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DIFFERENCES BETWEEN THE EVMI® EVMP® CREDENTIAL CERTIFICATION AND THE PMI® PMP® CREDENTIAL CERTIFICATION:

Each day, EVMI® Earned Value Management Institute® receives numerous enquiries from prospective EVMP® applicants regarding the differences between the EVMP® and PMP® credential certification programs. Some of the commonly asked questions received are: (a) Is EVMI® and PMI® the same organization?  ANSWER: No (b) What are the primary differences between the EVMP® credential certification and the PMP® credential certification? To answer this question and many more, EVMI® has put together a table, represented with facts that showcase these differences, and is entitled 'TABLE 1: DIFFERENCES BETWEEN THE EVMI® EVMP® CREDENTIAL CERTIFICATION AND THE PMI® PMP® CREDENTIAL CERTIFICATION'.

NAME OF ORGANIZATION:	EVMI®	PMI®
When Organization was founded:	2007	1969
Website:	www.evmi.com	www.pmi.org
Credential Certification Name:	Earned Value Management Professional®	Project Management Professional®
Credential Certification Acronym:	EVMP®	PMP®
Global Recognition:	YES	YES
United States Patent   & Trademark Office (USPTO) Registered Trademarks & Servicemarks:	EVMP® is a registered trademark/service mark in the USA and in other nations	PMP® is a registered trademark/service mark in the USA and in other nations
United States Federal Acquisition Institute FAI FAC-P/PM Approved	FAC-P/PM Approved:    YES	FAC-P/PM Approved:    YES
Industry Standards	EVMP® Credential References Industry Standards: EVMBOK® Earned Value Management Body of Knowledge®, EIA-ANSI 748-B (EVMS Industry Standard), PMBOK®, APMBoK,  P2M, CMMI, ISO 9000, & EVMI® proprietary and intellectual property SOURCE: Click here     (Website Accessed 03.18.2010)	PMP® References Industry Standards  PMBOK®   SOURCE: www.pmi.org (Website Accessed 03.18.2010)
CREDENTIAL CERTIFICATION TESTIMONIALS:	Testimonials from certified EVMP®s who work across industry and government: http://www.evmi.com/ Distinguished_EVMPs_Testimonials.html   SOURCE: www.evmi.com (Website Accessed 03.18.2010)	Certified PMP®s who work across industry and government SOURCE:  www.pmi.org (Website Accessed 03.18.2010)
Description of Credential Certification	The EVMP® credential program provides skills and develops competencies in effective Earned Value Management (EVM), risk management, quality management, cost estimating, project controls and scheduling, project oversight, project transparency, project accountability and responsible project management implementation and execution delivery on projects across industry and government. Additionally, through the EVMP® program, knowledge is advanced in the areas of the implementation of industry's ANSI-EIA-748-B earned value management industry guidelines, EVM best practices, applied  EVM and earned value best approaches. The EVMP® credential will distinguish you as a Professional who has the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in the field of Earned Value Management (EVM) application and implementation; responsible project management and successful results delivery, analysis and collaborative problem solving.   The EVMP® credential is for professionals who manage integrated cost, technical and schedule baselines on projects; and ensure that projects are delivered on time, within budget and within quality. SOURCE: Click: here (Website Accessed 03.18.2010)	The PMP® credential recognizes demonstrated knowledge and skill in leading and directing project teams and in delivering project results within the constraints of schedule, budget and resources. Those who lead and direct cross-functional teams to deliver projects within the constraints of schedule, budget, and scope. Candidates are responsible for all aspects of individual projects for the life of the project. SOURCE: http://www.pmi.org/CareerDevelopment/ Pages/AboutCredentialsPMP.aspx (Website Accessed 03.18.2010)
Credential Certification Process:	EVMP® Certification Process: EVMP® Application and 5 day EVMP® in-class training  at EVMI® training centers and 4 hour EVMP® exam on 5th day   SOURCE: www.evmi.com (Website Accessed 03.18.2010)	PMP® Certification Process:   PMP® Application  and 4 hour Exam  PMP® Training is provided by PMI® Registered Education Providers (REPS)  SOURCE: www.pmi.org (Website Accessed 03.18.2010)
Exam Prep Training Delivery Modes:	EVMP® Training Delivery: EVMP® Training is provided by EVMI® only Training delivery is In-class with Live Instructor (No online or virtual delivery)   SOURCE: www.evmi.com (Website Accessed 03.18.2010)	PMP® Training Delivery: PMP® Training is provided by PMI® Registered Education Providers (REPS) Contact PMI® for REP List SOURCE: www.pmi.org (Website Accessed 03.18.2010)
Credential Certification Requirements:	EVMP® Credential Certification Requirements Requires Completion: PART A: EVMP® Exam is 4 hours PART B: Complete a Project Using Applied Earned Value Management PART C: Complete EVMI® Project Case Studies	PMP® Exam is 4 hours
Questions on Exam:	EVMP® Exam: 200 questions    All 200 questions are scored                       SOURCE: www.evmi.com (Website Accessed 03.18.2010)	PMP® Exam: 200 questions 175 of 200 questions are scored  SOURCE: www.pmi.org (Website Accessed 03.18.2010)
Type of Questions:	EVMP® Exam: Multiple Choice, True/False, & Scenario-based   SOURCE: www.evmi.com (Website Accessed 03.18.2010)	PMP® Exam: Multiple Choice SOURCE: www.pmi.org (Website Accessed 03.18.2010)
Credential Certification Training & Examination Preparation Cost:	EVMP® Credential Cost: *The cost of $3,499 for EVMP® certification and training covers  EVMP® credential registration,  5 days of EVMP® program instruction, EVMP® program and course materials, EVMP® test taking, and EVMP® exam grading and results mailing. NOTE: This cost does not include cost of recertification            EVMP® Training is provided by EVMI® only SOURCE:  http://www.evmi.com/certification_evmp_ registerevmpcertification.html (Website Accessed 03.18.2010)	PMP® Credential Cost: Contact PMI® for PMP® registration cost. PMP® Training is provided by PMI® Registered Education Providers (REPS)   SOURCE: www.pmi.org (Website Accessed 03.18.2010)
Areas Tested on Credential Certification:	EVMP® CREDENTIAL CERTIFICATION AREAS:       EVMP® CREDENTIAL CERTIFICATION MODULE 1: General Project Management Theory & Application: (General overview of Project Management; Project Management Processes & Phases; Project Management Planning, Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) Development & Decomposition; Managing Time & Scheduling; Managing Project Scope, Managing Project Costs, Managing Project Risks, Managing Project Quality, Managing Project Contracts & Subcontracts, Managing Project's Human resources (staffing), Managing Project's Procurements, Managing Project's Communications, Managing  Conflicts on Projects, Project Economics, Systems Engineering, Soft Skills & Emotional Intelligence EVMP® CREDENTIAL CERTIFICATION MODULE 2: Project Financials: Project Financials Concepts, Project Accounting & Project Budgeting, Performance Measurement Baseline (PMB) Establishment & Development; Control Accounts & Work Packages (WP) Establishment, Planning Packages EVMP® CREDENTIAL CERTIFICATION MODULE 3: Earned Value Concepts, Earned Value Analytics, Earned Value Industry Standards:  EIA-ANSI 748B implementation (all 32 criteria), EVMS Validation and Reporting, EVM Maturity Assessments, Role of Control Account Managers (CAM), Developing the Control Account Manager Notebook, Developing Control Account Plans (CAPs); EVM Architecture & Design; EVM Reporting (Cost Performance Reports CPR Formats 1 -5), Earned Value Project Management Office® EVPMO®, Earned Value Management Risk and Quality Model® EVMRQM® EVMP® CREDENTIAL CERTIFICATION MODULE 4: Advanced Earned Value Management (EVM) Application: Establishing EVM Surveillance, EVM Reporting, Variance Analysis Reports (VARs) & Corrective Action Taking, Variance Management, EIA-ANSI 748B Execution, Integrated Baseline Reviews (IBRs) Management , Establishing Over Target Baselines (OTBs) EVMP® CREDENTIAL CERTIFICATION MODULE 5: Special Topics in General Management EVMP® CREDENTIAL CERTIFICATION MODULE 6: Ethics, Integrity & Professional Responsibility SOURCE: http://www.evmi.com/certification_earned_value_management_ certification_training.html (Website Accessed 03.18.2010)	PMP® CREDENTIAL CERTIFICATION AREAS: Project Management Framework, Project Life Cycle & Organization, Project Management Processes, Project Integration Management, Project Scope Management, Project Time Management, Project Scope Management, Project Time Management, Project Cost Management, Project Quality Management, Project Human Resource Management, Project Communications Management, Project Risk Management, Project Procurement Management, Professional Responsibility SOURCE:  www.pmi.org and PMBOK® (Website Accessed 03.18.2010)
PROPRIETARY & INTELLECTUAL CAPITAL LEVERAGED: (Trademarks and Servicemarks with ® are officially registered with United States Patent & Trademark Office in the USA, and in other nations) *For a comprehensive list of EVMI® marks contact EVMI® Legal Department: legal@evmi.com	EVMP® Credential Certification Intellectual Property Leveraged: EVMBOK® Earned Value Management Body Of Knowledge® ©GPMS® Global Project Management Systems® Templates and Forms ©EVPMO® Earned Value Project Management Office® ©EVMRQM® Earned Value Management Risk & Quality Model® ©The Kwaku Akyeampong 7 Keys to Effective Earned Value Management® ©The Kwaku Akyeampong Approach to Earned Value Management Excellence® ©The Kwaku Akyeampong Approach to Project Management Excellence® ©KAP3M4™ The Kwaku Akyeampong Project, Program, & Portfolio Management Monitoring Maturity Model™ ©Solutions Zone® ©The EVMP® Tool Kit™ ©The EVMP® Twenty™ ©The EVMP®® Zero-In Analysis™ SOURCE: Click here *For a comprehensive list of EVMI® marks contact EVMI® Legal Department: legal@evmi.com (Website Accessed 03.18.2010)	PMP® Credential Certification Intellectual Property Leveraged:   Contact PMI®   (Website Accessed 03.18.2010)
Credential Certification Renewal Period:	EVMP® Credential Renewal: 3 years SOURCE: www.evmi.com (Website Accessed 03.18.2010)	PMP® Credential Renewal: 3 years SOURCE:  www.pmi.org (Website Accessed 03.18.2010)
Credential Certification Renewal Requirements:	EVMP® Credential Renewal Requirements: 60 PDUs related to project management, Earned Value Management (EVM), project financials, general management and project controls SOURCE: www.evmi.com (Website Accessed 03.18.2010)	PMP® Credential Renewal Requirements: 60 PDUs related to project management       SOURCE:  www.pmi.org (Website Accessed 03.18.2010)
Credential Certification Renewal Cost:	EVMP® Credential Renewal Cost:  $100 SOURCE: www.evmi.com (Website Accessed 03.18.2010)	PMP® Credential Renewal Cost: Contact PMI® (Website Accessed 03.18.2010)
Credential Certification Web links:	EVMP® Credential Certification URL:  http://www.evmi.com/certification_earned_value_ management_certification_training.html (Website Accessed 03.18.2010)	PMP® Credential Certification URL:   http://www.pmi.org/PDF/pdc _pmphandbook.pdf (Website Accessed 03.18.2010)
REFERENCES USED IN THIS TABLE:	REFERENCES: www.evmi.com and EVMP® Program and course materials (All web site links were accessed on 03.18.2010. Note: website content is subject to change) (Website Accessed 03.18.2010)	REFERENCES:  www.pmi.org  and PMBOK®   (All web site links were accessed on 03.18.2010. Note: website content is subject to change) (Website Accessed 03.18.2010)

NOTE: *All inputs used in the EVMI® columns in TABLE 1 are taken directly from the EVMI® website www.evmi.com and from EVMP® program and course materials. Note that web site contents are subject to change at any time.

NOTE:*All inputs used in the PMI® columns in TABLE 1 are taken directly from the PMI®  website www.pmi.org  and the PMBOK®. Note that web site contents are subject to change at any time.

EVMI® Earned Value Management Institute® offers world class training for the following world class credentials and programs which are ALL also registered trademarks and trademarks of EVMI® in the USA and in other nations: 'EVMP® Earned Value Management Professional®'; 'CAEVM™ Certified Associate in Earned Value Management'™'; 'CEVO® Chief Earned Value Officer®'; RQMP® Risk & Quality Management Professional®' ; 'SPMP™ Schedule and Planning Management Professional™';  'CCAM® Certified Control Account Manager®'; 'EVMI-CJPA™ EVMI Certified Junior Project Associate™'; 'EVMI-CPP™ EVMI Certified Project Practitioner™'; 'McPM™ Master's Certification in Project Management™'; 'BCPM™ Bachelor's Certification in Project Management™';  'APPM™ Advanced Project and Program Management™'; 'MPOTA™  Masters Certification in Project Oversight, Transparency and Accountability™'; and 'MPMEVM™ Masters Certification in Project Management and Earned Value Management™'.

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