Master Certification
AOTMP® University
Master Certification
Master Certification is a two-year credential for leaders who have a desire to validate their performance, receive recognition for competency, and enrich their reputation amongst peers. The credential validates best practice knowledge of the Efficiency First® Framework adoption practices and Telecom, Mobility & IT Management Center of Excellence creation practices.
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75 Questions
Multiple choice, true/false, and matching question types.
90-minutes
Time limit with running clock.
Single, continuous session
Cannot stop and resume later.
Online exam
Take the exam online when it suits you.
80% or greater to pass
Credentials valid for 24 months.
What's included.
Master Certification exam.
Efficiency First® Framework Guidebook
Digital badge for authentication.
Ready to get certified?
Purchase the certification exam today and get instant access to the Efficiency First® Framework Guidebook.
Just $2,995
Is Master Certification right for me?
AOTMP® Master Certification is ideal for people currently in technology leadership role focused on technical, financial, operational, or business results as well as and those seeking a career in a technology leadership role
Certification requirements.
These other requirements must be met in addition to to passing the certification exam.
1. Submit three (3) reference letters.
Three (3) reference letters must be provided attesting to your experience and contributions to Telecom, Mobility & IT Management Center of Excellence strategy and strategy execution. Two (2) reference letters must come from peers. One (1) reference letter must come from your supervisor, manager, or a senior leader.Reference letters must contain the following information:
- Name, title and contact information of the person providing the reference letter.
- A statement of the relationship between you and the person providing the reference.
- Reasons the person providing the reference letter believes you are qualified to earn AOTMP® Master Certification.
2. Submit one (1) case study.
One (1) case study must be provided that demonstrates your knowledge of Efficiency First® principles as they apply to Telecom, Mobility & IT Management Center of Excellence strategy or strategy execution. The case study must contain and clearly articulate:
- Business problem identified (1,000 words max).
- Strategy implemented (up to 1,000 words max).
- Your role in the solution implemented (1,000 words max).
- Results achieved (1,000 words max).
Other materials such as published articles, project summaries, executive summaries, etc., can also be provided as supporting documentation.
3. Pass certification exam.
A result of 80% or greater is required to pass.
Exam outline and focus areas.
To pass the exam, you will need to demonstrate knowledge and understand key concepts of the Efficiency First® Framework and apply learnings to specific Telecom, Mobility & IT Management Center of Excellence strategy scenarios and situations. Areas of exam focus include:
Preparing for your exam.
The recommended three-step approach to learning the key concepts of the Efficiency First® Framework in preparation for the exam is as follows:
1. Study the Guidebook.
Start from the beginning (Guiding Principles) and continue sequentially through each section covered by the exam. Then, review sections as required until the concepts are familiar and can be recited with confidence.
2. Enforce Efficiency First® Framework principles.
Use concepts outlined in the Guidebook and complete the provided templates from Alignment Resources (Appendix A, B & F) to document a familiar Telecom. Mobility, and IT Management practice. Review continuous improvement actions outlined in the Alignment Resource (Appendix D) to challenge your knowledge of Efficiency First® Framework principles applied to a Telecom, Mobility & IT Management Center of Excellence. Revisit sections of the Guidebook as required to complete the exercise and enforce retention of key concepts.
3. Review areas of focus.
Study the exam outline above. Revisit sections of the Guidebook as required until the concepts are familiar and can be recited with confidence.
These sections of the Guidebook contain content and principles that will help you prepare for the exam.
- Guiding Principles
- Portfolio Areas
- Optimization Focus Area
- Transformation Focus Area
- Stakeholder Groups
- Performance Index
- Team Performance
- Practice Area Performance
- Vendor Performance
- Business Performance
- Optimization Potential
- Transformation Potential
- Continuous Improvement Approach
- Purpose and Scope
- Strategy Alignment
- Core Management Technologies
- Other Data Sources and Systems
- Master System
- Key Performance Indicators
- Maturity Stages
- Accountability Matrix
- Process Development Guidance (Practice Areas)
- Continuous Improvement Approach Checklists
- Engagement RASCI Templates
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