September 2009 Volume 7, Issue 9

Tips for Using the New Continuing Certification Requirements (CCR) System

The new CCR System implemented on 25 August 2009 is in full operation.

As a reminder, PMI is asking that R.E.P. representatives create their own unique username and password on PMI.org if they have not done so already so they may access the newly enhanced CCR system (formerly the R.E.P. Administrative Update Site).

When you register (by clicking on the Become a Provider Representative link in the green column on the left-hand side), you will be prompted initially to give your training organizations R.E.P. ID and password to enter the system so it is linked to PMI.org. You will only need to do this once.

http://sparky.occe.ou.edu/pmi/REPlogin.cfm can no longer be used to register activities.

 

The new CCR system on PMI.org is at the following link: https://www.pmi.org/ccrs/.

R.E.P.s have online abilities to do the following:

Create and register a new Provider Activity/Course Description Form

Request a PMP credential holder sign-off

View a transcript of all of your R.E.P. organization's registered courses

Post a course advertisement on the Provider Listing page

Retire a course

Submit batch PDU claims

 

Please note the following about CCRS and Specialty Credential PDUs:

1. Will credential holders still have to manually track any PDUs earned for the PMI-SP or PMI-RMP credentials?

No. The new system provides online PDU reporting for all PMI credentials that are included in the CCR program. Credential holders will use CCRS to claim all PDUs earned towards the PMP, PgMP, PMI-SP or PMI-RMP credentials.

2. Can the PDUs for an activity applicable to a PMI-SP credential and a PMI-RMP credential equal the number of PDUs for PMP/PgMP credentials?

Since the PMI-SP and PMI-RMP credentials are two separate credentials with specialty areas of focus, it is not possible for the PDUs awarded for both credentials to be equal to the full amount of PDUs awarded overall.

The number of PDUs applicable to the PMP/PgMP credentials is relevant to general project management.

3. How do credential holders claim PDU activities?

Participants are able to submit a provider ID and activity/course code under two separate categories to locate and to claim PDUs accordingly.

 

The http://rep.pmi.bluestep.net/ link is for the R.E.P. Community Site only. This remains unaffected by the new CCR system.

An FAQs document and new system screenshots with CCRS User Guide are posted on the R.E.P. Community Site for additional assistance.

The R.E.P. Program Celebrates 10th Anniversary: Share and Read About Success Stories

2009 marks the tenth anniversary of the R.E.P. Program. To celebrate this milestone, PMI invites you to share your success stories.

Please send your stories that cover one or some of the areas below to rep@pmi.org:

Why did you become a PMI R.E.P.?

What has the R.E.P. designation meant to your training organization over the past 10 years?

What innovative techniques or strategies have you implemented in your project management training since gaining R.E.P. status?

What do you generally deem to be best practices in teaching project management?

SABCONS, an R.E.P. from India, expressed some of the following comments:

As any knowledgeable project management professional will agree, to be a PMI R.E.P. is to be a part of a vibrant organization that defines project management standards. The inception of our organization is almost concurrent with the birth of the R.E.P. program!

We at SABCONS take pride in that our values and beliefs are much akin to those practiced by PMI. Our business practices also follow a predefined code of ethics with a strong base in professional trust, transparency and parity in behavior. Our core competence lies in delivering simple but powerful management training programs and we have remained true to the same despite tempting offers to deviate elsewhere. As a group of practicing project managers now committed to furthering the know-how in this area, we participate in all PMI events across the world. Partnership with globally respected organizations ensures that our programs are relevant in the present times independent of any geographical limitations.

Collaboration and not competition is our motto; we firmly believe in the supremacy of collective and continuous learning. Hence we strive to develop long term relationships with all our stakeholders by bringing them within the folds of a dynamic network of like minded individuals and providing them the necessary tools to exchange knowledge and best practices.

Attend PMI Global Congress 2009North America and R.E.P. Breakfast in Orlando, Florida

We hope that you plan to attend the R.E.P. Recognition Breakfast on Sunday, 11 October 2009 from 8:0012:00 EDT (UTC-4) at the PMI Global Congress 2009North America in Orlando, Florida, USA. PMI President and CEO Gregory Balestrero will lead a discussion on the current global economic situation and seek feedback on how it is impacting the R.E.P. community.

Furthermore, PMI staff and R.E.P. Advisory Group members will be providing information about current R.E.P. initiatives, the new CCR system, and new marketing portal available to R.E.P.s.

If you have not done so already, please send a message to rep@pmi.org to reserve your spot for the R.E.P. Breakfast.

 

PMI Invites Paper, Poster and Symposia Proposal Submissions for 2010 PMI Research and Education Conference

Academic researchers and educators are invited to submit papers, posters and symposium proposals for presentation at the 2010 PMI Research and Education Conference, a premier international project management research and education event. The conference will take place in Washington, DC, USA, 11-14 July 2010.

PMI solicits proposals on any topic related to the theory and practice of project management. Submissions can be based on empirical, theoretical or methodological research, as well as on educational theory or practice (e.g. new teaching strategies, curriculum design and service learning).

All papers and posters will be subject to double-blind peer review by members of the global project management research and education community.

Students are also encouraged to apply. Student posters will be entered in a separate student-level competition, where PMI will award a prize to the best student poster.

All papers, proposals and posters must be submitted to PMI before 1 December 2009.

View submission guidelines and submit a proposal.

 

Exclusive Discounts Offered to R.E.P.s by PMI Marketplace

PMI Marketplace offers a special bulk purchase discount on both the English version and the translations of the PMBOK GuideFourth Edition to R.E.P.s.

Now through 15 October 2009, you may purchase five or more cases of the PMBOK GuideFourth Edition at up to 55% off the list price (50% off list price for returnable orders; 55% off list price for non-returnable orders). Each case contains 14 books. Regular discount percentages for five cases are 40% returnable and 45% non-returnable.

Purchase two or more cases of Q&As for the PMBOK Guide Fourth Edition at up to 55% off the list price (50% off list price for returnable orders; 55% off list price for non-returnable orders). Each case contains 96 units. Regular discount percentages for two cases are 40% returnable and 45% non-returnable.

This offer is extended to PMI Registered Education Providers (R.E.P.s) and PMI Components only. This offer is not valid for online purchases. You must order through the PMI Book Service Center. Please refer to the R.E.P. Book Ordering Policy and R.E.P. Book Order Form posted on  the R.E.P. Marketing Portal.

PMI India Conference to be Held in Hyderabad 13-15 November 2009
PMI India is holding its first ever project management conference event in Hyderabad, India from the 13 to 15 of November 2009. This conference is structured similarly to the PMI Global Congresses and will be held in the same format spanning across an afternoon (November 13th) and then two days of multiple track sessions (14 and 15 November). It is being conducted to cater to over 500 potential attendees throughout India. The event will have a mix of international speakers as well as local leaders providing valuable inputs into the realm of project management and leadership.

For sponsorship opportunites, please review the sponsorship document posted on the R.E.P. Community Site.

Exhibiting and Sponsorship Opportunities Available for R.E.P.s at PMI Global Congress 2009 - North America

Benefit by becoming a part of the worlds largest annual gathering of project professionals sponsor or exhibit at the PMI Global Congress 2009North America. As global corporations turn to project management, ensure your companys products and services are the tools that are being used by project professionals.

PMI Global Congress 2009North America provides an opportunity to meet your core customers at the right moment when they are looking for career advancement solutions.

In addition, if you exhibit at the Congress, attendees can earn .25 PDUs by listening to a presentation in your booth.

For more information on exhibiting and sponsoring opportunities, call +1 856 232 2322 or email exhibit@pmi.org .

 

16 New R.E.P.s Welcomed in August

 

Asia Pacific

Eastwood Harris Pty Ltd - Australia

EPC Solutions China

Fevaworks Technology Limited Hong Kong

INFYCAREER PRIVATE LIMITED India

IT Learning Solution, Inc - China

Project Pro Pte Ltd - Singapore

 

EMEA

BES La Salle, Ramon Llull University Spain

Campana & Schott Realisierungsmanagement GmbH Germany

Conversaction Spain

ISEG - Instituto Superior de Economia e Gesto Portugal

IT TRAINING ACADEMY SA Switzerland

Madras Management Training WLL Qatar

Manchester Business School United Kingdom

 

North America

Focuspath Professional Training - United States

Leading Software Maniacs, LLC United States

WOOD Consulting Services, Inc United States

 

Statistics of Interest as of 31 August 2009

PMI membership is 305,191 an overall increase of 10.1 percent for the year.

Total Project Management Professionals (PMP): 364,542

Total Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM): 9,412

Total Program Management Professionals (PgMP): 328

Total Scheduling Professionals (PMI-SP): 213

Total Risk Management Professionals (PMI-RMP): 181

Worldwide there are 250 PMI Chapters with total chapter membership over 190,000.

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