Association of Certified Fraud Examiners

Description

Globally preferred by employers, the Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) credential denotes proven expertise in fraud prevention, detection, and deterrence. Members with the CFE credential experience professional growth and quickly position themselves as leaders in the global anti-fraud community. In fact, the ACFE’s 2008 Compensation Guide for Anti-Fraud Professionals reveals that CFEs earn 22% more than non-CFEs in similar jobs.

Requirements

1. Be an Associate member of the ACFE in good standing.  If you are not already an Associate member of the ACFE, you must first become a member to pursue the CFE credential.

2. Submit the CFE Exam application with proof of education and professional recommendations.

3. Pass the CFE Exam. The CFE Exam is a Windows-based program that tests your knowledge and expertise in the four primary areas of fraud examination: Fraudulent Financial Transactions, Legal Elements of Fraud, Investigation Methods, and Criminology and Ethics.

• Click here to learn more about the CFE Exam and how to prepare to take it.

4. Gain final approval from the certification committee and become a CFE. You will officially become a CFE once your exam and credentials are approved by the certification committee. Those who have attained the CFE credential will be invoiced at the CFE dues rate upon annual membership renewal.

Fees

US $250

Project Management Institute

Description

The PMI-SP credential recognizes demonstrated knowledge and advanced expertise in the specialized area of developing and maintaining the project schedule. It is suitable for any project team members with advanced expertise in project scheduling management.  This global credential acknowledges individuals who strengthen and support project management by offering knowledge specific to project scheduling.

The PMI-SP Role Delineation states that candidates for the credential:
• Can create and maintain the project schedule
• Be able to analyze the project schedule
• Should be able to report and communicate the schedule to the project team

Requirements

Option 1:

• Educational Background: High school diploma, associate’s degree or global equivalent
• Project Scheduling Experience: At least 5,000 hours spent in the specialized area of professional project scheduling within the last five consecutive years
• Project Scheduling: 40 contact hours of formal education in the specialized area of project scheduling

OR

Option 2:

• Educational Background: Bachelor’s degree or global equivalent
• Project Scheduling Experience: At least 3,500 hours spent in the specialized area of professional project scheduling within the last five consecutive years
• Project Scheduling: 30 contact hours of formal education in the specialized area of project scheduling

Fees

members – $520

non-members – $670

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Project Management Institute

Description
The PMP credential recognizes demonstrated knowledge and skill in leading and directing project teams and in delivering project results within the constraints of schedule, budget and resources.

Requirements

Option 1:

• High school diploma, associate’s degree or global equivalent
• Minimum five years/60 months unique nonoverlapping
• professional project management experience during which at least 7,500 hours were spent leading and directing project tasks
• 35 contact hours of formal education

OR

Option 2:

• Bachelor’s degree or global equivalent
• Minimum three years/36 months unique non-overlapping professional project management experience during which at least 4,500 hours were spent leading and directing project tasks
• 35 contact hours of formal education

Fees

Computer-based testing (CBT) member $405 € 340
Computer-based testing (CBT nonmember $555 € 465
Paper-based testing (PBT) member $250 € 205
Paper-based testing (PBT) nonmember $400 € 335

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