PMP® Exam Prep Course

PMP Exam ®

Prep Course
Receive 18 A Complete Understanding of the PMP®
Contact Hours Certification Exam
of PM Education

Advance November 16-18, 2009 | Arlington, VA

Your Career You Will Learn To:
by Being Navigate the Process Groups and Knowledge Areas of the Latest PMBOK® Guide
Learn essential PMBOK® 4th Edition terminology, tools and techniques for
Recognized taking the test
as a Project Align your knowledge of Project Management with PMBOK® terminology
and definitions
Management Utilize Tips and Techniques for Passing the Exam the First Time
Professional® Gain valuable tips and study methods to help prepare for the exam
Create a personalized plan for self-study preparation leading up to test day

Understand Exactly What You Need to Know to Apply for and Pass the Exam
Utilize real sample questions and a full length practice test to prepare for
taking the PMP® Exam
Work with our experts to create a study plan that fits your needs

In Association with:

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day one
PMP® Exam Prep Course

November 16, 2009

8:30 12:00
Summit Registration & Continental Breakfast Lunch Break

9:00 1:00
®
PMP Exam Overview: Review Effective Scope Management
of PMBOK® Standards and Establish accountability with clear cost and
PMP® Credentials schedule requirements
Review qualifications needed for the Define business outcomes with effective
PMP® Exam Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) frameworks
Discuss how PMI’s PMBOK® is broken down
into five process groups and nine
2:00
knowledge areas
Project Time Management
Determine project roles and key resources
10:00 required for project success
Project Lifecycle and Organization Map a project timeline that defines key
Review the project lifecycle paying close project checkpoints and promotes fast,
attention to the various stages from high-quality results
initiation to execution
Discuss the role of project stakeholders in
3:00
the project lifecycle process
Day One Review and Practice
Questions
11:00 Practice real PMP® test questions in real test
Project Integration Management taking conditions
Develop a project charter and integration of Work with a PMP® certified instructor to
a project management plan determine which knowledge areas need
Implement an effective change control additional practice and further review based
system that clearly identifies and tracks on personal performance
project changes
4:00
Day One Adjourns

who should attend:

Project Managers Directors of Operations
Program Managers CAPMs
Portfolio Managers Program Analysts
Project Officers Information System Specialist
Contract Managers Team Lead
Supply Chain Managers Safety Process Development Lead
Directors of Contracts

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PMP® Exam Prep Course

November 17, 2009

8:30 2:00
Continental Breakfast
Communication Management
Explore and understand different
9:00 communication styles and stakeholder
Project Cost Management communication needs
Identify and prioritize costs relative to Accurately monitor and report project
the WBS performance using earned value management
Establish the cost baseline based on the
project scope and available resources
3:00
Day Two Review and Practice Questions
10:30 Practice real PMP® test questions in real test
Quality Management taking conditions
Establish project quality standards and Work with a PMP® certified instructor to
systematic quality checks determine which knowledge areas need
Apply Six Sigma principles to monitor additional practice and further review based
quality requirements on personal performance

4:15
12:00
Day Two Adjourns
Lunch Break

1:00
HR Management
Understand the core competencies of an
effective project team
Learn proven conflict resolution and
negotiating skills

what you will learn:

How to Understand and Remember Required Key Concepts, Terms and Principles of Project
PMP® Formulas Management Necessary to Pass the Exam
New PMBOK® 4th Edition Terminology The Format and Makeup of the PMP® Exam
and Tips
Receive Practice Questions and Tips on What
Tools and Techniques Essential for PMP® to Expect for Test Content
Exam Success

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day three
PMP® Exam Prep Course

November 18, 2009

8:30 2:00
Continental Breakfast
Project Management Context,
Framework and Processes
9:00 Learn the importance of projects within
Risk Management an organization
Review how to create and implement Explore the differences between projects
project risk mitigation plans and programs and how a project life cycle
Identify and mitigate potential elements of differs from a product life cycle
risk in each phase of the project life cycle

3:00
10:30 PMP® Examination Tips, Tricks
Procurement Management and Strategy
Establish and validate clear lines of Master some devices that will surely give
contract requirements you an edge
Acquire solicitation strategies handled by Learn how to effectively study for the exam
the contracting officer but required in
the exam 4:00
Day Three Adjourns

12:00
Lunch Break

1:00
Study Techniques, Ethics and
Professional Responsibility
Create your own personalized study plan for
passing the exam
Examine key aspects of PMI’s code of ethics
and code of conduct

“Exercises were extremely helpful and tips and

techniques are great for preparing for the PMP® Exam.”

Mike McInerery,
Electronic Consulting Services Inc.

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 In-House Training
One of the more popular vehicles for accessing the Institute’s educational offerings is the delivery of on-site
trainings and management facilitations. Bringing a training or facilitation in-house gives you the opportunity
to customize a program that addresses your exact challenges and provides a more personal learning
experience, while virtually eliminating travel expenses. Whether you require training for your department
or for an organization-wide initiative, the advanced learning methods employed by the American Strategic
Management Institute will create an intimate training atmosphere that maximizes knowledge transfer to
enhance the talent within your organization.

Customization
We realize that not all obstacles can be overcome by applying an “off-the-shelf solution”. While many
training providers will offer you some variation of their standard training, the American Strategic Management
Institute’s subject matter experts will work with you and your team to examine your programs and determine
your exact areas of need. The identification of real life examples will create a learning atmosphere that
resonates with participants while at the same time providing immediate return on your training investment.
Using interactive exercises that employ actual projects or scenarios from your organization, instructors can
address specific challenges and align the curriculum of each session to your objectives. While the majority of
on-site trainings are focused on smaller groups, the American Strategic Management Institute also has the
ability to accommodate organizational-wide training initiatives. Utilizing multiple instructors, The Institute has
the capacity to deliver courses to groups of up to 300 participants per day.

Areas of Expertise
On-site delivery of single courses, certification programs and entire packages of specialized courses are
available in the following areas:

Strategic Planning Performance-Based Contracting

Performance Measurement Performance Reporting
Project Management Program Evaluation
Lean Six Sigma Administrative Management
Workforce Management Leadership and Change
Performance-Based Budgeting

For more information about in-house training options available to you, please contact Jennifer Mueller at
703-894-0920 or email her at Mueller@PerformanceWeb.org.

sponsorship opportunities
As a conference and training provider, The American Strategic Management Institute is an expert in
bringing together leaders to share and discuss best practices and innovations. We connect decision-
makers with respected solution providers.

ASMI offers four different pre-designed sponsorship packages:

Event Co-Sponsor Session Sponsor Luncheon Sponsor Exhibit Booth Sponsor
To learn more about exhibiting and sponsorship opportunities, contact Jessica Ward at
703-894-0920 or Ward@PerformanceWeb.org.

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Logistics & Registration

Venue and Hotel: CPE Credits

®
PMP Exam Prep Course will be held at The Performance Delivery Method: Group-live
Institute’s Training Center in Arlington, VA, just one block east Program Level: Beginner
of the Courthouse Metro stop on the Orange Line. A public
parking garage is located inside of the building for $10/day.
Prerequisites: None
Advanced Preparation: None
The Performance Institute’s Training Center CPE Credits: 18
1515 N. Courthouse Rd., Suite 600
The American Strategic Management Institute (ASMI) is registered
Arlington, VA 22201
with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy
703-894-0481 (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the
National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have
A limited number of rooms have been reserved at the final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit.
Arlington Rosslyn Courtyard by Marriott at the prevailing rate Complaints regarding sponsors may be addressed to the National
of $233 until October 16, 2009. Please call the hotel directly Registry of CPE Sponsors, 150 Fourth Avenue North, Nashville, TN
for reservations and reference code PMP® Prep. The hotel 37219-2417. Website: www.nasba.org.
is conveniently located three blocks from the Rosslyn Metro
station. Please ask the hotel about a complimentary shuttle PDUs
that is also available for your convenience.
PMI Registered
Arlington Rosslyn Courtyard by Marriott Education Provider
1533 Clarendon Blvd. ®
PDUs: 18
Arlington, VA 22209 The American Strategic Management Institute (ASMI) has been
Phone: 703-528-2222 / 1-800-321-2211 reviewed and approved as a provider of project management training
www.courtyardarlingtonrosslyn.com by the Project Management Institute. As a PMI Registered Education
Provider (R.E.P), The Performance Institute has agreed to abide by
Cancellation Policy PMI established quality assurance criteria. “PMI” and the PMI logo
For live events: ASMI will provide a full refund less $399 administration are service and trademarks registered in the United States and other
fee for cancellations four weeks before the event. If cancellation occurs nations; “PMP” is a certification mark registered in the United States
within two weeks prior to conference start date, no refund will be issued. and other nations; “PMBOK” and “CAPM” are trademarks registered
Registrants who fail to attend and do not cancel prior to the event will in the United States and other nations by the Project Management
be charged the entire registration fee. Institute, Inc., which is not affiliated with The Performance Institute.

All the cancellation requests need to be made online. Your confirmation

email contains links to modify or cancel registrations. Please note that Tuition & Group Discounts:
the cancellation is not final until you receive a written confirmation.
The tuition rate for attending the PMP® Exam
Payment must be secured prior to the conference. If payment is not Prep Course is as follows:
received by the conference start date, a method of payment must
be presented at the time of registration in order to guarantee your Offerings Early Bird Regular Rate
participation at the event.
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PMP Exam $899 $999
Quality Assurance Prep Course
ASMI strives to provide you with the most productive and effective
educational experience possible. If after completing the course you feel
there is some way we can improve, please write your comments on the The Performance Institute offers reduced tuition
evaluation form provided upon your arrival. Should you feel dissatisfied
with your learning experience and wish to request a credit or refund, to groups of three or more. For more information,
please submit it in writing no later than 10 business days after the end please contact Dave Yerks at 858-866-9381 or
of the training to: ASMI: Corporate Headquarters, 805 15th Street NW,
3rd Floor, Washington, D.C. 20005 Yerks@ManagementWeb.com.
Note: As speakers are confirmed six months before the event, some
speaker changes or topic changes may occur in the program. ASMI
PMP® Exam Voucher
is not responsible for speaker changes, but will work to ensure a If you plan on taking the PMP® Exam, you may
comparable speaker is located to participate in the program.
purchase a voucher from The Performance
If for any reason ASMI decides to cancel this conference, ASMI Institute for $600. The benefits of purchasing the
accepts no responsibility for covering airfare, hotel or other costs
incurred by registrants, including delegates, sponsors and guests. voucher from The Institute are:
No out-of-pocket expense to register for
Discounts
• All ‘Early Bird’ Discounts must require payment at time of registration the exam
and before the cut-off date in order to receive any discount. All costs associated with PMP® certification
• Any discounts offered whether by ASMI (including team discounts)
must also require payment at the time of registration.
included on one invoice
• All discount offers cannot be combined with any other offer. Add all PMP® certification expenses to the
• Discounts cannot be applied retroactively cost of this training

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ASMI’s Vision
In this challenging economic landscape, organizations must develop and execute
innovative strategies to survive and thrive. Performance and process improvement
methodologies give managers the tools they need to run leaner, more efficient businesses.
The mission of the American Strategic Management Institute (ASMI) is to connect business
leaders with best-in-class practices and training to address management challenges and
improve results. ASMI has grown into one of the nation’s most innovative training providers,
combining market research and industry insight to deliver experiences and tools to inspire
leaders and grow businesses. Through virtual sessions, national summits, training programs
and consulting services, ASMI brings together leaders to share insights, ideas and actions
to transform organizations.

Areas of Focus:
Performance Management: Using business analytics to drive strategy
Process Improvement: Leaning processes for efficiency and quality improvement
Financial Management: Budgeting and forecasting for better decision-making
Project Management: Managing projects to deliver results on time, within scope and in budget
Leadership Development: Building leadership skills to manage in times of change and conflict

Services:

Virtual Training Briefings 90-minute training sessions for the latest tools and
techniques to deliver results.

National Summits National events allowing business leaders to share best practices
and strategies for success.

Training Programs Methodology-based training modules in management

competencies, offered publically or custom-designed for your organization

Consulting Services Field experts who can bring bold change to your workforce,
planning processes.

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