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Simple Project Management Knowledge Test Available
Knowledge is the single most important ingredient in managing complexities of the
21st century. Link Intelligence Quotient(IQ), Emotional Quotient(EQ) or Spiritual
Quotient(SQ), PMKQTM measures the Knowledge Quotient in the field of the project
management. We must know where we are and understand the knowledge gap before taking
corrective measures.
A simple project management knowledge test is now available through PMForum's partnership
with the Centre for Excellence in Project Management (CEPM). Called the Project
Management Knowledge Quotient (PMKQTM), the test comes in several versions for project
mangers and practitioners to test their knowledge of project management concepts,
terms and methodologies. The PM Knowledge test can be accessed through the PMKQTM
website at http://cepm-pmforum.com/PMKQOnline/index.aspx.
According to David Pells, Managing Editor at PMForum, "I thought
that I was pretty knowledgeable about project management. But when I took these
simple tests, I found some areas where I either answered a question wrong or needed
to refresh my knowledge."
Designed to be a first step in the project management learning process, PMKQTM involves
a set of questions and problems related to managing projects that a well experienced
or well educated project manager should know the answers to. The test comes in four
versions - Yellow Belt, Green Belt, Black Belt and Composite Belt.
Yellow Belt is a simple test of basic project management knowledge, with registration
valid for seven days. Green Belt test includes more diversified topics, with registration
valid for 10 days. Black Belt covers more complex topics, with registration valid
for 15 days. A Composite Belt is also available, with registration valid for 30
days to allow maximum exposure and benefits. Composite Belt, includes questions
from the Yellow, Green and Black Belts
"It's probably a good idea to test your knowledge before signing up for some expensive
training," added Pells. "This approach might also be a good idea for an organization
or PMO that wants to assess the current knowledge of project team members or employees."
According to Adesh Jain, CEO of CEPM, "a multinational corporation
used the PMKQTM Composite Belt for 1184 employees across various regions, projects
and functions to assess the overall maturity of the company. The PMKQTM report also
provides strength & weaknesses across eight Project Life Cycle phases, twenty one
Knowledge Areas & thirty Concepts on a scale of 10."
A full report can be downloaded at http://download.cepm-pmforum.com/pmkq-report.pdf
PMKQTM is one of the products being offered through the PMForum - CEPM
partnership. PMForum announced on 23 February 2010 a partnership with the Centre
for Excellence in Project Management (CEPM) of New Delhi, India to
offer a set of high quality, low cost, online project management courses, including
CEPM's renowned Certificate in Project Management (CIPM) program. A description
can be found at
http://www.pmforum.org/partners/cepm.html. The new courses can now be seen
at www.cepm-pmforum.com.
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