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PMI Announces New Credential for Program Managers
PMI
recently announced that we PMI be launching a
new credential
for individuals who manage programs. As the legal steps for
registering the name is still in process, the name for the new
credential has not yet been released. You have been identified
as a valued stakeholder for this credential and as such, we'd
like to provide you with advanced information so you can begin
preparing to design and develop training courses. To obtain a
copy of the examination specification for the credential for
individuals who manage programs please visit the "Newsletters
and Other Important Documents" section of the R.E.P. Community
Site. To further assist you in developing training materials, in
late July, PMI will also post detailed knowledge statements to
your community site.
Please feel free to incorporate this verbiage in promotional
materials for your training courses:
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The credential for program managers will
provide a market-recognized professional credential from the
world's largest project management organization through which
candidates can demonstrate their competence as a program
manager. Candidates' competence will be evaluated through a
variety of assessments.
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The initial assessment of
competence occurs through the application process. Prior to
a candidate becoming eligible to pursue this credential they
will be evaluated through an extensive application process
including reviews of education by PMI staff and a review of
their professional work experience by a panel of program
managers.
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The second level of competence
assessment occurs with the multiple-choice examination
in which candidates will be called upon to demonstrate their
ability to apply their knowledge to a variety of situational
or scenario-based questions.
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The third competence assessment
occurs through a multi-rater assessment in which a team of
raters that the candidate selects will be evaluating their
competence in a work environment to perform germane tasks of
a program manager as defined through the examination
specification.
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This credential can give professionals who
manage programs a distinct advantage in accessing new
opportunities, or increasing visibility within their
organization.
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The examination specification identifies
the role of individuals managing programs as follows:
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Under minimal supervision, program
managers are responsible and accountable for the coordinated
management of multiple related projects directed toward
strategic business and other organizational objectives.
These programs contain complex activities that may span
functions, organizations, geographic regions, and cultures.
Program managers build
credibility, establish rapport, and maintain communication
with stakeholders at multiple levels, including those
external to the organization.
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Program managers define and initiate
projects, and assign Project Managers to manage cost,
schedule, and performance of component projects, while
working to ensure the ultimate success and acceptance of the
program. Program managers maintain continuous alignment of
program scope with strategic business objectives, and make
recommendations to modify the program to enhance
effectiveness toward the business results or strategic
intent. Program managers are responsible for determining and
coordinating the sharing of resources among their
constituent projects to the overall benefit of the program.
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Program managers possess the knowledge
and skills needed to be effective in both the project and
business or government environments, and to make decisions
that accomplish strategic objectives. In addition, the
program manager should have advanced skills in finance,
cross-cultural awareness, leadership, communication,
influence, negotiation, and conflict resolution.
For more information please contact
iipmchennai@eth.net
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