To achieve certification, the certification candidate must also perform developmental assignments or show experience that demonstrates application of the required knowledge and skill. Information provided should be results-oriented and showcase the impact the FPD had on the project and/or lessons learned. The following are the required developmental assignments:
1.12.1 Work for 12 months as a project engineer or IPT member; OR possess a current PMP certification; OR possess a professional engineer (PE) or registered architect (RA) license.
1.12.2 Three years (minimum) experience in project management; OR possess a current PMP certification. An optional self-assessment is available for Level I applicants to rate their overall experience in the following activities:
Conducting design and project reviews
Developing and/or approving engineering drawings
Performing field construction inspections
Performing contract administration functions in his/her role as a FPD
Evaluating contractor construction deliverables
Participating in the federal budget formulation and execution processes
Developing project data sheets
Defining project scope and the project WBS
Writing and/or approving specifications
Writing and/or approving decision memoranda and project reports
Developing the project acquisition strategy and the acquisition plan
Writing the PEP and getting it approved
Participating in the ESAAB process
Participating in the NEPA and other regulatory processes and writing NEPA documents
Participating in quarterly project reviews
Participating in trade-off analyses and/or value engineering studies
Developing and updating project schedules and cost estimates
Developing and maintaining project risk management plans
Developing and using an EVMS and performing earned value analyses
Note: The following positions do not count towards experience in project management:
program manager, property manager, HSS positions, and financial positions.
Note: A candidate must work on a project for a minimum of six continuous months for the experience to count towards the three year requirement.
1.12.3 Candidates must demonstrate one year of experience in project management within the last five years prior to the FPD certification application date. A PMP certification will satisfy this project management experience requirement as long as the PMP certification has been earned within the last five years.
1.13 BEHAVIORAL
No behavioral competencies are required for Level I.
LEVEL II
To attain Level II certification, the candidate must:
Successfully complete all the Level I requirements.
Appropriately demonstrate the applicable knowledge, skill and ability (KSA) Level II competencies or successfully complete the following Level II core courses:
o Advanced Concepts in Project Management (competencies 2.1.1, 2.5.1) o Project Management Simulation (competencies 2.1.2, 2.7.1)
o Leadership Through Effective Communication (competencies 2.1.3, 2.2.1, 2.2.2, 2.2.3 and 2.4.1)
o Cost and Schedule Estimation (competency 2.6.1)
o Scope Management/Baseline Development (competency 2.3.1)
Successfully complete at least two of the following elective courses:
o Value Management (competency 2.11.1)
o Environmental Laws and Regulations (competency 2.11.2) o Federal Budgeting Process in DOE (competency 2.11.3) o Real Property Asset Management (competency 2.11.4)
Satisfy work and developmental activities (2.12.1, 2.12.2, 2.12.3, 2.12.4) that focus on:vii o Performing market research
o Developing and applying technical processes and technical management processes o Performing or participating in source selection
o Preparing acquisition strategies
o Managing performance based service agreements o Developing and managing a project budget o Writing a business case
o Engaging in strategic planning
Satisfy behavioral competencies 2.13.1, 2.13.2, 2.13.3, 2.13.4, and 2.13.5
2.1 GENERAL PROJECT MANAGEMENT
2.1.1 The certification candidate must demonstrate working-level knowledge of systems engineering. Fulfillment of this competency may be achieved through the following: 1) the successful completion of the Project Management Career Development Program (PMCDP) core course Advanced Concepts in Project Management; OR 2) the successful completion of an equivalent course or training; OR 3) a description of the candidate's demonstrated equivalent experience.
The justification of fulfillment through equivalent experience requires candidates to demonstrate a majority of the following knowledge examples covered in the PMCDP course:
The systems engineering model as used in project management
Functional allocation and functional requirements definition as used in systems engineering
Design reviews (conceptual, preliminary, critical, system, etc.)
Trade-off analyses
Configuration management from a systems engineering perspective
2.1.2 The certification candidate must demonstrate working-level knowledge in pre-project planning. Fulfillment of this competency may be achieved through the following: 1) the successful completion of the PMCDP core course Project Management Simulation; OR 2) the successful completion of an equivalent course or training; OR 3) a description of the candidate's demonstrated equivalent experience.
The justification of fulfillment through equivalent training or experience requires candidates to demonstrate all of the following knowledge examples covered in the PMCDP course:
The use of up-front project definition in developing project scope
The use of stakeholder alignment techniques
The use of the Project Definition Rating Index
2.1.3 The certification candidate must demonstrate working-level knowledge of facilitation techniques and conflict resolution methods. Fulfillment of this competency may be achieved through the following: 1) the successful completion of the PMCDP core course Leadership Through Effective Communication; OR 2) the successful completion of an equivalent course or training; OR 3) demonstrated equivalent experience.
The justification of fulfillment through equivalent training or experience requires candidates to demonstrate the following knowledge examples covered in the PMCDP course:
Problem solving and conflict resolution
Facilitation techniques and facilitating discussions/meetings 2.2 LEADERSHIP/TEAM BUILDING
2.2.1 The certification candidate must demonstrate working-level knowledge of leadership principles. Fulfillment of this competency may be achieved through the following: 1) the successful completion of the PMCDP core course Leadership Through Effective Communication; OR 2) the successful completion of an equivalent course or training; OR 3) demonstrated equivalent experience.
The justification of fulfillment through equivalent training or experience requires candidates to demonstrate a majority of the following knowledge examples covered in the PMCDP course:
Developing and communicating clear goals and vision
Recognizing individual and team performance
Using effective leadership styles for different situations
Leading integrated project teams
Developing and implementing operating procedures and systems
Working with external project stakeholders
2.2.2 The certification candidate must demonstrate working-level knowledge of motivational techniques. Fulfillment of this competency may be achieved through the following: 1) the successful completion of the PMCDP core course Leadership Through Effective Communication; OR 2) the successful completion of an equivalent course or training; OR 3) demonstrated equivalent experience.
The justification of fulfillment through equivalent training or experience requires candidates to demonstrate a majority of the following knowledge examples covered in the PMCDP course:
Using motivational techniques
Assigning and evaluating work
Identifying individual team members’ strengths and weaknesses
2.2.3 The certification candidate must demonstrate working-level knowledge of integrated project team building. Fulfillment of this competency may be achieved through the following: 1) the successful completion of the PMCDP core course Leadership Through Effective Communication; OR 2) the successful completion of an equivalent course or training; OR 3) demonstrated equivalent experience.
The justification of fulfillment through equivalent training or experience requires candidates to demonstrate a majority of the following knowledge examples covered in the PMCDP course:
Building consensus
Developing trust and confidence among team members
Organizing teams
Effectively planning and managing multiple tasks among team members
Monitoring and tracking results
Assigning work
2.3 SCOPE MANAGEMENT
2.3.1 The certification candidate must demonstrate working-level knowledge of the techniques used in scope management, baseline development, and work breakdown structure (WBS) development. Fulfillment of this competency may be achieved through the following: 1) the successful completion of the PMCDP core course Scope Management/Baseline Development;
OR 2) the successful completion of an equivalent course or training; OR 3) demonstrated equivalent experience.
The justification of fulfillment through equivalent training or experience requires candidates to demonstrate a majority of the following knowledge examples covered in the PMCDP course:
Using baseline development techniques
Developing and decomposing a WBS
Identifying requirements as functional or functional and discretionary or non-discretionary
Prioritizing requirements
Recognizing and controlling scope changes
2.4 COMMUNICATION MANAGEMENT
2.4.1 The certification candidate must demonstrate a working-level knowledge of effective briefing techniques. Fulfillment of this competency may be achieved through the following:
1) the successful completion of the PMCDP core course Leadership Through Effective Communication; OR 2) the successful completion of equivalent courses or training; OR 3) demonstrated equivalent experience.
The justification of fulfillment through equivalent training or experience requires candidates to demonstrate a majority of the following knowledge examples covered in the PMCDP courses:
Making formal presentations to senior management
Communicating with diverse audiences
Making persuasive communications with well-founded convincing arguments
Communicating with multiple types of stakeholders
2.5 QUALITY/SAFETY MANAGEMENT
2.5.1 The certification candidate must demonstrate working-level knowledge of quality management. Fulfillment of this competency may be achieved through the following: 1) the successful completion of the PMCDP core course Advanced Concepts in Project Management; OR 2) a description of the candidate's demonstrated equivalent experience (for this competency, there is no equivalent class to Advanced Concepts in Project Management that covers the same topics, hence the PMCDP does not permit applicants to claim alternative training).
The justification of fulfillment through equivalent experience requires candidates to demonstrate a majority of the following knowledge examples covered in the PMCDP course:
Quality Assurance (QA) and Quality Control plans and procedures development and interpretation
Systems and component testing and inspection processes
The requirements of Department of Energy (DOE) Order 414.1D, Quality Assurance, and 10 CFR 830.120 Nuclear Safety Management
Time quality management principles
The quality auditing process
2.6 COST MANAGEMENT
2.6.1 The certification candidate must demonstrate working-levelknowledge of cost and schedule estimating processes. Fulfillment of this competency may be achieved through the following:
1) the successful completion of the PMCDP core course Cost and Schedule Estimation; OR 2) the successful completion of an equivalent course or training; OR 3) demonstrated equivalent experience.
The justification of fulfillment through equivalent training or experience requires candidates to demonstrate a majority of the following knowledge examples covered in the PMCDP course:
Cost Estimate Initiation – Using Government Accountability Office (GAO) Cost Estimation Guide Steps to provide a framework for estimate development
Scope Estimate – WBSand the parameters; ground rules and assumptions needed for estimate development