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“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
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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: [email protected]
Bill Duncan, Certification Chair at asapm: [email protected]
Websites available for review include: www.asapm.org www.ipma.ch www.asapm.org/blog/index.php