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Project Management Certifications Compared
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A pretty thorough comparison of project management-related certifications from a number of associations (AACE, PMI, 4 others) has been published by Paul Giammalvo. See the two related links on this page. There is a narrative link and also a link to a spreadsheet and chart.
While no evaluation is completely unbiased, it is an interesting read. Different AACE certifications range from near-easiest to the hardest to obtain, by the way.
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Certification class has been cancelled
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Only a couple of people signed up for the certification class this weekend, so the class has been cancelled. We'll probably offer the class again this Fall.
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CCC/CCE Certification Class in Oak Ridge
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The AACE East Tennessee Section will be hosting a review course for the CCC/CCE certification exam. The review course is scheduled for three days and will be held on April 25th, May 30th and May 31st at the UT Outreach Center in Oak Ridge. The cost is $200 which includes two reference books: (1) CCC/CCE Certification Study Guide, 3rd Edition and (2) Skills & Knowledge of Cost Engineering, 5th Edition. The cost is $100 without the reference books.
If you are interested in attending this review course, please register (link deleted). If you have any questions, contact Melissa Buckner.
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Certification testing in the Knoxville area
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Todd Corwin, ETS Director of Education, tells us that the East Tennessee Section is one of the hosts for the AACEI Certification Exams to be held on June 14, 2008. The deadline for early registration is Monday, May 5th. Details for the test location in Oak Ridge, TN will be provided to the applicants by email.
Exams include Certified Cost Engineer/Consultant, Earned Value Professional, Planning and Scheduling Professional, and Certified Forensic Claims Consultant Engineer.
See www.aacei.org for details and applications for the certification exams.
If you have any questions, please contact Todd Corwin by email or by phone at (865)755-3680.
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Need points for recertification?
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Many of our Section members have a certification through AACEI. Regardless of the type of certification - EVP, PSP, CCC, or CCE - we have to go through a recertification process every three years. This basically means steadily accumulating points so you have the amount required when it comes time to recertify.
Many ways to earn points are what you would expect, including going to training, attending Section meetings, or holding an AACE office. However, there are other less-obvious ways to accumulate points. A good resource that lists all of the ways to get points is the Guide To Recertification on AACEI's website. At the bottom of the Guide is the recertification form, which itemizes things that a person can do to earn points.
For example, Section C.3 describes earning points by submitting questions for future certification tests. Section E.4 describes technical committee participation, which is basically participating in email mailing lists. Section C.2 describes teaching, like teaching part of a certification class. (Note that preparation time can also be counted for teaching and giving presentations).
There are many ways to earn points, so if you're running behind, don't give up. Review the possibilities and commit to doing the things necessary to keep you valuable certification. If you need ideas, contact someone on the ETS Board or Sandy Williard at HQ.
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