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• PMI Chapters have military outreach programs. Local Chapter is Washington

D.C. www.PMIWDC.org/military or email at military.liaison@pmiwdc.org

• Military Liaisons

– Volunteers who serve as the liaison between the chapter members and base or regional

military groups geographically located to the chapter

– Will act as a guide and bridge to military personnel interested in PMI or Project

Management

– Provide mentorship that includes

• Assistance with completing PMI certification applications

• Transition assistance (resume review, interview skills, networking)

• Sharing of resources and 3rd party connections as applicable

Why certification?

(https://blog.masterofproject.com/pmp-certification-

veterans-military/)

• The process for earning the PMP is

rigorous.

• It takes a lot of preparation and

practical experience.

• Between 60 - 75 % of applicants pass

the exam.

Which certification is best for me?

PMI Certifications at a glance The CAPM demonstrates your understanding of the fundamental knowledge, terminology and processes of effective project management. CAPM is the precursor to the PMP certification and also is administered by the PMI. Designed for professionals who want to achieve their PMP certification in steps rather, or for those with only rudimentary project management experience, the CAPM is a stepping-stone to the more rigorous PMP. The PMP is the gold standard of project management certification. Recognized and demanded by organizations worldwide, the PMP validates your competence to perform in the role of a project manager, leading and directing projects and teams.

Portfolio management certification recognizes the advanced experience and skill of portfolio managers. The PfMP demonstrates your proven ability in the coordinated management of one or more portfolios to achieve organizational objectives.

The PgMP is designed for those who manage multiple, complex projects to achieve strategic and organizational results.

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Top 5 project management certifications in 2019

1. Project management professional PMP; Project Management Institute (PMI)

2. PMI-ACP Certification (surpassed CAPM and CompTIA Project+ since 2017)

3. Certified Associate in Project Management CAPM Certification (PMI)

4. Certified Scrum Master CSM Certification (SA)

5. PRINCE2 Foundation/Prince2 Practioner (UK)

Top paying certifications for 2019 (https://www.globalknowledge.com/us-en/content/articles/top-paying-certifications/?medium=tsa&msclkid=ef796d5c5ba2154d611731a1325ae371&gclid=CISA3tOc3eICFSaGxQIdTfgEFA&gclsrc=ds)

1. Certified in the Governance of Enterprise IT (CGEIT) - $121,363

2. AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate - $121,292

3. Project Management Professional (PMP®) - $114,473

4. AWS Certified Developer – Associate - $114,148

5. Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) - $111,475

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6. Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC) - $111,049

7. Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) - $108,043

8. Certified ScrumMaster - $106,938

9. Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) - $106,375

10. Six Sigma Green Belt - $104,099

11. Citrix Certified Professional – Virtualization (CCP-V) - $103,424

12. Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE) – Server Infrastructure - $100,656

13. Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) - $99,684

14. Cisco Certified Networking Professional (CCNP) Routing and Switching - $99,402

15. Citrix Certified Associate – Networking (CCA-N) - $99,217

How do I complete the certification process?

1. Complete Application (http://www.pmi.org/certifications/process) • Fill out an application documenting your education and project management

experience, which PMI says can take as much as eight hours.

• Tip: To complete the application quickly, gather all of the information and documentation you need before opening it. Otherwise, it will likely take you multiple sessions to complete. See: Filling out the Application Practical below.

2. Application Review • Review period will take 5–10 days, depending on the certification. Once it’s

complete, PMI will email you to move on to the next step. 10% of all applications are audited.

3. Payment • $405 for Project Management International (PMI) members, non-members is $555.

4. Complete computer-based test • Pass a four-hour, 200 question exam • Tip: create an exam study plan.

• Review the certification handbook and the exam content outline — they’ll explain the exam format and topics that will be covered.

• Read current books and articles in your domain topic areas. • Study! Consider enrolling in an exam prep course and forming a study group

with your colleagues or friends.

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Filling out the Application Practical

Project Hours

Reporting v4.xlsx

blank example

PMP-experience form.xlsx

(https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/converting-military-experience-project-management-1-prigge-mba-

pmp)

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PMI local chapter benefits

(https://pmiwdc.org/membership-benefits)

• Become more active in the PM

profession

• Events:

– Monthly meetings

– Community meetings

– Special events

• Networking with other

professionals

• Job opportunities

• Training & skills building

• Volunteering

Scholarships and financial aid resources available

(https://www.pmi.org/military)

• Onward to Opportunity

(https://ivmf.syracuse.edu/onward-to-

opportunity)

• Vets2PM (https://vets2pm.com/)

• Post 9/11 GI Bill

• Project management certificate

• Schools such as Villanova, Cornell, Syracuse University, Stanford University, University of Maryland, George Washington University and others (check your local college or university's course offerings) have excellent project management programs and certificates; some for-credit, other not-for-credit

• Reserve Education Assistance Program (REAP)

• Veteran Educational Assistance Program (VEAP)

• Dependents Educational Assistance (DEA)

• Military branch Credentialing Opportunities OnLine (COOL) programs

• Fort Belvoir USO Project Next S.T.E.P. (Service Member Transition Education)

(https://metro.uso.org/programs/project-next-s-t-e-p-service-member-transition-

education)

AFCOOL Funding Request

1. After the supervisor approves your PMP or CAPM certification goal you'll receive an

email notification and start an AFCOOL funding request by clicking on "START A

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FUNDING REQUEST" under the Self-Service section on the bottom right side of the

AFVEC main webpage.

2. Select AFCOOL for funding type

3. Select Project Management Professional (PMP) or Certified Associate in Project

Management (CAPM)

4. Under "Supporting Documentation" upload an invoice

5. For institution, enter the vendor providing the training and ALL

6. For exam, enter PROMETRIC

7. Enter $555 for the exam cost and the relevant course fees depending on your class

choice.

8. Submit the funding request.

Four Steps for earning a PMP certification while in the military

(https://www.veterati.com/4-steps-to-earning-a-pmp-certification-while-in-the-military/)

Article from Veterati’s Transition Center that may be a good resource.

Several commands and bases have funded project management certification courses. If so,

the command will need to complete an SF-182. There are several veteran-friendly course

providers in the local area. PM-ProLearn is an example with some good resources as well

(https://www.pm-prolearn.com/)

SF-182

The SF-182 is the Request, Authorization, Agreement, and Certification for Training Form,

which is used to document instances of completed civilian employee training in the

Department of Defense.

The official form and full documentation for the SF-182 can be downloaded and viewed here.

Tuition Assistance Program (TAP)

The Tuition Assistance Program is one where the individual organization determines if

certification programs are covered or not.

Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA)

This program is very similar to the Tuition Assistance Program detailed above. Each state's

workforce office handles these differently, so we recommend contacting the WIOA office and

the program you are applying to directly to guide you through the process.

GI Bill®

Check whether your GI Bill benefits can be applied to the program that you are applying to.

The rules change periodically.

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People to follow on LinkedIn

• Michael Quinn- veteran transition, job search, networking

• Eric Wright- Vets2PM

• Tim Keefe- Veteran Mentor Network, cyber security, vet transition

• John Nemo- Build and improve your LinkedIn profile

• Daniel Savage- Head of Military and Veterans Programs at LinkedIn

• Cory Boatwright- Head of Military & Veteran Recruiting Programs @ LinkedIn

Additional resources

● PMP 2018 preparation course, by Sandra Mitchell, on LinkedIn

● Vets2PM: on-line and in-person PMP training with high success rate

● Vet Stone: Translate military experience into project experience for PMP application

● The Job Hackers: http://thejobhackers.com/: Agile training

● Project Road PMP web training $17.76 for Vets

● PM.com: project management skills, tools and training for PDUs

● PMP exam study materials

PMP preparation

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• LinkedIn Veterans: membership, profile creation, learning tools

• Beyond the Uniform; webinars and podcasts

• The Paradigm Switch: certification training, scholarships, more

• Hire Heroes USA: transition, education, job search

• Veterati: free 1:1 mentoring

• American Corporate Partners: free 1:1 mentoring

• VetsInTech: technical training, networking, seminars

• ShortList: interviewing skills and practice

• Swords to Plowshares: job training, resume, health issues, more

• Veteran Mentor Network: LinkedIn group for discussion

• US Chamber of Commerce Hiring Our Heroes: resume help, hiring fairs

• Battle Tested Veterans: Dispelling stereotypes, story-telling, networking

• Veteran Jobs Mission: A coalition of over 200 companies dedicated to hiring veterans