ABOUT PROJECT MANAGEMENT

How do you close the gap between business strategy (GOALS) and results (ROI)? Project Management is about delivery; and the assurance that you can deliver!

Project Management in today’s Nigeria and in the world is fast becoming one of the most sought after work place skills by corporate bodies in different industries and new emerging entrepreneurs. It is the unique organizational competency that manages change and drives competitive advantage with the outcome of delivering results in line with corporate strategy (ROI).

Businesses are becoming more project focused and clamoring for discipline, standardization and effectiveness in the management of their projects. In today’s competitive environment, research shows that only 34% of projects succeed worldwide, organizations are coming to realize that much of their success lies in their ability to turn vision into reality through skillful management of projects.

The demand is strong because there are so few trained project managers and organizations have so many projects to do.
The CAPM and PMP designation following your name tells current and potential employers that you have demonstrated a solid foundation of knowledge and skill from which you can competently practice Project Management.

The standard developed by PMI (CAPM, PMP, PgMP, OPM3) if implemented in a practical manner, helps you finish the project on time, on budget and to specification. These standards are widely accepted throughout the world. The big companies are in fact looking for certified Project Management professionals. So the training and the PMP certifications gives one an edge over other competitors.

Project Management skills can be applied to projects in Construction, IT, Telecommunication, Banking, Finance, Oil & Gas, Healthcare, Manufacturing, Business Management, Automotives, Pharmaceutical, Marketing, Advertising, Aerospace, Defence, Legal or any project where unique products or services are to be generated and delivered to the entire satisfaction of the stakeholders.

Benefits of Project Management

1. Project Management allows us to accomplish more work in less time and with less people.
2. Profitability will increase.
3. Project Management makes the organization more efficient and effective
4. Through better organizational behavior principles.
5. Project Management will provide better control of scope change.
6. Project Management will allow us to work more wisely with our customers.
7. Project Management improves productivity.
8. All projects will benefit from Project Management.
9. Project Management increase quality.
10. Project Management allows people to make good company decisions.
11. Project Management delivers solutions.
12. Project Management will increase (ROI), manages change effectively and gives
13. Competitive advantage.
14. Better risk management.

 

ABOUT PMI CERTIFICATION

PMP (PROJECT MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONAL)

Benefits of attaining PMP/CAPM certification

1. Increased earning potential: Currently PMP/CAPM earn more than other project managers. Worldwide 2007 salary survey shows that PMP salaries average $126,217 (N16Million) per annum. There is also increased financial recognition, bonuses and raises from employers after becoming a PMP.
2. Faster job promotion: Many who have achieved the PMP/CAPM certification have received promotion as a result.
3. The PMP/CAPM designation following your name demonstrates to present and potential employers that you possess a solid demonstrable foundation of experience and education in Project Management that can have positive impact on bottom line result.
4. Increased marketability: Since it is a globally recognized and prestigious certificate, it increases your marketability both locally and internationally.
5. It increases productivity of work and shows you can successfully handle projects from different industries on time, on budget and to specification.
6. The CAPM is designed for aspiring project managers that want to secure their future and establish their credibility to apply Project Management best practices. It leads to higher level of work performance.

PMP® Certification Requirement

Category	General Education	PMP Education	PMP Experience	Number of Questions	Sign Code of Conduct
One	Bachelors Degree	35 contact hours	4500 hours	200	Yes
Two	Secondary School Graduate (SSCE)	35 contact hours	7500	200	Yes

About the CAPM® Exam
CAPM is the Certified Associate In Project Management (CAPM). The exam for CAPM is easier than PMP exam, requires less experience, has only 150 questions that is less practical than the PMP exam but they both cover the same topics i.e. the PMBOK (Project Management Body of Knowledge) and can be taken by undergraduates and new graduates.

CAPM® REQUIREMENTS

Category	General Education	PM Education	PM Experience	Experience within last	Number of Questions	Exam Length	Sign code of conduct
One	Secondary School Graduate (SSCE)	-	1500Hrs	3 Years	150	3 hours	Yes
Two	Secondary School Graduate (SSCE	23 Contact Hours	-	3 years	150	3 hours	Yes

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

APPLYING FOR THE EXAM
More information on applying for the exam is available on PMI website (www.pmi.org)

THE EXAMINATION
The examination is computer-based and is comprised of 200 multiple-choice questions. The allotted time to complete the examination is four (4) hours. The examination is offered around the world at PMI-approved prometric testing centers. To find a testing center in your area, please visit the PMI website.

The current fees for the examination are as follows

Applicant Status	Examination fees (US dollars)
PMI member	$405.00
PMI non-member	$555

TOPICS COVERED
Project Management Process groups
Project Management Processes (44 processes)
Project Management Framework
Project Integration Management
Project Scope Management
Project Time Management
Project Cost Management
Project Quality Management
Project Human Resources Management
Project Communication Management
Project Risk Management
Project Procurement Management
Professional and Social Responsibilities
Practice in Sample Projects
Entrance Exam and Exit Exam Simulation questions test

 

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