Ocean State PMI is always looking for ways to assist our members with their professional development including PMP Prep classes, partnership with colleges and universities and other chapters to provide you with the services you have come to expect from OSPMI.

Ocean State PMI sponsors a spring and fall session of our popular PMP Prep Study Group each year. The study group is not for basic project management training but is a gathering of professional project managers preparing to sit for the PMP exam. Members of the Ocean State PMI chapter volunteer to work with the study group students to answer questions, share test preparation strategies, and support students in their studies. PMP facilitators and students that have participated in the Study Group program in the past agree that the friendly atmosphere and teamwork eases the hard work of preparing for the exam and is motivational. Registration and Study Group attendance may be used to fulfill 20 of the 35 Contact Hours of Education stipulation outlined on page 2 in the PMI PMP Exam Eligibility Requirements.

Approach: The student members of the Study Group shall be grouped into small Knowledge Area teams (usually two students) that are paired with a PMP coach. Each team chooses a specific knowledge area (PMBOK chapter), develops a study outline, and puts together a PowerPoint slideshow covering that topic. Then, the team presents their PowerPoint show to the entire study group and shares their study notes. The chapter web-based message boards are used to maintain templates, store completed study materials for download and as a communication venue for self-directed and group study activities. Weekly meetings are 2 1/2 hours, 6:00 - 8:30 PM on Wednesday evenings. Students are asked to join at least one Knowledge Area team, and each team is expected to prepare and present once during the 10 week session.

Current Session: The Fall 2008 study group runs from September 17th - November 19th. It is a ten week program that runs on Wednesday evenings from 6pm - 8:30pm. A light meal will be provided at 6:00pm and class will start promptly at 6:30pm.

Next Session: We are tentatively planning the next PMP Study Group session for Spring 2009.

Group Size: The group is limited to 25 students. The session must have at least 10 students enrolled or the session is canceled.

Location: The Fall 2008 session is being held at:

For more information, please contact us.

Enrollment: Enrollment is currently open. Participation is open to all interested parties; however New England PMI chapter members shall be given preference, with Ocean State Chapter members getting first priority. Non-PMI members shall be seated on a "space available" basis. Each participant will be required to purchase the three books noted in the Study Materials section below. These may be purchased through the chapter during online enrollment.

Registration: To register for the study group, Click Here.

Study Group Attendance Cost: The cost per student, including materials, is $249 for any New England PMI chapter member and $299 for all others. Study group hardship scholarships may be awarded based on the discretion of the board. Online payment is the preferred method and must be completed no later than midnight, September 12th. Receipt of payment by check (payable to Ocean State PMI) must be received no later than September 6th. The mailing address for payments is:

Study Materials: A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge, Third Edition (PMBOK) and Rita Mulcahey's PMP Prep Fifth Edition.

Breakdown of a typical Study Group Meeting Schedule: A light dinner will be served at 6:00PM and the session will begin promptly at 6:30PM.

PMBOK Chapter 1-3 Introduction	09/17/08
PMBOK Chapter 4 - Integration	09/24/08
PMBOK Chapter 5 - Scope	10/01/08
PMBOK Chapter 6 - Time	10/08/08
PMBOK Chapter 7 - Cost	10/15/08
PMBOK Chapter 8 - Quality	10/22/08
PMPOK Chapter 9 - Human Resource	10/29/08
PMBOK Chapter 10 - Communications	11/05/08
PMBOK Chapter 11 - Risk	11/12/08
PMBOK Chapter 12 - Procurement	11/19/08

Please feel free to contact us 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!

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