When:
Oct 4, 2014, Saturday, 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Oct 5, 2014, Sunday, 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Oct 10, 2014, Saturday, 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Oct 11, 2014, Sunday, 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Where:
The Office of Silicon Valley, 955 Benecia Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA 94085
Last date for On-line Registration:
Early Bird - 09/20/2014
Regular - 09/27/2014
Description:
PMP®/CAPM® Boot Camp prepares the participants to take the PMP®/CAPM® certification exams and pass it in the first attempt.
Who should attend:
• PMP®: Project Managers with minimum 3 years of experience in project management are eligible to apply for PMP® certification.
• CAMP®: This is an entry-level certification, targeted towards those who do not have required experience but want to enter in the field of project management.
You will learn how to:
• Prepare to pass the exams while completing the required number of contact hours
• Navigate PMBOK® Guide process groups and knowledge areas
• Analyze the tools and techniques of the PMBOK® Guide processes
• Align your knowledge with PMBOK® Guide
What to expect:
• This is a very exhaustive and fast-paced boot camp with the focus on understanding how to get prepare for the exam.
• The participants are expected to be familiar with the contents of PMBOK® Guide.
• Apart from attending the class, the participants are expected to study on their own using the PMBOK® Guide, the Exam Prep guide and the handouts/notes the class. It is highly recommended to take practice exams before appearing for the final PMP®/CAPM® exam.
Course Material:
• Handouts: The instructor will provide handouts of the slides used in the class
• Required Material: The participants must purchase this material on their own. PMISV or the instructor will not provide it.
- All students (PMP® and CAPM®) should have a either a hard copy or a PDF copy of PMBOK® 5th Edition (PDF available free to PMI® members)
- ONLY FOR PMP students:
PMP® Exam Prep, 8th Edition by Rita Mulcahy
(http://store.rmcproject.com/Detail.bok?no=396)
- ONLY FOR CAPM® students:
CAPM® Exam Prep, 3rd Edition by Rita Mulcahy
(http://store.rmcproject.com/Detail.bok?no=412)
Recommended Material:
The participants may optionally get this material for practice exams while preparing for the class.
1. PMP® Exam Prep System, 8th Edition by Rita Mulcahy
(http://store.rmcproject.com/Detail.bok?no=397)
2. CAPM® Exam Prep System, 3rd Edition by Rita Mulcahy
About the Instructor(s):
Mandar Kulkarni, MBA, PMP, CSM, ACP is a senior practicing project/program manager with more than 15 years of experience in this area. He has worked at reputed companies like Cisco, Brocade and Accenture. Since 2004, he is a volunteer director of certifications at PMI Silicon Valley chapter. Mandar has been teaching the PMP/CAPM prep classes since 2003 and 97% of his students have passed the certification exams in the first attempt. He is a published author of a leadership book titled “From Team Player to Team Leader”.
Professional Development Programs are designed to provide opportunities for members and non-members to maintain their certifications and work towards PMP certification. The events are also a great opportunity to network with peers and stay abreast of the latest in the Project Management discipline.
The offered Professional Development Programs when combined with the other PMI Silicon Valley events and activities provide a comprehensive approach to professional and career development, networking, and personal achievement
Project Management Education Hours:
35 hours of educational training which qualifies for PMP / CAPM exam application – a course completion document will be given
Meeting Leader: Judy Nakamato Email: Contact Event Meeting Leader
Program Agenda:
Please note door will be locked at 8:25 AM, so plan to arrive early.
Detail of agenda will be discussed on at the beginning of the first day.
8:00 AM – Start
5:30 PM – Adjourn
Food:
Do not forget to indicate if you are vegetarian during online registration.
Continental breakfast, coffee & tea, and lunch will be provided.
Plan-ahead Registration:
Early Bird: PMISV member: $670 Non-PMISV member: $870
Regular: PMISV member: $870 Non-PMISV member: $1070
No walk-ins allowed. Please register for the course online in advance.
Cancellation Policy:
This event is a professional society meeting, held for the benefit of its members.
- Cancellation before Early Bird Registration Date: Full refund
- Cancellation between Early Bird Registration Date and Regular Registration Date: $30 cancellation fee; remaining amount refunded
- Cancellation after Regular Registration Date and Day before workshop (by 5.00 PM Pacific): 50% refund
The PMI Silicon Valley Chapter reserves the right to make last minute changes to program content and speakers, as circumstances dictate.