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PMI-SP® - Schedule Professional
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Our 2 day PMI-SP® exam prep course prepares you to
easily
pass the 170 question, 4 hour PMI-SP® certification exam.
We strongly recommend that you already have obtained a CAPM or PMP before taking this course.
Our instructor-led, in-person,
classroom
environment,
combined with our on-line
PMI-SP® simulation test,
work
together
providing you the knowledge
and focus
needed to pass the
PMI-SP® test and earn
your Program
Management Professional
credential.
We are thrilled to be one of the first
providers
to offer a study course for
this exciting new
credential. Take
your career and organization
to the
next level by learning the skills and
best practices associated with this
credential.
In addition to study aids and
the on-line test simulation
account, all of our participants
will
receive their own
copy of
The Practice Standards for
Scheduling - 3rd Edition.
Attend our two day class,,
take your PMI-SP® exam and
become certified!
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"Very well organized, well structured course, easy to understand and fun."
-Anonymous attendee
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Optional Money-back Guarantee
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Pass Assurance
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Red Rock Research is thrilled to offer our attendees
Pass-Assurance Technology.
This technology--exclusively developed by Red Rock Research--shows you when you
are finished studying and are ready to take the test. |
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PMI-SP® Exam Prep Course Overvieww
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Our course contains the following program:
Part I - PMI-SP® Exam Prep Overview
- Introduction
- Red Rock Research Exam Guarantee Overview
- Test Taking Strategies
- History of the Project Management Institute®
- PMI® Certifications
- PMI-SP® Test Overview
Part II - Scheduling Introduction
- What is Scheduling
- What is a Scheduling Tool?
- What is a Schedule Model?
- What is a Schedule Model Instance?
- What is a Schedule Presentation?
Part III - Schedule Governance
- Unserstanding the Project Management System
- The P.M. Info System
- The Schedule Model Management Plan
- The Schedule Data Management Plan
Part IV - Schedule Creation
- Understanding the 5 Types of Projects (Predictive, Adaptive, Hybrid, etc.)
- Select Scheduling Method (Critical Path, Critical Chain, etc.)
- Select Scheduling Tools (Jira, SmartSheet, etc.)
- Add Project Data to Develop Baseline Model (PDM, EVM, etc.)
- Result: Schedule Model
- Advanced Scheduling Concepts
Part V - Schedule Maintenance
- Collecting Actuals and Remaining Work
- Compare and Resolve Deviations
- Approve Changes with Change Control
- Update Baseline Model
- Communiate Updates to Project Community
- Maintain Records
Part VI - Hand-on Scheduling with Most Popular Apps
- Scheduling with Microsoft Project
- Scheduilng with Jira
- Scheduling with SmartSheet
Scheduling with Monday.com
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Different and Better Different and Better
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We know your have a choice. Our goal is to be the most preferred PMI-SP® Exam
Prep vendor in your area. Our program is different and better than others
you will find. Here is why:
- Our instructors are friendly, educated, and have real-world project management experience.
- Our course fulfills all of the contact hours required by PMI for the PMI-SP
certification.
- We have the best
guarantee
in the industry. We guarantee
you will pass the PMI-SP® exam on the first try. If you can't after two more attempts
that we pay for, we'll give you the rest of your money back.
- After you attend our course once, you are welcome to sit in on our PMI-SP® course at
any future time throughout your career.
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PMI-SP® Exam Prep
Activities
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Our PMI-SP® exam prep course contains specialized memory-training exercises novel to
Red Rock Research.
Attendees will engage in memory-training exercises that enhance the ability of the
attendee to remember facts and formulas.
Attendees will also have access to our
on-line test simulator, containing sample
test questions similar to the PMI-SP® Certification exam.
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Common Questions about our PMI-SP® Exam Prep Course in Amarillo, TX
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Why take the PMI-SP® Exam Prep course from Red Rock Research?
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Please see our sidebar above titled 'Different and Better'. |
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Am I guaranteed to pass the PMI-SP® Exam?
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Red Rock Research offers an
optional first-time passing guarantee for the PMI-SP® exam.
This means we guarantee you will pass the test on your first try. The PMI-SP
is a difficult test and we take our guarantee seriously. If you don't pass
the test on the first try we will pay for your second attempt. If you don't
pass on your second attempt, we will pay for your third attempt. If you don't
pass the PMI-SP® on the third try, PMI requires you to wait an entire calendar year
before your next attempt, and Red Rock will refined you the cost of the course minus
the test we have paid for already. Check our guarantee against others. We have noted that
many other providers keep a 'processing fee' when issuing refunds. We do not.
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What can you tell me about the PMI-SP® Exam?
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The PMI-SP® Exam spans 3.5 hours and has 170 multiple-choice questions with four possible
answer for each questions. This gives you about 1.2 minutes per questions.
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How many questions are on the PMI-SP® Exam?
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The PMI-SP® Exam has 170 multiple-choice questions. |
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How much time do I have to complete the PMI-SP® Exam?
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You have 3.5 hours to complete the PMI-SP® Exam. This translates into 1.2 minutes
per question. |
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How many times can I take the PMI-SP® Exam?
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PMI allows you three attempts to pass the PMI-SP® exam per year. If you fail the
third attempt you must wait 1 year. |
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Where in the AMARILLO area can I take the PMI-SP® Exam?
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The PMI-SP® exam is taken at a
PearsonVue testing center. You can locate a PearsonVue testing center in your area from their
www.PearsonVue.com website.
Testing centers are typically associated with schools in the area and as such are
open or closed in conjunction with their school calendar.
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Should I become a member of PMI?
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Membership in PMI has many
benefits. Membership presently costs $139.00/year. The most immediate benefit for becoming a member of PMI is the cost of membership plus taking the PMI-SP® exam is $150 less than the cost of the test alone for
non-members. Red Rock recommends you become a member of PMI. |
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Where do I start my application for membership in the PMI?
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If you are taking a PMI course through Red Rock, we recommend you pay for your
membership and test when you sign up for your class. The, to save you
time, don't complete the membership application. When you complete your
test application we can have PMI generate a membership record from your test
application when your test fees are paid to PMI.
However, if you choose to register as a member you can apply for you membership
in the PMI here. |
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Where do I start my application for become a PMI-SP?
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You can apply for your PMI-SP® application directly on PMI's website
here. |
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How much does the PMI-SP® Exam cost?
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The PMI-SP® Exam presently costs $520 for PMI members
and $670 for non-PMI members. |
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How much does membership in PMI cost?
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Membership in PMI costs $149 for the first year, and then $139 therafter. This membership includes a free online
copy of the PMBOK. |
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Should I start my PMI-SP® application before coming to class?
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You can, but most people don't start it until after class is over. |
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How can I show people I have passed the PMI-SP? Is there an official PMI-SP® registry?
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Yes. PMI maintains a public list of PMI-SP® credential holders. You can
find it here. |
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What score is needed to pass the PMI-SP® Exam?
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PMI has not released the cut score for passing the test. |
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