Walter Taylor, PMP, is the new chairman
for PMI's Certification. He provided insights to his new
proposal for certification to start January, 1998, if
approved by the board.
His objective is to lay the foundation for a successful
PMP program and for additional project management
certifications. His guiding principles:
- Certification dependent on other PMI technical
activities
- Perform impact assessment on certification changes
- Certification assures a base of knowledge in PM
- Criteria will be viewed as relevant, fair,
equitable, and without undue influence.
- Certification recognizes tat laws take priority
- PMP should be a core certification to provide the
basis for certification growth
- A certification process involving education,
experience, and passing exam.
- Adherence to a code of ethics
- A process for certification maintenance
- Certification program accreditation
Initial-certification Comparison
Current
- PMI BOD via certification committee
- Pre-qualification
- Exam
- Additional criteria -
- Comprehensive support
- PMP designation
Proposed
- Autonomous certification board
- Pre-qualification
- Exam (1 not 8 parts)
- Brief support subject to audit
- PMP designation
Re-certification Comparison
Current
- PMI BOD via certification committee
- 6 year, 3 area recertification
- Comprehensive support
Proposed
- Autonomous certification board
- Certification maintenance
- Brief support subject to audit
Professional development areas:
- Continuing education through approved providers
- Professional development through experience outside
primary employer
- Post certification education
- Obtain 7.5 Professional Development Units (PDU)
every three (3) years
