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Message	Write Preview [quote="Warren Sher" post=8774]Hi I am assisting a friend of mine with his PMP application. He has applied, been audited and rejected twice. The PMP have come back with the following comments on his application. [i]Thank you for your interest in the Project Management Professional (PMP)® Credential. We are in receipt of your application and have identified the following concerns: Project Descriptions - The descriptions you provided are unclear regarding the tasks per process area and the leadership role that you specifically performed. Please provide descriptions with less detail of the project and more focus on your role with the following standards and tasks in mind. PMI requires that qualified PMP candidates: * Perform their duties under general supervision and are responsible for all aspects of the project for the life of the project * Lead and direct cross-functional teams to deliver projects within the constraints of schedule, budget and resources * Demonstrate sufficient knowledge and experience to appropriately apply a methodology to projects that have reasonably well-defined project requirements and deliverables. We are unable to ascertain from the project descriptions you have provided if you served as a leader in the capacity on the projects per the aforementioned role definition. Project descriptions should be documented clearly enough to ascertain whether or not the projects documented truly are projects (please refer to PMBOK®Guide, 5th Edition, Section 3.2). Further, project descriptions should consist of the following: * A brief, one-sentence project objective * Project deliverables summarized by process areas (Initiating, Planning, Executing, Monitoring and Controlling, and Closing - abbreviations are acceptable IN, PL, EX, MC & CL) * A brief, one-sentence project outcome Project descriptions should be a high level summary of the tasks you led and directed on the project (e.g. Initiating: develop project charter, WBS etc.; Planning: Scope definition etc.; and so on). Project management experience is required in each of the process areas when all projects are totaled, but not on each project. Project descriptions must be provided for all projects submitted on application. Please revise the project descriptions. Please refer to the PMP Exam Content Outline when describing project management experience. (see link below) PMP Exam Content Outline http://www.pmi.org/-/media/pmi/documents/public/pdf/certifications/project-management-professional-exam-outline.pdf Your application has been moved to a pending status so that you may address the aforementioned concerns. To edit your application, please use our online certification system at https://certification.pmi.org/Default.aspx. You may also view and download a copy of your submitted application. When complete, please submit your edited application. Upon review of your re-submitted application, you will receive notification of your eligibility status via e-mail. If the information received is not sufficient, your application may be formally rejected. Please contact us at certquestions@pmi.org if you have questions or concerns. Thank you, Program Management Team [/i] I have assisted my friend in rewording his project Descriptions. Before we submit, we would appreciate some other PMP's to have a look and see if we have anything missing [b]1. Mobile voice call hand-off solution for Neotel[/b] Objective: To investigate, evaluate, acquire and implement a viable solution for Neotel to continue LAN calls on the GSM Network Role: I managed the entire project life cycle. Developed the project charter and identified stakeholders (I). Developed the project plan accounting for scope, resources and time (P). Managed the team through the execution of the Pilot (E). Reported on progress to stakeholders (M). Closed out & documented recommendations (C) Outcome: Upon completing of the Pilot the project was terminated [b]2. Development of training material for sales force [/b] Objective: To investigate, collate, review and distribute a training presentation for the in-house sales team focusing on products offerings Role: I managed the whole project. Developed the charter and identified key stakeholders (I). Defined the scope with while considering time and cost and quality (P). Coordinated the execution of the research and development of the material (E) Monitored quality and communicated with stakeholders (M) Documented Close out report (C) Outcomes: Material handed over to sales and presented at conference [b]3. Planning and installation of Microsoft Lync for ICASA[/b] Objective: To manage the move from Alcatel to Microsoft Lync for the ICASA head offices Role: I managed the team through the entire project life cycle. Documented the Project Charter (I), created WBS, schedule, budget, quality and rollback plan and secured the necessary resources (P) lead the team through execution and QA(E), reported on progress to Stakeholders and managed quality (M), close out and lessons learnt signed by sponsor (C) Outcomes: Microsoft Lync implemented [b]4. Implementation of call recording solution for Eqsta Holdings Limited [/b] Objective: To install the AudioCodes SmartTap call recording solution to monitor and record telephone calls at the Eqstra head offices Role: I managed the entire project lifecycle. Created project charter (I). Documented WBS, prepared schedule to account for time differences between South African and US Team, developed a detailed communications and Risk management plan (P). Co-ordinated resources throughout execution, communicated with team & stakeholders (E). Monitored quality, schedule, risk & budget throughout (M), project signed off by sponsor and customer (C). Outcome: Implementation of the SmartTap system on time and in budget [b]5. Installation of a Session Border Controller for the RSA Department of Finance[/b] Objective: The Installation of a new Session Border Controller (SBC) to replace the existing equipment which was End of Life Role: I managed the full project life cycle. Documented project charter highlighting business case (I) Facilitated requirements workshops, developed budget, schedule, risk and communication plan (P). Led engineers through execution & QA (E). Closely monitored schedule, budget & risk (M). SBC implemented and project signed off by sponsor (C) Outcome: SBC implemented and existing equipment decommissioned. [b]6. Design of training material for customers on telecommunications principals[/b] Objective: To research, design & present training material in the form of presentations aimed at educating new re-sellers on fundamental telecoms principles & standards Role: I managed the whole project. Developed the charter and identified key stakeholders (I). Planned the scope of the project while considering time and cost and quality (P). Coordinated the execution of the research & development of the material by graphic designers (E). Monitored schedule and quality (M). Documented Project Closure Outcomes: Material presented at conference 7. Discovery Limited Session Border Controller investigation and design Objective: To provide an in-depth design, proposal, execution plan and implemention of an AudioCodes Session Border Controller (SBC) for Discovery Holdings’ new offices for the 2018 move Role: I managed the whole project life cycle. Documented project charter highlighting business case (I). I collected requirements & defined scope while considering costs, budget and quality. I managed the formation of risk, communication and procurement plans. (P) Developed and led engineers through execution & QA while communicating with stakeholders (E). Monitored schedule, quality & budget (M). Outcome: Currently still in Execution Phase [b]8. The design of a Wi-Fi solution for apartments in the Johannesburg CBD[/b] Objective: To provide a proposal to provide Wi-Fi coverage to an apartment block for over top services of voice and data Role: I initiated and planned the project by developing the charter and identifying stakeholders (I). I documented the project management plan which included, scope, time, quality and risk management plans (P). I directed the team during execution (E) while controlling the scope and quality (M). Submitted tender on time with feasible solution that met customers’ requirements (C) Key deliverables and outcomes: Comprehensive Tender submitted to customer [b]9. Investigation on call recording solutions to present to management[/b] Objective: To present viable call recording solutions to management for selection as the product offering for the call recording space Role: I led team through full life cycle. I developed the charter (I) and the project plan including scope, budget & schedule management plan (P). I co-ordinated the various engineers investigations & lead the team to a consensus (E). I monitored the quality of the work performed, ensured project stayed within budget and schedule (M) I presented the outcomes to management and documented the outcome in a close out (C) Key deliverables and outcomes: Selection of Call Recording Solution [b]10. Telecommunications solution design for Lesotho government Medical Centres [/b]Objective: To present a viable solution for providing communication to the Lesotho government medical centres considering the challenges of the mountainous terrain Role: I managed full project life cycle: Created project charter from tender document (I). I planned the scope, cost, quality, risk, communications and risk plans (P). Documented research report on the conditions in Lesotho, lead engineers in design of solution (E). Monitored scope, schedule & budget (M). Documented final tender submission (C) Outcome: Comprehensive tender submitted on time[/quote]

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1 month 2 weeks ago #31961
Anonymous	Please send me project description.

1 month 2 weeks ago #31961

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Please send me project description.

5 years 10 months ago #17528
MUhammad Younas Khan	Can you please share in 550 words a high-level description that summarizes your experience on this project and includes: • • The project objective • • The project outcome • • Your role on the project • • Your responsibilities and deliverables for each of the domains for which you are submitting experience hours

5 years 10 months ago #17528

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Can you please share in 550 words a high-level description that summarizes your experience on this project and includes:
• • The project objective
• • The project outcome
• • Your role on the project
• • Your responsibilities and deliverables for each of the domains for which you are submitting experience hours

6 years 3 weeks ago #16761
Ahsan	Hi Everyone ! I'm in the process of filling the PMP application and I would really appreciate feedback on my Project Description format. Just need to know if I'm going in the right direction. This is the detailed description, Process-wise: Objective: To conduct summer camp in 18 school units to engage and develop primary school students through activity based learning  Initiation: Identified stakeholders; I held regional meetings with principals to inform them about the selected schools and camp dates. I held meetings with private secondary school chains inviting them to nominate volunteers for social internships  Planning: Collect Requirement; I requested and received regional requirements of activity material from the Head Office Estimate activity resources; I estimated the logistics requirements, held meetings with vendors for quotations, analyzed and chose within the budget Identify Risk and Plan Risk Response; I predicted 20% volunteer dropout due to high temperature and arranged a support/backup group  Execution: Perform Quality Assurance; I instructed my team to conduct pre-camp tests with students of 5 locations out of 18 to gauge their improvement with post-camp tests at the closing Acquire and Develop Project Team; I arranged and conducted interview sessions at selected colleges, conducted orientation, divided the volunteers into groups and assigned supervisors  Monitoring and Controlling: Control Costs; I disbursed activity material from the backup inventory to limit and control external buying Monitor and Control Risks; I filled in new volunteers from the backup pool due to expected volunteer dropout  Closing: Close Project; I managed preparation of theatrical performances by the volunteers and students for the closing ceremony  Outcome: The Summer Camp was conducted targeting more locations than previous cycle The condensed form within 500-Character Limit for the same project is as follows: "To conduct summer camp in 18 schools, I held meetings with the selected school principals schools. I negotiated terms with logistics vendor. I arranged backup for volunteer dropout. I conducted orientation, created groups and assigned supervisors. I assigned my team to conduct pre-camp and post-camp tests at 5 locations for assessment. I disbursed activity material from inventory to each location. I replaced dropouts from the backup. I managed theatrical performances for the closing ceremony." Would really appreciate feedback !

6 years 3 weeks ago #16761

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Hi Everyone !

I'm in the process of filling the PMP application and I would really appreciate feedback on my Project Description format. Just need to know if I'm going in the right direction.

This is the detailed description, Process-wise:

Objective: To conduct summer camp in 18 school units to engage and develop primary school students through activity based learning
 Initiation: Identified stakeholders; I held regional meetings with principals to inform them about the selected schools and camp dates. I held meetings with private secondary school chains inviting them to nominate volunteers for social internships
 Planning:
Collect Requirement; I requested and received regional requirements of activity material from the Head Office
Estimate activity resources; I estimated the logistics requirements, held meetings with vendors for quotations, analyzed and chose within the budget
Identify Risk and Plan Risk Response; I predicted 20% volunteer dropout due to high temperature and arranged a support/backup group
 Execution:
Perform Quality Assurance; I instructed my team to conduct pre-camp tests with students of 5 locations out of 18 to gauge their improvement with post-camp tests at the closing
Acquire and Develop Project Team; I arranged and conducted interview sessions at selected colleges, conducted orientation, divided the volunteers into groups and assigned supervisors
 Monitoring and Controlling:
Control Costs; I disbursed activity material from the backup inventory to limit and control external buying
Monitor and Control Risks; I filled in new volunteers from the backup pool due to expected volunteer dropout
 Closing:
Close Project; I managed preparation of theatrical performances by the volunteers and students for the closing ceremony
 Outcome:
The Summer Camp was conducted targeting more locations than previous cycle

The condensed form within 500-Character Limit for the same project is as follows:

"To conduct summer camp in 18 schools, I held meetings with the selected school principals schools. I negotiated terms with logistics vendor. I arranged backup for volunteer dropout. I conducted orientation, created groups and assigned supervisors. I assigned my team to conduct pre-camp and post-camp tests at 5 locations for assessment. I disbursed activity material from inventory to each location. I replaced dropouts from the backup. I managed theatrical performances for the closing ceremony."

Would really appreciate feedback !

6 years 5 months ago #15340
Jenikka Ebias	Hi everyone, My apologies but I have to remove your email address in your posts. This is a public forum, anyone can visit it so it is best that for your protection, we do this. For anyone who wants to send an email to anyone within this forum whose email address is removed, please send us an email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. We will then forward your email to them. Please make the subject title of your email "Project Description for PMP Application Forum". Thank you and have a good day, everyone!

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Hi everyone,

My apologies but I have to remove your email address in your posts. This is a public forum, anyone can visit it so it is best that for your protection, we do this. For anyone who wants to send an email to anyone within this forum whose email address is removed, please send us an email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. We will then forward your email to them. Please make the subject title of your email "Project Description for PMP Application Forum".

Thank you and have a good day, everyone!

6 years 5 months ago #15304
Anonymous	Hi Clint, I’m trying to edit my experience as well. Would it be possible to email me a sample of your write up for project descriptions? My email is (email address removed by moderator) . Thank you so much

6 years 5 months ago #15304

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Hi Clint,
I’m trying to edit my experience as well.
Would it be possible to email me a sample of your write up for project descriptions? My email is (email address removed by moderator) .
Thank you so much

6 years 8 months ago #14541
GEORGE NYAMAO	Thanks for sharing your blog. It's so much help.

6 years 8 months ago #14541

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Thanks for sharing your blog. It's so much help.

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