27Dec2011 PMI News   New Agile Certification PMI-ACP - 28 Aug 2011 PDU Changes - 28 Jan 2011 PMI Toll Free Service Number 855-746-4849 now available - 28 Jan 2011 PMP® credential exam update to be released on 31 August - 26 Jan 2011 New Continuing Certification Requirements System (CCRS) Now in Use PMI Core Values Enjoy complimentary access to new communities of practice (COP) New Agile Certificatiton PMI-ACP - 28 Aug 2011 PMI has selected PMI-Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)SM as the name for the certification. The PMI-ACP certification application is now open and available online at PMI.org. Note the following: As a reminder, the PMI-ACP examination will be not be available until Q3 2011. During the application process, you can also pay the certification fee. After the certification fee is submitted, PMI will randomly select individuals for audit. If you are selected, you can use the time between your application submittal and when the examination is available to complete the audit process. Don’t forget that PMI-ACP participants are eligible for a 20% rebate of the certification. Pilot candidates must pay the certification fee and take the pilot examination on/by 30 November 2011 to receive this 20% rebate. The rebate will be issued within 60 days of taking the examination via the payment method used to pay the certification fee. PDU Changes - 26 Jan 2011 Since research has shown that people did not fully understand the PDU categories and how to appropriately report their PDUs using the old structure, PMI is making the PDU categories more user-friendly.  Key changes to the program include: Simplification to the CCR category structure, reducing the number of categories from 18 to 6.  Ensuring that all categories use the rule that one hour of learning activity is equivalent to one PDU.  Expanding the categories to include Web 2.0 learning opportunities.  Adding limits on certain categories to require that all credential holders pursue project management continuing education as part of maintaining their credential. It is also important to note what is not changing in the program: The three-year renewal cycle and 60 PDUs required to maintain the credential.  The re-certification fee structure. How Does This Affect Me and What Do I Need to Do? The PDU updated category structure implementation begins on 1 March 2011.  Between now and 1 March 2011, PMI is requesting that credential holders register their existing PDUs in the CCR system under the current PDU categories. After 1 March 2011, credential holders will need to report PDUs using the new categories.  Note that you will not lose any PDUs during this transition. Following is a table that identifies the typical PDU reported and the translation from the old to the new structure:   Description Old New Courses offered by REP / Chapters 3 A Self Directed Learning 2SDL C Volunteer Service (not paid) 5 E Working as a PM 2H F Download PMI's FAQ and Category Structure and Policy documents. PMP® credential exam update to be released on 31 August - 26 Jan 2011 As part of our ongoing effort to keep you informed, this message is a reminder that on 31 August 2011, the updated PMP® examination will be released. The update to the examination is the result of the recently completed Role Delineation Study (RDS), about which we began communicating with you in 2010. In order to prepare for the transition to the new examination, PMI recommends that you utilize the following documents: PMP Examination Content Outline which contains the blueprint for the updated PMP examination  Crosswalk document which shows you the relationship between the old and new PMP examinations  Frequently asked questions about the RDS and examination update  PMI has issued information to the public regarding the timing of the examination update. PMP candidates that will be taking the examination after 31 August may have questions, which the documents listed above will help to answer. With your help, we are confident that the transition will be smooth and successful. For general questions about the PMP examination update, visit the PMP Update page on PMI.org for more information.     New Continuing Certification Requirements System (CCRS) Now in Use  PMI has replaced the system that manages data and processes for the Continuing Certification Requirements (CCR) and the R.E.P. programs with a new solution developed and maintained by PMI. The new CCR System is expected to deliver a more seamless customer experience for credential holders, and strengthen PMI relationships with its education providers – both PMI communities and R.E.P.s. The CCR System will provide the following benefits— Credential holders will find it simpler and more efficient to:  Select activities (courses/events)  Report PDUs  View transcripts  Maintain multiple credentials  Education providers will have new and improved online abilities to:  Add and edit activities (courses/events)  Register activities for PDU eligibility  Change activity dates and descriptions  The new CCR System provides an easy-to-use graphical interface as the entry point for credential holders and education providers. Locating and entering information is intuitive, and can be done quickly and easily, and transactions will be easier to accomplish.  Make sure that all component events for which members can claim PDUs are entered into the system as soon as possible. This will help alleviate members trying to claim PDUs for an event that is not in the system. Access to the system will be available through http://www.pmi.org by using a registered PMI username and password. If you plan to use the CCR System and are not registered on PMI.org, log in to http://www.pmi.org and create a registered user account.  A list of additional Frequently Asked Questions about the new Continuing Certification Requirements System can be found on the Announcement section of the Community Leadership Online Community.   PMI Core Values At PMI we believe in: Project Management Impact Project management is a critical competence that has a positive influence on organization results and society. Professionalism  Accountability and ethical behavior ensures our commitment to PMI stakeholders. Volunteerism Volunteers and effective volunteer partnerships with staff are the best way to accomplish the Institute’s goals and objectives. Community  Bringing members of the global project management community together is the best way to advance the project management profession and facilitate their growth. Engagement Encouraging diverse viewpoints and enabling individuals to contribute to the project management profession and to the Institute.  Enjoy complimentary access to new communities of practice Are you looking for tools and techniques to apply to your next project? Do you have experiences and resources that would benefit other project practitioners? Then get involved with PMI’s new communities of practice. Communities of practice are knowledge-driven websites that explore specific aspects of project management. They are your new source on the web to share thoughts, ideas and expertise through blogs, wikis, discussion boards, shared document areas and opinion polls. For a limited time, all 300,000+ PMI members will automatically have complimentary access to all the communities of practice. This provides a great opportunity to explore and participate in communities that may interest you. To access the communities:  Visit PMI.org and log in with your PMI.org username and password  Click on the new section labeled “Communities”  Follow the links to the communities of practice  Click on the name of the community you wish to access  Take advantage of this limited-time access to share your knowledge and insight, and benefit from the advice and experience of a global virtual community of PMI members. If you have questions regarding communities of practice, contact customercare@pmi.org. Attached is a Power Point Presentation which includes a breif overview.