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Project Management: the initiation, planning, execution, control and closing of work by a team to achieve specific goals while meeting explicit success criteria at a specified time. Although these basic components of project management are universal, many projects require an additional specialized skillset. That's why BICSI developed the Registered Telecommunications Project Manager (RTPM) Program—a career path for individuals seeking an advanced understanding of personnel management and project management as it relates to information and communications technology (ICT) and telecommunications. Project managers, project coordinators, lead technicians, project team leaders and individuals seeking a profession in this rapidly growing field have much to benefit from this credential. Not Just Any Project Management Credential BICSI Registered Telecommunications Project Manager (RTPM) CREDENTIALING q Page 17 Telecommunications/ICT projects require a unique knowledge base: • Voice/Data/Audio/Video • Electronic Safety & Security • Design, Integration & Installation of Telecommunications Distributions • All Fiber- and Copper-Based Distribution Systems and Infrastructure • Commercial Transportation of Information and Data • Wireless Networks • Data Center Design • Outside Plant Cabling What Does Project Management Comprise? • Gathering specific project information for the project initiation • Creation of the project budget • Identifying and managing stakeholders • Orchestrating the proposal • Identifying project deliverables • Managing budget and deliverables • Creating and managing launch and deadline dates • Effectively communicating between all stakeholders • Closing of the project continued on page 18