

The fulfillment process is based on documentation provided by the workforce member that demonstrates how they met or accomplished each of the performance outcomes and learning objectives in a specific course. Fulfillment may be used when appropriate and in compliance with agency policy. Fulfillment may be used by program and project managers with significant experience and training as an alternative way to meet the standard training requirements for certification. While a specific curriculum is not articulated in policy, the training options can assist agencies and individuals in determining their training and development needs.Ģ Training. While a specific curriculum is not articulated, the training options shown in the table can assist agencies and individuals in determining their training and development needs. Comparable education may be used to substitute for experience when determining whether an individual satisfies competency requirements. Satisfaction of experience requirements from one certification level may be applied to the satisfaction of experience requirements of a higher certification level. There is no exception to the experience requirements and candidates must provide evidence of their experience to their certifying official. Experience may be time spent on the job in a program and project management-related job assignment, either in the private or public sector, which reflects the accumulation of knowledge, skills and abilities during years of progressively responsible work assignments. FPM 513 - IT Infrastructure and Architectural Design (Workforce members are highly encouraged to take FPM 511 prior)ġ Experience. The requirements for experience are generally based upon the Program & Project Manager’s Qualifications.FPM 512 - IT Management, Security, and Performance Assurance (Workforce members are highly encouraged to take FPM 511 prior).

FPM 511 - Management Competencies: Managing IT Projects.Members of the civilian acquisition workforce are encouraged to consult their agency acquisition workforce policies, internal agency websites, and/or their Acquisition Career Manager for additional information.įPM 334 - Progressive Leadership in Program Management Please contact your ACM for further guidance on the IT PM Specialization training track and requirements.Īgency Unique Certification Requirements: Federal agencies may have unique certification requirements in addition to the Federal Acquisition Certification (FAC) requirements. The Information Technology (IT) PM Improvement Initiative identified several agencies that offer Government provided training courses that may satisfy the IT PM Specialization training requirements. Per the December 16, 2013, Memo on Revisions to the Federal Acquisition Certification in Program and Project Managers (FAC-P/PM) from OFPP, changes to the FAC-P/PM training requirements will be maintained on the FAI website under the FAC-P/PM Certification area. While training requirements for the FAC-P/PM are closely aligned with the DAWIA training requirements, they are not identical. The FAC-P/PM shall be recognized by all federal civilian agencies as evidence that an employee meets core requirements to perform program and project management functions. Live - An independent test delivery provider delivers the exam worldwide, anywhere with an Internet connection and a distraction-free environment.The FAC-P/PM contains three (3) levels of certification that provides the required training and experience for Program and Project Management professionals. Once the final items are determined, SMEs gather to set the passing score for the exam. Item selection and cut score setting - Based on statistics gathered during the beta testing, items can be kept for the live exam or rejected. This allows the performance of each item to be evaluated. Reviewers can include Google employees or employees of Partner organizations.īeta testing - Exam items are delivered to candidates under conditions similar to the final exam when it's published. Technical review - Each exam item is reviewed to ensure technical accuracy. Item development - SMEs develop exam items based on the exam objectives and blueprint. Objective Domain definition - The objectives for the exam are determined based on job-role feedback provided by Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) inside and outside of Google.īlueprint - Each objective is weighted based on its importance to the overall job role. Google Workspace certification exams are developed following an internationally accepted development process to ensure validity, reliability, and relevance.
