Program and Project Managers (FAC-P/PM)

Requirements

Training, Experience and Continuous Learning

Training, experience and continuous learning requirements are outlined in the OFPP memo on FAC-PPM. A summary of the FAC-PPM Certification Requirements is also available. Interested individuals may also wish to review additional information on Continuous Learning Requirements. 

Training that meets the requirements for FAC-PPM certification are based on the FAC-PPM competency model.  Training is available from several sources, including industry training vendors, colleges and universities, and Federal training institutions and academies. The FAC-PPM Training Crosswalk is one source of training providers offering certification training that aligns with the FAC-PPM competency model, as determined by FAI. This Crosswalk is updated periodically.  

A revised FAC-PPM competency model is in DRAFT and has been forwarded to OFPP for review and approval. This draft competency model is expected to replace the current model above before the end of FY12. The draft model retains the same 7 core competency areas, but expresses the knowledge, skills and abilities expected of program and project managers in behavioral terms as performance outcomes. These performance outcomes are identified in each of the 7 core competency areas in each of the three certification levels. 

Reviewing the draft competency model now gives agencies early notification of future changes in training and experience requirements for program and project managers. It will also be posted on the Training Vendor Consortium page to alert training providers of possible changes required of their training products to maintain alignment with the new FAC-PPM competency model . 

Under reconstruction is the Training Vendor Consortium site which contains a list of vendor course offerings that align to the competency model, including vendor name, course descriptions, method of training, course length and contact information for registration. The Consortium will also contain a frequently asked question (FAQ) link. Lastly, this link contains the procedure and document links for vendors to use in submitting their training for competency alignment approval by FAI.

Additional Information

Look out for our future link to the PM Community of Practice  (under construction) where federal PMs can access job tools and other helpful information regarding program and project management, as well as access to a collaborative space to interact with other PMs.

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