distinguished Project Award

PMI Pune-Deccan India Chapter
• Established in 2003 PMI Pune - Deccan India Chapter is one of
the fastest growing PMI chapters in Asia Region.
• Primary area of operation of the Chapter is Pune city and
Deccan region of Maharashtra.
• Chapter has a paid membership of over ~700 and chapter
Yahoo Group (online community) has a reach of over 8500.
• 2009: PMI Award for Component Leadership
• 2008: PMI Volunteer Leader of the Year
• 2007: Component of the Year (Chapter Category II) in the World

Monthly Seminars
• Knowledge enriching seminars on 2nd Saturday of
every month.
• Venue: Patrakar Bhavan [10:30 AM to 12:30 PM]
• 110+ seminars organized consistently in last 7 years.
• Senior industry leaders present their experiences,
best practices and lessons learned.
• PDUs gaining and networking
opportunity.
• Outstation seminars planned.
• Presentations would be made available.

OnTarget conference
• Speakers include eminent leaders from Industry,
Academia and professionals.
• High-profile audience of Leaders, Decision makers,
Program Managers and Students from various
sectors.
• Covers project/program management
Trends & Best practices.
• Professional Track
• Academic Track
• NLP Track
• Paper / Quiz competitions

Quarterly newsletter
OnTarget newsletter contains various articles related
with project management and chapter updates.
- Articles written by chapter members.
- Articles by international experts.
- Theme-based articles [Agile/Cloud]
- PDUs awarded to authors.
- Membership Updates
- Quizzes

Workshops
• PMP Prep
• Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) / Huna
• “I” Leadership - Choosing to Lead” – Jerry Brightman
• Steering Project Success
• Emotional Intelligence
• Agile/Scrum
• Organization Excellence
• Risk Management

Annual General Meeting (AGM)
• Exclusive meeting for the members.
• Board of directors present the achievements of last
year and plans for the next year.
• New initiatives are presented
• Chapter’s balance sheet is presented.
• Chapter bylaw changes presented for review and
approval to the members.
• Members feedback is collected.
• Networking amongst the members.

Communication
• Welcome email for new/renewed members.
• Member orientation session.
• Chapter’s yahoo group for all the announcements.
• Member specific communication.
• SMS alerts.
• Communication through website, seminars,
newsletters.
• Membership satisfaction survey conducted every
year.

Discounts
• NLP & other workshops.
• OnTarget conference.
• All other paid events.
Networking opportunities
• Monthly seminars / workshops.
• Annual national conference.
• AGM.
• Member specific events.

PDU opportunities
• Monthly seminars.
• NLP & other workshops.
• OnTarget conference/ National PM conference.
• Writing articles for newsletter.
Volunteer opportunities
• Join as Directors, Managers, Ambassadors.
• Contribute to the community.
• Corporate/Academic outreach.
• Mentoring the students.

Chapter Projects
• Innovation and Operations Excellence Forum
(IOEF)
• Forum for Large and Medium scale Enterprises.
• Participation of Senior managers from IT and
NON IT segment.
• International Outreach.
• CXO club
• Ambassador program
• Gyan Lahiri:
• Competency development program for students.

Contact Information
• Web site: www.pmipunechapter.org
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