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Greetings to all?subscribers of our Newsletter and followers of Sambhav Kadam LinkedIn page

We are excited to publish here our 3rd newsletter on veteran skilling. We have raised the topic of PMP Certification because of a large interest it evokes and yet remains a challenge for many within our community members. We have also acquired deep-insights into the PMP domain through our own unique MILVEST PMP Training Module developed exclusively for Military Veteran community members. We are happy to share these insights here towards PMP success.

A request for our Readers: Please populate the comments below with your own insights and feedbacks if you are already PMP certified. It adds to this knowledge sharing eco-system; ?If you are not yet certified, plse do share here your queries and concerns, if any on the issue.

Contents: In this Newsletter you will find the following in succeeding paragraphs

1. WHAT is PMP - 1.1 PMP Quick Snapshot - 1.2 PMP Advantage

2. PMP & Veterans - 2.1 PMP Vs Veteran-Transition: its Relevance - 2.2 When should a Military person Start PMP Journey - 2.3 Validity of PMP Certificate & its Renewal - 2.4 Eligibility Requirements for PMP Certification

3. MILVEST PMP Chapter - for Military & Veteran Community Members -3.1 Our Statistics so far - 3.2 About PMP Training Module at MILVEST

4. PMP Insights from MILVEST PMP Chapter & Veteran Best Practices - 4.1 PMP Success- Behaviour & Approach to preparation - 4.2 ??Recommended Resources to be used - 4.3 Success participant behaviour Mapping at MILVEST- PMP Chapter

5. Other Relevant Quick Notes - 5.1 PMP Application - 5.2 PMP Exam Fee - 5.3 Taking PMP Exam (admin process) - 5.4 Exam Pattern

1 WHAT is PMP PMP stands for Project Management Professional. It is a Globally recognised certification in the field of Project management for any Professional. As good as saying - ?Project Management means PMP.

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1.1 ?????? ?????????? ???????????????? for PMP Success for Military Veterans

(a) Eligibility – Education. Experience. Mandatory Training. All Faujis will clear the eligibility conditions for PMP certification, broadly speaking. (b) Relevance & Utility Very relevant for every Fauji and an impactful accomplishment towards veteran-transition (c) Time Taken 75 days to 90 days from start to finish. (d) Efforts Required atleast 2 Hours PMP study everyday, Continuity is critical. (e) Fees: - (i) Training Fees - Mandatory Training Fee of 10,000/- ?to 25,000/- (at different authorised training partners). At MILVEST Module it is Rs 10K. - (ii) Exam Fees - ?Additional PMP Exam fees of ?approx. 40,500/- at PMI. (f) Critical Elements: Participants sincerity focus and commitment

PMP certification is issued by a not-for-profit organisation PMI ?(Project Management Institute), a US based global organisation and world’s leading authority in the domain of project management matters. One should also visit the PMI website to casually browse and read a little more both about PMP and PMI.

1.2 ?????? ?????????????????? Since most organisations globally follow project frameworks defined by PMI and its professionals certified through PMP, both organisations and professionals demand / require a strong working level fit via this certification. PMP thus ?becomes a potent qualification to have towards Employability. On the PMI website itself, a study in North America indicates ?that PMP qualified professionals draw about 25% raise in income compared to their peers.

2. PMP & Veterans

2.1 ?????? ???? ?????????????? ????????????????????: ?????? ??????????????????

- universal applicability and relevance to all military personnel.

- there are very strong corelations between project management ?and Faujis.

- Leadership, problem solving, team work, stake-holder management, ?result orientation etc are some of the abilities essential to a Project manager. These are also some of the key words to describe every Fauji.

- There is an established industry notion that Faujis have the potential to make good project managers, and rightly so. Many of our Faujis are making a mark in jobs oriented to projects and often a key skill required is being PMP certified.

- For those Faujis just starting on the idea of Transition; PMP is not just about Project but also a mini- management capsule which quickly familiarises them with various facets of Business processes. It is then for still-serving Faujis to acquire this certification early and build upon their Transition journey.

- If we talk about ‘What is a Project’ : Simply defined Project is a temporary endeavour with a start and end date and a defined objective which could be a product or a service or even a desired Result. i.e any non -routine activity that ?does not continue endlessly . With this prism, when veterans look back into their military service, every Fauji would have been part of numerous Project activities. Because they already have this expertise, it helps to ?translate their demonstrated ability actionably through PMP.

- Projects are in every domain, not just construction or IT. Most faujis explore all-around during Transition for next career or job; ?PMP thus provides every Fauji a great fit and credential to start from.

2.2 ???????? ???????????? ?? ???????????????? ???????????? ?????????? ?????? ??????????????

• sooner the better, whenever possible. PMP qualification will be useful even while in service, not only during transition.
• Ideally to be undertaken 1 yr or 2 yr before Transition/ retirement - better avoided at the end of Transition journey or during the 6-month retirement course at premier B-Schools due to time constraints. Definitely Finish it, where ever possible, before reaching these B-school campuses.
• imagine a scenario: a still serving Fauji gets PMP certified 1 or 2 yr before transition. Gains Confidence of a hard-to-get & a credible industry certification. Acquires quick Awareness on numerous business processes as a bye-product. Transition has already commenced , isn’t it. Also, efforts on PMP provide a much-required warm-up to move further on other upkilling paths with agility. Also Imbibes deeper understanding on PMP framework post-certification through reflections on regular projects / work while still in service. & then Transitions with atleast one year of PMP validity intact to excel in corporate career.

2.3 ???????????????? ???? ?????? ?????????????????????? & ?????? ?????????????? Once certified as PMP, it is valid for 3 years.

• 2.3.1 Renewal of Certification - ?Once certified, no exam is required to be undertaken again for renewal. Renewal requires a revalidation fee at PMI and 60 PDUs acquired anytime during next 3 years through learning efforts at PMI by attending free webinars etc. (One PDU is often equivalent to 1 Hr of attendance of earmarked PMI events offering PDUs). Else one can also undertake commercially available skilling courses that offer relevant PDUs. - Total expense of Renewal should not cross more than Rs 12k-15k

2.4 ?????????????????????? ???????????????????????? ?????? ?????? ??????????????????????????

(a) Education: Graduation – Universally a Yes today for every Fauji.

(b) Work Experience: minimum3 years of experience in the domain of Project management, in last 8 yrs. This experience need not be as a Project Manager alone, one could ?be a Project lead, PMO (Project Management Office) team or any capacity within Project management. Every fauji will certainly qualify for it.

(c) Mandatory Training: Every PMP aspirant has to undergo a mandatory training before applying for PMP exam. This mandatory training lasts 30-35 hours, and on completion, a training certificate is rendered to the participant called 35 PDUs. (PDU stands for Professional Development Unit). This mandatory Training can be taken only from authorised training partners (ATPs) of PMI. There are just so many of these providers everywhere. The charges for this mandatory training vary from Rs 10 thousand to Rs 25,000/-. One should choose a training partner with due diligence and basis the quality of training provided plus resources and reference material provided. ?At MILVEST we have instituted a unique 3 month module for members of Military and veteran Community at a total fee of Rs 10,000/-.

(d) Self-Preparation. The mandatory training at (3) above is just that, a Mandatory capsule only; and does not completely prepare you for Exam by itself. This was only a start of sort. ?One needs to put in roughly 250 hours over 3 months , i.e. approximately 2-3 hours every day for 75 to 90 days at a continuous stretch to be ready for Exam. The initial mandatory Training happens within the early part of this 90 days period itself. Reading authentic reference material, Practicing mock tests/ questions from authentic resources during self- preparation and Taking Simulation tests at the end to realistically gauge your levels is strongly recommended. Strongly recommended to keep a lean approach with respect to reference material, ?and Not to impede your own progress with overload of material. We will discuss the Reference material later in this article.

3 MILVEST PMP Chapter

3.1 ?????? ???????????????????? ???? ??????: Globally Only 20% of those who take PMP Training appear for PMP Exam. Of these, only half, i.e. only 10% overall get successfully certified as PMP. Remaining 80% overall ?are ?those who undertook mandatory training but Do Not appear for Exam. Globally success conversion rates are about 10% only

?? At MILVEST ?? - Over 30% of MILVEST participants have already appeared for PMP exam so far and a 100% of them have been Successful ?with exceptional results (Above Target grades in all 3 Domains). We have trained over 190 veterans in 11 PMP batches so far . Admissions are now open for PMP batch12

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3.2 ?????????? ?????? ???????????????? ???????????? ???? ??????????????

• Looking at the need of the community and utility of PMP for veteran Transition, we have developed a unique & highly ?effective training module completely customised for veterans.
• the MILVEST module is unique where in it is a 3-month guided & mentored bubble mapping the complete PMP journey for our participants ; not just a 4 day or 8 half day mandatory Training . Post the mandatory training, it continues with exam-prep live sessions held weekly for next 6 weeks. At the very start, participants also undergo an orientation session 2-3 weeks before the commencement of mandatory training. During the 2-3 weeks prior training, our participants are also encouraged to read the PMBOK(6) once, so they are in a position to gain maximum during the mandatory training.
• the module is also unique because it dovetails Veteran psychology and learning needs into the module delivery and continuous innovation.
• participants receive top of the line resources and reference materials including PMI authorised PMP study material, 8 Mock Tests & 8 Simulation tests for each participant; delivered within well organised Tech environment modules.
• Excellent industry trainer, PMP Application assistance and complete handholding is provided in personalised settings.
• the 12 week PMP Success Journey is simply mapped as : (1) Orientation session- (2) 2/3 weeks of self-reading PMBOK(6)- (3) Live Training 2 weeks (4) ?Exam-prep weekly sessions for 6 weeks alongwith self-preparation – (4) Poised for exam and PMP success 12th week onwards.
• participants receive continuous mentoring and support till success. They also benefit from MILVEST insights and direct feedback from Success participants on a weekly basis.

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4 PMP Insights from MILVEST & Best Practices

4.1 ?????? ??????????????- ?????????????????? & ???????????????? ???? ??????????????????????

PMP Success will require from participants, a very Lean approach , strong focus & commitment, mentally ready for a 90 day learning journey, - Regularly every day 2 Hrs need to be spent on PMP study. Continuity is important.

PMP Training Module with 35 PDUs is just a mandatory Training Module for 08 days. Participants need to prepare and work strongly by themselves, ?based on continuous learning & guidance from MILVEST ?to achieve their excellence.

?? PMP must be finished in a time-bound manner ??

• from START (enrolment into a training program), to self-read prior start of Training, the Live Training itself , to focussed self- preparation, to mock tests, to simulation tests , to booking PMP Exam, and finally to FINISH (PMP Excellence). - All of this from Start to Finish in 90 days. It works best like this & NO Other way.
• Decide an Exam Date earliest, definitely by the Time you Finish your Live Training. Your preparation Journey should follow your Exam Date; & Not the other way around
• Most recommended to choose an Exam date which is ?45 days from completing Live Training. - if delayed due to any reason, you Must complete exam by 60th Day of completion of Live Training.
• CODE RED if you have crossed 90 Days from L:ive Training & NOT yet appeared for Exam – You will most probably never appear for Exam; there is only a 2% chance now that you will ever appear for PMP Exam. Guard against this Outcome , from Day1. Right from start, Schedule your personal & professional space for the next 90 days, to give due priority to PMP Journey.
• PMP remains a Certification where Training/ mentoring intervention can-not influence over 30% of Participant’s Success. About 70% of the journey has to be undertaken by the Participant itself, who decides his/ her own success
• Any delay, slackness or procrastination beyond 60-90 days after Live Training kills your chance for acquiring Certification.
• Following our well-researched program timelines will be Critical to your own success

4.2 ?????????????????????? ?????????????????? ???? ???? ????????

(follow Lean Approach – DO NOT pile yourself with junk resources from all over)

• Before Live Training.

- PMBOK6 – read once ?before Live Training. You Do NOT have to visit it again, other than where specific reference/ cross-check is required. Reading the PMBOK once before Live Training should be a Must, to derive any learning value from the Live Training. PMP Exam Content Outline is mapped to PMBOK(6) , not (7); so Read PMBOK(6) once. - PMI authorised Study Material – issued just prior to the start of Live Training . (PMI now issues their own study material for PMP. This will also be used by the Trainer during your Training. You should have been issued your own copy by Training Institute).

• During Live Training:

- Make your own Notes during Live Training . - Refer to them continuously during your self preparation after Training - Do not miss any Live Training

• After Live Training:

- your own Notes, very important. - Training session video Recordings- Refer to them where required, when preparing. - PMBOK6 – (Only for any reference/ cross-check where required). - PMI authorised Study material; all modules – read atleast once/ twice properly. - Mastery Builder – during & immediately after Live Training. - Chapter wise quizzes, to establish concepts quickly, as you start self-preparation. - Mock tests – By 3rdor 4th week after Live ?Trg completion, you should be solving Mock tests regularly, a lot of them. - Simulation Tests – These are full 4 Hr tests. By 5th/ 6th week after Live Training, you should be solving them; and analysing your plusses and mistakes

• A score of 80% in simulation; you are ready for Exam- Go appear. if you achieve less than 75, or, 60 or 50 %, take a few steps back, pace up again , re-appear in simulation tests. Not more than 2 or 3 or 4 Simulation tests may be required to achieve 80%. Now Go for Exam & Excel

?? Caution ??Refer to resources only from authorised sources. Random picking of resources, or unnecessary piling up of resources will severely & Negatively affect your Excellence Journey.

4.3 ?????????????? ?????????????????????? ?????????????????? ?????????????? ???? ??????????????- ?????? ??????????????

• all participants at MILVEST who follow the Success Participant behaviour have a 98% probability to clear PMP within 45-60-90 days framework after Training.

?? A successful participant at MILVEST is one who completes the PMP Exam within 45 ?to 60 days or max 90 days after Live Training. For PMP Batch12 – these dates are 05 Dec to ?20 Dec 2022 to 20 Jan 2023

?? ?A successful participant at MILVEST exhibits following behaviour

• reads upto page 575 of PMBOK6 once before coming for Live Training
• attends all Live sessions on 08 days between 10 to 20 Oct (batch12), without any absence
• attends all 6 weekly Refresher sessions without fail, on completion of Live Training
• is actionable to move with agility on the PMP Prep progression curve, rather than hovering at a static position, or simply procrastinating forever
• is always mindful of timelines of 45-60- 90 days for PMP exam after Live Training completion

?? ?A successful participant should

• scheduled his professional & personal space for 90 days to give priority to PMP
• devotes about 2 hrs Everyday to PMP.
• Devotes 15-30 mins even on the worst day; Everyday Continuity is critical
• focussed and committed to his/ her journey
• is very responsive to all program communications

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5. Other Relevant Quick Notes

5.1 5.1 ?????? ??????????????????????. On completion of mandatory PMP training, ?one has to submit an online application to PMI on their website; highlighting the mandatory qualifications education, Project experience and Training in a particular format. On submission of application, PMI usually takes 4-5 working days to approve it. Also, upto about 10% of applications are randomly selected for Audit; which is also a fairly simple process in itself, and gets resolved Online in 3-4 days. Till this stage and application approval, NO FEE is paid to PMI. Once application is approved, one can pay for Exam fee and appear for Exam whenever ready with self-preparation. The approved application is valid for a year to take the exam; although one should target 45 to 60 days or a max of 90 from here to take the exam.

5.2 ?????? ???????? ??????. It is recommended to become a member of PMI, to avail lesser exam fee overall, than appear for Exam as a Non-member and pay higher fee overall. The overall fee (becoming a member and then taking exam) roughly amounts to Rs 40,500/- inclusive of all taxes (the fees shown on website does not reflect the taxes, which kick-in during payments). At MILVEST, our participants also receive approx. 10% organisational discounts from PMI, being a part of Sambhav Kadam.

5.3 ???????????? ?????? ???????? (?????????? ??????????????) : ?() Admin Process: Once ready, i.e. having taken mandatory training, prepared the syllabus yourself, Application approved and Exam fees paid, you can book your exam on PMI website. The exam can be taken in either a physical Pearson Vue Exam Centre, or Online with proctoring. Fee in both cases is same. If a centre exists in your city, It is recommended to book exam slot with Centre, to avoid issues arising from data connectivity or proctoring checks of online mechanism.

5.4 ???????? ??????????????: A total of 180 questions in 230 mins with two bio breaks permitted in between is broadly the pattern of exam . Questions are mostly Multiple-choice, some multiple-response, matching questions , and a few hotspot/ fill-in-the-blank questions will be used. Few or nil calculations, all situation based questions, no direct answer (rote) type questions, and most question scenarios mounted on agile or hybrid methodology. Besides the self-preparation, time management is another area participants should lay importance to. Undertaking a few simulation tests before exam helps.

6 Important Links:

6.1 PMI Website: www.pmi.org

6.2 PMP Certification : https://www.pmi.org/certifications/project-management-pmp

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6.4 PMP Batch14 admissions are now ON; admissions should close by end Nov. Batch Orientation is scheduled in end Nov, Live classes between 12 Dec &22 Dec 2022. The participants will be poised for PMP Success between midlle and end Feb 2023

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