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Formerly known as the Materiel Management Institute of Canada

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Professional Development

Federal Fleet Workshop
	10th Annual Federal Fleet Workshop 2009

TBS Professional Development and Certification Program
	Fundamentals 2: Legal and Policy Environment for Procurement, Materiel Management and Real Property

Past Activities and Events
	2008
		TBS Focus Groups
	2006
		Morning Briefing
		MMI/RPIC Joint Speaker Series
	2005
		Across Canada Training Sessions
	2004
		MMI Information Exchange Sessions

TBS Professional Development and Certification Program (PDCP)

At last, the Procurement, Materiel Management and Real Property Community will have access to its own Government-wide Professional Development and Certification Program (PDCP).

What is the PDCP?

The PDCP was initiated in response to Ministerial direction to develop and phase-in a program of certification for procurement specialists. This initiative was then expanded to include employees involved in Materiel Management and Real Property.

The PDCP will provide you with a variety of learning tools to help you acquire the skills, knowledge and expertise to meet evolving and complex business needs, government priorities and management initiatives including Procurement Reform, Modern Comptrollership, and the Modernization of Human Resources Management.

Why is the PDCP important to you and what does it provide?

You are a vital partner in the delivery of federal government programs and services. To succeed in this complex environment, employees need upgraded skills and knowledge in a variety of areas, many of which are unique to how we operate in the federal government. Therefore it is important that the program:

•	Provides standardized knowledge and skills that are transferable across functions and departments;
•	Is bilingual and government-based;
•	Builds on existing government and private-sector learning programs and courses;
•	Is supplemented by existing private and public-sector certification programs;
•	Respects the diversity and specialized needs of departments and/or subject matter area; and
•	Recognizes employees’ acquired knowledge, skills and experience.

What Does the Program Offer?

In support of the Program’s objectives, a number of learning tools have been developed and are described in The Learning Toolkit. They include:

1.	A Guide to the Core Competency Profile and Assessment Tool Identifies and defines the competencies common to the three areas that comprise the Community. It includes a web-based Assessment Tool for managers and employees to create a competency profile and assess strengths and gaps to help develop an individual learning plan focused on learning solutions that are provided.

2.	Program Curriculum of Courses and Learning Solutions, and a Continuous Learning Course Catalogue The Curriculum identifies core and function-specific learning solutions to assist in developing the knowledge and skills required of the Community. The target population for courses is: Procurement, Materiel Management and Real Property practitioners and their supervisors, as well as those who aspire to these positions. Operational managers who must knowledgeably access the services delivered by these practitioners, and senior managers who receive and are responsible for directing the delivery of these services within their departments are also included.

Download:	The LearningToolkit
	The Guide to the Core Competency Profile and Assessment Tool
	The Program Curriculum of courses and learning solutions, and Continuous Learning Course Catalogue

What about Certification?

Certification supports the PDCP's goal of increased professional recognition for the Community and offers a professional designation to formally acknowledge an employee's level of achievement. Procurement specialists can acquire certification as a Certified Federal Specialist in Procurement (CFSP), and those in Materiel Management can acquire certification as a Certified Federal Specialist in Materiel Management (CFSMM). The Canadian General Standards Board's standard on Competencies of the Federal Government Procurement, Materiel Management and Real Property Community (CGSB-192.1-2005) defines the competencies and related knowledge, training and experience requirements for learning, professional and career development and certification. The Professional Development and Certification Program Manual and Certification Application and Maintenance Handbook provide information on how an applicant will be assessed against the requirements outlined in the standard, and the process and forms to apply for and maintain professional certification.

Download:	Professional Development and Certification Program Manual
	Certification Application and Maintenance Handbook

For more information about the Professional Development and Certification Program, visit the TBS website at www.tbs-sct.gc.ca/pd-pp/home-accueil.asp?Language=EN or contact the Program Management Office at: pdp-ppp@tbs-sct.gc.ca.

Resource material
Presentation to the Canadian Public Procurement Forum in Vancouver, October 2004	.PDF
The following reference material can be found on the publiservice website: Program Development and Certification Program for the Procurement, Materiel Management and Real Property Community An overview of the Community, the Program and the tools to get started. Report on the Highest Priority Challenges A report on the challenges faced by departments in procurement, materiel and real property, which focused the development of key Program components and learning solutions.

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