1. USAES Credentialing Program and National Credentials COL Jason Smallfield, PMP, CFM SGM Jon Meyer, Program POC
19 FEB 14

2. Agenda Professional certifications Certified Manager
Purpose
USAES Credentialing Program
USACE Campaign Plan
Regimental Campaign Plan
Why certify?
Engineer Officer skill identifiers
Professional Organizations
SAME
Construction Management Association of America
National Society of Professional Engineers
The Infrastructure Security Partnership
International Facility Management Association
AEA
PMI
Institute of Certified Professional Managers
Green Building Certification Institute
Association of Energy Engineers
Professional certifications
Fundamentals of Engineering (FE)
Professional Engineer (P.E.)
Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)
Project Management Professional (PMP)
Certified Manager
Certified Construction Manager (CCM)
Certified Facility Manager (CFM)
Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED AP)
Certified Energy Manager (CEM)
Outline for each certification
Sponsor
Eligibility requirements
Certification process
Exam
Certification
Continuing education requirements
Local chapters
Potential Mentors
Questions/Discussion

3. Purpose
Provide SAME members with professional certification information and to generate discussion on what SAME can do to facilitate member certification.

4. USAES Credentialing Pilot Program
Strategic Guidance
President’s “We Can’t Wait” Initiative
Payment of Professional Credentialing Expenses for Military Members 16 JUL 09
Army Transition Policy 29 AUG 11
National Defense Authorization Act Credentialing Act 22 AUG 12)
Army Credentialing Program 18 DEC 12
Five Phase Multi Year Plan
Research: FY13 complete
Cadre (create mentors): FY14 ongoing
Student (build Regt capacity): late FY 14 for ALC, SLC, WOBC, WOAC, EBOLC, ECCC
PME Synchronization: FY15-19
Sustainment: Post FY19
Endstate: Soldiers provided an opportunity to receive civilian credentialing or licensing commensurate with MOS skills and management experience they acquire during service.
One year pilot program based on four selected credentials
Certified Construction Manager (CCM)
Project Management Professional (PMP)
Certified Assistant in Project Management (CAPM)
Certified Manager (CM)
Using initial projections, 220 Engineer Soldiers will be afforded the opportunity to obtain credentials at an estimated cost of $204,985, anticipated FY14 start date.
Introduction and overview of pilot program for Engineer Regiment Soldiers attending PME. (Participant completion of credentials is not expected during PME) ALC, SLC, WOAC, WOBC, EOBC, ECCC
Selection of best qualified candidates with reasonable assistance/mentorship provided in the attainment of selected credential.
Engineer School Lead for Credentialing will provide oversight of applicant’s enrollment and completion of selected credential.
Credentials offered to instructors and key personnel IOT provide credentialed mentors.
SEP 2013 – TRADOC signed the credentialing policy authorizing Active and Reserve Soldiers the opportunity to test for nationally recognized credentials and certifications
Funding is our next milestone. Contract packets are being developed and will be ready for submission upon approval of funds.
Possibility of USACE providing $28K to get cadre members started
DOTLD lead, SGM Meyer, is developing the USAES credentialing policy letter which will need legal reviewg is assured
Future efforts and focus for the Engineer School Credentialing effort will include continued gap assessments between MOS qualification and civilian certification.
Partnership with civilian trade entities is a key component in overcoming current gaps between Military and Civilian qualification.
Partnership with Academic institutions IOT provide degree plans and credit for military knowledge and experience.
Continuous search of employment opportunities for transitioning Soldiers.
 Inclusion of all proponents in support of the Engineer Regiment Credentialing Effort.
Request TRADOC and/or MSCoE funds to initiate program

5. Why Certify? USACE and USAES Campaign Plans Credibility
Assure professional excellence
Establish and maintain standards
Promote the value added of the profession
Influence the future direction of the profession
Distinguish yourself (promotion, duty assignment, civilian money, interview screening)
Demonstrate leadership and initiative
Networking
Post military employment

6. USACE Campaign Plan What will YOU do to make USACE GREAT? Goal 1
USACE Vision
USACE Mission
GREAT is
A GREAT engineering force of highly
disciplined people working with our partners
through disciplined thought and action
to deliver innovative and sustainable solutions
to the Nation’s engineering challenges.
Provide vital public engineering services
in peace and war to strengthen our
Nation’s security, energize the economy
and reduce risks from disasters.
• Delivering superior performance.
• Setting the standard for the profession.
• Making a positive impact on the Nation and other nations.
• Being built to last by having a strong "bench" of educated,
trained, competent, experienced, and certified professionals.
Goal 1
Goal 2
Goal 3
Goal 4
Deliver USACE support to combat,
stability and disaster operations
through forward deployed and
reach back capabilities.
Deliver enduring and essential water
resource solutions through collaboration
with partners and stakeholders.
Deliver innovative, resilient,
sustainable solutions to the
Armed Forces and the Nation.
Build and cultivate a competent,
disciplined, and resilient team equipped
to deliver high quality solutions.
Objective 1a:
Objective 2a:
Objective 3a:
Objective 4a:
Deliver sustainable infrastructure via
consistent and effective military
construction & real estate
support to customers.
Ready, responsive
and reliable.
Deliver integrated, sustainable,
water resources solutions.
Identify, develop, maintain, and
strengthen technical competencies .
Objective 1b:
Objective 2b:
Objective 3b:
Objective 4b:
Implement collaborative
approaches to effectively
solve water resource problems.
Improve protection, resilience
and lifecycle investment
in critical infrastructure.
Communicate
strategically
and transparently.
Support the Operating
and Generating Force.
Objective 1c:
Objective 2c:
Objective 3c:
Objective 4c:
Establish human resources and family
support programs that promote readiness and quality of life.
Implement streamlined and
transparent regulatory processes
to sustain aquatic resources.
Deliver reliable infrastructure
using a risk-informed asset
management strategy.
Standardize business
processes.
Objective 1d:
Objective 2d:
Objective 3d:
Objective 4d:
Develop and apply innovative
approaches to delivering
quality infrastructure.
Establish tools and systems to get
the right people in the right jobs,
then develop and retain this highly skilled workforce.
Institutionalize USACE capabilities in
interagency policy and doctrine.
Enable Gulf
Coast recovery.
AS OF: 26 July 2010

7. Regimental Campaign Plan
Capabilities
“Interdependent Disciplines”
CBT ENG
GEN ENG
GEOS ENG
Train Engineer Warriors
Train Engineer Warriors
USAES
2020 F
1-02
1st Bde
CDR
Expert engineer Soldiers
SLC
Redesign
and Expansion T
1-03 D
1-12
En MOS
Consolid. D
1-16 D
1-17
EBOLC
Asmt
Review
1E Mission
&ORG
DOTLD
A profession of adaptive Engineer Leaders
Develop Engineer Leaders P
2-02
Acc En
ALM L
2-06 F
2-07
Geosp
Tng
Expan T
2-09
WOES
Rdesn
Cmmn
Fmwk Of
Scenario T
2-14
T/P
2-19
Coop
Degree
Prog T
2-24 En
Trng
Mangt
T/P
2-25
Cred
ENG T
2-26
DAC
Prof
Devlp
Inst
CEHC/CIED
Tng
T/L
2-30 P
2-31
T/L
2-32 D
2-33
Prof Of
Arms
Eng Regiment
Develop
W1-W7
TRN Strategy
Inst
JIM-IA
USACE AC
Engineer Units
Able to Win
Current Fight
Support Current and Shaping Operations
Exp
L2I
Program L
3-10
Regimental
Reach
back O
3-11
USAES
SPT to
ARFORGEN T
3-12
SOF
SPT T
3-13
Develop
Broadening
Assignments T
3-14
Soldier
2020 T
3-17
12Y
125D
Move T
3-22
120A
125D
Relook T
3-23 T
3-24
BEB
IMP O
3-25
Total
Force
INTG
A profession and Regiment of Great Engineers that provides the Army with the military engineer expertise and capabilities to enable freedom of action for ground force commanders to successfully execute decisive action
Current and Relevant Doctrine
DSCA
SPT O
4-41
AGE
O/M
4-09 DC
Adaptive Engineer Capabilities Packages
Algn
Doc
2015 O
4-01
Develop Engineer Capabilities for DA
Base
Camp
Prop
D/O
4-07
GEOINT
Cell
Implt
D/O
4-08
MIL
Working
Dogs
O/M
4-11
Retest
Field
Spider M
4-13 M
4-25
Envrn
Intg
Sust
D/O
4-29 O
4-34
EAB Rdsgn
M113/
Bradley
D/O
4-35
Search D
4-37
TAA
17-21
Army
2020 M
4-38 DC
Hand
Held
Detector
Upgrade P
4-39
Doctrine
Sponsor
Program P
4-40
Explore
ALT
FUND O
4-42
DEV
JIM-IA PT
Operationalized emerging technologies
Enhance Sense of Regiment F
5-05 p
5-15
Implement
NCO 2020
Hist of EN in OIF P
5-14
RCSM
Cohesive Regiment proud of its service KM

8. Engineer Officer Skill Identifiers
1 NOV 11
Sapper Leader (S4): SLC Graduate; PL in BCT EN Co, Sapper Co, MAC, CC
1 APR 13
Facilities Planner (W1); Degree
Geospatial Engineer Officer (W2); Degree
Professional Engineer (W3); Pass PE Exam and maintain PE registration
Degreed Engineer (W4); Degree
Project Management Professional (W5); Bachelor’s degree, pass PMP exam, maintain certification
Project Engineer (W6); DAU COR course, DPW Qual Assur Course, 1-2 day refresher COR every 3-5 years
Environmental Officer (W7); Bachelor’s degree, USAES Environ Officer Course, Master’s Degree

9. Professional Organizations
Society of American Military Engineers (SAME)
the premier professional military engineering association in the United States, unites architecture, engineering, construction (A/E/C), facility management and environmental entities and individuals in the public and private sectors to prepare for—and overcome—natural and manmade disasters, and to improve security at home and abroad.
Army Engineer Association (AEA)
a member-based, non-profit corporation specifically organized to facilitate cohesion, interaction, and networking within the United States Army Corps of Engineers total family of soldiers, civilians, family members, and alumni.

10. Professional Organizations
Project Management Institute (PMI)
A not-for-profit professional organization for the project management profession with the purpose of advancing project management.
International Facility Management Association (IFMA)
A member-centric association that exists to guide and develop facility management professionals by providing exceptional services, products, resources and opportunities. In support of its members, IFMA promotes the facility management profession through education, credentialing, government relations, leadership opportunities, publishing, recognizing excellence, research and standards development.

11. Professional Organizations
Construction Management Association of America
North America’s only organization dedicated exclusively to the interests of professional construction and program management.
National Society of Professional Engineers
the organization of licensed Professional Engineers (PEs) and Engineer Interns (EIs). NSPE enhances the image of its members and their ability to ethically and professionally practice engineering.
The Infrastructure Security Partnership
a non-profit partnership to be a national asset facilitating dialogue on domestic infrastructure security and offering sources of technical support and sources for comment on public policy, related to the security of the nation's built environment.

12. Professional Organizations
Institute of Certified Professional Managers
Founded in 1974 by the National Management Association and the International Management Council, the Institute was created to provide a formal program of management training to first line supervisors and to enhance recognition of management as a profession

13. Professional Organizations
Green Building Certification Institute
Recognizes excellence in green building practice and performance globally through its third party certification services and professional credentials supporting market transformation.
Association of Energy Engineers
Information and networking in the fields of energy engineering and energy management, renewable and alternative energy, power generation, energy services, sustainability, and all related areas. Membership base of over 15,000 professionals in 84 countries, widely recognized energy certification programs. Network of 72 local chapters located throughout the U.S. and abroad.

14. Fundamentals of Engineering (FE)
Sponsor: National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES)
Eligibility requirements: BS engr/hard science ABET institute
Application process: documented work experience, character references
Fundamental of Engineering (FE) Exam: 70%<
Certification: Varies by state, 8 hr exam, references allowed, breadth/depth portions
Continuing education requirements:
varies by state, 2 yrs, $80, reciprocity, professional liability insurance (PLI)
Varies by state: 16 PDH, 1.6 CEU
Local chapters: National Society of Professional Engineers, American Society of Civil Engineers

15. Professional Engineer
Sponsor: National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES)
Eligibility requirements: BS engr/hard science ABET institute, FE, 4 years work experience (varies)
Application process: documented work experience, character references
Principals and Practice of Engineering Exam:
Certification: Varies by state, 8 hr exam, references allowed, breadth/depth portions
Continuing education requirements:
varies by state, 2 yrs, $80, reciprocity, professional liability insurance (PLI)
Varies by state: 16 PDH, 1.6 CEU
Local chapters: National Society of Professional Engineers, American Society of Civil Engineers

16. Certified Associate in Project Management
Sponsor: Project Management Institute (PMI)
Eligibility requirements
Application process: 90 days to complete once start, 24 hours review, pay credential fees, 1 year to take exam (3x one year)
CAPM exam
Fee: $225 (PMI), $300 (non PMI)
Exam: 3 hours, 150 multiple choice questions (135/15)
PMBOK Chapters: 3 (15%), 4 (12%), 5 (11%), 6 (12%), 7 (7%), 8 (6%), 9 (8%), 10 (6%), 11 (9%), 12 (7%), 13 (7%)
Certification: 5 years ($225/$300 renewal)
Continuing Certification Requirements (CCR)
Local chapter: St Louis or Springfield

17. CAPM Eligibility Requirements
Educational Background
Project Management Experience
Project Management Education
Secondary degree (HS)
AND at least 1500 hours of project experience OR
23 hours of project management education by time sit for exam

18. Project Management Professional
Sponsor: Project Management Institute (PMI)
Eligibility requirements
Application process
PMP exam
Fee: $405 (PMI), $555 (non PMI)
Exam: 4 hours, 200 multiple choice questions (175/25)
Core Areas: initiation (13%), planning (24%), executing (30%), monitor/controlling (25%), closing (8%)
Certification: 3 years
Continuing Certification Requirements (CCR)
Local chapter: St Louis or Springfield

19. PMP Eligibility Requirements
Educational Background
Project Management Experience
Project Management Education
Secondary degree
Min 5 years/60 months unique non over lapping experience w/ 7,500 hours leading and directing
35 contact hours formal education OR
4 year degree
Min 3 years/36 months unique non over lapping experience w/ 4,500 hours leading and directing

20. PMP Application Process
Application submission: 90 days to complete after start
Review: 5 days
Payment: Online or postal mail (can not schedule exam until pay). Credit card, check, money order, wire transfer.
Audit Process: 90 days to submit if selected
Exam Eligibility:
1 year from date of application
3 tries in one year
Certification Cycle: begins day you pass the exam
Credential Maintenance: 60 PDU in 3 years
Credential Renewal: 60 PDU and pay
Credential Suspension: 1 year period
Credential Expiration: After 1 year suspension

21. PMP CCR Professional Development Units (PDU) Education (no max number)
60 PDUs in 3 year cycle
Education (no max number)
Courses
Continuing Education
Self Directed Learning
Giving Back to the Profession (max 45 PDUs)
Creating New Project Management Knowledge
Volunteer Service
Work as a Professional in Project Management

22. Certified Construction Manager
Sponsor: Construction Management Association of America
Eligibility requirements
Application process: Complete application, document 48 months, meet additional requirement
CCM exam
Fee: $275
Exam: 5 hours, Passing 65-66% by modified Angoff Method
Core Areas: 7
Continuing education: 3 years, $200, professional involvement and professional development
Local chapters: St Louis

23. Certified Construction Manager
Pre Design
Design
Procurement
Construction
Post-Construction
Project Management
Cost Management
Time Management
Quality Management
Contract Management
Safety Management
This matrix represents the functions/roles of a Construction Manager during project phases as defined by CMAA in its publication CM Standards of Practice. The grey areas represent the MINIMUM qualifying experience for the 48 month CM experience. This is cumulative experience; you do not need 48 months in each area. In order to enroll in the program, you MUST have experience in the grey areas. If you do not have the requisite experience, please do not submit an application at this time.
There are 30 possible experience areas; for each function/role and phase ask yourself the following question:
Did the decisions that you were empowered to make directly impact the successful completion of the project and were you directly responsible in charge of construction management services and for protecting the interests of the project/owner?
If you can answer "yes "to both parts of the question, then select the checkbox in that area; if you answer "no" then do not check that box.
To qualify for the program, you MUST be able to answer "yes" to all of the required areas as marked by the brackets. If you cannot answer "yes" to the required areas, then do not submit an application at this time. You will be asked to verify this experience in the project attachments in the application.

24. CCM Application ONE OF THE FOLLOWING:
An undergraduate (4-year BA/BS level) or graduate qualifying degree.
A 2-year undergraduate qualifying degree (AA/AS level) AND 4 years experience in general design/construction. (This experience is in addition to the 48 month CM requirement.)
No degree in construction management, architecture, engineering or construction science AND 8 years experience in general design/construction. (This experience is in addition to the 48-month CM requirement.)

25. CCM Exam Areas Project Management 15% Cost Management 15%
Time Management 16%
Contract Administration 19%
Quality Management 11%
Professional Practice 9%
Safety & Risk Management 15% 

26. Certified Manager
Sponsor: Institute of Certified Professional Managers
Eligibility requirements: CM Program Eligibility Worksheet (10 pts; 3 education, 4 experience)
Education: HS (1 pt), College (1 pt/yr), other cert (1 pt; 2 max), management training (1 pt / 40 hours)
Experience: full time or military (1 pt/yr), non mgmt (.5 pt/yr)
Application process: online, abide by ethics and meet eligibility standards
CM exams (3)
Fee: $745 + S/H (bundle) or $265/module or $495 (no study manuals)
Exam: 2 hour exam
Exams
Management Skills I: Foundations of Management
Management Skills II: Planning and Organizing
Management Skills III: Leading and Controlling
Continuing education: Recertify annually (fee + 4 PD)
Local chapter: ??

27. Certified Facility Manager
Sponsor: International Facility Management Association (IFMA)
Eligibility requirements
Application process: document work experience to include employer/supervisor contact information, education, continuing education, references, and essay
CFM exam (VA benefits, military discount)
Fee: $550 (IFMA), $815 (non IFMA)
Exam: 4 hours, 180 multiple choice questions
Core Areas (9)
Certification: 3 years
Certification Maintenance Worksheet (120 pts in 2/4 categories)
Local chapter: St Louis

28. CFM Eligibility Requirements
Education
Experience with FMP
Experience w/o FMP
FM Master’s or bachelor’s degree from IFMA Accredited Degree Program
3 years
Related bachelor’s degree
4 years
Non related bachelor’s degree or associate’s degree
5 years
Some post secondary education
8 years

29. CFM Core Areas Planning and project management
Operations and maintenance
Real estate
Quality assessment and innovation
Leadership and management
Human and environmental factors
Finance
Communication
Technology

30. Certification Maintenance Worksheet
Practice (60 pts max)
Full time practicing FM (20/year)
Provide FM consultation (100 hrs = 1 pt)
Continuing Education (60 pts max)
1 – 3 competency programs (2 day = 15 pts, 3 day = 20 pts)
1-3 conferences (3 days/20 pts per conf; max 60 pts)
Seminar attendance (1 pt = 1 hr)
Professional Involvement (60 pts max)
Membership FM association (5 pts/year/association)
Leadership position in association (20 pts/year)
CFM mentoring program (5 pts/person/year)
Development of the profession (60 pts max)
Workshop presenter (5 pts each; 30 pt max)
Publish article (15 pts each; 30 pt max)

31. LEED and SDD Training Course U.S. Army Fort Hood
Levels of
LEED
Ratings
Green Buildings
are certified at LEED rating levels.
USG has four
LEED version 3.0 of LEED.
Platinum: 80+ points
Gold: points
Silver: points
Certified: points
The LEED Rating System is flexible, not a ‘one-sized fits all’ approach
There are a few prerequisites all projects must meet in the Rating System, and beyond that project teams can choose which credits to pursue based on their environmental and performance goals as long as they meet the minimum threshold for certification
There are 4 different thresholds for LEED certification to recognize varying levels of achievement: Certified, Silver, Gold and Platinum
Test

32. LEED and SDD Training Course U.S. Army Fort Hood
Categories of LEED Ratings
LEED
for New Construction
LEED
for Commercial
Interiors
We need LEED Accredited Professionals expertise to design and construct LEED buildings
LEED
for Existing
Buildings
LEED
for Core & Shell
NEW
PROGRAMS
LEED
for Homes
LEED
for Neighborhood
Development
Healthcare
Laboratories
Retail
Multi-building Campuses
Multi-family Residential
LEED
for Schools
Test

33. LEED AP WWW.GBCI.ORG Credentialing Maintenance - 30 hours total
every two year cycle for LEED AP.

34. LEED AP Sponsor: US Green Building Council
Eligibility requirements: 18 years old; Experience OR Employment OR Education
Application process: letter of attestation; 5-7% audit
CCM exam
Fee: $150-$200
Exam: 2 hour exam
Domains and corresponding knowledge areas
Continuing education: 30 CE hours every two years
Local chapter: ??

35. LEED AP Domains Synergistic Opportunities and LEEP Application Process
Project Site Factors
Water Management
Project Systems and Energy Impacts
Acquisition, Installation, and Management of Project Materials
Stakeholder Involvement in Innovation
Project Surroundings and Public Outreach

36. Step 1 - Create a member login
Army Password: F6638ITJKITARAO
Step 2 – Join a LEED Project Team to gain experience
Step 3 – Study for the Exam with a LEED Reference Guide
Step 4 – Register for and take the Exam
Step 5 – Credentialing Maintenance (30 hrs in 2 years)

37. Certified Energy Manager (CEM)
Sponsor: Association of Energy Engineers (AEE)
Eligibility requirements
Application process
Must attend AEE's preparatory CEM training seminars (40 hrs)
$1,695 AEE members, government, and non-profit organizations
$1,895 Non AEE members and non-government personnel
Fee:
$300 (immediately after 40 hrs training seminar)
$400 (at remote testing center following completion of 40 hrs seminar)
Exam: 4 hrs (open-book)
Core Areas: CODES/STANDARDS, ENERGY ACCOUNTING, AUDITS AND INSTRUMENTATION, ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS, HVAC SYSTEMS, MOTORS AND DRIVES, BUILDING ENVELOPE, CHP SYSTEMS and RENEWABLE ENERGY, FUEL SUPPLY AND PRICING, BUILDING AUTOMATION AND CONTROL SYSTEMS, HIGH PERFORMANCE BUILDINGS, THERMAL STORAGE SYSTEMS, LIGHTING SYSTEMS, BOILER AND STEAM SYSTEMS, MAINTENANCE AND COMMISSIONING, ESPC and MEASUREMENT AND VERIFICATION
Certification: every 3 years ($300 after first 3 years)
Continuing Certification Requirements (CCR)-10 credits are required.
Local chapter:??

38. CEM Eligibility Requirements
Educational Background
Management Experience
4-year degree in engineering or architecture; years of experience in energy engineering
OR AND or energy management
Professional Engineer (P.E.)
or Registered Architect (R.A.)
4-year degree in environmental science, years of experience in energy engineering
physics or earth science AND or energy management
4-year degree in business years of experience in energy engineering
(or related field) AND or energy management
2-year energy management years of experience in energy engineering
associate's degree AND or energy management
2-year technical years of experience in energy engineering
10+ years of experience in energy engineering or energy management

39. Potential Mentors FE/PE CAPM/PMP CCM CM CFM COL Jason Smallfield
Todd Messenger, DOI
CAPM/PMP
COL Jason Smallfield
CCM ?? CM
CFM
COL Jason Smallfield
LEEP AP ??
CEM

40. SAME Chapter Impacts Support USACE goals / objectives
Support Regimental goals / objectives
Grow local engineers professionally
Grow local SAME chapter

41. Questions / Discussion