Project Management
Professional (PMP)
Certification Study Guide
, PMI Certification Materials
• To assist PMI candidates for completing
the PMI certification exam administered by
the Project Management Institute
• Content is from “A Guide To The Project
Management Body Of Knowledge”
(PMBOK)
• www.pmi.org
, Recurring Themes
• Historical Records – need to collect and use for
planning, estimating and risk
• Kickoff meetings are important
• Work Breakdown Structures
• Do not introduce benefits that are not stated in
requirements
• Needs of all stakeholders should be taken into account
during all projects
• Team Members must be involved in project planning
• Project Mangers must be pro-active
, Chapter 1 – Introduction
• Project – temporary endeavor undertaken to
create a unique product or service
• Has a definite beginning and end and
interrelated activities
• Programs adopt new set of objectives and
continue to work; projects cease when declared
objectives have been attained
Professional (PMP)
Certification Study Guide
, PMI Certification Materials
• To assist PMI candidates for completing
the PMI certification exam administered by
the Project Management Institute
• Content is from “A Guide To The Project
Management Body Of Knowledge”
(PMBOK)
• www.pmi.org
, Recurring Themes
• Historical Records – need to collect and use for
planning, estimating and risk
• Kickoff meetings are important
• Work Breakdown Structures
• Do not introduce benefits that are not stated in
requirements
• Needs of all stakeholders should be taken into account
during all projects
• Team Members must be involved in project planning
• Project Mangers must be pro-active
, Chapter 1 – Introduction
• Project – temporary endeavor undertaken to
create a unique product or service
• Has a definite beginning and end and
interrelated activities
• Programs adopt new set of objectives and
continue to work; projects cease when declared
objectives have been attained
