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

The Certified Project Cost and Schedule Management (CPCSM) program is designed to equip professionals with the essential skills and knowledge required to effectively manage project costs and schedules throughout the project lifecycle. Effective cost and schedule management is critical to ensuring that projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards.
This program covers the key principles and techniques involved in scope planning, project cost estimation, schedule development, and performance monitoring. Participants will learn how to develop project baselines, track progress, control variances, and manage risks related to cost and scheduling.
Through a combination of theoretical insights, real-world case studies, and practical exercises, participants will develop the expertise needed to enhance project efficiency, reduce cost overruns, and meet project deadlines. Upon completion, participants will be able to deliver successful projects while improving overall business performance.

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.

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

Pre-Course Assignment

8 Practical Focus Module
Post Completion:
- Electronic Certificate
- Digital Badge via Credly.com
- Printed Certificate Available
- Printed Transcript Available

- 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.

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.

Features:

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

Assignment:

Total Assignments: 05
01 Pre-Course Assignment (Learning Purpose)
03 In-Course 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."

Exam Guideline

Exam Method:

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

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