Download Ins and Outs of the PMI-SP Certification Process

PMI Scheduling Professional:
Ins and Outs of the PMI-SP Certification Process
Simona Fallavollita
Product Manager - Certification
6 May 2014
Agenda
• Recent Changes to the PMI-SP
– Role Delineation Study (RDS) Research
– Results of Research
– Examination Changes
• Certification Information
– Requirements
– Process
• Value of Certification
What is a RDS?
• Role Delineation Study (RDS) – research to understand
responsibilities of a particular role
– Performed every 3-5 years
– Subject matter expert (SME) driven
– In accordance with industry standards
What Did This Research Entail?
• Thought leader interviews
– 8 Organizations & 9 SMEs
• Value proposition study with existing PMI-SP credential holders
– 222 respondents
• In-depth focus panels with existing credential holders
• Validation survey of delineation
– 840 respondents
What Were the Results?
• PMI-SP certification holds value but there’s unmet potential
• Restructuring of the description/work of project scheduling
professionals
• Clear distinctions between the roles of PMP and PMI-SP
credential holders needed
• Current exam too general
• Marketing is vital
What Did the Value Proposition Study Reveal?
• Unanimous agreement that development of certification
important for PMI and PMI-SP enhances profession
• Provides value to individuals, organizations, and stakeholders
• Lack of awareness at organizational level
• Some of the expected benefits not delivered
Statement
Feedback
PMI's implementation of certifications in scheduling is an important
role of a professional organization such as PMI
PMI's certification in scheduling enhances the profession
PMI's certification in scheduling has value to individuals in the
marketplace
Strong
PMI's certification in scheduling has value to organizations
My PMI-SP certification has led to greater professional opportunities
My PMI-SP certification has led to a competitive advantage when
seeking new employment.
My employer sees the value to clients/stakeholders of employing
PMI-certified scheduling professionals.
My employer encourages employees to pursue a PMI certification in
scheduling.
My employer considers PMI's certification in scheduling as part of
their preferred hiring requirements.
Good
Needs
Improvement
Benefits of PMI-SP®
Promotes recognition from employers
Increased marketability
Enhances professional credibility
Provides professional challenge
Provides evidence of professional commitment
Validates specialized knowledge
Demonstrates level of competence
Enhances feeling of personal accomplishment
Provides personal satisfaction
0.0%
10.0% 20.0% 30.0% 40.0% 50.0% 60.0% 70.0% 80.0% 90.0% 100.0%
Actual
Expected
What is the New Description of the Role?
Prior Domains
New Domains
Schedule Mission Management
9%
Schedule Strategy
Schedule Creation
23% Schedule Planning & Development 31%
Schedule Maintenance
23% Schedule Monitoring & Controlling
35%
Schedule Analysis
23% Schedule Closeout
6%
Schedule Communication/
Reporting
23%
Stakeholder Communication
Management
14%
14%
In What Other Ways Did the Exam Change?
• All new content!
• RDS provided feedback on desired exam changes:
Go beyond the PMBOK
Non-PMBOK resources referenced 74%
Focus more on application of knowledge
19% fewer recall questions
More scenario/case questions
More than 2x as many scenarios/cases
Include more calculations
Now 21% more calculation based questions
Eligibility Requirements
Requirement Description
Educational
Level
Work
Experience
Bachelor’s degree global equivalent or higher degree
OR
High school diploma, associate’s degree or the global equivalent
With bachelor’s degree of global equivalent within the last five years:
a minimum of 3,500 hours of work experience in project scheduling
With a high school diploma or global equivalent within the last five
years: a minimum of 5,000 hours of work experience in project
scheduling
Education
Minimum 30 hours in project scheduling with a bachelor's degree or
global equivalent or a minimum 40 hours with an associate's degree
or global equivalent
Examination
3.5-hour, 170-question, multiple-choice examination
Maintenance
PMI-SP credential holder will need to earn 30 PDUs in the
specialized area of project scheduling per three-year cycle
Certification Process
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Why Is Being Certified Valuable?
•
Scheduling is the foundation of all successful projects.
•
The credential acknowledges the individual’s unique expertise on the
project team, while demonstrating the recognition and value the role
provides to the field of project management.
•
In this role, an individual has expert level knowledge in the specialized
area of developing and maintaining the project schedule
•
Employers can trust credential holders to possess the skills, knowledge
and experience to contribute directly to their crucial projects.
Globally Recognized
PMI-SP Global Growth
Active PMI-SPs as of April 2010
Active PMI-SPs as of April 2014
11%
11%
9%
NA
15%
43%
EMEA
EMEA
APAC
21%
59%
NA
APAC
LAC
LAC
31%
Transferable Across Countries and Industries
Rigorous Exam Development Process
Developed by Practitioners for Practitioners