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Round C2
IPMA Certification Level CCertified Project Manager
Candidates Manual
cPMDAN, Suite A6, Zone 'D' Plaza, No.1, Adeyinka Adebayo street,
Apo Quarters, Zone 'D', Abuja, Nigeria
Tel./Fax: +234702 541 6594
www.pmdan,org
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Contents and program
1. Introduction to IPMA Level CCertification
Stage 1: Self-assessment, application,
2. CV on education, career etc.
3. Basis for competence assessment
4. Description of experience applications
5. Self-assessment
6. Application for Level C Certification
Stage 2: People to be contacted forreferences, Examination
7. People to be contacted for references(Referees)
8. Written examination
Stage 3: Report9. Project Short Report
10. Competence development plan
Stage 4: Interview
11. Interview
Stage 5: Final evaluation12.Final evaluation and recommendation
Further orientation
13.General information
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1.Introduction toIPMALevel CCertification
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Purpose of
Introduction Session
Guidehow to succeed in
demonstrating your
competences in project
management to the assessors
during the certification process.
Inspire
to the fact that participation in
the process gives a further lift
of yourcompetences inproject
management.
Topics of the introduction sessionFollowing the content of this manual, all topics
laid down here will be further explained wherenecessary and the questions of the candidates willbe answered.
This session will be offered to all interested personsin the form of a webinar.
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Programme for introduction session
1. Introduction to IPMA Certification
2. CV on education, career etc.
3. Basis for competence assessment
4. Description of experience application
5. Self-assessment
6. Application for Level C Certification
7. People to be contacted for references
8. Written examination
9. Project report,
10.Competence development plan
11.Interview
12.Final evaluation
13.General information
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The certification - in brief
1.
Test the project managers competence tolead a project by applying knowledge andexperience in an appropriate way
2.
Assesses PM-Behavioural, PM-Technicaland PM-Contextual competencesand theability to make thesepart competences tostrengthen each other by managing projects
3.
Assessed by two assessors who themselveshold an IPMA certificate in projectmanagement and act independently, justbound to the rules and regulations set for allIPMA organisations
4.
Certification in four levels which reflectsand supports a career with project
management
5.
Participation in the certification is a self-learning process which gives a characteristiclift of competences
6.
Managed by the PMDAN
7.
The certification is recognisedinternationally by certification organisationsin more than 50 countries
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Requirements for Level C (1)CertifiedProject Manager
Competent to
to manage projectswith limited complexity,
and/or to assistthe managerof a complex
project in all competence elements of projectmanagement.
Implies that the candidate can manage a project
with limited complexityin all its aspects, or formanaging a sub-project of a complex project.
Implies that the candidate applies appropriateproject management processes, methods,techniques and tools.
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Requirements for Level C (2)Certified Project Manager
Experience application
At least 36 man-monthsof project managementexperience in a responsible leadership role ofprojects with limited complexity.
The 36man-monthsshould not be older than 6
years, but upon request a period up to 9 yearscan
be accepted (with appropriate justification)
The complexityof the assessed projects shall be
evaluated against the following criteria: Objectives, assessment of results Interested parties, integration
Cultural and social context
Degree of innovation, general conditions Project structure, demand for coordination Project organisation
Leadership, teamwork, decisions Resources, including finance Risks and opportunities
Project management methods, tools and
techniques.
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Requirements for Level C (3)Certified Project Manager
Knowledge
knowledgeof a few methods and tools for most of
the competence elements of the ICB in lesscomplex project management situations, includingevaluating the methods and tools appliedin the
project managed by the candidate.
Practical experience
Practicalexperiencefrom applications withseveral participants, in several situations withinprojects with limited complexity. The project shall
be complex enough that the reporting andinterview is possible on all competence elements.
Reflecton own behaviour and make improvementsfrom time to time.
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IPMA Level CCertification Procedure (1)
Stage 1: Application, Self-assessment1.1Preparation
Get familiar with the application documentsand/or collect questions on these (to be
answered in the introduction session)1.2Introduction session
Webinar for applicants (28 October 2013)
14.00-17:001.3Application, Self-assessment
To be submitted at the latest (25 November2013)
1.4Report proposal
To be submitted at the latest (25 November2013)
1.5First feedbackBy 7 January 2014
Stage 2: Referees, Exam
2.1 People to be contacted for references
By 25 November 20132.2 Written exam (3 hrs)- 10 January 2014
(13.00-16:00)
Venue:Best Western Premier Port Harcourt HotelKm 16, Aba expressway, opposite Intels camp,Port Harcourt, Rivers State.
Mobile: +234 803-871-8302, +234-810-209-0401
Tel:+234 (084) 465 700
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IPMA Level CCertification Procedure (2)
Stage 3: Report, Competence development planBy 10 February 2014
3.1 Report3.2 Competence development plan
Stage 4: Interview
4.1 Interview- 9 January 2014(9.00-17:00).
Venue:Best Western Premier Port Harcourt HotelKm 16, Aba expressway, opposite Intels camp,Port Harcourt, Rivers State.
Mobile: +234 803-871-8302, +234-810-209-0401Tel:+234 (084) 465 700
Stage 5: Final evaluation
5.1 Final evaluation and recommendation11 January 2014(9.00-17:00) afterinterview
5.2 Decision and issue of certificate
5.3 Feedback from the candidate
5.4 Appeal
Within 30 Working days after the decision, inwriting
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Change between levels
If the assessment indicates that the candidates
competences seem to be suitable for Level B, youcan change the level upon request.
If the candidate passes Stage 1 (written exam) but
not the following Stages, you can change toIPMA Level D upon request.
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2.
CV on education, career etc.
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Guidelines for filling in the CV Part 1
The candidate Insert your name at the first page in the file. Insert your photo in the document
Explanation
Specify both motivation for yourcompany and your personal motivation
Basic education(s) Fill in your long term education(s)
Career
Start with your latest employment.
State both year and month: YY/MM
If you have changed function in a corporation
use a new line in the form. Function/responsibility stated by three lines
about project related roles.
Extra line(s) with leave maternity or other
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Courses/seminars/conferences/network
Also education in project management as apart of basic education
Number of days at training modules and possiblypractice periods as a part of the education
Practice periods include self-study, coaching, useat own project etc.
The three statements reflect your personalgainings and should not summarise the
content.Literature on project management and otherrelevant issues
Internal guidelines can also be included if sosupply with keyword on content
The three statements reflect your personalgainings summarising the content
Slides from courses are to be filled in undercourses not as literature
Own articles
Both internal and external presentations
Reference persons
You specify 2 (and only 2) reference persons
The reference persons has to have insight inyour management effort not only the results ofthe projects
State projects, where the reference person hasan insight or the period for the co-operation
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The reference persons may not be a member ofthe IPMA assessor corps
This is a separate document
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3.Basis for competence
assessment
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Total use of the IPMA Competence
Baseline for ProjectManagement
1. Introduction meetingGet an overview of the tools and an opportunity topractice selectedelements.
2. Self-assessment
Work out the main steps describing knowledge andexperience applications of the Technical,
Behavioural and Contextual competences.
Remember to use the guidelines for each step.
3. Development plan
Plan a further development of your general
competences in management of project and/orspecific initiatives in the current project to improvethe project management.
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4.Description of experience
application
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The purpose of describing Experience
Application
1. Your experiences in project managementaredocumented.
Useful for your career as project manager
- and a requirement for certification
2. A chronological consideration of your
career in project management establishesa solid basis for the next step of the
competence assessment, where we decideon your experiences in using chosenproject methods.
3. Specifications of experiences give anopportunity to reflect and learn aboutmanaging projects.
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Guidance to description of
management experience (1)
The number of projects are not limited Formally not older than 6 years, but we can
accept up to 9 years, with reasons
Informative project name
Max. 3 lines of description
Organisation of employment + other major
organisations involved
Max. 3 organisations and max. 3 lines
Own organisation, customer organization orothers
Start- and close
For the part of the project you were involved in.That is not necessarily the whole projects startand close
Total resources
For the part of the project you were involved in
Active participants
Active participants are those who use aconsiderable part of their time on the project(eg. permanent project participants, sub-projectmanagers, project co-ordinators, working groupleaders etc.)
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Guidance to description of
management experience (2)
Other participants
The number who has contributed to the result ofthe project in short periods or in minor degree(eg. members of reference groups, testers,specialists etc.)
Type of project task
BD Business Development BF Building Facilities, etc
OD Organisational Development
PD Product Development
SD Systems Development
SI Systems Supply/Implementation
TF Technical Facilities
Own role in project
PrM Program Manager
PfM Portfolio Manager
SPM Senior Project Manager
PM Project Manager
SubPM Sub-Project Manager
PMA PM Associate
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Manager of phases
Covers the phases where you were involved
Entire lifecycle from idea to operation/application
Developing the project ideas into a definedconcept
Further developing the concept into detailedspecification of project results
Transferring specifications into finalresults/products and operation/application
Level A, B, C complexity
Level A complexity - complex portfolios orprogrammes
Level B complexity - complex projects
Level C complexity projects of limited
complexityNumber of man-months
The time spent on project management orparticipation in managing projects
Per year only a maximum of 12 man months can
be earned
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Requirements as to extent and
character of experience
At least 36 man-monthsof project managementexperience in a responsible leadership role ofprojects with limited complexity.
The 36man-monthsshould not be older than 6years, but upon request a period up to 9 yearscan be accepted (with appropriate justification)
The 36person-monthsare in a responsible
leadership function ofprojects with limitedcomplexity
All projects that are part of the assessmentshould be included in the form.
Only 12 man-months effort can be earnedas experience per year overtime should notbe included.
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Complexity of portfolio, programme
and projects (1)
Level A complexity (complex portfolios orprogrammes)
The main criteria for the complexity of a portfolio or
programme are:
Number, importance, variety and complexity ofactive projects in the programme or portfolio and
number of project managers directed. Proposals to the overseeing body for decision and
own decisions.
Selection and development of project
management requirements, processes, methods,techniques, tool, regulations and guidelines in theorganisation.
Influence on the selection, training andemployment of project managers. Coordination of all projects of their portfolios or
programmes and ensuring compliance to
strategy.
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Complexity of portfolio, programme
and projects (2)
Level B complexity (complex projects)
At Level B the complexity of the assessed projectsshall be evaluated against the following criteria:
1. Objectives, Assessment of Results
Mandate and objective (uncertain, vague),Conflicting objectives (many), Transparency of
mandate and objectives (low), Interdependenceof objectives (high), Number and assessment ofresults (multi-dimensional)
2. Interested Parties, Integration
Interested parties, lobbies (numerous),
Categories of stakeholders (many, different),Stakeholder interrelations (unknown), Interests
of involved parties (divergent)3. Cultural and social context
Diversity of context (diverse), Cultural variety(multicultural), Geographic distances (distant,
distributed), Social span (large)
4. Degree of innovation, general conditions
Technological degree of innovation (unknown),Demand of creativity (innovative), Scope fordevelopment (large), Significance on public
agenda (large interest)
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Complexity of portfolio, programme
and projects (3)
5. Project structure, demand forcoordination
Structures to be coordinated (numerousstructures), Demand of coordination (large),Structuring of phases (overlapping), Demand forreporting (multidimensional)
6. Project organisation
Number of interfaces (many), Demand for
communication (indirect, manifold), Hierarchicalstructure (matrix, multi-dimensional), Relationswith permanent organisations (intensive,
mutual)
7. Leadership, teamwork, decisionsNumber of sub-ordinates (many, large controlspan), Team structure (many, dynamic),Leadership style (variable, adaptive), Decision-making processes (many important decisions)
8. Resources including finance
Availability of people (uncertain, changing),
Financial resources (many investors and kinds ofresources), Capital investment (large), Quantityand diversity of staff (large)
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Complexity of portfolio, programme
and projects (4)
9. Risk and opportunities
Predictability of risks and opportunities (low),
Risk probability (high), significance of impacts(large), Potential of opportunities (large),Options for action to minimise risks (large)
10. PM methods, tools and techniques
Variety of methods and tools applied (manifold),Application of standards (few), Availability of
support (low), Proportion of PM to total projectwork (high)
Level C complexitySame as level B, but of limited complexity
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Evaluation of project management
complexity for Level C (1)
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Evaluation of project management
complexity for Level C (2)
The evaluation is done in separate Excel spread sheetComplexity_Evaluation_form:
C.2_Name_Surname_Complexity_Evaluation_form_Date
This scheme is used to assess the complexity ofproject management in a project.
Each indicator is rated according to four levels of
complexity (4 = very high complexity, 3 = highcomplexity, 2 = low complexity, 1 = very lowcomplexity).
If the total complexity value is equal or exceeding18 points, a project is appropriate to be used in acertification process on IPMA Level C.
Ratings between 16 and 20 points need a carefulverification. For a complete evaluation all criteriahave to be rated.
For a complete evaluation all criteria have to berated.
On completing the scheme the Totalcomplexityscore is calculated.
When complexity is evaluated the projectmanagement complexityis in focus not thecomplexity of the project task.
Just forward complexity evaluation of the projectwhich you later, in the application, report onexperiences but do use the form for assessingmore/all projects.
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Reporting on experience from
managing chosen project (1)
You choose a newer project with limited
complexity, which you use to demonstrateyour
competencesin project management and your
abilityto extract learning.
In the first form copy the information on the
chosen project from the form Extent and characterof PM Experience
At the upper half of the page give a further
descriptionof the project bullet-form preferred.
May clarify its context, goals, resources, deadlines
and the organization incl. own role.
On the following pages of the application form you
explain three (3) managementchallengesincl.
initiatives, resultsand gainedlearning.
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Reporting on experience from
managing chosen project (2)
You analyse threemanagement tasks using thefollowing steps:
1. Describing the challengefocusing on what
should be achieved from managing the project
2. State your factual managerial initiativesand
applications to cope with the challenge
3. Summarize the managerial outcomesof the
initiatives and/or lack of outcome
4. Describe what you have learnedand how this
learning has been applied later
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Reporting on experience from
managing chosen project (3)
The situation, initiatives, outcomes and learning
shall be about managing projects.
Under initiatives and learning refer in the column to
the right to a maximum of two elements of the ICB.
The more specificthe challenges are formulated
the more specific you can formulate the learning.
One form must be a maximum of one A4 page
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Example of Report experience from
managing chosen project
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5.
Self-assessment
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Procedure for self-assessment (1)
The applicant shall assess their knowledge and
experiencefor all competence elementsof theICB.
As an aid for the applicant, the self-assessment
form includes a rationale for the scores, particularly
for the high and low ones.
The applicants assess their competence by
reflecting on their activities in projects and lessons
learned.
After completing their self-assessment, the
applicant should discuss the results with another
person who knows them well. The outcome of such
a discussion may result in an adjustment of thescores.
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6.Application for
Level C Certification
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Requirements to contents of
application
The document shall be forwarded by e-mail [email protected]. Word-format is recommended
Electronic file-name:
C.1_First name_Surname-ApplicationForm_Date
Date is stated as: YY-MM-DD
At new versions the date is changed.
On request from the Certification Body an
updated application has to be submitted e.g. if
the application is not complete
Relevant documentation shall be archived in hard
copy and/or electronically for at least six yearsfrom the date of certification.
The CB undertakes to keep confidential all
information from the application and
certification process
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The candidates documents from stage 1
Document content Number
ofpages
CV incl. photo and application 3
Extent and character of projectmanagement experience
1-2
Distribution of own man monthper year
1
Evaluation of projectmanagement complexity (only
for one project)
1
Report experience frommanaging chosen project
4
Self-assessment 1
Report (Body, pages) 5-15
Report (Appendices, maximumpages)
10
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7.People to be contacted for
references
Contact details of at least two referees
are to be provided by the candidate.
The assessors shall contact as manyreferees, named by the applicant, as isdeemed necessary to assist in the
assessment of the applicants eligibilityand competence.
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8.
Written exam
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Practical information of the
examination (1)
Examination on paper:
The examination will be conducted in writing
on paper. Each candidate should thereforecarry proper writing utensils to theexamination place.
The examination will take place 10th
January 2014(13:00-16:00)
Venue:Best Western Premier Port Harcourt Hotel
Km 16, Aba expressway, opposite Intels camp,
Port Harcourt, Rivers State.Mobile: +234 803-871-8302, +234-810-209-0401Tel:+234 (084) 465 700
Duration:
3 hours
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Practical information of the
examination (2)
Aids:
No further aids (books, scripts etc.) are
allowed at the examination.
No own note paper is to be brought to the
examination. Note paper will be made
available by the assessors, if needed. This has
to be returned together with the examination
papers and the task sheets at the end of the
examination to the assessors.
Certification fees:
Only applicants with paid fees shall beadmitted to exams
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Structure of exam (1)
17 Direct questions
14 Open essays and/or Intellectual tasks
Duration at least 3 hours.
35% of the competence elements will be covered
with the direct questions and at least 2 competence
elements per range will be covered in the open
essays and / or intellectual tasks.Direct questions are multiple choice or single
questions.
Open essays are proposals, calculations or
process descriptions.
Intellectual tasks are case studies (may be withseveral questions).
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Structure of exam (2)
Part 1
30 multiple choice tasks
Each correct answer gives 1 point
(Max. of 30 points could be achieved)
Part 2
12 single questions,
Each correct answer gives 5 points
Answer in about 2 to 3 lines or 3 to 6 list items
(Max. of 60 points could be achieved)
Part 3
Project case with 14 questions
14 x 5 points = 70 points,
(Max. of 70 points could be achieved)
20 minutes for rework and final check of answers.
A maximum 160 points could be achieved.
To Pass 100 points should be achieved
(corresponding to 62,5% of accepted answers)
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Examples for part 1: Multiple choice
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Examples for part 2: Single questions
Question 1:
Mention four typical project phases.Question 2:
Elaborate the answers by giving a brief
description of the contents and result of each
of the phases.
Question 3:
Describe briefly: What is a risk analysis?
Question 4:
When is a risk analysis to be carried out?
Question 5:
What are the four most important steps of a
risk analyses and what is the substance ofeach of the steps?
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Introduction to Part 3: Project
example
The framework for the task is an example of
project with limited complexity, in which 'the
application of the knowledge in the project
management competence elements to a
practical case should be treated within the
framework of the example e.g. tasks of objective description, planning
and follow-up of the project example.
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9.Project short report
See separate sampleProject short report:
C.2_Name_Surname_Project_short_report_Date
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Outline description of Project short
report
Project
Description of project stakeholders, resource
frame, total duration and role in the project
organization incl. own place and role. Attach
project organisation chart and project time
schedule with project phases on one sheet each.Project Characteristics
Main characteristics of management complexity set
of management efforts during the project.
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Guidance for Project short report p.1The report has two objectives:
The final report should show the candidate'scompetence in managing a project of limited
complexity in each of the competence elements
described.
Work on the development will contribute to
development of the candidate's competence.
The font size should be 10 point, and the report
must not exceed 15 pages plus 10 pages
appendices.
If the report is longer than 15 pages plus 10
pages appendices,it will be rejected.
Report should highlight own role in the project. TheSTAR method(situation, taskof the applicant
(the challenge/problem), actiontaken, result of
the action, what the applicant learnt and how this
learning has been applied in subsequent projects
for each element described)should be used for
describing the project management of thecandidate.
It is also expected that the report will be a
presentation of the project results / benefits /
dividends.
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Guidance for Project short report p.2
It is recommended to supplement the report with
up to 10 pages of appendices, which illustratesthe applicationof methods and techniques.
The STAR method (situation, task, action, results)
should be used for describing the project
management of the candidate for each element
described.
It is recommended you use personal form in the
description and clarify own role when handling
management tasks.
One competence elementshould be described in
not more than 3/4 of one A4 page
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Scope of Project short report at
IPMA Level C
Body, pages 5-15
Appendices, maximum pages 10
M in im u m n u m b e r o f co m p e t en c e e l e m e n t s
a d d r e s se d ( I CB )
Technical 12
Behavioural 5
Contextual 4
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10. Competence development
plan
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Managing competence development
Practice management of projects with limited
complexity
Reflect on experience, gained from own practice,
maybe with sparring partner, team
Use practice, theory, expert opinion within ownorganisation, PM quality management, developmentof standards and guidelines
Use feedback from lecturing and trainings, preparenew modules
Evaluate performance of professionals on same levelor level of direct subordinates (assessments,discuss their professional development)
Use practice, theory, expert opinion of third parties,
network, external assessment, development ofstandards and guidelines
Participate in seminars and conferences
Study professional books, journals, magazinesyourself
Participate in continuing professional education andtrainings
Maintain own competence and update own self-
assessment sheetfor renewing your IPMA Level Ccertificate
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Guidelines for competence
development
It is recommended that you prepare a personalplan for developing your competences in managingprojects with limited complexity for the year tocome.
The plan is based on the assessment of yourcurrent competences. As a first step you record
your competence development of the current year.You update your self-assessment sheet.
Then you identify your development potentialand establish the most important objectives for
your next year's development.
The achievement record for the current year andthe plan for the next year shall be documented withspecific and quantitative facts. The following tablecan be useful
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Description of development initiatives
Name Period Date:
Description of professional developmentinitiatives
Numberofdays
Achieved competenceselement(s)
PM-technical
co
mpetence
PM-behavioural
co
mpetence
PM-contextual
co
mpetence
Practice Project management:specific
competence development activities youwere / plan to be engagedReflect on experience, gained from own
practiceUse competence development in ownorganisation
Use feedback and new modules from lecturing
and trainings
Evaluate performance on same level or ofsubordinate level
Use competence of third parties
Participate in seminars and conferences
Study professional literature yourself
Participate in PM continuous education andtrainings
Update own self-assessment sheet
Number of days in total:
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11. Interview session
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Organising of Interview Session
Based on self-assessment, workshop and
report, an interview with the candidate is
carried out.
The candidate must bring his application
forms.
The candidate is encouraged to bring
examples of using the methods
Uncertainties from the self-assessment
should be elaborated.
Behaviour competence elements are also
assessed at the interview. The guideline isto assess about 6 PM-technical, about 2
PM-behavioural and about2 PM-
contextualcompetence elements in the
interview.
The interview takes not less than. 1 hour.
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Program for Interview
Participants
The candidate and at least two assessors.
Dialogue on competence
In the interview the assessors shall ask
questions they have previously prepared
related to the self-assessment, the report andthe workshop. The questions may include:
A check of statements in the documentation
submitted.
An exploration of gaps, strengths and
weaknesses in the knowledge andexperience of the candidate.
A demonstration of the competence of the
candidate related to managing projects,
Dialogue on competence development
Feed-back from assessors - which is not apart of the formal exam shall be delivered
by e-mail or after the interview
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12. Final evaluation
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Final assessment
Upon completion of the interview, the
assessors determine if the candidate hassatisfactorily met all required criteria for the
IPMA Level applied for. Their recommendation
with supporting documentation is then
forwarded to the CB operational management
for decision. Both assessors are required to
verify the evaluation report. The self
assessment score is not part of the final
evaluation.
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Issuing of certificate (1)
On behalf of the CB, the operational
management of the CB shall make the
decision about granting a pass or fail based
upon the recommendation of the assessors.
Certificates shall be issued in English
language.
Certificates shall be registered in both CB and
IPMA databases. The information is published
on the IPMA website as public information
unless the applicant has explicitly expressed a
wish not to.
The CB shall use the IPMA standard certificate
and the Accompanying Sheet with the
summary of the certification scheme for all
certificates.
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Issuing of certificate (2)
The certificate will be issued on the final day
of the certification process.
The names of the certified in project
management are published:
On www.pmdan.org
(2-6weeks after the certificate is issued)
On www.ipma.ch(will be updated 4 times a year)
If the candidate does notwant to have the
name published, written announcement
together with the CV mustbe given.
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Appeal against CBdecisions
An applicant who is not accepted or candidate
who fails the initial certification process can
file an appeal to the CB. Such an appeal shall
be made in writing to the CB within 30
working days of the decision and shall include
reasons for the appeal.
The candidate should give a writtenreasoningfor the appeal to the
Certification Secretariat not to exceed 2
A4-pages.
It mustbe stated that it is a formal
appeal.
The secretariat forwards the appeal to the
AppealCommitteetogether with relevant
documents from the certification in question
The Appeal Committee assesses the appeal
and decides if a new assessorassessmentshould be done.
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13. General information
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IPMA Level C Certification Procedure
Stage 1: Application, Self-assessment
1.6PreparationGet familiar with the application documentsand/or collect questions on these (to beanswered in the introduction session)
1.7Introduction session
Webinar for applicants (28 October 2013)
14.00-17:00
1.8Application, Self-assessmentTo be submitted at the latest (25 November
2013)1.9Report proposal
To be submitted at the latest (25 November
2013)1.10 First feedback
By 7 January 2014Stage 2: Referees, Exam
2.1 People to be contacted for references
By 25 November 20132.2 Written exam (3 hrs)- 10 January 2014
(13.00-16:00)Venue:
Best Western Premier Port Harcourt HotelKm 16, Aba expressway, opposite Intels camp,Port Harcourt, Rivers State.Mobile: +234 803-871-8302, +234-810-209-0401
Tel:+234 (084) 465 700
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IPMA Level CCertification Procedure (2)
Stage 3: Report, Competence development planBy 10 February 2014
3.1 Report3.2 Competence development plan
Stage 4: Interview
4.1 Interview- 9 January 2014(9.00-17:00).
Venue:Best Western Premier Port Harcourt HotelKm 16, Aba expressway, opposite Intels camp,
Port Harcourt, Rivers State.Mobile: +234 803-871-8302, +234-810-209-0401Tel:+234 (084) 465 700
Stage 5: Final evaluation
5.5 Final evaluation and recommendation
11 January 2014(9.00-17:00) afterinterview
5.6 Decision and issue of certificate
5.7 Feedback from the candidate
5.8 Appeal
Within 30 Working days after the decision, inwriting
Certification fees:
Certification Fees shall be paid no later than 25November 2013. Only applicants with paidfees shall have their application forms
reviewed
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IPMA 4 Level Certification personal effort
The following figures indicate the average personaleffort of the candidate to be reserved for proper
preparation of the assessment:
IPMA Level D 30 hours
IPMA Level C 60 hours
IPMA Level B 90 hours
IPMA Level A 120 hours
PMDAN recommends seeking for professionalsupport in preparing yourself for the examination.
Further information can be obtained by contactingus directly.
Assessors Level CCurrently, the following assessors are appointed by
PMDAN CB to conduct Level B certifications:
Mr. Per Frank Povlsen
Foreign First Assessor to PMDAN
Dr. Chinwi Obari MgbereNational First Assessor to PMDAN
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Introduction to re-certification (1)
When the certificate has been achieved it
should be maintained.
After 5 yearsa report an application and
report should be forwarded concerning re-
certification. The report should document
that the certificate is still competent
It is expected, that the candidate
was activein project management in
the last 5 years and
developedhis/her competence in
project management in the past 5
years
The current guidelines for the reporting aim
at forwarding a new version of the material
from the first stageof the certification.
The candidate can also be asked to forward
further documentation as part of the re-
certification and/or be summoned to an
interview meeting.
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Introduction to re-certification (2)
It is the responsibility of the certificate holder
to monitor the expiry date of their certificate
and to initiate the recertification process.
Recertification focuses on a candidates
development and professional experience
since obtaining their initial certification or
latest recertification.
The recertification candidate shall be
assessed by two assessors. If there is any
doubt as to the result, then the assessors
shall propose an interview via the CB. A
recommendation is then made regardingrenewal. If non-renewal is recommended,
supporting documentation shall accompany
the recommendation.
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Introduction to re-certification (3)
The recertification process steps are
1. Stage 1: Application, CV, Self-
Assessment, List of projects
2. Stage 2: References, eventual complaints
3. Stage 3: Competence development Plan
4. Stage 4: Interview if necessary
5. Stage 5: Final Evaluation andRecommendation, Decision and issue of the
certificate, Feedback from the candidate
The Application shall include all necessary
personal details and the recertification level
applied for.
The certificate holder shall confirm that they
agree to abide by the conditions and
obligations of the IPMA recertification process
including, but not limited to: recertification
fees, code of conduct, publication of their
name (unless they have explicitly expressed awish not to do so).
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Introduction to re-certification (4)
In addition to that specified in the CV, it shall
be supplemented with information about the
individuals Continuous Professional
Development since the initial certification or
recertification.
If the assessors, having evaluated the
documents, consider it necessary torecommend an interview, the CB shall make
the decision as to whether it will take place.
The candidate shall be entitled to present
additional evidence to support their claim of
competence, professional development and
their professional conduct at the interview.
A recertification candidate who has been
denied renewal of the certificate may file an
appeal for reconsideration of the decision.
Such an appeal must be made in writing to
the CB within 30 working days of the decisionand must include reasons for the appeal.
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Assessment (1)
The candidates self-assessment has to be
considered in the assessment and has to bechecked by the assessors for consistency and
credibility.
For the candidate to pass the recertification
process, the CB must fulfil the administrative
requirements of the recertification process(e.g. correct assignment of assessors to
candidates, ensures fees are paid) and the
candidate:
Attains a minimum for both professional
project management activities/assignments of50%.
Has evidence of Continuing Professional
Development of 35 hours per annum, during
the last 5 years.
Has complied with the code of professionalconduct.
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Assessment (2)
The following outcomes are possible as a
result of the recertification assessment:
Renewal of certificate.
Renewal of certificate following satisfactory
interview/ and/or references/ and/or review of
complaints/ and/or an enquiry for additional
information from the candidate for
clarification.
Non-renewal of certificate following
unsatisfactory interview and/or references
and/or review of complaints/ and/or an
enquiry for additional information from thecandidate.
If any doubt exists, the CB shall invite the
candidate to an interview with the assessors.
A determination will then be made pending
the outcome of the interview.
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Change control
Issue Status Author Page Date Comme
nts
Version 1.0 Released Dr. Chinwi Mgbere 13.05.01
Version 1.1 Released Dr. Chinwi Mgbere 13.10.17 Released
for C2