Certificate in Fundamentals of Project Management - Online Course

Overview

Purpose:

To introduce students to the main principles, processes and tools of project management.

Scope:

The CFPM course provides students with the knowledge and skills required for initiating, managing and supporting projects more effectively.

Benefits

Upon completion of the CFPM training, students will be able to:

• Understand project planning methodologies
• Understand the definition and purpose of a project
• Define the As-Is and Future states
• Identify the steps involved in the approval of a project’s budget
• Understand working with the project sponsor
• Identify the information contained on a project charter
• Understand the process for organising a project team
• Understand the importance of stakeholder alignment
• Identify the need for change
• Describe the approaches to managing change in a project
• Perform cost-benefit analysis of a project
• Understand the triple constraints of project management
• Identify risks to a project
• Describe risk mitigation plans for a project
• Identify the various software used in project management

Features

Below are some of the main features of this course:

• Online delivery
• Flexible schedule
• Affordable cost
• Relevant content

Target Audience

The CFPM training is intended for:

• People who work with project teams
• People who want to start and manage projects of their own, such as product development, equipment installation, construction or other similar developments.

The course contains key topics in the project management body of knowledge, including its underlying principles, terminology and core processes.

Course Content

The CFPM course has been developed following the ADDIE methodology of curriculum development. BRASI’s Programme Advisory Group (BRASI PAG) is responsible for the development, assessment, and continuous improvement of BRASI’s training programmes, following the guidelines contained in the standard ASTM E-2659.

The CFPM curriculum offers the fundamental knowledge and the main tools used in project management. These include:

• Project initiation
• Organising a project team
• Collaboration with stakeholders
• Developing a project plan
• Managing changes in a project
• Execution and control of projects
• Milestone tracking
• Use of project planning software
• Related topics

Schedule

CFPM is a self-paced online training course and can be started at any time.

Delivery Mode

Students would gain 24/7 online access to self-paced learning modules and tests through the BRASI Learning Management System.

Learning Resources:

• Online interactive training modules
• Downloadable content
• Print-ready handbooks
• Examples, exercise files and a quiz for each module

Note: Live Q&A sessions are held to answer any specific questions and explain key concepts as needed. Participation in the Q&A sessions is optional and is not taken into account for the passing score.

Additional Info

Assessment

Students would be required to take a final assessment after completing the course review.

Certification

In order to receive the certificate for this course students must obtain a minimum score of 70% in the final assessment. Certificates for all of the BRASI courses are issued centrally by BRASI and are downloadable.

Each BRASI certificate carries a unique ID for verification, and is valid for life.

Note: A CFPM certificate holder has an understanding of the various processes and phases in project management. He or she is able to initiate, manage and support projects in an effective manner.

Registration

Step 1: Students are required to create a free user account on the BRASI web site (no payment information is needed to create the account).

Step 2: Select the course(s) you would like to sign up for from the courses page (you can get more details about each course from this page)

Step 3: Proceed to checkout and be sure to enter the CTS College discount code BRASI-CTS to get 10% off (acceptable modes of payment include major credit cards and PayPal)

Note: The course is designed to be completed within three months. However, extensions are allowed upon request.

Fees & Payment

The course fee is posted on the BRASI website and is subject to change without notice. Cancellation is allowed within three days from the date of access to the course. Full refund is made within one week of cancellation.

Registration for BRASI courses can be done directly at the BRASI website. Training is conducted utilising BRASI online learning management system, and the certificate is issued by BRASI.

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Student Support

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