PROJECT MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONAL (PMP®)

SGO Business School l Flughofstrasse 50 l CH-8152 Glattbrugg l +41 44 809 11 44 l info@sgo.ch l www.sgo.ch

Project Management Professional (PMP®)The Project Management Institute PMI is with more than 300,000 members the leading not-for-profit professional asso-ciation for project management. The Project ManagementProfessional PMP® certification is the internationally best known certification in Project Management today. The SGO Business School approach on the PMP® Exam is not limited to a mere examination training. Our goal is not only to prepare you for the PMP® Exam by teaching you theoretical knowledge, but also to enable you to transfer immediately the PMI methodology onto your own current projects.

Course Period / Price: ■ 8 days (approx. 3 – 4 month) ■ CHF 4950

Completion:The course provides the 35 hours of project management education required for the application. SGO Business School is Registered Education Provider.

Customized Preparatory TrainingAs a Certified Project Management Professional PMP®, you hold a title that certifies your competence in project manage-ment and is recognised on a worldwide scale. To prepare you for the PMP® Exam we offer a course consisting of three modules. All modules provide practical relevance. Depending on your previous practical and theoretical knowledge, you are able to trim your preparation time to fit your schedule.

Module 1: Essentials of Project Management (3 days) ■ The PMI approach of process groups ■ Project organization ■ Process models ■ Initiation and planning process of communication and

stakeholder management ■ Planning processes of scope management ■ Create a work breakdown structure ■ Planning processes of time management ■ Planning processes of cost management ■ Risk management (overview) ■ Executing, monitoring and controlling of projects ■ Closing of project or phase

Module 2: PMI Tools and Techniques (3 days) ■ Human resource management ■ Communication management ■ Tools and techniques to plan, assure and control

quality ■ Tools and techniques to develop and control schedule ■ Plan and control costs (Earned Value Analysis) ■ Risk management tools and techniques ■ Plan and conduct procurements ■ Administer and close procurements

Module 3: PMP® Exam Preparation (2 days) ■ Focus on the PMP® exam ■ Original PMP® exam simulation to all knowledge

areas ■ Open issues to pass certification test ■ Final test exam ■ Useful tips to pass the exam

PROJECT MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONAL (PMP®)

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SGO Business School l Flughofstrasse 50 l CH-8152 Glattbrugg l +41 44 809 11 44 l info@sgo.ch l www.sgo.ch

Objectives ■ You are acquainted with all knowledge areas and

processes of the Project Management Body of Knowledge PMBOK

■ You are best prepared to pass the multiple-choice examination successfully.

■ Our PMP® certified trainer supports you in the application process and gives you all relevant infor- mation on the application process and examination

Target groups ■ Project leaders and sub-project leaders ■ Project management practitioners

PMP® RequirementsAll project management experience must have been accruedwithin the last eight consecutive years prior to the applicationsubmission. Depending on your educational background youmust have:

■ High school diploma or global equivalent ■ Five years of project management experience with

7,500 hours leading and directing project tasks ■ 35 contact hours of formal project management

educationOR

■ Bachelor’s degree or global equivalent ■ Three years of project management experience, with

4,500 hours leading and directing project tasks ■ 35 contact hours of formal project management

educationDetailed information on eligibility requirements, applicationprocess and the PMP exam can be found in the PMP handbookat www.pmi.org.

The path to the PMP® certificationContact us for a first overview of the PMP® certification (requirements, examination, preparatory training).1. Module 1 Essentials of Project Management (3 days)2. Module 2 PMI Tools and Techniques (3 days)3. Candidate applies online at www.pmi.org4. Module 3 PMP® Exam Preparation (2 days)5. Multiple-choice examination in Geneva6. PMP® Certificate

PMP® ExaminationTo obtain a credential as PMP®, individuals must pass anexamination consisting of multiple choice questions based onthe „Guide to the Project Management Body of KnowledgePMBOK“.

■ The computer-based exam lasts 4 hours and is comprised of 200 multiple-choice questions

■ The PMP® examination has to be taken in English, German language aids are available

■ In Switzerland candidates can take the exam at the Prometric Testing Center in Geneva

PMP credential fees: Members US$ 405, Nonmembers US$ 555

Credential maintenance: 3 years

Individuals are required to earn and report 60professional development units (PDUs) within athree-year cycle.Period:

■ approx. 3 months (including preparatory course) ■ Individual examination dates

Detailed information on eligibility requirements, applicationprocess and exam can be found in the PMP hand-book atwww.pmi.org

Contact

Anita Frei, Senior Product Manager

Tel.: +41 44 809 11 51E-Mail: anita.frei@sgo.ch