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PfMP® - Portfolio Management Professional
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Our 2 day PfMP® exam prep course prepares you to
easily
pass the 170 question, 4 hour PfMP® certification exam.
Our instructor-led, in-person,
classroom
environment,
combined with our on-line
PfMP® simulation test,
work
together
providing you the knowledge
and focus
needed to pass the
PfMP® test and earn
your Portfolio
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 Standard for Portfolio Management
and a copy of Governance of
Portfolios, Programs, and Projects:
a Practice Guide.
Attend our two day class,,
take your PfMP® exam and
become certified!
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"Comprehensive test preparation - wouldn't have done without it."
-Paula Thornock, Business Systems Analysis
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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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PfMP® Exam Prep Course Overvieww
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Our course contains the following program:
Part I - PfMP® Exam Prep Overview
- Introduction
- Red Rock Research Exam Guarantee Overview
- Test Taking Strategies
- History of the Project Management Institute®
- PMI® Certifications
- PfMP® Test Overview
- Project Management
- Program Management
- Portfolio Management
- Corporate Governance
Part II - The Portfolio Lifecycle
- Initiation
- Planning
- Execution
- Optimization
- Monitoring & Controlling
Part III - Portfolio Strategic Management
- Portfolio Strategic Objectives
- Strategic Risk Appetite
- Portfolio Charter
- Potfolio Roadmap
- Portfolio Optimization
Part IV - Portfolio Governance
- The Concept of Governance
- Portfolio Governance Design Factors
- Portfolio Governance Roles
Part V - Portfolio Capacity and Capability Management
- Capacity Management
- Capability Management
- Capacity Planning
- Supply and Demand Management
- Supply and Demand Optimization
- Organizational Capabilities
- Capability Assessment
- Capability Development
- Perforamnce Reporting & Analytics
- Balancing Capacity and Capability
Part VI - Portfolio Stakeholder Engagement
- Definition and Identification of Portfolio Stakeholders
- Analysis of Portfolio Stakeholders
- Stakeholder Engagement Planning
- Portfolio Communication Management Approaches
Part VII
- Portfolio Value Management
- What is Value Management?
- Components of Value Management?
- Negotiating Expected Value?
- Maximizing Value
- Assuring Value
- Realizing Value
- Measuring Value
- Reporting Value
Part VIII
- Portfolio Risk Management
- Portfolio Risk Management
- Key Planning Elements
- Portfolio Risk Management Framework
- Portfolio Risk Management Plan
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Different and Better
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We know your have a choice. Our goal is to be the most preferred PfMP® 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 PfMP
certification.
- We have the best
guarantee
in the industry. We guarantee
you will pass the PfMP® 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 PfMP® course at
any future time throughout your career.
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PfMP® Exam Prep
Activities
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Our PfMP® 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 PfMP® Certification exam.
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Common Questions about our PfMP® Exam Prep Course in Pomona, CA
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Why take the PfMP® 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 PfMP® Exam?
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Red Rock Research offers an
optional first-time passing guarantee for the PfMP® exam.
This means we guarantee you will pass the test on your first try. The PfMP
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 PfMP® 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 and
be sure they give you all of your money back, like we do. We have noted that
many other providers keep a 'processing fee' when issuing refunds.
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What can you tell me about the PfMP® Exam?
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The PfMP® Exam spans 4 hours and has 170 multiple-choice questions with four possible
answer for each questions. This gives you about 1.4 minutes per questions.
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How many questions are on the PfMP® Exam?
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The PfMP® Exam has 170 multiple-choice questions. |
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How much time do I have to complete the PfMP® Exam?
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You have 4 hours to complete the PfMP® Exam. This translates into 1.4 minutes
per question. |
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How many times can I take the PfMP® Exam?
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PMI allows you three attempts to pass the PfMP® exam per year. If you fail the
third attempt you must wait 1 year. |
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Where in the POMONA area can I take the PfMP® Exam?
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The PfMP® 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 $129.00/year.
The most immediate benefit for becoming a member of PMI is the cost of membership
plus taking the PfMP® exam is $200 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 PfMP?
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You can apply for your PfMP® application directly on PMI's website
here. |
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How much does the PfMP® Exam cost?
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The PfMP® Exam presently costs $800 for PMI members
and $1000 for non-PMI members. |
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How much does membership in PMI cost?
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Membership in PMI costs $139 for the first year, and then $129 therafter. This membership includes a free online
copy of the PMBOK. |
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Should I start my PfMP® 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 PfMP? Is there an official PfMP® registry?
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Yes. PMI maintains a public list of PfMP® credential holders. You can
find it here. |
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What score is needed to pass the PfMP® Exam?
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PMI has not released the cut score for passing the test. |
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