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Microsoft Office Project 2007CertificationsAlan BearderExecutive Director – Microsoft EPM Training and ConsultingInternational Institute for Learning, Inc.Minneapolis MPA Lunch-N-LearnJanuary 18, 2008 2007 International Institute for Learning, Inc.

AgendaPM competency development context forcertificationIntroduce the certificationsWhy certifications?Target audiencesExam preparationMicrosoft Official Curriculum 2007 International Institute for Learning, Inc.

Microsoft Office Project 2007 CertificationsMicrosoft Office Project 2007 Certifications aredesigned to help individuals demonstrate theirability to apply project scheduling best practicesand methodologies in their work.The result?Better project outcomes and greateron-time performance! 2007 International Institute for Learning, Inc.

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Microsoft Office Project 2007 CredentialsPMI’s Standards*- New Generation Certification Family- Benefits all project management communities- Provides Project Management applicationexpertise- Complements PMBOK methodologiesEPM IT ProfessionalDesktop TechnologySpecialistDemonstrates competency in theuse of Project 2007 desktop* Reprinted with permission of the Project Management Institute, Inc.** Project Portfolio Server planned as future MCITP certification.EPM TechnologySpecialistDemonstrates competency inthe use of Project 2007Server 2007 International Institute for Learning, Inc.Aligned with the PMI ProgramManagement StandardDemonstrates competency inthe use of Project 2007Server for large complexprojects& programs

Why Certification?The growing number and complexity of projects that companiesmust manage has impacted the demand for highly skilledproject management practitioners.Microsoft recognition of end users not using the tool mostefficiently.End users need tool competency for maximum benefit usingProject Server.Practitioners seeking to improve use of Microsoft Office Project– wanting validation of proficiency offered by certificationMicrosoft count of MS Project licenses is approximately16,000,000 – wants to support user base.Existing tool certification program had steady growthdemonstrating opportunity for Microsoft to offer certifications. 2007 International Institute for Learning, Inc.

Certification Value PropositionsSignificance for key audiences:Practitioners:Strengthen pursuit of career competency and advancement byleveraging industry recognized standards and methods.Employers:Improve recruitment, retention and management outcomes aswell as help increase organizational maturity.PM Consultancies:Increased opportunity to market certified consultants withproven tool competencies. 2007 International Institute for Learning, Inc.

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Target Audiences of Each CertificationDesktopTechnologySpecialistPM Practitioners, schedulers,team leads or any user ofMicrosoft Office Project 2007standalone.Users who want to certify theycan build, maintain, andcontrol well-formed projectplans.These individuals may beinvolved in or responsible forscheduling, estimating,coordinating, controlling,budgeting, and staffingprojects.Designed to help equip userswho may want to manageproject schedules moreefficiently. 2007 International Institute for Learning, Inc.

Target Audiences of Each CertificationEPMTechnologySpecialist(Cont.)Project managers or any userof Microsoft Office ProjectProfessional 2007 and ProjectServer 2007 who manage andsupport projects in anEnterprise Project Management(EPM) environment.Individuals managing projectsin the EPM environment,including project and nonproject efforts, risks, issues,documents, task progress, andtimesheets. 2007 International Institute for Learning, Inc.

Target Audiences of Each CertificationEPM ITProfessional(Cont.)Project managers, programmanagers, members of theproject management office, orparticipating in the deploymentof an EPM solutionThose responsible for managing,analyzing, and reporting onprojects and programs in theMicrosoft Office EPMenvironment.Able to recommend PWAenvironment configurations tocreate solutions for businessproblems.Those with a solid understandingof key project managementconcepts and terminology andThe Standard for ProgramManagement is recommended. 2007 International Institute for Learning, Inc.

Credential DetailsCoursesCertificationsExams 2007 International Institute for Learning, Inc.

Desktop Technology Specialist (MCTS)CertificationMCTS:Managing Projects with Microsoft Office Project 2007Exam70-632: TS:Microsoft Office Project 2007, Managing ProjectsCourse5927:Microsoft Office Project 2007, Managing Projects 2007 International Institute for Learning, Inc.

EPM Technology Specialist (MCTS)CertificationMCTS: Enterprise Project Managementwith Microsoft Office Project Server 2007ExamExam 70-633: TS: Microsoft OfficeProject Server 2007, Managing ProjectsCourse5928: Microsoft OfficeProject Server 2007, Managing Projects 2007 International Institute for Learning, Inc.

EPM IT Professional (MCITP)CertificationMCITP: Enterprise Project Managementwith Microsoft Office Project Server 2007Exam70-634: PRO: Microsoft Office ProjectServer 2007, Managing Projects and ProgramsCourse5929: Microsoft Office ProjectServer 2007, Managing Projects and Programs 2007 International Institute for Learning, Inc.

Exam DetailsNo prerequisitesCertifications awarded after passingBoth MCTS certifications required for MCITP credentialMultiple choice and simulationRecommend PMP certificationOnline exam registration at www.prometric.comReasonable cost ( 125 registration fee)Microsoft “Second Shot” program provides a free retake offer(valid until rs/secondshot/default.mspx 2007 International Institute for Learning, Inc.

Exam PreparationMicrosoft Official Curriculum (MOC) CoursesIIL Project 2007 Orange, Blue and Black Belt CoursesMPA ‘Lunch-N-Learn’ tool sessionsSupporting Materials: Online Preparation 32.mspx Microsoft Office Project 2007 Inside Out Microsoft Office Project 2007 Step by Step MCTS Self-Paced Training Kits (70-632 avail. May 2008) 2007 International Institute for Learning, Inc.

Project Certifications To DateMicrosoft Project 2007 CredentialsTotal to date:70060061550070-632 MCTS40070-633 MCTS70-634 MCITP3003542001,1782091000Percent18%70-632 MCTS70-633 MCTS70-634 MCITP30%52%As of Dec 31, 2007 2007 International Institute for Learning, Inc.

Microsoft Official CurriculumMOC 5927DesktopMOC 5928EPMMOC 5929ProgramsOffice Project2007Office ProjectServer 2007Office ProjectServer 2007 Novice andexperiencedproject managersand schedulers Develop desktopcompetency 3-day course Experiencedproject managersand schedulers Develop EPMcompetency Recommendedattendance of5927 3-day course Experienced projectmanagers Program managers PMO personnel ProfessionalCredential Recommended priorattendance of bothcourses 5-day courseExam preparationTool competencyProgressive learningBest practices 2007 International Institute for Learning, Inc.

Availability DatesPMI’s Standards*Desktop TechnologySpecialistEPM TechnologySpecialistEPM IT ProfessionalExam: 70-634Exam: 70-632Exam: 70-633July 2007October 2007January 2008Course: 5928Course: 5929Course: 5927August 2007* Reprinted with permission of the Project Management Institute, Inc.** Project Portfolio Server planned as future MCITP certification.January 2008 2007 International Institute for Learning, Inc.June 2008

SummaryMicrosoft Office Project Certifications:Benefit organizations and professionalsSupport PM competency improvementComplement PMI PM certificationCurriculum to develop competency and pass examsGrowing base of certified professionalsTake advantage off MPA eventsCoursesCertificationsExams 2007 International Institute for Learning, Inc.

Next Steps1Identify target competencies2Assess existing skills3Pursue training4Become certified 2007 International Institute for Learning, Inc.

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Managing Projects with Microsoft Office Project 2007 Certification Exam Course 70-632: TS: Microsoft Office Project 2007, Managing Projects 5927: . Microsoft Project 2007 Credentials 70-632 MCTS 70-633 MCTS 70-634 MCITP Percent 30% 52% 18% 70-632 MCTS 70-633 MCTS 70-634 MCITP As of Dec 31, 2007