CADD Centre launches course on GD&T VOLUME 6 | ISSUE 03 | June 2010

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CADD Centre, pioneers in CAD
education in the country has
launched a new course on GD&T
(Geometric dimensioning and
To l e r a n c i n g ) . G e o m e t r i c
dimensioning and tolerancing
(GD&T) is a language used on
mechanical engineering
drawings composed of symbols
successfully used for many
years in the automotive,
aerospace, electronic and the
commercial design and
manufacturing industries.
Pa r t i c i p a n t s s u c c e s s f u l l y
completing this course will be
able to understand, evaluate
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CADD Centre has the largest
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Geometric Dimensioning & PMI Credentials – benefits
Tolerancing (GD&T) Certification is an important step in career

that are used to efficiently and
accurately communicate
geometry requirements for
associated features on
components and assemblies.
GD&T is, and has been,
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C A D D C e n t r e i s t h e l a r g e s t it is essential for managers, engineers, and as well as in the soft tool. The five phases of
CAD/CAE/Project Management training executives from junior level to top most project management that are taught
organization and also has the largest level to have project management skills. include Initiation, Planning, Execution,
Book Post network of PMI REPs in the world. Controlling, and Closure. Participants also
What is unique about the Project learn MS Project (MSP) and Primavera
CADD Centre, spanning across 260 cities in Planning Management (PPM) Project Planner: the well-known project
India and 15 offices overseas, is the hub of course at CADD Centre? planning and management tools. CADD
Project Management training through CADD Centre unfolds its immense 22-year Centre also conducts PMI certification
Primavera or Microsoft Office Project experience in technical training. CADD preparatory courses on PMP (Project
courses. Centre's Project Management Management Professional) & (Certified
courses give in-depth knowledge Associate in Project Management) CAPM at
The fast-paced competitive in project management concepts its select centers.
corporate world demands timely
delivery of efficient services for
PDUs Participants who does project management course at CADD Centre's PMI REP
greater profit and productivity. locations will be issued certificates with Professional Development Units (PDU)
These demands can only be Project
Projects are available in different areas. Participant can
fulfilled by individuals with Practice s choose from his/her area of work.
project management 18 compulsory exercises for practice; more than 20 options are
knowledge and skills. Project provided. FAQ's for daily practice.
Methodolog y
management has evolved to
become an integral part of Theory and practice
professional culture. In Curriculum
today's business environment Validated by experienced professionals from the respective industry

Do you know?
Top 10 Reasons for Organizations to support PMI credentials
International Project Management Day (IPM Day) is The Project Management Office (PMO) in a Leading organizations and governments 2. Your workforce will be more disciplined. project, thereby making success more
celebrated on November 5 of every year by project business or professional enterprise is the around the world invest in professional Credential holders are not only tested on likely.
professionals all over the world. IPM Day was established department or group that defines and credentialing for project management. their knowledge of project management
as a way of recognizing the extraordinary efforts made by maintains the standards of process, terminology and processes, but also on 4. Your workforce will value team work.
project management professionals everywhere – across generally related to project management, By supporting PMI credentials… their competence to perform in their roles. Certified project management
industries and geographies. It is intended to encourage within the organization. The PMO strives to 1. Your workforce will understand practitioners tend to have good
project based organizations worldwide or organizations standardize and introduce economies of processes and terminology. To obtain a 3. Your workforce will know what to look communication and human resource
who utilize project management methodologies to repetition in the execution of projects. The credential, individuals must pass a for before they start a project. By management skills and are able to take
schedule some type of recognition event within their PMO is the source of documentation, m u l t i p l e - c h o i c e e x a m a n d o t h e r understanding the common processes and advantage of diverse expertise through
organizations or coordinated locally with others to truly guidance and metrics on the practice of evaluations based on the current body of terminology, your project team learns the collaborative efforts.
demonstrate appreciation for the achievements of project management and execution. knowledge and tasks related to the job role. steps of initiating, executing, and closing a
project managers and their teams.

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5. Your clients will have increased
confidence because your project team uses
baseline of terminology and practices. This
shows that your project team operates in
harmony with one another, creating a more
efficient and fluent workflow thus leading
to better results. Clients can be confident
that projects will be handled in a better way.
6. Your clients will have increased
confidence because your credentialed
project team has an ethical code. PMI
credential holders must adhere to the PMI
Code of Ethics
a n d from scratch every time you begin a new
Professional
Conduct which
shows clients
that your
project team
operates with
integrity.
Certification is an important step in career
development and recognizes qualified and
competent individuals. Here are the top ten
reasons why project management
practitioners must become PMI-certified.
1. PMI credentials show your commitment
to the project management profession.
When you earn a PMI credential, you show
peers, supervisors, and clients your
commitment to the profession, PMI's code
of ethics, and your ability to perform the
functions of a project management
practitioner to a certain level.
2. PMI credentials recognize your
knowledge, skills, and abilities. PMI serves
as an unbiased endorsement of your
project management knowledge and
professional experience on a global level.
3. PMI credentials reflect achievement.
Our credentials show that you have
demonstrated excellence in the field by
7. Your clients will have increased
confidence because your project team has
knowledge of the most up-to-date global
practices. PMI credential holders must
participate in the Continued Certification
Requirements (CCR) program to maintain
an active certification status. The CCR
program requires credential holders to
partake in professional development
activities throughout the year.
8. You will have repeatable processes and
improved project results. This prevents you
and your project teams from having to start
project because disciplined project
management calls for lessons learned and
shared process assets.
9. You will retain employees by investing in
their professional development. When you
invest in your employees' professional
development, you show your commitment
to them and in turn, they will be more
Top 10 Reasons for an Individual to Earn a PMI Credential
meeting standard requirements
established by global project management
practitioners.
4. PMI credentials can lead to greater
earnings. Many credential holders
experience salary increases because of
their certification status.
5. PMI credentials can lead to career
opportunities and advancement. Our
family of credentials identifies you as a
practitioner who has demonstrated
competency in project management
processes and in knowledge and
experience in specialty areas of practice
based on industry standards.
6. PMI credentials prepare you for greater
job responsibilities. Our credentials
indicate your willingness to invest in
professional development. This enables
credential holders an awareness of
changing processes and terminology in the
field.
7. PMI credentials improve skills and
knowledge. Preparation for a PMI
credential requires study and review of
current project management processes.
Earning a credential highlights your
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committed to the organization. You will be
able to retain employees and attract new
talent.
10. You will help grow the profession of
project management. By endorsing PMI
credentials, you provide long-term career
paths in project management for your
workforce.
knowledge and competence and
proficiency in your practice.
8. PMI credentials build self confidence.
With a PMI credential, you define yourself
beyond a job title while gaining a sense of
personal satisfaction.
9. PMI credentials allow for greater
recognition from peers. PMI credential
holders gain increased recognition from
their peers for taking the extra step in
professional development.
10. PMI credentials enhance the
profession. PMI's certification program
promotes practitioners and supports
ongoing professional development.
Courtesy: www.pmi.org
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Highest Paying IT Certifications for 2010 Solution Developer
Certification with an
Here are the highest paying IT Systems Security Professionals: average salary of
Certifications for the year 2010, based on CISSP will still occupy the fourth place in $84,522 puts it at the
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with the opinions of professionals and for 2010 with an average salary of $94,018. list of
some Social Community websites. highest
5. CCIE – Cisco Certified paying
1. Project Management Internetworking Expert: With an certificatio
Professional (PMP) by PMI: This PMP average yearly salary of $93,500, the Cisco n s f o r
Certification by PMI organization is still on CCIE Routing and Switching certification 2010.
the top of the list with an average annual hold the fifth spot in this list of highest
salary of $101,695. paying certifications in this IT industry. 9. CCNP –
C i s c o
2. CAPM (Certified Associate in 6. CCVP – Cisco Certified Voice Certified
Project Management) by PMI: With P r o f e s s i o n a l : C e r t i f i e d Vo i c e N e t w o r k
an average annual salary of $101,103, Professional by Cisco with an average Professional: Cisco
CAPM stands at the second place in the salary of $88,824 is at the sixth spot in this CCNP Certification is
highest paying certifications for 2010, list of highest paying IT certifications for at number nine in this
according to the latest survey made. 2010. list of highly paid
certifications with an
3. ITIL v2 – Foundations: ITILv2 7. ITIL v3 Expert: ITIL v3 Certification – annual average salary
Foundations with an average salary of The ITIL Expert is at the seventh position in of $84,161.
$95,415 will be at the third place in this list this list of the highest paying technical
of highest paying certifications for the year certifications with an average annual 10. RHCE: Red Hat
2010. This certification is for ITIL service salary of $86,600. Certified Engineer: RHCE Certification
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Project Management(PM) - Humor
Helping the CEO is a good thing,
– PM Proverbs right...?
v The same work under the same conditions will be estimated A young project manager was leaving the office one evening
differently by ten different estimators or by one estimator at when he found the CEO standing in front of a shredder with a
ten different times. piece of paper in his hand. The Project Manager (PM) was new to
the company and wanted to make a good impression with the
v The most valuable and least used PHRASE in a project senior so he approached him.
manager's vocabulary is "I don't know".
v Nothing is impossible for the person who doesn't have to do it. “Listen", said the CEO, "this is important and my assistant has left.
Can you make this thing work?"
v If you don't stand for
something, you'll fall for
"Certainly", said the young man, flattered that the CEO had asked
To the Optimist, anything.
him for help. He turned the machine on, inserted the paper and
The glass is half full.
v Of several possible pressed the start button. "Excellent! Excellent!" said the CEO as
To the pessimist, interpretations of a his paper disappeared inside the machine.
The glass is half empty. communication, the least
convenient is the correct one. "I need two copies of that."
v Anything that can be
To the changed will be changed until While amusing, this bit of PM humor can
Project Manager,
there is no time left to change also serve as a reminder to make sure
The glass is twice you get task requirements right and
as big as it needs anything.
to be.
don't assume what the stakeholder
v If you fail to plan you are
wants out of a project!
planning to fail.
Courtesy: www.businessballs.com / www.funny-haha.co.uk