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Question #1:
Is the Earned Value Management Professional® EVMP®
credential certification considered in industry and internationally?
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A: Yes, it is widely considered in industry and internationally. EVMP® is the gold and industry standard for Earned Value Management Professional credential certification. Earned Value
Management Institute®, EVMI® has had Earned Value Management Professional®, EVMP®
program participants come from a cross section and diversity of commercial
companies, international firms, and US federal government agencies such as the Federal Bureau of
Investigation (FBI), US Department of Defense (DoD) contractors and US Department
of Navy Contractors to name a few.
Question # 2: Is the
EVMP® credential certification program offered
online?
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A:
No. The EVMP® credential certification
program is instructor
led and attendance is live in person. EVMI® believes that the EVMP® participant
gains more insight, skills and knowledge from the actual classroom interaction
with both the instructor and other course participants.
Question # 3: Do I receive any materials for the four day EVMP®
credential certification program training?
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A:
Yes, everything you need to
study for and pass the EVMP® exam will be handed to you on the first day of class.
Question # 4: What do I need to do prior to the first day of my Earned
Value Management Professional® EVMP® credential
certification class?
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A:
Earned Value Management Institute®, EVMI®
strongly recommends that you do three things prior to the first day of class:
(1) obtain and read through the PMBOK® Guide, 4th Edition, at least
one time OR read any standard project management textbook, (2) review your basic
earned value management formulae and earned value management basics (3)
familiarize yourself with the industry standard EIA-ANSI 748B guidelines which
compose of thirty-two (32)
criteria
Question # 5: Are there special room rates at the class location (hotel)
for the four day EVMP® credential certification program training
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A:
For some classes, Earned Value Management Institute®, EVMI®,
will reserve a small block of discounted hotel rooms onsite at the class
location. These rooms are distributed on a first-come, first-served basis, and
must be booked by the student directly. Earned Value Management Institute®, does
not coordinate, does not participate in any hotel related transactions, collect
money for or make hotel arrangements on behalf of students. For more information
on Directions to training sites and location of training sites, please visit us
at:
http://www.evmi.com/directions.html
Question # 6: What is your Earned Value Management Professional® EVMP®
course guarantee and EVMP® exam retake policy? What is the EVMP® Pass Rate?
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A:
For the Earned Value Management Professional® EVMP®
course, Earned Value Management Institute®, EVMI®, offers a 100% money-back
guarantee if you express your dissatisfaction with the EVMP® course prior to
11.00am on the first day.
Note that you will not be allowed to leave with or
take any of the EVMP® course materials, textbook or
ANY
notes that you took during
this time period. A full refund will be sent to your address given on your
application within
15 days
from the date that you expressed
dissatisfaction.
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If
you do not pass the EVMP® examination on the first attempt, you are given up to 90 days to retake the EVMP® exam
at no cost. If you are not successful after the second attempt, you must re-apply again to take the full EVMP®
training course.
(Our EVMP® program is very
dynamic and EVMP® program materials change every 90 days based on new
information, trends and information)
Question # 7: Can I Use any of Earned Value Management Professional®
EVMP® Products and Course Materials in My Own Training Class?
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A:
No, the Earned Value Management Professional® EVMP® is a
registered trademark and EVMP® course contents are built from proprietary and
intellectual capital that cannot be transferred, used or applied in any format,
medium, training or whatsoever.
· There can be
no filming,
taping, recording or photocopying in any form whatsoever
of any of the
Earned Value Management Professional® EVMP® content. Any attempt to do is
expressly prohibited and a violation of Earned Value Management Institute®
copyrights.
Question # 8:
Is the Earned Value Management Professional® EVMP® class
geared only toward those preparing for the EVMP® exam?
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A:
Yes. Earned Value Management Institute®, EVMI®'s Earned Value Management
Professional® EVMP® course is designed specifically for participants looking to
pass the Earned Value Management Professional® EVMP® exam. If you are looking
for general earned value management or advanced project management training, or
are looking to earn a different certification please click on:
www.evmi.com
for other project management and earned value management courses and certificate
programs; and look under
EVMI®'S FAMILY OF
CREDENTIALS & PROGRAMS.
Question #9: Earned Value Management Institute®, EVMI® is not
coming to my area any time soon. Can you add a class near my location?
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A:
The Earned Value Management Institute®, EVMI® is
always looking to visit a new city, a new region of the United States, and
internationally.
If you consider scheduling a class in your
area, please send an email to
info@evmi.com with the details of your request, and remember — if you can
convince some friends and co-workers to attend, the chances that we will
schedule a class in your area greatly increases. The minimum class size that we
can participate in must be at least ten (10) students.
Question #10:
What are the requirements to sit for the
EVMP® exam?
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A:
For all the EVMP® requirements, please visit:
http://www.evmi.com/earned_value_management_certification_training.html
Question #11: Does the EVMP® holder require PDUs after
certification?
Yes. 60 Professional
Development Units (PDUs) are required
over a three year
period
AFTER
you attain your EVMP® credential
certification. Note also that PDUs are a mandatory part of retaining your EVMP®
certification once you pass the exam. Non-EVMP®s cannot earn PDUs.
You must receive your EVMP® credential before
you can start to earn PDUs. For more information on
EVMP®
PDUs, please visit:
http://www.evmi.com/PDUs.html
Question #12: What are your refund and privacy policies?
Please see our refund and privacy policies policies,
online at:
http://www.evmi.com/evmi_privacy_refund_policy.html
Question #13:
Does Earned Value Management Institute® offer other types
of Project Management Certificates?
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A:
Yes ,
Earned Value
Management Institute® does. Visit
www.evmi.com
Question #14:
Does Earned Value Management Institute®, EVMI® offer
onsite training courses?
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A:
Yes, Earned Value Management Institute®, EVMI®
provides onsite training services and exam preparation courses at client
sites.
Question #15:
Earned Value Management Institute®, EVMI® offer
customized training courses?
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A:
Yes, Earned Value Management Institute®, EVMI®
provides customized training services for ONLY the
EVMI101 Earned
Value Management Fundamentals and
EVMI102 Project Management Fundamentals
Courses
Question #16: Is the EVMP® course tax deductible?
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A:
Yes, according to US Tax laws, continuing education
expenses, including tuition, travel, and meals that are incurred as part of
training to improve your professional skills may be deductible on your income
taxes. In the United States, please visit
www.irs.org
or seek advise from a tax professional or licensed accountant to find out
details of how you can claim this course as tax deductible. Internationally,
please contact your local Tax and Revenue Office
Question #17: Will my employer cover costs for me to attend
courses?
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A:
Over 85% of our EVMP® participants have their
tuition paid for by their employer.
The remainder invest their own money as a
recognition of higher salary, fees, promotion, and greater opportunities that will be
available to them upon EVMP® credential certification. If you are paying for the
class yourself, keep these facts in consideration:
The course fee invested in getting
your EVMP® certification is nothing compared to the increases that go in salary
with the EVMP® designation (in some companies, increases are as high as between
15% to 20%).
Passing the EVMP® Exam is 100% risk free to you and
you will reap a huge Return on Investment (ROI) on your initial investment to take
this EVMP® prep course, and even more when you get EVMP® certified.
Question #18: How long do I spend in class each day?
The entire course instruction lasts 3-Days, covering 24
hours of classroom time. Our instructors are available before and after each
class to assist and coach you one on one. Homework assignments are given each
evening and they typically take about an hour to complete.
· It is recommended that you should arrive at least 30 minutes before
class on the first day.
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The fourth day is allotted to EVMP® preparation and taking the
actual
EVMP®
examination
Question #19: What is the class size?
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A:
Class sizes are typically 25 students
Question #20: What can I do to insure that I get the most out of
this course?
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A:
Eat a good breakfast, and arrive ready to learn. Be alert
and well rested for class, and above all, avoid distractions. it is important to
dedicate yourself completely to this task and leave cell phones, pagers, etc
outside the class. Block the time completely off your work schedule so that
people know you are unavailable during class. This will allow you to focus all
of your mental attention on the important task of preparing for the EVMP® Exam.
You bring the dedication and focus, and we'll take it from there.
Question #21: Are there any prerequisites for this course?
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A: Yes, see step 1 at:
http://www.evmi.com/earned_value_management_certification_training.html
Question #22: What if I need to cancel or reschedule?
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A:
Please see our complete policies for rescheduling, online
at:
http://www.evmi.com/evmi_privacy_refund_policy.html
Question #23: Can I record the course sessions or take
pictures? (See also Question #7)
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A:
No recording (video or otherwise) is allowed from any device.
No pictures are allowed to be taken of persons taking the course, instructors or
materials utilized in the class. For three days of instruction we will reinforce
you with the necessary tools, techniques and exam strategies required to pass
the EVMP® on your first attempt on the fourth day
If you are found to be recording any parts of any of our training programs, EVMI®
will request that you leave immediately and we will take any recordings that you
have made from you.
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Please inform or notify the instructor immediately if there is a
breach
Question #24: Where do I take the EVMP® Exam?
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A:
The EVMP® Exam is taken on the fourth day at
the location given for earlier three days of instruction. It is a continuous four
day course preparation and examination that leads to
EVMP® exam taking on Day 4.
Question #25: What should I bring to class?
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A:
You must purchase and bring to class 1 basic calculator, 3 highlighters (different colors),
3 pencils, 1 writing pad and 1 writing pen.
Question #26: What should I wear to class and exam?
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A:
On the
EVMP®
examination day, please
wear comfortable clothing and shoes that are conducive to learning for long
hours
Question #27: Are cell phones/blackberries/PDAs/Laptops allowed?
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A:
Cell phone/blackberries/PDAs etc rings or calls are NOT allowed during class time. All cell phones/blackberries/PDAs
etc
must be turned OFF or placed on vibration mode.
**You
can only turn on your portable laptops during breaks. Laptops must be closed
down (flat) during class instruction. No exceptions.
Question #28: Does the EVMP® course price cover the EVMP® exam registration?
Question #29: How many Continuing Education Units (CEU) is the EVMP® program worth ?
Question #30: How many Professional Development Units (PDUs) is the EVMP® program worth?
Question #31: What is the price of the EVMP® credential certification program?
For current prices, visit:
Visit:
http://www.evmi.com/certification_evmp_registerevmpcertification.html
Question #32: What does the price of the EVMP® credential certification program cover?
1) EVMP® program
registration fee and application processing;
2) 3 days of EVMP® program
instruction (All EVMP® Instructors are globally renowned, Visit:
www.evmi.com);
3) EVMP® program materials
and textbooks;
4) EVMP® Exam registration,
5) EVMP® test taking and
exam grading; and
6) EVMP® credential
certification processing and mailing.
Visit:
http://www.evmi.com/certification_evmp_registerevmpcertification.html
**The EVMP® price does not include cost for EVMP® recertification or cost for
getting your PDUs
**Locations are subject to
change based on number of registered students and class size. This resolves
additional seating issues. You will be notified in advance of any location
changes a few days to the start of class.
Question #33:
What is
Earned Value
Management Professional® EVMP® and Project Management Professional® PMP®
Comparison?
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