PMFORUM Breaking News
Breaking News in the Project Management World
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
Alex Jalalian named First Assessor by Project Management Association of Canada
The
Project Management Association of Canada - Association de Management de
Projet du Canada (PMAC-AMPC) has announced that Alex Jalalian has been
appointed a "First Assessor" for IPMA certification reviews. PMAC-AMPC
represents the IPMA (International Project Management Association) in
Canada.
Alex
Jalalian, BCompSc(Honours), MSc in International Management , has a
wealth of project management educational and industry experience. Along
with his BSc in Computer Science with Mathematics, Alex has completed
many project management courses and is currently finishing a Doctorate
degree with a concentration in Project Management. He is currently
teaching project management to MBA students in France and is working as
an international consultant in project management. As one of the "First
Assessors" certified with PMAC-APMC Alex, brings his international
project management expertise to the association and is a currently the
PMAC Director of Awards.
According to Alex, "IPMA is always looking for ways to promote project management on the International level. While focusing on project management in Canada, one of PMAC-APMC's mandates is to support the international project management scene while maintaining its unique Canadian culture. I look forward to helping in this important process."
Others also named "First Assessors" are Keith Farndale, Grant Kerr, Kevin Aguanno and Morley Selver. According to the announcement from PMAC, the appointment of the first assessors is a major step forward for Canada, PMAC-AMPC and IPMA.
One of the primary missions of the PMAC-AMPC is to provide independent third party assessments of project, program and project portfolio management competence for Canadian professionals. To that end, the organization provides a number of certification options. The levels of the IPMA certification range from the lowest, Level D, to the highest, Level A. The 4 level certification of IPMA not only provides a process where project managers can develop the skills necessary to lead and manage people but it provides a meaningful career path for project managers. Further information on the levels of certification can be viewed at http://www.pmac-ampc.ca/certification.
In compliance with IPMA regulations and international standard ISO 17024, the association operates an independent Certification Body (CB) to provide for competence (i.e. knowledge and experience) assessments of its members who are seeking PMAC-provided qualifications. The day-to-day operation of the CB is completely independent of the PMAC's Board of Directors. The Director of Certification, a PMAC Board of Directors position, sits as the head of the CB's Strategic Management Board (SMB). The current Director of Certification and Chair of the CB's SMB is Tamer Atiba.
Incorporated
January 18, 2007, the Project Management Association of Canada /
Association de Management de Project du Canada (PMAC-AMPC) is a
federally-registered, non-profit organization formed to serve the
Canadian project management community. It is the Canadian member
organization of the International Project Management Association
(IPMA), the world's oldest project management professional organization
which is a federation of over 45 national project management
associations worldwide. PMAC-AMPC sets national standards for project
management competence assessment, provides project management
certifications, publishes news and provides other services to PM
professionals across Canada. The current president of PMAC-AMPC is
Beverly Pasian. Learn more at www.PMAC-AMPC.ca
According to Alex, "IPMA is always looking for ways to promote project management on the International level. While focusing on project management in Canada, one of PMAC-APMC's mandates is to support the international project management scene while maintaining its unique Canadian culture. I look forward to helping in this important process."
Others also named "First Assessors" are Keith Farndale, Grant Kerr, Kevin Aguanno and Morley Selver. According to the announcement from PMAC, the appointment of the first assessors is a major step forward for Canada, PMAC-AMPC and IPMA.
One of the primary missions of the PMAC-AMPC is to provide independent third party assessments of project, program and project portfolio management competence for Canadian professionals. To that end, the organization provides a number of certification options. The levels of the IPMA certification range from the lowest, Level D, to the highest, Level A. The 4 level certification of IPMA not only provides a process where project managers can develop the skills necessary to lead and manage people but it provides a meaningful career path for project managers. Further information on the levels of certification can be viewed at http://www.pmac-ampc.ca/certification.
In compliance with IPMA regulations and international standard ISO 17024, the association operates an independent Certification Body (CB) to provide for competence (i.e. knowledge and experience) assessments of its members who are seeking PMAC-provided qualifications. The day-to-day operation of the CB is completely independent of the PMAC's Board of Directors. The Director of Certification, a PMAC Board of Directors position, sits as the head of the CB's Strategic Management Board (SMB). The current Director of Certification and Chair of the CB's SMB is Tamer Atiba.