Introduction & Objectives

RETAILPM™ RETAIL PROJECT MANAGER™ CREDENTIAL CERTIFICATION PROGRAM OBJECTIVES

In June 2007, EVMi® Earned Value Management Institute® created the RetailPM™ Retail Project Manager™ program, a global based credential, for professionals at all levels from the Retail(IT) industry who require a general understanding about the application, value and benefits derived from knowledge and application use of Retail Global Management; Retail Production; Retail Project Management, Retail Technical & Engineering Management, Retail Management strategies, Retail Project Controls, Retail Planning and Scheduling, Retail Risk Management and Retail Earned Value Management (EVM) for the effective management and oversight of projects and programs within their organizations.

The RetailPM™ Retail Project Manager™ credential certification is a unique management level and professional development program and course designed for Retail Managers and Professionals who work in the Retail industry who are eager to achieve total project and program management, execution and delivery successes

The RetailPM™ Retail Project Manager™ program is aimed at the present and next generation of Retail(IT) leaders and managers working for dynamic global companies and firms; international organizations and institutions; and government agencies/departments/ministries who need to broaden their horizons in the field and dimensions of project controls, Earned Value Management (EVM), planning and scheduling, risk management, project management and effective program governance; and enhance their prospects of achieving successful project and program delivery.

The RetailPM™ Retail Project Manager™ credential certification training program offers the participant with 5 days of intensive level training in Retail Management; Retail Project Controls; Retail Project management and planning, Retail Scheduling and Budgeting; Retail Risk management; Retail Earned Value Management and EIA 748-C Earned Value Management (EVM) Industry standards; fraud prevention; managing dispute and claims; and contract management for projects and programs in the Retail industry.

RetailPM™ Retail Project Manager™ is a trademark of EVMi® Earned Value Management Institute® in the USA and internationally and fully protected under International Trademark and Copyrights Treaties and Laws among nations

Outline, Curriculum & PDUs

RetailPM™ RETAIL PROJECT MANAGER™ CREDENTIAL CERTIFICATION PROGRAM MODULES COVERED FROM DAY 1 THROUGH DAY 5

RetailPM™ RETAIL PROJECT MANAGER™ CREDENTIAL CERTIFICATION CURRICULUM:

The RetailPM™ Retail Project Manager™ curriculum has been designed by a number of internationally recognized professionals from the field of project controls, planning and scheduling, risk management, quality management, project management, earned value management (EVM), risk, economics, business, finance, Health Care, engineering, and government. With its newly revised program, the RetailPM™ Retail Project Manager™ formula is challenging, rewarding and exciting for all Project Control Officers (PCOs) and Project Leads regardless of their industry domain or solution delivery.

RetailPM™ Retail Project Manager™ credential certification consists of TWELVE modules delivered from Day 1 through Day 4, and the modules are namely: (1), My RetailPM™ Retail Project Manager™ Strategy, Accountability & Oversight (2), Project Organization (3), Project Planning, Time Management and Scheduling (4), Estimating, Cost, Budgeting & Control Accounts (5), Earned Value Management, Project Control and ANSI EIA 748-C Earned Value Management (EVM) Industry Standards (6), Risk Control (7), Quality Control (8), Fraud Detection & Prevention (9), Managing Disputes and Claims (10) Managing Contracts, Materials & Procurement (11) Managing People, Stakeholders, Requirements, Resources and Changes (12) Ethics and Professional Responsibility.

RetailPM™ Retail Project Manager™ PART A: All participants will complete ten exercises for their My ITPM™ Information Technology Project Manager™ Strategy Play Book™. A grade of 80% is required to pass PART A

RetailPM™ Retail Project Manager™ PART B: On Day 5, a 4 hour 200 multiple choice question examination is given. A grade of 80% is required to pass PART B
A passing grade of 80% each for Parts A and B is required to earn RetailPM™ Retail Project Manager™ credential certification.

***On Day four, all RetailPM™ Retail Project Manager™ participants must complete and present in class, a given Case Study on RetailPM™ Retail Project Manager™ (this is not graded).

The RetailPM™ Retail Project Manager™ program is given in the English language only.

RetailPM™ RETAIL PROJECT MANAGER™ PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT UNITS (PDUs):

60 Professional Development Units (PDUs) is awarded upon completion of the RetailPM™ Retail Project Manager™ program

RetailPM™ Retail Project Manager™ is a trademark of EVMi® Earned Value Management Institute® in the USA and internationally and fully protected under International Trademark and Copyrights Treaties and Laws among nations

Who Should Apply

The RetailPM™ Retail Project Manager™ credential certification is ideal and widely used by Retail Project Control Officers (RPCOs), Retail Project Control Professionals (RPCPs), Retail Senior Project Managers, Retail Senior Managers, Retail Managers, Retail Engineers, Retail Senior Program Managers, Retail Head of Finance Department; Chief Project Officer; Chief Procurement Officer; and Program Managers.

Suitability – Who should attend?

The RetailPM™ Retail Project Manager™ program is suitable for a wide range of professional figures, including:

Retail Project Managers
Retail Operations Managers
Retail Executive Directors
Retail General Managers
Retail Finance Managers
Retail Divisional Heads
Retail Head of Training
Retail Head of Human Resources
Retail Area Managers
Retail Project Directors
Retail Planning Coordinators
Retail Project Leaders
Retail Team Leaders
Retail Supervisors
Retail Procurement Managers
Retail Risk Managers
Anyone who is involved in Retail project work and wishes to enhance their Retail project management and Retail Technical and Management skills

RetailPM™ Retail Project Manager™ is a trademark of EVMi® Earned Value Management Institute® in the USA and internationally and fully protected under International Trademark and Copyrights Treaties and Laws among nations

Participant Mix

A typical RetailPM™ Retail Project Manager™ class included Project Management Professionals, Project Control Officers (PCOs), Project Control Professionals (PCPs), Senior Project Managers, Senior Managers, Managers, Senior Program Managers, Head of Finance Department; Chief Project Officer; Chief Procurement Officer; and Program Managers who work across industry and government.

RetailPM™ Retail Project Manager™ is a trademark of EVMi® Earned Value Management Institute® in the USA and internationally and fully protected under International Trademark and Copyrights Treaties and Laws among nations

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RetailPM™ Retail Project Manager™ is a trademark of EVMi® Earned Value Management Institute® in the USA and internationally and fully protected under International Trademark and Copyrights Treaties and Laws among nations

Faculty

ALL RetailPM™ RETAIL PROJECT MANAGER™ CREDENTIAL CERTIFICATION INSTRUCTORS:

(1) Have a Master Of Science (MS) Degree in Project Management and A Second Master Of Science (MS) Degree in Engineering (Electrical, Civil, Computer, Mechanical, Aeronautical, Software), Or Economics; Computer Science Or Marketing Or Business Administration; or Phd or DSc in related field
(2) Are EVMP® Earned Value Management Professional® Certified from EVMI®;
(3) Have Over Fifteen Years of Earned Value Management (EVM), Project Controls and Project Management Experience in Industry Or Government Or Both;
(4) Have Implemented Several ANSI 748-A OR ANSI 748-B OR ANSI 748-C Compliant and DCMA Compliant Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS) On Very Large, Complex and High Dollar (multimillion/multibillion valued) Programs and Projects;
(5) Have Taught or Teach In Graduate Programs In Accredited Universities and or at Community Colleges in the USA and abroad

RetailPM™ Retail Project Manager™ is a trademark of EVMi® Earned Value Management Institute® in the USA and internationally and fully protected under International Trademark and Copyrights Treaties and Laws among nations