Rotterdam, The Netherlands (15 November, 2006) – Det Norske Veritas (DNV), a world leader in certification services, have contracted with Capgemini to certify nine of their consultants as PMI® Certified OPM3 Assessors. The certification program is a product of a strategic alliance with DNV and Project Management Institute (PMI).
OPM3 is the acronym for organisational project management maturity model and is a global standard developed by the Project Management Institute (PMI). It covers and assesses all aspects of project management: portfolio management, program management and project management. When certified as an OPM3 Assessor or Consultant, you have the latest knowledge, skills, methodology and tools to maximise an organisation’s application of OPM3.
PMI Certified OPM3 Assessors deliver OPM3 Assessment Services to organisations interested in measuring their level of project management maturity. The results are used by PMI Certified OPM3 Consultants as a basis for improvements in the organisation.
First company to certify their staff
Capgemini is the first consulting company in the Netherlands to certify employees as PMI Certified OPM3 Assessors on this scale.
Manager Project Performance Improvement at Capgemini Chris ten Zweege says:
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“We have chosen OPM3 as the best practice standard because
from our point of view, project management is more than just managing projects. It is the integral way our customers operate, starting with a company’s strategy, the execution of organisational changes and the development of new products and services.” |
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Program Manager OPM3® ProductSuite Bertus Kroondijk, DNV Industry the Netherlands, says, “After a few months of preparation, it is great to see that a Blue Chip company like Capgemini shows their confidence in our program and decides to implement this standard for project management within their organisation.”
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| Photo caption: Program Manager OPM3® ProductSuite Bertus Kroondijk in DNV Industry in the Netherlands |
OPM3 ProductSuite
In addition to certifying Capgemini’s consultants, DNV will demonstrate the OPM3 ProductSuite tools PMI Certified OPM3 Assessors and Consultants use at Capgemini’s customer congress in December. The demonstration will showcase the new capabilities of the Capgemini consultants to a wide customer audience.
The OPM3 ProductSuite is offered by DNV Industry units worldwide on behalf of PMI. It consists of three basic elements: certification of assessors and consultants, tools and services.
Strategic Alliance
DNV and the Project Management Institute (PMI) created a strategic alliance in April 2005 to develop and market a suite of products and services for PMI's Organization Project Management Maturity Model (OPM3®). The OPM3 ProductSuite is offered exclusively by DNV.
Capgemini
With approximately 60,000 employees, Capgemini is a global leader in consulting, technology, outsourcing and local professional services. Headquartered in Paris, France, their regional operations include North America, Northern Europe & Asia Pacific and Central & Southern Europe.
Links: www.capgemini.com
DNV’s exclusive program equips experienced, qualified consulting professionals with the very latest in OPM3-based tools and methodology in order for them to assess a company’s maturity against globally recognized Best Practices in project, program, and portfolio management. The program includes an entrance assessment, case-based training, license to proprietary software tools, and most importantly – certification credentials. The names of the resulting PMI OPM3 Certified Assessors and Consultants can be added to the official PMI Registry so companies in need of assessment services can easily locate OPM3 Certified individuals.
For more information about the selection process, experience requirements, or program dates/locations:
www.OPM3ProductSuite.com
About DNV Certification
Det Norske Veritas Certification (DNV) is an independent, autonomous foundation established in 1864 that is working to safeguard life, property and the environment. Headquartered in Oslo, Norway, DNV comprises over 300 offices in more than 100 countries, with 6,200 employees, and has been a leader in the development of assessment, certification and improvement tools since 1977. DNV is one of the leading international management system certifying bodies in the world having issued more then 50,000 certificates across a very broad spectrum of manufacturing and service industries.
About PMI
With nearly 220,000 members in more than 150 countries, Project Management Institute (PMI) is the leading membership association for the project management profession. PMI is actively engaged in advocacy for the profession, setting professional standards, conducting research and providing access to a wealth of information and resources. PMI also promotes career and professional development and offers certification, networking and community involvement opportunities.
For more than 36 years, PMI has advanced the careers of practitioners who have made project management indispensable in achieving business results. For more information, please visit www.pmi.org.
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For more information call or write:
Sam Stockton
Sales Team Leader, DNV Training
+1 800-486 4524
sam.stockton@dnv.com
Kathleen Huneycutt
Global Marketing Manager, OPM3® ProductSuite
+1 281-721-6733
kathleen.huneycutt@dnv.com