project management certifications
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Project management certifications are in high demand and with global acceptance in various orginations. However, we think, that we can improve on what exists today and this presenation offers our proposed Project Management Certification ModelTRANSCRIPT
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Proposed Certification Model
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MOUNIR A. AJAM
SUKAD Co-Founder and CEOPersonal Twitter: @mounirajamSUKAD Twitter: @SUKADgroup
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Setting the Scene
The Certification Model Structure
The Certification Levels
Implementation
Closing Remarks
Discussion Main Points
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How many would agree that certifications are valuable?
How many would agree that some certifications are more valuable than others?
How many believe that some certifications lost … or … losing their value?
Why?
Setting the Scene
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What are some issues with the current certifications?
If there is ONE thing you want from certifications … or certifications should have, what would it be?
Need for New Approach?
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We did not re-invent the wheel – just finding a new approach to improve it
Some might say – just another project management certification, who needs it … maybe – maybe not
What is different? Later …
Our Proposal
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Structure
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Purpose: demonstrate knowledge
Pre-Qualifications: university degree & no work experience is necessary
To Obtain: exam based
Valid: for 5 years
To Maintain: re-exam, credits, or go to next level
Level 1: Foundation
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Purpose: demonstrate competence (link to job)
Pre-Qualifications: university degree, 5 years in project management role, letters of reference
To Obtain: exam and interview
Valid: for 5 years
To Maintain: re-exam, credits, or go to next level
Level 2: Professional
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Purpose: senior level proven expertise/competence
Pre-Qualifications: university degree, 10 years in project management role, letters of reference
To Obtain: exam, interviews, work site visit
Valid: for 10 years
To Maintain: credits or go to next level
Special Note: link to industry / sector
Level 3: Subject Matter Expert
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Purpose: domain expert and thought leadership
Pre-Qualifications: university degree, 15 years in project management role, letters of reference
To Obtain: interviews and work site visit
Valid: for life if continuing in domain
Special Note: link to industry/sector/domain
Level 4: Subject Master
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Within an “Entity”
Open to All
Two Aspects
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Basis: Open Source (Creative Commons)?
Entity would be:
Organizations (private / public) or
National level
Each entity can adopt, customize and adapt to their environment and requirements
Certification is internally recognized
Within an “Entity”
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Need “certification agency” to administer
Certify individuals based on generic global model
Accredit “entities” who have internal program
Emphasis
Transparency in qualifications and accreditations
Need for stringent criteria – to earn respect
Open to All
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Open to all who want to adopt
Can be part of national project management programs
Does not require “certification agency” for internal certifications
Stringent criteria: need proof not “blindly trust”
Industry links, especially at level 3 and 4
Which will lead to various certificates at these levels
Differentiating Factors?
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Project Management has become a necessity for organizational success
… and …
is too valuable to be left for “paper certifications” to destroy it
Closing Remark
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