Certified Project Cost and Schedule Management [CPCSM]-Self Paced

By the end of this program, participants will be able to:

• Understand the Fundamentals of Project Cost and Schedule Management – Develop a solid foundation in the key concepts and principles of managing project costs and schedules.
• Develop Project Scope Plans – Learn how to define project scope and establish a structured plan for execution.
• Create Accurate Project Cost Estimates – Develop techniques to calculate project costs and develop realistic budgets.
• Develop and Optimize Project Schedules – Learn how to create detailed project schedules and identify critical paths.
• Establish and Maintain Project Baselines – Develop methods to set baselines for scope, cost, and schedule.
• Monitor Project Performance – Learn how to track cost and schedule performance using key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Control Cost and Schedule Variances – Develop strategies to identify, analyze, and resolve cost and schedule deviations.
• Close Out Project Costs and Schedules – Learn how to reconcile final costs and schedules at project completion.
• Identify and Manage Risks – Develop strategies to identify and mitigate risks related to cost and scheduling.
• Improve Decision-Making Through Data-Driven Insights – Learn how to use performance data to make informed project decisions.

Modules:

M-1: Scope Planning
M-2: Project Cost Management
M-3: Schedule Management
M-4: The Project Baseline
M-5: Monitoring Cost and Schedule Performance
M-6: Controlling Cost and Schedule Performance
M-7: Closing Project Cost and Schedule
M-8: Risk Management in Cost and Schedule

Upon completing the program, participants will be able to:

• Develop detailed project scope, cost, and schedule plans.
• Create accurate project budgets and schedules.
• Establish and track project baselines for scope, cost, and schedule.
• Monitor project progress and performance using key metrics.
• Analyze cost and schedule variances and implement corrective actions.
• Optimize resource allocation and improve project efficiency.
• Identify and manage risks related to cost and scheduling.
• Improve decision-making through real-time data analysis.
• Successfully close projects while meeting cost and schedule targets.
• Provide detailed project reports to stakeholders and management.

This program is Validated and Quality Assured by Cambridge Academy of Professional (CAP) UK. [www.cambridgeacademy.uk/]

Features:
Duration: 4 Months
Short Video Materials: Yes
Mode of Learning: Self-Paced

Post Completion:

• Electronic Certificate
• Digital Badge via Credly.com
• Printed Certificate available

Exam Method:

• Number of Exams: 01
• Number of Questions: 50 MCQ Questions
• Duration: 60 Minutes
• Total Marks: 100
• Pass Mark: 70%

Assignment: 

• Total Assignments: 05
• 01 Pre-Course Assignment (Learning Purpose)
• 03 Module Wise  Assignment
  • Total Marks: 100
  • Pass Mark: 70%
• 01 Capstone Projects
  • Total Marks: 300
  • Pass Mark: 70%

Name: James Mwangi
Designation: Project Manager
Country: Kenya
"This course gave me the tools to create more accurate project schedules and manage project costs effectively."

Name: Abigail Mensah
Designation: Cost Controller
Country: Ghana
"Learning how to track and control cost variances improved my ability to manage project budgets."

Name: David Banda
Designation: Construction Manager
Country: South Africa
"The project scheduling module helped me improve project delivery times and meet deadlines more consistently."

Name: Sarah Okeke
Designation: Financial Analyst
Country: Nigeria
"Understanding how to set and maintain project baselines improved our project tracking and performance."

Name: Joseph Kamau
Designation: Risk Manager
Country: Tanzania
"The risk management module gave me the tools to identify and control project risks more effectively."

• Project Scope and Planning
  • Competence in defining project scope and developing structured execution plans.
• Cost Estimation and Budgeting
  • Expertise in calculating project costs and developing accurate budgets.
• Schedule Development and Management
  • Skill in creating detailed project schedules and identifying critical paths.
• Performance Monitoring and Reporting
  • Competence in tracking project performance using key metrics.
• Variance Analysis and Control
  • Ability to identify and resolve cost and schedule deviations.
• Risk Management
  • Skill in identifying and mitigating project risks related to cost and scheduling.
• Project Closeout and Final Reporting
  • Expertise in reconciling final project costs and schedules.
• Data-Driven Decision-Making
  • Ability to use performance data to improve project outcomes.