PVology Academy
Learn it. Apply it. Prove it.
Original courses written by practitioners, practical work you can use at work, fair examinations and certifications anyone can verify.
Certification pathways
Two domains, two levels
Start with a Level 1 foundation. Level 2 builds on an active Level 1 credential.
Project management
ProjectOrbit
Plan, run and recover projects that deliver the outcomes they were approved for.
- Level 1ProjectOrbit: Project Management FoundationsLeads to: PVology Certified ProjectOrbit Associate (PCOA)36 sessions · about 25 hours of learning · $120.00
- Level 2ProjectOrbit Advanced: Applied Project LeadershipLeads to: PVology Certified ProjectOrbit Practitioner (PCOP)36 sessions · about 33 hours of learning · $145.00
Value engineering
ValueLens
Improve value without losing required function, using the eight-phase Value Methodology.
- Level 1ValueLens: Value Engineering FoundationsLeads to: PVology Certified ValueLens Associate (PCVA)36 sessions · about 25 hours of learning · $120.00
- Level 2ValueLens Advanced: Applied Value OptimizationLeads to: PVology Certified ValueLens Practitioner (PCVP)36 sessions · about 34 hours of learning · $189.00
Application courses
Master the PVology applications
Short, visual courses on using PVology applications day to day, separate from the professional certification pathways.
ProjectOrbit Navigator — Mastering the PVology Project & Delivery Workspace
A short, visual course on using ProjectOrbit day to day: navigation and My Work, creating projects with quick create and the wizard, WBS, tasks and the task board, schedule, milestones and baselines, team and resources, risks, issues and changes, cost and earned value, reports, the customer portal, PMO views, notifications and the attention list, and closing a project.
Course v1.0 · covers ProjectOrbit Build 14
Leads to: PVology Certified ProjectOrbit User (PCOU), valid for one year. 35 short sessions · about 7 hours.
PCOU shows that the holder can use the PVology ProjectOrbit application confidently and correctly for the build named on the credential. It validates application usage only: it is not a professional project-management certification and says nothing about the holder's project-management competence.
ProjectOrbit Refresh — What's New & Essential Review
A short refresher for PCOU holders: the critical ProjectOrbit workflows, controls and approvals, security and privacy reminders, and what is new since the version your credential covers, with a short assessment. Passing the assessment is required to renew PCOU; reading the lessons alone does not renew it.
Course v1.0 · covers ProjectOrbit Build 14
Renews PVology Certified ProjectOrbit User (PCOU). 6 short sessions · about 1 hours.
The refresher renews PCOU, an application-usage credential. It is not a professional project-management certification.
Learning paths by application
Learn the profession behind each application
Every PVology application has professional learning paths. Some have courses today; the others are planned and will be announced when they are ready.
- 4 courses today
PVology ProjectOrbit
- Project Management
- Program Management
- Portfolio Management
- Project Controls
Courses are listed above; more paths follow.
- 2 courses today
PVology ValueLens
- Value Engineering
- Value Methodology
- Function Analysis
- Value Realization
Courses are listed above; more paths follow.
- Planned
PVology Governance & Assurance
- Risk Management
- Compliance Management
- Controls
- Assurance
- Governance
- Assessments
No course yet. Step-by-step guides are in the Help Center.
- Planned
PVology StrategyPulse
- Strategy
- Execution
- KPIs
- Performance Management
- Outcome Realization
No course yet. Step-by-step guides are in the Help Center.
- Planned
PVology Dealflow
- CRM Fundamentals
- Pipeline
- Relationship Management
No course yet. Step-by-step guides are in the Help Center.
- Planned
PVology OpsCatalyst
- Operational Excellence
- Process Management
- Problem Solving and Root Cause
- Continuous Improvement
- CAPA and Sustainment
No course yet. Step-by-step guides are in the Help Center.
How certification works
Learning, practice, examination, approval
1. Learn
Twelve modules of original teaching with worked examples, activities, job aids and knowledge checks.
2. Practise
Apply the methods in a personal sandbox and submit a practical capstone that a reviewer scores against a rubric.
3. Examine
Book a certification exam: scenario questions drawn from a private bank and checked against a published blueprint.
4. Get certified
After academy approval you receive a certificate, a card and a badge with a verification link, valid for three years.
Completing a course is not the same as being certified. PVology certifications are PVology credentials; they are not issued, accredited or endorsed by PMI, ISO, SAVE International or any other body. A foundation (Level 1) certification shows foundation knowledge, not extensive professional experience.
Trust
Every credential can be verified
Each certificate has a QR code and a link to its live record, which shows whether it is active, expired, suspended or revoked, with only the minimum information.
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Frequently asked questions
Is a course certificate the same as a certification?
No. Completing a course shows you finished the learning. A PVology certification is awarded only after you pass the certification exam, your practical work is approved and the Academy approves the result. Certifications are valid for three years.
Who recognises PVology certifications?
They are PVology credentials. They are not issued, accredited or endorsed by PMI, ISO, SAVE International or any other body, and they are not equivalent to those bodies' certifications.
How long do I have to study?
A Course + Exam purchase gives three calendar months of access to the course and to the exam, starting when payment is confirmed. The exact deadline is shown before you pay and in your Academy.
What if I do not pass?
After a finalized failed result you can buy an Exam Retake once the waiting period has passed (by default 7 days), up to the maximum attempts for your enrollment (by default 3).
How do I keep my certification?
Renew every three years with documented continuing development (by default 30 hours for Level 1 and 45 for Level 2), a short refresher and an integrity declaration, approved by the Academy.
What are application courses?
Application courses teach you to use a PVology application well, starting with ProjectOrbit Navigator. They are complimentary for ProjectOrbit users and lead to the PVology Certified ProjectOrbit User (PCOU) credential, valid for one year and renewed with a short refresher assessment. PCOU validates application usage; it is not a professional project-management certification.
Can an employer check my certification?
Yes. Every credential has a verification link and QR code that shows whether it is active, expired, suspended or revoked, with only the minimum information.