By Deborah Ifeanyi/Lucy Ogalue

The Chartered Institute of Project Management of Nigeria (CIPMN) says it is set to transform its examination process through partnership with a U.S.-based firm, Simplify IQ.

Mr Henry Mbadiwe, Registrar-General of CIPMN, announced this in Abuja at a news conference during the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the company.

Mbadiwe said that the initiative, which involved integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into the examination and marking processes, would enhance the integrity and efficiency of assessments as part of the institute’s digital transformation drive.

“What this means is that we eliminate the risk of examination questions being leaked before examinations are written.

“We also cut out biases in the marking process. Our human resources will focus on generating new ideas, while AI will handle the logistics of exam creation,” he said.

He said that the innovation would improve the quality of assessments and the standard of project management training in Nigeria.

Also speaking, Mr Sam Obi, Founder of Simplify IQ, said that the partnership would introduce an AI-driven system to automate the entire examination and marking process for CIPMN certifications.

“The entire certification examination process will be automated end-to-end, drastically reducing opportunities for cheating.

“Our platform ensures standardisation, maintains integrity, and positions CIPMN at the forefront of innovation,” he said.

Obi said that CIPMN’s move to digitise its examination processes was part of a broader effort to modernise all its operations.

“CIPMN has been working on a wider initiative to digitise all its processes, from file movement, approvals, member registration, payments to overall member management,” he said.

He said that full implementation of the technology would begin in June. (NAN) (www.nannews.ng)

Edited by Kadiri Abdulrahman