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USAES Credentialing Programand National Credentials

COL Jason Smallfield, PMP, CFMSGM Jon Meyer, Program POC

19 FEB 14

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• Purpose• USAES Credentialing Program• USACE Campaign Plan• Regimental Campaign Plan• Why certify?• Engineer Officer skill identifiers• Professional Organizations

– SAME• Construction Management

Association of America• National Society of Professional

Engineers• The Infrastructure Security

Partnership• International Facility Management

Association– AEA– PMI– Construction Management

Association of America– Institute of Certified Professional

Managers– Green Building Certification Institute– Association of Energy Engineers

Agenda

• Professional certifications• Fundamentals of Engineering (FE)• Professional Engineer (P.E.)• Certified Associate in Project

Management (CAPM)• Project Management Professional

(PMP)• Certified Manager • Certified Construction Manager (CCM)• Certified Facility Manager (CFM)• Leadership in Energy and

Environmental Design (LEED AP)• Certified Energy Manager (CEM)

• Outline for each certification– Sponsor– Eligibility requirements– Certification process– Exam– Certification– Continuing education requirements– Local chapters

• Potential Mentors• Questions/Discussion

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Provide SAME members with professional certification information and to generate discussion on what SAME can do to facilitate member certification.

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Purpose

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USAES Credentialing Pilot Program Strategic Guidance

President’s “We Can’t Wait” Initiative Payment of Professional Credentialing Expenses for Military Members 16 JUL 09 Army Transition Policy 29 AUG 11 National Defense Authorization Act Credentialing Act 22 AUG 12) Army Credentialing Program 18 DEC 12

Five Phase Multi Year Plan Research: FY13 complete Cadre (create mentors): FY14 ongoing Student (build Regt capacity): late FY 14 for ALC, SLC, WOBC, WOAC, EBOLC, ECCC PME Synchronization: FY15-19 Sustainment: Post FY19

Endstate: Soldiers provided an opportunity to receive civilian credentialing or licensing commensurate with MOS skills and management experience they acquire during service.

One year pilot program based on four selected credentials Certified Construction Manager (CCM) Project Management Professional (PMP) Certified Assistant in Project Management (CAPM) Certified Manager (CM) Using initial projections, 220 Engineer Soldiers will be afforded the opportunity to obtain

credentials at an estimated cost of $204,985, anticipated FY14 start date.

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Why Certify?

• USACE and USAES Campaign Plans• Credibility• Assure professional excellence• Establish and maintain standards• Promote the value added of the profession• Influence the future direction of the profession• Distinguish yourself (promotion, duty

assignment, civilian money, interview screening)• Demonstrate leadership and initiative• Networking• Post military employment

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USACE Campaign Plan

A GREAT engineering force of highly disciplined people working with our partners through disciplined thought and action to deliver innovative and sustainable solutions to the Nation’s engineering challenges.

Provide vital public engineering services in peace and war to strengthen our Nation’s security, energize the economy and reduce risks from disasters.

• Delivering superior performance.• Setting the standard for the profession.• Making a positive impact on the Nation and other nations. • Being built to last by having a strong "bench" of educated, trained, competent, experienced, and certified professionals.

USACE Mission GREAT is

Deliver USACE support to combat, stability and disaster operations through forward deployed and

reach back capabilities.

Ready, responsive and reliable.

Deliver enduring and essential water resource solutions through collaboration

with partners and stakeholders.

Deliver innovative, resilient, sustainable solutions to the

Armed Forces and the Nation.

Build and cultivate a competent, disciplined, and resilient team equipped

to deliver high quality solutions.

Objective 1a:

Objective 1b:

Objective 1c:

Objective 1d:

Support the Operating and Generating Force.

Establish human resources and family support programs that promote

readiness and quality of life.

Institutionalize USACE capabilities in interagency policy and doctrine.

Objective 2a:

Objective 2b:

Objective 2c:

Objective 2d:

Deliver integrated, sustainable, water resources solutions.

Implement collaborative approaches to effectively

solve water resource problems.

Implement streamlined and transparent regulatory processes

to sustain aquatic resources.

Enable Gulf Coast recovery.

Deliver sustainable infrastructure via consistent and effective military

construction & real estatesupport to customers.

Improve protection, resilience and lifecycle investment in critical infrastructure.

Deliver reliable infrastructureusing a risk-informed asset

management strategy.

Develop and apply innovativeapproaches to delivering

quality infrastructure.

Identify, develop, maintain, and strengthen technical competencies .

Communicate strategically

and transparently.

Standardize businessprocesses.

Establish tools and systems to get the right people in the right jobs,

then develop and retain this highly skilled workforce.

Objective 3a:

Objective 3b:

Objective 3c:

Objective 3d:

Objective 4a:

Objective 4b:

Objective 4c:

Objective 4d:

USACE Vision

What will YOU do to make USACE GREAT?

Goal 1 Goal 2 Goal 3 Goal 4

AS OF: 26 July 2010

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Train Engineer Warriors

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Engineer Officer Skill Identifiers

• 1 NOV 11– Sapper Leader (S4): SLC Graduate; PL in BCT EN Co, Sapper

Co, MAC, CC

• 1 APR 13– Facilities Planner (W1); Degree– Geospatial Engineer Officer (W2); Degree– Professional Engineer (W3); Pass PE Exam and maintain PE

registration– Degreed Engineer (W4); Degree– Project Management Professional (W5); Bachelor’s degree,

pass PMP exam, maintain certification– Project Engineer (W6); DAU COR course, DPW Qual Assur

Course, 1-2 day refresher COR every 3-5 years– Environmental Officer (W7); Bachelor’s degree, USAES Environ

Officer Course, Master’s Degree

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Professional Organizations

• Society of American Military Engineers (SAME)– the premier professional military engineering association in the

United States, unites architecture, engineering, construction (A/E/C), facility management and environmental entities and individuals in the public and private sectors to prepare for—and overcome—natural and manmade disasters, and to improve security at home and abroad.

• Army Engineer Association (AEA)– a member-based, non-profit corporation specifically organized to

facilitate cohesion, interaction, and networking within the United States Army Corps of Engineers total family of soldiers, civilians, family members, and alumni.

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Professional Organizations

• Project Management Institute (PMI)– A not-for-profit professional organization for the project

management profession with the purpose of advancing project management.

• International Facility Management Association (IFMA)– A member-centric association that exists to guide and develop

facility management professionals by providing exceptional services, products, resources and opportunities. In support of its members, IFMA promotes the facility management profession through education, credentialing, government relations, leadership opportunities, publishing, recognizing excellence, research and standards development.

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Professional Organizations

• Construction Management Association of America– North America’s only organization dedicated exclusively to the

interests of professional construction and program management.

• National Society of Professional Engineers– the organization of licensed Professional Engineers (PEs) and

Engineer Interns (EIs). NSPE enhances the image of its members and their ability to ethically and professionally practice engineering.

• The Infrastructure Security Partnership– a non-profit partnership to be a national asset facilitating dialogue on

domestic infrastructure security and offering sources of technical support and sources for comment on public policy, related to the security of the nation's built environment.

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Professional Organizations

• Institute of Certified Professional Managers• Founded in 1974 by the National Management

Association and the International Management Council, the Institute was created to provide a formal program of management training to first line supervisors and to enhance recognition of management as a profession

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Professional Organizations

• Green Building Certification Institute• Recognizes excellence in green building practice and

performance globally through its third party certification services and professional credentials supporting market transformation.

• Association of Energy Engineers• Information and networking in the fields of energy

engineering and energy management, renewable and alternative energy, power generation, energy services, sustainability, and all related areas. Membership base of over 15,000 professionals in 84 countries, widely recognized energy certification programs. Network of 72 local chapters located throughout the U.S. and abroad.

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Fundamentals of Engineering (FE)

• Sponsor: National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES)

• Eligibility requirements: BS engr/hard science ABET institute

• Application process: documented work experience, character references

• Fundamental of Engineering (FE) Exam: 70%<• Certification: Varies by state, 8 hr exam, references

allowed, breadth/depth portions• Continuing education requirements:

– varies by state, 2 yrs, $80, reciprocity, professional liability insurance (PLI)

– Varies by state: 16 PDH, 1.6 CEU

• Local chapters: National Society of Professional Engineers, American Society of Civil Engineers 14

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Professional Engineer

• Sponsor: National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES)

• Eligibility requirements: BS engr/hard science ABET institute, FE, 4 years work experience (varies)

• Application process: documented work experience, character references

• Principals and Practice of Engineering Exam: • Certification: Varies by state, 8 hr exam, references

allowed, breadth/depth portions• Continuing education requirements:

– varies by state, 2 yrs, $80, reciprocity, professional liability insurance (PLI)

– Varies by state: 16 PDH, 1.6 CEU

• Local chapters: National Society of Professional Engineers, American Society of Civil Engineers 15

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Certified Associate in Project Management

• Sponsor: Project Management Institute (PMI)• Eligibility requirements• Application process: 90 days to complete once start, 24

hours review, pay credential fees, 1 year to take exam (3x one year)

• CAPM exam– Fee: $225 (PMI), $300 (non PMI)– Exam: 3 hours, 150 multiple choice questions (135/15)– PMBOK Chapters: 3 (15%), 4 (12%), 5 (11%), 6 (12%), 7 (7%), 8

(6%), 9 (8%), 10 (6%), 11 (9%), 12 (7%), 13 (7%)

• Certification: 5 years ($225/$300 renewal)• Continuing Certification Requirements (CCR)• Local chapter: St Louis or Springfield

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CAPM Eligibility Requirements

Educational Background

Project Management Experience

Project Management Education

Secondary degree (HS) AND at least 1500 hours of project experience

OR

Secondary degree (HS) 23 hours of project management education

by time sit for exam

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Project Management Professional

• Sponsor: Project Management Institute (PMI)• Eligibility requirements• Application process• PMP exam

– Fee: $405 (PMI), $555 (non PMI)– Exam: 4 hours, 200 multiple choice questions (175/25)– Core Areas: initiation (13%), planning (24%),

executing (30%), monitor/controlling (25%), closing (8%)

• Certification: 3 years• Continuing Certification Requirements (CCR)• Local chapter: St Louis or Springfield

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PMP Eligibility Requirements

Educational Background

Project Management Experience

Project Management Education

Secondary degree Min 5 years/60 months unique non over lapping

experience w/ 7,500 hours leading and

directing

35 contact hours formal education

OR

4 year degree Min 3 years/36 months unique non over lapping

experience w/ 4,500 hours leading and

directing

35 contact hours formal education

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PMP Application Process

• Application submission: 90 days to complete after start• Review: 5 days• Payment: Online or postal mail (can not schedule exam

until pay). Credit card, check, money order, wire transfer.• Audit Process: 90 days to submit if selected• Exam Eligibility:

– 1 year from date of application– 3 tries in one year

• Certification Cycle: begins day you pass the exam• Credential Maintenance: 60 PDU in 3 years• Credential Renewal: 60 PDU and pay• Credential Suspension: 1 year period• Credential Expiration: After 1 year suspension

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PMP CCR

• Professional Development Units (PDU)– 60 PDUs in 3 year cycle

• Education (no max number)– Courses– Continuing Education– Self Directed Learning

• Giving Back to the Profession (max 45 PDUs)– Creating New Project Management Knowledge– Volunteer Service– Work as a Professional in Project Management

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Certified Construction Manager

• Sponsor: Construction Management Association of America

• Eligibility requirements• Application process: Complete application, document 48

months, meet additional requirement• CCM exam

– Fee: $275– Exam: 5 hours, Passing 65-66% by modified Angoff

Method– Core Areas: 7

• Continuing education: 3 years, $200, professional involvement and professional development

• Local chapters: St Louis

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Certified Construction Manager

Pre Design

Design Procurement Construction Post-Construction

Project Management

Cost Management

Time Management

Quality Management

Contract Management

Safety Management

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CCM Application

• ONE OF THE FOLLOWING: – An undergraduate (4-year BA/BS level) or graduate

qualifying degree.– A 2-year undergraduate qualifying degree (AA/AS

level) AND 4 years experience in general design/construction.(This experience is in addition to the 48 month CM requirement.)

– No degree in construction management, architecture, engineering or construction science AND 8 years experience in general design/construction.(This experience is in addition to the 48-month CM requirement.)

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CCM Exam Areas

• Project Management 15%• Cost Management 15%• Time Management 16%• Contract Administration 19%• Quality Management 11%• Professional Practice 9%• Safety & Risk Management 15% 

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Certified Manager• Sponsor: Institute of Certified Professional Managers• Eligibility requirements: CM Program Eligibility Worksheet (10

pts; 3 education, 4 experience)– Education: HS (1 pt), College (1 pt/yr), other cert (1 pt; 2 max), management

training (1 pt / 40 hours)– Experience: full time or military (1 pt/yr), non mgmt (.5 pt/yr)

• Application process: online, abide by ethics and meet eligibility standards

• CM exams (3)– Fee: $745 + S/H (bundle) or $265/module or $495 (no study manuals)– Exam: 2 hour exam – Exams

• Management Skills I: Foundations of Management• Management Skills II: Planning and Organizing• Management Skills III: Leading and Controlling

• Continuing education: Recertify annually (fee + 4 PD)• Local chapter: ??

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Certified Facility Manager

• Sponsor: International Facility Management Association (IFMA)

• Eligibility requirements• Application process: document work experience to

include employer/supervisor contact information, education, continuing education, references, and essay

• CFM exam (VA benefits, military discount)– Fee: $550 (IFMA), $815 (non IFMA)– Exam: 4 hours, 180 multiple choice questions– Core Areas (9)

• Certification: 3 years• Certification Maintenance Worksheet (120 pts in 2/4

categories)• Local chapter: St Louis

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CFM Eligibility Requirements

Education Experience with FMP Experience w/o FMP

FM Master’s or bachelor’s degree from

IFMA Accredited Degree Program

3 years 3 years

Related bachelor’s degree

3 years 4 years

Non related bachelor’s degree or associate’s

degree

4 years 5 years

Some post secondary education

5 years 8 years

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CFM Core Areas

• Planning and project management• Operations and maintenance• Real estate• Quality assessment and innovation• Leadership and management• Human and environmental factors• Finance• Communication• Technology

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Certification Maintenance Worksheet

• Practice (60 pts max)– Full time practicing FM (20/year)– Provide FM consultation (100 hrs = 1 pt)

• Continuing Education (60 pts max)– 1 – 3 competency programs (2 day = 15 pts, 3 day = 20 pts)– 1-3 conferences (3 days/20 pts per conf; max 60 pts)– Seminar attendance (1 pt = 1 hr)

• Professional Involvement (60 pts max)– Membership FM association (5 pts/year/association)– Leadership position in association (20 pts/year)– CFM mentoring program (5 pts/person/year)

• Development of the profession (60 pts max)– Workshop presenter (5 pts each; 30 pt max)– Publish article (15 pts each; 30 pt max)

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UnclassifiedLevels of LEED Ratings

Green Buildings are certified at LEED rating levels. USG has four LEED version 3.0 of LEED.

Platinum: 80+ pointsGold: 60-79 points Silver: 50-59 points Certified: 40-49 points

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LEED

LEED

LEED

LEED

LEED

LEED

LEED

for NewConstruction

for CommercialInteriors

for ExistingBuildings

for Core &Shell

for Homes

for NeighborhoodDevelopment

for Schools

HealthcareLaboratoriesRetailMulti-building CampusesMulti-family Residential

NEWPROGRAMS

We need LEED Accredited Professionals expertise to design and construct LEED buildings

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WWW.GBCI.ORG

Credentialing Maintenance - 30 hours total every two year cycle for LEED AP.

LEED AP

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LEED AP

• Sponsor: US Green Building Council• Eligibility requirements: 18 years old; Experience OR

Employment OR Education• Application process: letter of attestation; 5-7% audit• CCM exam

– Fee: $150-$200– Exam: 2 hour exam – Domains and corresponding knowledge areas

• Continuing education: 30 CE hours every two years• Local chapter: ??

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LEED AP Domains

• Synergistic Opportunities and LEEP Application Process• Project Site Factors• Water Management• Project Systems and Energy Impacts• Acquisition, Installation, and Management of Project

Materials• Stakeholder Involvement in Innovation• Project Surroundings and Public Outreach

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Step 1 - Create a member login

Army Password: F6638ITJKITARAOwww.usgbc.org/register

Step 2 – Join a LEED Project Team to gain experience

Step 3 – Study for the Exam with a LEED Reference Guide

Step 4 – Register for and take the Exam

Step 5 – Credentialing Maintenance (30 hrs in 2 years)

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Certified Energy Manager (CEM)

• Sponsor: Association of Energy Engineers (AEE)• Eligibility requirements• Application process

– Must attend AEE's preparatory CEM training seminars (40 hrs)• $1,695 AEE members, government, and non-profit organizations• $1,895 Non AEE members and non-government personnel

– Fee:• $300 (immediately after 40 hrs training seminar)• $400 (at remote testing center following completion of 40 hrs seminar)

– Exam: 4 hrs (open-book)– Core Areas: CODES/STANDARDS, ENERGY ACCOUNTING, AUDITS AND INSTRUMENTATION,

ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS, HVAC SYSTEMS, MOTORS AND DRIVES, BUILDING ENVELOPE, CHP SYSTEMS and RENEWABLE ENERGY, FUEL SUPPLY AND PRICING, BUILDING AUTOMATION AND CONTROL SYSTEMS, HIGH PERFORMANCE BUILDINGS, THERMAL STORAGE SYSTEMS, LIGHTING SYSTEMS, BOILER AND STEAM SYSTEMS, MAINTENANCE AND COMMISSIONING, ESPC and MEASUREMENT AND VERIFICATION

• Certification: every 3 years ($300 after first 3 years)• Continuing Certification Requirements (CCR)-10 credits are

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CEM Eligibility Requirements

Educational Background Management Experience

4-year degree in engineering or architecture; 3+ years of experience in energy engineering OR AND or energy management Professional Engineer (P.E.)or Registered Architect (R.A.)

4-year degree in environmental science, 4+ years of experience in energy engineeringphysics or earth science AND or energy management

4-year degree in business 5+ years of experience in energy engineering(or related field) AND or energy management

2-year energy management 6+ years of experience in energy engineeringassociate's degree AND or energy management

2-year technical 8+ years of experience in energy engineeringassociate's degree AND or energy management

10+ years of experience in energy engineering or energy management

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Potential Mentors

• FE/PE– Todd Messenger, DOI

• CAPM/PMP– COL Jason Smallfield

• CCM– ??

• CM• ??

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• CFM• COL Jason Smallfield

• LEEP AP• ??

• CEM• ??

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SAME Chapter Impacts

• Support USACE goals / objectives• Support Regimental goals / objectives• Grow local engineers professionally• Grow local SAME chapter

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Questions / Discussion

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