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Canadians Coming On Strong with PMI’s OPM3® Certification

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Toronto, Canada (June 1, 2007) – DNV, announced today that they have certified a group of internationally based OPM3 assessors and consultants in Canada.  The certification program is the result of a strategic alliance between DNV and the Project Management Institute PMI®. 

 

While the United States maintains the top spot by a wide margin of 55% of total companies certified, followed by The Netherlands with 11%, Canada is coming on strong with the issuance of three additional OPM3 Certificates during May 2007, which brings them to a total of 10%. 

 

The following countries were represented in the international OPM3 Certification program:

 

  • Canada (50% of the Toronto venue participants)
  • Greece
  • United States

Companies represented include:

 

  • Digital Processing Systems, Inc
  • Eworx
  • GPBL
  • Home Hardware Stores Limited
  • Intel
  • Russona Consulting Corp 

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Companies such as Siemens, Volkswagen, and Applied Materials see the obvious benefits of improving project and program management processes – and ultimately – the company performance.  Noted benefits include:

  • Improved customer satisfaction
  • Reduction in redundant projects
  • Fewer cost overruns
  • Improved team morale

OPM3 is the acronym for organizational 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. Certified OPM3 Assessors and Consultants provide the latest knowledge, skills, methodology and tools to maximize an organization’s application of OPM3. 

 

PMI Certified OPM3 Assessors deliver OPM3 Assessment Services to organizations 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 organization such as the previously mentioned companies are now experiencing.

 

For more information about the selection process, experience requirements, or program dates/locations: 

www.OPM3ProductSuite.com

 

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.

 

About DNV

Established in 1864, DNV is an independent foundation with the objective of safeguarding life, property and the environment. As a leading international provider of risk management services, it has a staff of 7,000 operating from 300 offices worldwide. DNV North America today employs 350 people in 26 offices. 

 

© 2006 Project Management Institute, Inc. All rights reserved.

 

“PMI,” “OPM3,” the PMI logo and “Making project management indispensable for business results” are registered marks of the Project Management Institute Inc.

 

For more information contact: 

 

Kathleen Huneycutt

Global Marketing Manager,

OPM3® ProductSuite

+1 281-721-6733

kathleen.huneycutt@dnv.com

www.OPM3ProductSuite.com