“Developing Young Project Managers of Today and for Tomorrow”

asapm® Young Crew

IPMA Certifications Webinar

Presented by the asapm Young Crew

in partnership with the GWU PMSADecember 3, 2009

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Agenda

About asapm Young Crew – Jhaymee Wilson

The IPMA Certification Program – Joseph Gruber

Overview of IPMA Certifications – Bill Duncan

IPMA vs. PMI Certifications – Sloane Whiteley

The IPMA Certifications Process – Bill Duncan

Certification Opportunities– Bill Duncan

Contact Information/Questions – Jhaymee Wilson

Jhaymee WilsonPresident

asapm Young Crew

Joseph GruberFounder

asapm Young Crew

Bill DuncanCertification Chair

asapm

Sloane WhiteleyVP Marketing

asapm Young Crew

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About asapm Young Crew

Mission: The primary mission of the asapm Young Crew is to

“cultivate, develop, and support young project managers of today and for tomorrow using strategic innovation, sound leadership, and inspiration to achieve excellence within the project management community.”

Vision: Our vision is to be recognized as the flagship

organization that will foster and advance project management excellence for young project managers and project management practitioners throughout the United States.

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Partnership with GWU PMSA

A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) is in place to allow the asapm Young Crew to collaborate with the GWU PMSA on speakers and events

asapm Young Crew would like to offer opportunities to the GWU PMSA for international awards and recognition

Project Excellence Award Young Project Manager Award Research Awards

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The IPMA Certification Program

IPMA Certification Program Designed to be an ongoing development process Not just a pass/fail assessment, but tests

behavioral, contextual, and technical competency

Globally Recognized Over 100,000 members in more than 50

countries Respected industry standard ranging from IT to

Aviation to Banking and beyond

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Global Recognition

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Overview of IPMA Certifications

Level D: Certified Project Management Associate: Shall have the knowledge in all competence elements and be able to apply

Level C: Certified Project Manager: Shall be able to manage projects with limited complexity and/or to assist the manager of a complex project.

Level B: Certified Senior Project Manager: Shall be able to manage complex projects.

Level A: Certified Projects Director: Shall be able to manage complex project portfolios or programs

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IPMA vs. PMI Certifications

IPMA

Certifications (from the C level) confirm managerial and interpersonal competencies

Interviews enhance the creditability of the certifications

Certifications are performance-based

Interactive evaluation process involving personal interviews

Extensive IPMA network for job opportunities & career development

PMI Multiple, published, “tried and

true” study guides and exam questions

Computer-based certification exam

Globally recognized and respected certification

Many local / community PMI chapters and learning opportunities

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IPMA vs. PMI Certifications

asapm/IPMA PMI

IPMA-D IPMA-C IPMA-B IPMA-A CAPM PMP PgMP

Years of experience 0.5 3 3 3 + 2 1 3 4 + 4

Type of experience* Any PM PM

PgM + PM

Any LeadPgM +

PM

Exam?MC + Essay

Essay No No MC MC MC

Interview? No Yes Yes Yes No No No

Exam preparation needed?

No No n/a n/a Yes Yes Yes

*IPMA has minimum requirements for project and program complexity.

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The IPMA Certification Process

Level D Entry level Exam plus minimal experience required Exam is essay questions plus multiple choice

Levels C, B, and A Project Manager, Senior Project Manager, Program

Manager Stage 1 Application to verify experience Stage 2 Application to provide evidence of

performance Interview to confirm competence

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Evidence

Application Process (C, B, A)C

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Stage 2 Application

Review Review

Interview

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PROject Managers Open To Excellence Targeted at senior project managers Designed to certify and train 2-4 qualified

assessors in all major US metropolitan areas Application available online Requires assessment interview to verify

evidence of competence

What is the PROMOTE Program?

If you are interested in applying to the PROMOTE program, please fill out the application form that will be provided to you at the end of the webinar.

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asapm will award IPMA Level D® certification to qualified applicants:

Completed Masters Degree in Program or Project Management

Completed training certificate of at least 120 contact hours

Holds certain select certifications from another professional association

Program will be offered again during 2010 Date and details to be announced

Can I Get Extra Credit?

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Contact Information/Questions

For more information regarding IPMA certifications, asapm, or asapm Young Crew, please contact the following individuals:

Jhaymee S. Wilson, President of asapm Young Crew: president@young-crew.org

Bill Duncan, Certification Chair at asapm: wrd@pmpartners.com

Websites available for review include: www.asapm.org www.ipma.ch www.asapm.org/blog/index.php