PA179 PMSLC IPMA Competence Elements 1 PPPM Competence Elements PM standards ICB = IPMA Competence Baseline PM dictionary OPVK_MU_EN_stred_2.jpg PA179 PMSLC IPMA Competence Elements 2 International Standards of PM www.ipma.ch www.pmi.org IPMA PMI PA179 PMSLC IPMA Competence Elements 3 PMI approach •Process oriented •9 groups of processes •Each group called “knowledge area” •44 processes grouped into 9 knowledge areas •Much more like a “cookbook” •Input-Transformation-Output fashion PA179 PMSLC IPMA Competence Elements 4 PMI approach (cont.) •Utilitarian approach (USA approach) •Concerned more on HOW then on WHY and WHAT •Very useful when training people to do their work well •My opinion: not well in cases of unusual, complex and very new situations PA179 PMSLC IPMA Competence Elements 5 PMI approach (cont.) •The standard is manifested in the so called PM BoK = Project Management Body of Knowledge •Since the year 2007 there exist two other standards: Program Management Body of Knowledge Portfolio Management Body of Knowledge PA179 PMSLC IPMA Competence Elements 6 PMI_Struktura_v3 PA179 PMSLC IPMA Competence Elements 7 IPMA approach •Competences oriented •Three groups of processes •46 competence elements •Much more like a “definition” •Specification + possible steps description fashion PA179 PMSLC IPMA Competence Elements 8 IPMA approach (cont.) •Scientific approach •Concerned more on WHAT and WHY not on HOW •Very useful in cases of unusual, complex and very new situations •My opinion: not so good when quick training of people to do their work well is needed PA179 PMSLC IPMA Competence Elements 9 IPMA approach (cont.) •The standard is manifested in the so called ICB = IPMA Competence Baseline •Since the year 2008 version 3: Program Management and Portfolio Management incorporated •2011-2013: IPMA Consensus Programme ICB4 PA179 PMSLC IPMA Competence Elements 10 IPMA Competence Baseline PA179 PMSLC IPMA Competence Elements 11 PA179 PMSLC IPMA Competence Elements 12 PA179 PMSLC IPMA Competence Elements 13 PA179 PMSLC IPMA Competence Elements 14 PA179 PMSLC IPMA Competence Elements 15 Certification process (levels D, C, B, A) … a PM profession > PA179 PMSLC IPMA Competence Elements 16 How the Certif. process relates to ICB (IPMA Competence Baseline) •The ICB provides the official definition of the competences expected from project management personnel by the IPMA for certification using the universal IPMA four-level-certification system. •It is a general reference document for assessment, training materials preparation, research purposes, information about the PM profession. PA179 PMSLC IPMA Competence Elements 17 18.8.2008 CO SPŘ o.s. Long title Capabilities Certification Process Validity Stage 1 Stage 2 Stage 3 Certified Projects Director Competence = knowledge + experience A Application, Curriculum vitae, self- assessment, references, project list Director report Interview 5 years Certified Senior Project Manager B Exam, Project report Certified Project Manager C Exam, Short project report Certified Project Management Associate Knowledge D Application, Curriculum vitae, self -assessment Exam Certification programme IPMA 4-L-C PA179 PMSLC IPMA Competence Elements 18 Experience for levels B, C, D •B: at least 5 years in the management of complex projects with strategic relevance •C: at least 3 years in the management of not complex projects or parts of complex projects •D: application of knowledge without deep experience 18.8.2008 CO SPŘ o.s. PA179 PMSLC IPMA Competence Elements 19 Experience for level A •at least 5 years in portfolio management and/or programme management with strategic relevance •of which at least 3 years were in responsible leadership functions in the management of complex portfolios or programmes •and in this case the remaining 2 years of experience in managing projects (within a programme or a portfolio) •Certified Senior Project Manager 18.8.2008 CO SPŘ o.s. PA179 PMSLC IPMA Competence Elements 20 Education •30-45 hours (workshop, seminar, conference, course ect.) • as a member, or • as a lecturer and course developer (A and B level) 18.8.2008 CO SPŘ o.s. PA179 PMSLC IPMA Competence Elements 21 Assignment 1 Mind Maps of the domain of PPPM (A readable breakdown structure of the PPPM domain) Mandatory to pass the course 3 person squads Results submitted in X-Mind Presentation of chosen results Assignment 1 -- cont. •The map of 1st level is given: Assignment 1 -- cont. •Three maps of 2nd level you will create •For each group of competences one •In each 2nd level map you will make sub-grouping of competence elements –Each sub-group will have its name –A short annotation/description of this subgroup will be connected •Arguments for your sub-grouping will be expressed in a form of explanatory branch of the 2nd level map •To each sub-group particular competence elements will be connected Assignment 1 -- cont. •46 maps of 3rd level you will create •For each ICB3 competence element one •In each 3rd level map you will put sub-elements of the particular given competence element –Each sub-element will have its name –A short annotation/description of this sub-element will be connected •Arguments for your sub-elements will be expressed in a form of explanatory branch connected to each of the 3rd level map •If necessary, you can repeat this procedure recursively Assignment 1 -- cont. The explanation of sub-elements: 1.Our brains function on fundamental hierarchy principle; this means: a complex item of knowledge is composed from less complex items recursively, i.e. the knowledge is organized in a form of interconnected trees of partial knowledge. 2.Each such tree is a “breakdown structure”. 3.Thus to describe something complex can be naturally done by using breakdown structure and usually it serves as the most comprehensible description for any audience. 4.Points 1 – 3 are arguments for sub-elements approach. Assignment 1 -- cont. •To find out appropriate sub-elements use the following: –ICB3 –Wikipedia –Any book on PM –CzNCB Dictionary – PA179 PMSLC IPMA Competence Elements 27 … … see the CzNCB Dictionary PA179 PMSLC IPMA Competence Elements 28 Assignment 1 -- cont. Organization •3-persons squads •Mind Maps in the X-Mind tool (freeware) •Delivery date: Nov-1-2010 •Nothing delivered after this date will be evaluated •Presentations of chosen works Nov-12-2012 PA179 PMSLC IPMA Competence Elements 29