Ocean State PMI's board is currently working on defining a structured program to offer OSPMI chapter members, which will include classes currently offered by Bryant College. More information about these programs will be coming soon!

The first PMP study group offered by OSPMI was a great success, so we're offering a second one in the Fall. More information about the study group follows:

Study Group Goals:

• The study group is not for basic project management training/education
• Provide venue and discipline for reviewing the Framework and nine knowledge areas in the PMBOK and additional materials, review sample exams and provide an opportunity to talk to people who have passed the exam to share their experiences.  

Approach:

Facilitated by a chapter PMP, the group will be assigned a specific knowledge area and work as a team to develop study notes that will be reviewed with the entire study group.   Tools such as a web-based message board to maintain templates and completed study materials will be implemented.   A 40 question practice test will be given for each knowledge area.

Group Size:

The group is limited to 25 participants. 

Time Frame

The proposed study group will meet once a week for 2 hours, starting the week of September 6 th or 13 th for a total of 11 – 12 weeks thru 11/18 and 11/29.

Location

GTech Corporation has donated meeting room space for the Fall 2004 Study Group to utilize.   GTech is conveniently located off of Route 95 in West Greenwich, RI – about 15 minutes south of Providence.

Cost

There is no charge by the Ocean State PMI Chapter to participate in the Study Group; however, you will need to purchase specific resource materials (under $75.00).

Educational Units

The study group will satisfy 22-24 hours of the 35 contact hours required on your application to take the exam .

Facilitators

Study group sessions will be facilitated by chapter members who are PMP certified.  

Registration

The class above is full and is now taking names for our waiting list in case a seat becomes available. You can e-mail Barb Koenig, VP of Professional Development to add your name to the list, or if you'd like to be a facilitator and earn PDU's.

If the proposed study group will not meet your immediate needs, please do not hesitate to contact me directly for guidance on your approach to studying and available study resources that have been successful for other folks.

OSPMI's Certification Prep message board is also another great way to find study resources and advice from other PMP's. Good luck on obtaining your PMP or CAPM designation!

Related Links:
Professional Development

CAPM & PMP Certifications

Certification Prep Message Board

PDU Information

About Ocean State PMI