On September 1, 2011 the PMP® exam will be changing to a new format – it is estimated that up to 30% of the exam will be changing.  If you have been studying for the exam but have yet to take the test it is highly recommended that you do so before the change. 

To help students prepare for the exam, Off Peak Training will be holding two 1-day training and review sessions.  These courses are geared towards the project manager who has already taken exam preparation training or has familiarized themselves with the PMBOK® Guide through self-study.  Serious exam takers only please!  Our goal is your goal – for you to feel confident in passing the PMP® exam.

Workshop 1: PMP Study Group – $399

This study group will feature two Off Peak Training instructors, leading students through a variety of interactive exercises.  Students will work in teams to complete course workbooks, worksheets on subjects like critical path and earned value, and quizzes on each project management knowledge area.  All exercises and quizzes will then be reviewed by our instructors.

July 7th 8:00am – 4:30pm – Dulles, VA – Register Now

 

Workshop 2: Review with Mock Exam – $399

This review session will feature an Off Peak Training instructor guiding students through an interactive review of the 42 project management process and project management math.  Students will participate in answering questions about each process, their inputs, tools, and outputs, and ask their own questions along the way.  All exercises and quizzes will then be reviewed by our instructors. 

July 8th 8:00am – 4:30pm – Dulles, VA – Register Now

 

What do I need?

These training sessions will be BYOP (Bring your own PMBOK® Guide).  We will have books available to loan or purchase from us at cost.  There will be ample time for students to ask questions about their pain points, so please come to class with a list of questions you would like to have answered by the end of the day. It is recommended that students schedule the PMP® certification exam within a few days of completing the workshops.

Off Peak Training will provide:

• Off Peak Training Workbook
• In-class exercise handouts
• Lunch, coffee and snacks

Why Off Peak Training?

As a Reston, VA based company, Off Peak Training serves the Washington, DC area with excellence in education and community building.  By delivering, training solutions at accessible times and locations for busy professional, our goal is to help you reach yours.  We are actively involved in our local chapters of the PMI® and other organizations that benefit our community.  Learn more on our About Us page.

On March 1, 2011 the PMI® (Project Management Institute) will implement a new PDU structure simplifying the existing 18 categories to just 6. Other changes will ensure a 1 hour per PDU consistency across all categories and ensure all credential holders receive ongoing education. The PMI recommends submitting all existing PDU claims you may have before the transition.

How to obtain PDUs in the new structure

Under the new structure, PMP® credential holders may claim up to 30 PDUs for ‘Self-Directed Learning’. This can include reading project management related book or articles, watching educational videos or listening to podcasts, or having formalized discussions or mentoring sessions with colleagues. Additionally, you may claim up to 5 PDUs per year for ‘Working as a Project Manager’. This leaves 15 hours that must be obtained through formal education or giving back to the project management community by being a volunteer, author, or teacher.

For those seeking PDUs through ongoing education, Off Peak Training offers free 1-hour webinars as well as 2 day classes on project management topics such as ITIL®, Project Scheduling (PMI-SP®), and Risk Management (PMI-RP®). All Off Peak Training courses will provide students with ‘Category A’ PDUs. Visit our website for a list of upcoming classes in your area. For more information on the new PDU structure, visit the PMI’s Website:
www.pmi.org

Chris Talmont, Partner at Off Peak Training

Government contracting companies are still hiring. If you have a PMP Certificate and you are out of work, you need to attend the Project Management Institutes Washington DC Chapter (PMIWDC) Career Day, being held at the Fairview Park Marriott in Falls Church, Virginia this Friday. Employers from around the region will be there to talk to you about their opportunities and to take your resume. If you aren’t PMP Certified but have more than 10 years of experience as a project manager you probably still qualify for many of the jobs. So check it out and stop by the Off Peak Training booth while you are there to say hello.
PMIWDC Career Day
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News Alert

The demand for professionals with IT security and project management certifications has never grown faster. Off Peak Training has expanded its ownership and its course offerings. This month Chris Talmont and Chris Schulz, were added as principals to the business.

Official Press Release:

www.offpeaktraining.com/press

Additional Courses:

Additional PMP Certification courses and CISSP Certification courses.
www.offpeaktraining.com/pmp
www.offpeaktraining.com/cissp

As a certified Registered Education Provider (R.E.P.), Off Peak Training will attend the Project Management Institute’s R.E.P. Forum, from July 11-14th. The conference will be held at the Gaylord National Hotel and Conference Center, in Maryland’s National Harbor. We are excited to be attending this conference, which will feature speakers and presentations from project management scholars and experts. We are committed to continuous improvement in our knowledge of project management and in our course material, and we are looking forward to enhancing our current PMP certification course content with the latest, cutting edge information presented at this conference.

According to the PMI website, “this premier educational conference gathers thought leaders in project management to share new research findings and shape future directions for the profession. Participation in the event is limited to 500 scholars, senior practitioners and students of project management. It will feature upwards of 60 sessions and, in addition to traditional paper presentations, will include new interactive session formats, symposia and student poster sessions. Attendees will also use the latest in social media networking to further their participation and enhance their experience.”

PMI is the world’s leading professional membership organization for project managers and is the only project management association with an established academic research program. In order to become a Registered Education Provider, Off Peak Training’s course materials went through a rigorous review by PMI education experts to ensure that our course material is of high quality and in-line with PMI standards.

Sign up today for PMP Certification training in Tyson’s Corner Virginia August 23-27th, 2010. Full schedule available at www.offpeaktraining.com/pmp

Read testimonials at: http://www.offpeaktraining.com/category/testimonials/

Off Peak Training, a Reston, VA based company, offers public and private classes to help prepare business professionals for the PMP®, CAPM®, PMI-SP®, CISSP®, CAPM®, CISA®, and is a Registered Education Provider for the Project Management Institute.

“Off Peak Training’s course was extremely helpful in helping me learn what to expect for the PMP exam and in guiding me as to how best to approach it and ensure my success. One of the greatest benefits is that the instructors gave me typical situations and tips, strategies and approaches that gave me a lot of confidence. I had taken it before and hadn’t passed so they sat me down, gave me some great info and I felt like hey ’I can do this!’ I’m managing a few projects and will be sending one of my employees to take their course. Both my boss and myself felt it was important. He feels it’s important for people to “get it.” If I had to describe the course and what I got out of it in one word, I would say ‘outstanding.’ “

Ted Kramer, PMP
Booz Allen Hamilton

Sign up today for PMP Certification training in Tyson’s Corner Virginia August 23-27th, 2010. Full schedule available at www.offpeaktraining.com/pmp

Read more testimonials at: http://www.offpeaktraining.com/category/testimonials/

Off Peak Training, a Reston, VA based company, offers public and private classes to help prepare business professionals for the PMP®, CAPM®, PMI-SP®, CISSP®, CAPM®, CISA®, and is a Registered Education Provider for the Project Management Institute.

I really enjoyed taking the PMP exam prep course offered by Off Peak Training. Their offering was in the evenings that worked perfectly for me as I have an 8 to 5 job. Chris Talmont was the instructor of the course. He is a knowledgeable guy on how to master PMP exams. His knowledge of the PMBOK is outstanding and his teaching methodology is excellent. For a person who has never seen the PMBOK, this would be an excellent course to prep for the PMP exam. The biggest value-add for me was the simulated exam set by Chris that helped me focus on my weaknesses. Overall, this was an immensely helpful experience for me considering the material that was covered, the instructor and the classroom discussions with other potential PMP candidates. Both Chris and Nicholas were very helpful before and after the class. I highly recommend Off Peak Training to anyone who is trying to prep for the PMP exam.

Gurdial Saini, PMP
Emergent BioSolutions

Read more testimonials at: http://www.offpeaktraining.com/category/testimonials/

Off Peak Training, a Reston, VA based company, offers public and private classes to help prepare business professionals for the PMP®, CAPM®, PMI-SP®, CISSP®, CAPM®, CISA®, and is a Registered Education Provider for the Project Management Institute.

Without Off Peak Training there is no way I would have successfully passed my PMP Exam. My instructor was so knowledgeable and made every effort to ensure the material was understood. He even stayed late going over project management concepts that I needed extra help with.
Their goal is your goal which is why I am so thankful I selected Off Peak Training with their expertise in the field of Project Management and their flexibility with scheduling. It would be a big mistake to go with anyone else for your PMP Training.

Thank you!

Manohar Kumar, PMP
eMentum Inc.

Read more testimonials at: http://www.offpeaktraining.com/category/testimonials/

Off Peak Training, a Reston, VA based company, offers public and private classes to help prepare business professionals for the PMP®, CAPM®, PMI-SP®, CISSP®, CAPM®, CISA®, and is a Registered Education Provider for the Project Management Institute.

Get a PMP Certification in 2010 –

Reap the financial and professional rewards of becoming a more effective leader in 2010. Prepare for your future with a PMP certification! The PMP® certification validates demonstrated leadership skills and expertise in directing project teams across budget, resources and time constraints in diverse industries ranging from IT, telecommunications and finance, to health care, education and construction.

Off Peak Training’s Project Management Prep course prepares practitioners and organizations for the PMP® exam, strengthening their core competencies which helps further develop and advance career prospects. Our project management courses are recognized by the Project Management Institute (PMI), the world’s leading not-for-profit membership organization serving the Project Management profession. We serve one of it’s largest and fastest growing chapters, the Washington DC Chapter (PMIWDC).

Off Peak’s PMP certified training professionals have delivered hands-on and online project management expertise to clients globally and across numerous diverse industries and sectors and will prepare you with real world situational and scenario-based questions.

Our commitment to quality, along with an expert knowledge of leading edge Project Management and best practices, ensures our clients have the tools needed to meet any and all regulatory requirements. 100% of our students have passed the PMP Exam. Off Peak Training is a PMI registered education provider.

Join the nearly 300,000 certified Project Management Professionals worldwide. Sign up for a week long PMP Boot Camp or a 12 day PMP evening course today!

Testimonials

Attendees of our PMP training classes write positive reviews…

• “…without the Off Peak Training Boot camp training there is no way I would have been able to successfully pass the PMP certification test after 5 days of prep-time” — Paul F. Steinhauer, PMP
• “…the course was well organized, the instructor knew and presented the material well and the physical setup was great…” –Dennis Leister, PMP
• More Testimonials on our blog

PMP Exam Requirements

The exam is composed of 200 questions and takes approximately 4 hours to complete. Applicants must meet the following requirements to qualify for the PMP exam:

• Applicants must have 35 hours of specific project management education.
• With a Bachelor’s Degree (or the global equivalent): Applicants must have a minimum three years’ professional project management experience, during which 4,500 hours are spent leading and directing project tasks, up to eight years from the time of application.
• Without a Bachelor’s Degree (or the global equivalent): Applicants must have a minimum five years’ professional project management experience, during which at least 7,500 hours are spent leading and directing project tasks, up to eight years from the time of application.

Without Chris Talmont and the Off Peak Training Bootcamp training there is no way I would have been able to successfully pass the PMP certification test after 5 days of prep-time. Your structured program helped me quickly understand and quickly interconnect the many pieces of the PMBOK® manual/process – and that information stays with me today – 2 months later.

Thanks!

Paul F. Steinhauer, PMP
Vangent, Inc.
Off Peak Training Student

Off Peak Training, a Reston, VA based company, offers public and private classes to help prepare business professionals for the PMP®, CAPM®, PMI-SP®, CISSP®, CAPM®, CISA®, and is a Registered Education Provider for the Project Management Institute.