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PMI Certifications Certification Qualifications Continuing Certification Requirements (CCR) Why the Change PMI’s Talent Triangle CCR Requirements Timeline of Changes Overview Edwards Project Solutions Proprietary 2

PMI Certification

Project Management Professional (PMP) PMP recognizes competence of an individual to perform in the role of a project manager, specifically experience in leading and directing projects Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) CAMP recognizes a demonstrated understanding of the fundamental knowledge, processes, and terminology as defined in the PMBOK ® Guide needed for effective project management performance Program Management Professional (PgMP) PgMP recognizes demonstrated experience, skill, and performance in the oversight of multiple, related projects which are aligned with organizational objectives PMI Certification Edwards Project Solutions Proprietary 4

Portfolio Management Professional (PfMP) – New 2014 PfMP recognizes the advanced experience and skill of portfolio managers and demonstrates a proven ability in the coordinated management of one or more portfolios to achieve organizational objectives PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP) PMI-ACP recognizes the ability to understand and apply agile principles and practices on projects. Spans many approaches to agile such as Scrum, Kanban, Lean, etc. PMI Professional Business Analysis (PMI-PBA) – New 2014 PMI-PBA highlights expertise in business analysis, working effectively with stakeholders to define their business requirements, shape the output of projects, and drive successful business outcomes PMI Certifications Edwards Project Solutions Proprietary 5

PMI Risk Management Professional (PMI-RMP) PMI-RMP recognizes demonstrated knowledge and expertise in the specialized area of assessing and identifying project risks along with plans to mitigate threats and capitalize on opportunities PMI Scheduling Professional (PMI-SP) The PMI-SP recognizes demonstrated knowledge and expertise in developing and maintaining the project schedule PMI Certifications Edwards Project Solutions Proprietary 6

PMI Certification Qualifications Edwards Project Solutions Proprietary 7 CAPM Certified Associate Project Management PMP Project Management Professional PgMP Program Management Professional PfMP Portfolio Management Professional Certification Cycle 5 Years3 Years Number of PDU's required per cycle None60 Professional Education (hours) 23*35NA Professional Work Experience Hours 1,500 hours professional experience on a project team* Bachelors Degree 4,500 hours Bachelors Degree 6,000 project hours 6,000 program hours Bachelors Degree 6,000 project hours 6,000 program hours 8 years of professional experience High School Diploma 7,500 hours High School Diploma 6,000 project hours 10,500 program hours High School Diploma 10,500 portfolio hours 8 years of professional experience Exam Format 3 hours 150 multiple choice questions 4 hours 200 multiple choice questions Evaluation 1: Panel review Evaluation 2: 4-hours 170- multiple choice questions Evaluation 1: Panel review Evaluation 2: 4-hours 170- multiple choice questions Exam Fee PMI Member $ $ $ Non Member $ $ $1, *Requires either PDU or Work experience not both

Certification Qualifications Edwards Project Solutions Proprietary 8 PMI-ACP PMI Agile Certified Practitioner PMI-PBA PMI Professional Business Analysis PMI-RMP Risk Management Professional PMI-SP Scheduling Professional Certification Cycle 3 Years Number of PDU's required per cycle Professional Education (hours) 2135 Bachelors degree – 30 hours High School – 40 hour In Project Risk Management Bachelors degree - 30 hours High School - 40 hours In Project Schedule Management Professional Work Experience Hours 2,000 hours project work* 1,500 hours on an agile team 4,500 hours as BA 2,000 hours project work* 3,000 hours project work3,500 hours of project scheduling experience 7,500 hours as BA 2,000 hours project work* 4,500 hours project work5,000 hours of project scheduling experience Exam Format 3 hours 120 questions 4 hours 200 multiple choice questions 3.5 hours 170 multiple choice questions 3.5 hours 170 multiple choice questions Exam Fee $ $ $ $ $ $ *PMP or PgMP satisfies this requirement but is not required

PMI Certification by the Numbers Edwards Project Solutions Proprietary 9 Certification# Of Active Holders PMP655,576 CAPM28,826 PfMP*244 PgMP1,328 PMI-RMP3,253 PMI-SP1,375 PMI-PBA*359 PMI-ACP8,870 Total PMI Members = 462,405 Members in 202 Countries and Territories 275 Active Chapters; 16 Potential Chapters 4,954,612 copies of PMBOK in circulation * = New in 2014 Source: PMI Today August 2015 as of June 2015

Continuing Certification Requirements (CCR)

Align with changing needs of the profession Based on research regarding organizational needs/wants To appropriately identify talent with appropriate skillsets To provide a more interactive experience Current CCR is purely self-directed; no guidance provided Inconsistent skillsets across certification holders Increase/maintain the value of the certification and holders Why the Change Edwards Project Solutions Proprietary 11

Changes are effective December 1, 2015 Changes align with defined skillsets using The Talent Triangle PDUs alignment new categories Technical Management Leadership Strategic Business Management CCR is Changing Edwards Project Solutions Proprietary 12 *PMI’s Pulse of the Profession In-Depth Report: Navigating Complexity “75% of organizations rank leadership skills as the most important for successful navigation of complexity in projects”*

Technical Project Management Knowledge, skills, and behaviors related to specific domains of Project, Program, and Portfolio Management The technical aspect of performing one’s job or role –Skill set required to perform a specific task or function –Will vary from certification to certification  Technical skills for agile vs. program management  Technical skill for scheduling vs. portfolio management Does not include management of technical projects –Of course they do count too PMI Talent Triangle Edwards Project Solutions Proprietary 13

Examples Requirements gathering techniques Risk management Project control and scheduling Scope management Agile tools and techniques Technical Project Management Edwards Project Solutions Proprietary 14

Leadership Knowledge, skills and behaviors specific to motivating and guiding others. Skills that help an organization achieve its business goals –Ability to articulate a vision and guide or influence others to help achieve that objective –Unique to individuals; benefits all certification Does not require you to be in a leadership “role” to have or utilize leadership skills PMI Talent Triangle Edwards Project Solutions Proprietary 15

Examples Negotiation Conflict management and resolution Motivation Giving and receiving feedback Influencing Problem solving Team building Leadership Edwards Project Solutions Proprietary 16

Business and Strategic Knowledge of and expertise in the industry or organization that enhances performance and better delivers business outcomes –Ability to connect the dots between your work and larger organization strategies and visions to drive better project outcome –Understanding the overall business context of your project  See the forest through the trees –Builds on basic understanding of business knowledge –Varies from person to person PMI Talent Triangle Edwards Project Solutions Proprietary 17

Examples Business acumen Finance Operational functions – e.g. marketing, legal, HR Strategic planning/alignment Contract management Complexity management Business and Strategic Edwards Project Solutions Proprietary 18

Education - 35 PDUs Minimum Remaining 11 in any area of the triangle Giving Back – 25 PDUs Maximum Volunteering Creating Knowledge Working in the profession – 8 PDUs maximum CCR Categories – 60 PDUs per cycle Edwards Project Solutions Proprietary Technical 8 – Business/Strategic 8 - Leadership Certifications PMP PgMP PfMP PMI-PBA Certifications PMP PgMP PfMP PMI-PBA

Education - 18 PDUs Minimum Remaining 6 in any area of the triangle Giving Back – 12 PDUs Maximum Volunteering Creating Knowledge Working in the profession – 4 PDUs maximum CCR Categories – 30 PDUs per cycle Edwards Project Solutions Proprietary Technical 4 – Business/Strategic 4 - Leadership Certifications PMI-ACP PMI-RMP PMI-SP Certifications PMI-ACP PMI-RMP PMI-SP

Measurement – 1 PDU for 1 Hour of activity What remains the same? Number of required PDUs PDU categories –Education –Giving Back Activities PDU for Leadership and Business – across certifications Technical PDUs may or may not be used across certifications What Is Staying the Same? Edwards Project Solutions Proprietary 21 - Formal Education- Self-directed Study - Continuing Education- Creating Knowledge - Volunteering- Working in the profession

Early Q – REP/Chapter activity update Must now align with Talent Triangle December 1, 2015 – new CCR become active Transition over time Timeline – When will it effect me Edwards Project Solutions Proprietary 22 Beginning December 1, 2015 Certification Expiration Date December 1, 2015 – November 30, 2017 December 1, 2017 and Beyond Classify PDUs according to new CCR ModelYes*Yes Meet Minimum number of PDUs in Education category and each of the three skill areas This is required for renewalNoYes Limit Giving Back category PDUs to new maximum requirementsNoYes * Only for PDU earned after December 1, 2015

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