1.3: Project Management Standards and Certifications
Check Your Knowledge
Questions: Standards and Certifications
Exercise 1
Below is a Gantt Chart for a project.
See if you can answer the following questions about this project just by studying the chart:
Exercise 2
Visit the Project Management Institute web site. What events do they have for those interested in project management? Investigate the details of a few events, how much they cost to attend, and what types of things you might learn.
Exercise 3
Visit the Project Management Institute web site. Investigate the information about the certifications that they offer.
1. How many certifications does PMI offer?
2. Do they offer a certification in program management?
3. “The PMI-RMP certification recognizes demonstrated knowledge and expertise in the specialized area of assessing and identifying project risks along with plans to mitigate threats and capitalize on opportunities.”- PMI
What are the prerequisites for taking the certification exam?