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With three credentials currently
available — and market research being conducted to learn of the
profession’s need for more — PMI offers a comprehensive
certification program for professionals with varying levels of
experience that supports a career framework.
Program Management Professional (PgMPSM) Credential
PMI's newest
credential has been developed to demonstrate the skills of
professionals who manage multiple related projects that are
aligned with an organization's strategy. Those with the PgMP
credential have successfully completed a rigorous
multi-stage knowledge, skills and experience assessment process.
Candidates for the PgMP credential:
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Are responsible — under minimal supervision — for the
coordinated management of multiple related projects directed
toward strategic business and organizational objectives. These
programs contain complex activities that may span functions,
organizations, geographic regions and cultures.
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Define and initiate projects and assign project managers to
manage cost, schedule and performance of component projects,
while working to ensure the ultimate success and acceptance of
the program. Program managers are responsible for determining
and coordinating the sharing of resources among their
constituent projects to the overall benefit of the program.
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Possess the knowledge and skills needed to be effective in both
the project and business or government environment and to make
decisions that accomplish strategic objectives. They should have
advanced skills in finance, cross-cultural awareness,
leadership, communication, influence, negotiation and conflict
resolution.
For more
information, download the
 PgMP
credential handbook
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Project
Management Professional (PMP®)
Credential
One of the most
valued credentials in project management, the PMP credential
assures employers that you are committed to project management.
Earning and maintaining this credential demonstrates a solid
foundation of experience in effectively managing projects.
Candidates for
the PMP credential:
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Perform their duties under general supervision and are
responsible for all aspects of the project for the life of the
project.
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Lead and direct cross-functional teams to deliver projects
within the constraints of schedule, budget and resources.
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Demonstrate sufficient knowledge and experience to appropriately
apply a methodology to projects that have reasonably
well-defined project requirements and deliverables.
For more
information, download the
PMP
credential handbook.
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Certified
Associate in Project Management (CAPM®)
Credential
Considered an
essential step for project team members, the CAPM credential can
benefit a wide range of individuals who want to demonstrate a
comprehensive and consistent understanding of the application of
their work. By gaining knowledge of project management processes
and terminology, project team members can enhance their
contributions to the team’s success.
The CAPM is
designed for project team members who:
• Provide subject matter expertise (e.g.
marketing, finance, customer care, processing, fulfillment)
• Serve as project team sponsors, facilitators,
liaisons or coordinators
For more
information, download the
CAPM
credential handbook.
New
PMI Credentials for Project Management in Development
In response to
market demand to distinguish specialized roles on project teams,
PMI introduces two new credentials: one for project risk and one
for project scheduling. Because projects are getting bigger,
more complex and more globally diverse, the market suggests that
risk and scheduling are key aspects of a project. As a result,
PMI initiated a two-pronged global research study, employing its
dedicated research function, to determine the importance of
specialty credentials.
The project
scheduling credential and project risk credential addresses the
need for project practitioners to distinguish their roles and
contributions in their specialized area of project management.
These new credentials are currently in development and PMI will
release them in 2008. Check back for more information and
updates on these two new speciality credentials.
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To learn more about your professional career
development please visit the following PMI link:
http://www.pmi.org/CareerDevelopment/Pages/Default.aspx
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