TOPIC: My PMP application

Hello,
i've watched most of the PMPrepCast videos and read some PrepBooks (German and English). I feel 'almost' ready for the PMP exam. I would now like to take the next step and complete the PMP application. I have read some tips to fill out the application on this forum and elsewhere on the internet and I've written down my experiences accordingly. It would be great, if I could get a feedback from you guys

Project Applications PMI:

IT outsourcing of a German food producer

Time spent:
*Initiating the Project
160
*Planning the Project
160
*Executing the Project
580
*Controlling and Monitoring the Project
640
*Closing the Project
160

Role: Project Manager

INIT: Define scope based on the SoW as part of the contract; Identify key stakeholders; Identify high level risks, assumptions and constraints
PLAN: Develop project management plan inc. all subsidiary plans; Kick off Meeting with all stakeholders
EXEC: Manage resource allocation; execution of work packages; quality assurance; change control
M&C: measure project performance;project communication
CLOSE: Measure customer satisfaction; Hand off completed project deliverables to the customer

Data center redesign

Time spent:
*Initiating the Project
160
*Planning the Project
320
*Executing the Project
160
*Controlling and Monitoring the Project
360
*Closing the Project
60

Role: Project Manager

INIT: Develop Project Charter; define scope; identify key stakeholders; identify high level risks, assumptions and constraints
PLAN: Develop project management plan inc. all subsidiary plans; Kick off Meeting with all stakeholders;
EXEC: Manage selection of sellers and resource allocation; execution of work packages; quality assurance;risk management;
M&C: Measure project performance;project communication; perform procurement inspections
CLOSE: Close project phase and hand off completed project deliverables

Implementation of a "Information Security Management System"

Time spent:
*Initiating the Project
80
*Planning the Project
320
*Executing the Project
160
*Controlling and Monitoring the Project
320
*Closing the Project
80

Role: Project Leader

INIT: Develop Project Charter; define high-level scope; identify key stakeholders; identify high level risks, assumptions and constraints
PLAN: Develop project management plan inc. all subsidiary plans; conduct Kick off Meeting with all stakeholders;
EXEC: Manage resource allocation; execution of work packages; quality assurance; improve team performance
M&C: Monitor project performance; project communication
CLOSE: Close project phase; hand off project deliverables

Reorganization of the IT department

Time spent:
*Initiating the Project
80
*Planning the Project
160
*Executing the Project
160
*Controlling and Monitoring the Project
320
*Closing the Project
80

Role: Project Manager

INIT: Develop Project Charter with sponsor; define high-level scope; identify key stakeholders; identify high level risks, assumptions and constraints
PLAN: Develop WBS and project schedule; procurement management, quality management; conduct Kick off Meeting with all stakeholders;
EXEC: Manage execution of work packages; quality assurance;
M&C: Monitor project performance; project communication
CLOSE: Obtain final acceptance of the project deliverables; transfer the ownership of deliverables

Thanks for your support

Oliver,

As long as you clearly meet the requirements outlined by the PMI to sit for the PMP exam, you should be fine. I didn't add up all of your hours but you should be close to the 4500 required hours of project manager experience. I highly recommend you inform your past employers of your decision to sit for the exam; if you are audited, they will want to know why PMI is contacting them for information about you.

Start looking at developing a study plan. Here's a sample one I created to help out PMP candidates: www.amazon.com/Setting-Your-Exam-Study-P...rds=steven+mudrinich . Good luck!

- Steven