CPP Certification Eligibility

CURRENT EVENTS

March 5-6, 2012
October 2-3, 2012

February 22-24, 2012 - CPIC and the Exhibit 300

Eligibility

In order to be eligible to apply for the Capital Planning Professional (CPP) certification under the grandfathering provision, an individual must meet the following conditions:

Minimum Requirements

Membership in the Federal CPIC Forum. This means that the applicant has paid his or her annual membership dues and is currently in good standing within the organization.

Minimum 6.5 Years (78 Months) of Federal CPIC Professional Experience. This includes experience in the Federal CPIC core competencies of Federal Budgeting, Federal Capital Planning, Federal Information Technology Management, OMB Exhibit 300, Cost Benefit Analysis, and Earned Value Management.

High School Diploma. This requires that an applicant for the certification must have at least a high school diploma or equivalent degree from an accredited institution.

Capital Planning and Investment Control (CPIC) is a structured, integrated approach to managing information technology (IT) investments. It is the primary process for making investment decisions, assessing investment process effectiveness, and refining investment related policies and procedures. It ensures that all IT investments align with the agency’s mission and support business needs while minimizing risks and maximizing returns through the investment’s lifecycle.

CPIC is mandated by the Clinger-Cohen Act which requires government agencies to use a disciplined process to acquire, use, maintain and dispose of information technology (IT). CPIC relies on a systematic approach to IT investment management in three distinct phases: Select, Control and On-Going Evaluation, to ensure each investment’s objectives support the business and mission needs of the Agency.