PMP Exam tricks - The tight matrix

You are sure know the term: matrix organizational structure. In case you want refresh your knowledge just click here: Matrix Structure.

Matrix = 2 bosses or even more :(

There are different types of matrix structures and those are listed by Wikipedia. And now comes the PMI and may ask a question regarding the matrix structure. There will be four possible answers and one of them mentions "Tight Matrix". Sounds good but you don't seem to remember anything about tight matrix. Is it something form the movie? - probably Keanu Reeves worked in this type of system you may ponder. No no no. Tight matrix has nothing to do with organizational structures. Better to describe it as a co-located team.

It simple refers to locating the work places (offices) for the project team in the same room. But be aware that tight matrix might be used as one of the options for these questions on the exam just to confuse you:

A project manager would find team development the most difficult in which form of organization?
A. Weak Matrix organization
B. Balanced Matrix organization
C. Projectized organization
D. Tight Matrix organization

Confused? Read the answer here: http://certification.about.com/od/projectmanagement/a/pmp_a3_whiz.htm
Those who really want to know more about tight matrix click: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matrix_management

The PMI kind of project

You should have a PMI kind of large project in your mind preparing for the exam, and this will help you to answer many questions right. So what is considered a large project by PMI?

• Utilize resources from many countries
• Have more than 200 people on the team
• Last longer than one year
• May encompass a major change to the company's business model
• Have a value of over 10'000'000 EUR
• Involve many stakeholders from many functional areas

So to be topical have for example the London Olympics in your mind when you answer the questions. This is a really huge project even by PMI terms.

Fun way to check the time on your project :)

Amazing clock not just for construction workers: http://www.standard-time.com/ 

Hol tartjak a PMP vizsgat Magyarorszagon?

Prometric Centre Testing Room

A vizsgat a Rigo utca kozvetlen szomszedsagaban levo Prometric teszkozpontban lehet letenni, miutan a PMI elfogadta a benyujtott anyagokat.

Fulbright-Prometric
Számítógépes Tesztközpont
1082 Budapest
Baross u. 62.
http://www.fulbright.hu

What to Bring to the PMP preparation course

• PMBOK® Guide, 4th Edition (2008) (hard copy, or printed from CD version)
• Highlighter
• Pencil
• If you are staying in a hotel for this course, you might also consider bringing a laptop computer if you would like to begin working in the evenings with PM FASTrack®, our PMP® exam simulation software. This is optional.

You can have a look of the RMC's relevant page here: http://www.rmcproject.com/courses/pmp_exam_prep_course.aspx

RMC’s 7th version of PMP Exam Preparation Training 14-15th June Budapest

Please see below all the detailed info regarding the RMC’s 7^th version of PMP Exam Preparation training which will take place on 14-15 June in Budapest:

VENUE DETAILS
Hotel:                                  Mercure Budapest City Center
Meeting room:                Vörösmarty 2
Address:                             1052 Budapest, Váci Street 20.
Venue’s website:            www.mercure.com/6565
Telephone:                        +36 1 485 3100

This 2 days course will be full of engaging exercises and knowledge that will help you pass the exam — and more thoroughly understand project management in the process. Are you ready to learn in order to pass your PMP exam? We would like to ensure that you have the help you need to enter this course on the same level of preparation as the other delegates.  

PREPARATION FOR THE COURSE:

JUMPSTART INFORMATION

Mandatory Class Prework—PLEASE READ

JumpStart is mandatory prework for your PMP Exam Prep course, which means the class will be taught assuming you have completed this assignment. Don’t be left behind! After completing the prework, we encourage you to bring any questions you may have to class.

JUMPSTART LINK: JUMPSTART LINK: http://www.rmcproject-exampreppm.com/jumpstart7/

Login ID: Provided for participants

Password: Provided for participants

We enclose the PMP Handbook which contains information on how you can apply for the globally recognized and highly valued PMP credential.

PMI requires that all credential applicants have read this entire handbook.

The purpose of this handbook is to provide you with important information about the policies and procedures for obtaining and maintaining a PMI credential.

On behalf of Stamford Global, wishing you beneficial learning experience at the training!

Kindest regards,

Katerina Mosondz

Senior Event Project Manager

Stamford Global

Tel: +36 23 805 600

Fax: +36 1 999 74 90

www.stamfordglobal.com

What to do before the RMC PMP Prep course

Since this is an RMC Certified course we have standard procedure for those who register:

1. We suggest to submit your application to PMI to take the exam – By the time this course is finished you will be eager to take the exam as soon as possible. We therefore strongly suggest that you complete or at least begin your online application to take the exam before you take this course. The best way to prepare and submit your application is to do so online by going to the PMI® website. Then when you have completed studying after the course you will be ready to pass the exam. Remember that you can begin your application now and finish it later.
2. Complete the Mandatory JumpStart Work on the Topic of Procurement. RMC is excited to offer a free website with this class, offering up to two extra hours of material to help those who wish to get a jump start on their learning. This program includes additional mandatory work on the topic of Procurement. Reviewing this material prior to class will be a BIG HELP in making sure you are not left behind during class. After completing the Procurement work, students are encouraged to bring any questions they may have to class.

If you do not receive your link and login to the JumpStart Procurement Work within two weeks of the class start, contact Customer Service directly at (0036) 23 805-600

You can have a look of the RMC's relevant page here: http://www.rmcproject.com/courses/pmp_exam_prep_course.aspx

A PMP vizsgara jelentkezes feltetelei

Sok helyen talalunk errol informaciot, ha magyarul szeretnenk errol olvasni, akkor legjobb ha a PMI Magyar Tagozat oldalan keresgelunk ahol ezt talaljuk:

- Felsőfokú végzettségűek esetében:

4.500 óra gyakorlat összesen az öt PM folyamat csoportban (projekt feladatok vezetése), 36 hónap PM gyakorlat az utóbbi hat évben

- Középfokú végzettségűek esetében:
7.500 óra gyakorlat összesen az öt PM folyamat csoportban (projekt feladatok vezetése), 60 hónap PM gyakorlat az utóbbi nyolc évben

- Mindkét kategória esetén:

35 nettó ("kontakt") óra dokumentált részvétel PM képzésen (a képzésnek le kell fednie mind a kilenc PMBOK® tudásterületet), továbbá sikeres angol nyelvű vizsga (számítógépes teszt, 200 multiple-choice kérdés, 4 óra).

Miután elfogadták a jelentkezést, egy egész év áll rendelkezésre, a teszt elvégzésére. Ez idő alatt összesen három kísérlet tehető. A vizsgán véletlenszerűen kapott 200 kérdés (amely a projektmenedzsment minden területét felöleli) közül 175 kérdést értékelnek, ebből 106 kérdést kell helyesen megválaszolni ahhoz, hogy a teszt sikeres legyen.

Az eredeti forras a PMI oldala ugyanezt irja angolul:

PMP Requirements

To apply for the PMP, you need to have either:

• A four-year degree (bachelor’s or the global equivalent) and at least three years of project management experience, with 4,500 hours leading and directing projects and 35 hours of project management education.
  
  OR

• A secondary diploma (high school or the global equivalent) with at least five years of project management experience, with 7,500 hours leading and directing projects and 35 hours of project management education.

If you do not meet the PMP eligibility requirements, you may want to look at the Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)^® certification.

A PMP vizsgara jelentkezestol a sikeres vizsgaig

Erdemes azzal kezdeni, hogy PMI tagga valunk, mert igy hozzaferunk a PMI tagsag nyujtotta elonyokhoz, es egyben a vizsga dija is olcsobb lesz kb. pont annyival amennyibe az eves tagsag kerul.

Miutan osszeallitottuk a jelentkezeshez szukseges anyagot ezt elkuldjuk a PMI-nak amire ok ezt a valaszt kuldik: Your PMI credential application has been received

Thank you for your application for the PMP credential. We will review your application within five business days. Once your application has been reviewed, you will be notified to make payment for the credential examination.

You may check the status of your application online at https://certification.pmi.org/.      
Please contact us at customercare@pmi.org if you have questions or concerns.

Thank you,
PMI Customer Care

 Ha minden jol megy akkor 5 nap mulva a kovetkezo e-maileket kuldik - "Please continue with PMI’s credential application process"

Congratulations! Your PMP application is complete and has been approved. You have one year from the date your application was approved, which was , to sit for and pass the exam. This is known as your exam eligibility period and is discussed in detail in your respective credential handbook.
The next step in the process is to submit payment. Before you can schedule your examination, you need to first pay the fee.

TO SUBMIT PAYMENT:
1. Please log in to the online certification System at https://certification.pmi.org/. PMI encourages all candidates to make payment online.
OR
2. You may elect to submit your payment through postal mail. If you opt to do so, please use the printable Credential Payment Form available on your respective credential page online under the "printable Application Forms" link and mail to:
Certification Application Processing Department
Project Management Institute
14 Campus Blvd.
Newtown Square, PA 19073-3299, USA
Once you make payment, you will receive a PMI Identification Code, which you will need in order to schedule your examination.
TIPS FOR SCHEDULING YOUR EXAM:
1. Schedule early (at least six weeks before you want to take the exam).
2. Leave enough time to schedule because seating capacity at Prometric Testing Centers is limited and availability is on a first-come-first-serve basis.
3. As the year ends—September through December—the testing centers get busier, so schedule early if you want to take the exam toward the end of the year.
PMI'S AUDIT PROCESS:

Please note that PMI randomly selects a number of applications to participate in the audit process, as detailed in the credential handbook. Once payment is made, you will be notified whether your application has been selected. If selected, you will be advised of the process and provided with a link for more in-depth instructions. For credential candidates going through the audit process, the examination eligibility period will be reset to one year following the successful completion of the audit.
If you applied for the Program Management Professional (PgMP)® credential:, Once you make payment, you will be notified as to whether your application is selected for PMI’s audit process or if you move right into the first evaluation—the application panel review. If your application is selected for audit, the panel review will begin upon successful completion of the audit.
Please contact us at customercare@pmi.org if you have questions or concerns.

Thank you,
PMI Customer Care

Amit lathato ezek utan mar csak fizetni kell es az ezutan kapott koddal vizsga idopontot foglalni egy Prometric Centerben. Idozben a PMI eldonti, hogy a jelentkezest meg akarjak-e tuzetesebben is vizsgalni (audit) vagy elfogadjak ugy, ahogy van. Hogy a fizetest el ne felejtsuk meg aznap kapunk egy masik e-mailt "A reminder to continue with PMI’s credential application process" fejleccel.

This e-mail is a reminder for you to make payment for the PMP credential.
You have one year from the date your application was approved, which was 15 Oct 2010, to sit for and pass the exam. This is known as your exam eligibility period and is discussed in detail in your respective credential handbook.
The next step in the process is to submit payment. Before you can schedule your examination, you need to first pay the fee.

TO SUBMIT PAYMENT:
1.    Please log in to the online certification System at https://certification.pmi.org/. PMI encourages all candidates to make payment online.
OR
2.    You may elect to submit your payment through postal mail. If you opt to do so, please use the printable Credential Payment Form available on your respective credential page online under the "printable Application Forms" link and mail to:
Certification Application Processing Department
Project Management Institute
14 Campus Blvd.
Newtown Square, PA 19073-3299, USA
Once you make payment, you will receive a PMI Identification Code, which you will need in order to schedule your examination.
TIPS FOR SCHEDULING YOUR EXAM:
1.    Schedule early (at least six weeks before you want to take the exam).
2.    Leave enough time to schedule because seating capacity at Prometric Testing Centers is limited and availability is on a first-come-first-serve basis.
3.    As the year ends—September through December—the testing centers get busier, so schedule early if you want to take the exam toward the end of the year.
PMI'S AUDIT PROCESS:

Please note that PMI randomly selects a percentage of applications to participate in the audit process, as detailed in the credential handbook. Once payment is made, you will be notified whether your application has been selected. If selected, you will be advised of the process and provided with a link for more in-depth instructions. For credential candidates going through the audit process, the examination eligibility period will be reset to one year following the successful completion of the audit.
If you applied for the Program Management Professional (PgMP)® credential:, Once you make payment, you will be notified as to whether your application is selected for PMI’s audit process or if you move right into the first evaluation—the application panel review. If your application is selected for audit, the panel review will begin upon successful completion of the audit.
Please contact us at customercare@pmi.org if you have questions or concerns.

Thank you,
PMI Customer Care

Es amennyiben megtortenik a fizetes is a kovetkezo e-mail igy szol: You are eligible to take the PMI credential examination

Thank you for your interest in the PMP credential. Your examination scheduling details are outlined below; please review them to ensure that all information is accurate.

Name exactly as it appears on your identification: XYZ
PMI Identification Code: 1556409E1
Exam: PMP
Language the Examination will be Administered in: English
Language Aid:
Eligibility Expiration Date: *+1 Year from this  e-mails date

Computer-based Examinees:
 
If you are taking a computer-based examination, please schedule your examination by following the Credential Exam Scheduling Instructions. Due to high test volume, it is recommended that you schedule to test at least six weeks before the intended date of testing.

Paper-based Examinees:
 
If you are taking a paper-based examination, you have already been successfully scheduled. Please await your confirmation that will be sent by e-mail from PMI 20-25 days before the event. This confirmation will contain site instructions. Please read the Credential Exam Scheduling Instructions for information about how to cancel a scheduled paper-based examination and other very important information.

Tips on Preparing for Your Examination

•    Review the PMP credential handbook
•    Review the PMP Examination Specification
•    Review the PMP Sample Questions document
•    Read current titles in project management
•    Review the latest edition of A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide)
•    Enroll in a formal study course offered by PMI chapters or Registered Education Providers (R.E.P.s)
•    Form a study group with colleagues or friends. (You can meet in person or virtually.)
To obtain a receipt of your payment, log in to the online certification system at https://certification.pmi.org/ and click on “My Info” on the left navigation bar, then click on “View Orders” and print your receipt.
PMI wishes you a successful testing experience. Please contact us at customercare@pmi.org if you have questions or concerns.

Thank you,
PMI Customer Care

De a legszebb e-mail akkor jon amikor sikeres vizsgat tettunk. Az igy szol: Congratulations, you have obtained a PMI credential

Congratulations on obtaining the PMP credential.

You will receive your certificate package within eight weeks. At your earliest convenience, please verify that your preferred mailing address is correct by visiting our website at PMI.org

Your examination score report is available at http://www.pmi.org/certapp/. Until you receive your certificate package, you may use this score report to validate your credential status. You may also access the policies and procedures necessary to maintain your credential in the credential handbook.

Please contact us at customercare@pmi.org if you have questions or concerns.

Thank you,
PMI Customer Care

Tentative Date for our next PMP Prep training

Kovetkezo kepzesunk a PMI Hungarian Chapter oldalan http://www.pmi.hu/pmi/kepzesek.
2012 Aprilis 23-24-en.