cmi Certificate in Programme and Project Management (CPPM)

Aims

The PPM Certificate has been designed and developed for Project and Programme Managers who wish to extend their skills and knowledge to embrace a number of project and programme management techniques, achieving a complete professional qualification that is their first step towards Chartered Manager status.

The PPM Certificate was developed by the Chartered Management Institute in collaboration with the APM Group and consists of 2 mandatory and 2 additional units selected from Project Management or Programme Management Units. These units are part
of the PPM Diploma and the Certificate can act as the first stage towards this qualification.

It is based on extensive research into existing bodies of knowledge in programme and project management and other qualifications and offers a unique qualification for any individual serious about developing their ability as a Programme or Project Manager.

The PPM Certificate concentrates on the development of a clear understanding of the range of disciplines and techniques which underpin successful Programme and Project Management and of their practical application, ideally in a candidate?s workplace. It also provides a foundation for Continuing Professional and Personal Development and the opportunity for successful candidates to go on and become Chartered Managers.

Approach

The Certificate is delivered flexibly, with the candidate being given their own individual learning plan following discussion with their allocated tutor. For some candidates, it takes between 9 months to 1 year to complete the qualification, depending on the time put into completing assignments, possible exemptions and timescales associated with workplace programmes or projects that are used to provide assessment evidence.

The approach that is taken is primarily distance or self-directed learning through our on-line learning site, with support from a nominated tutor for the duration of the qualification.

Candidates may choose to undertake the PRINCE2? or MSP?, and M_o_R? Qualifications, therefore achieving Units 2 and 3. The Certificate and Diploma are currently being delivered to candidates based in Europe, Asia and the Middle East.

Course Content

To achieve the Certificate in Programme and Project Management, you will need to successfully complete 2 mandatory units and 2 additional units

Mandatory Units

•DPM02 - Principles of Programme and Project Management
And either
•DPM08 - Programme Planning
Or
•DPM10 - Project Planning

Additional Units (2 required from list)
•DPM03 - Risk Management
•DPM04 - Quality Management
•DPM05 - Change and Configuration Management
•DPM06 - Managing People
•DPM07 - Managing Contracts
•DPM09 - Programme Monitoring and Control ?if doing Programme Route
Or
•DPM11 - Project Monitoring and Control ?if doing Project Route

On completion of the programme, candidates will be able to:

•Analyse the business, social and political contexts which impact on Programmes and Projects.
•Develop a focused and disciplined approach to developing and implementing plans a controls in Programme and Project Management.
•Enhance communication and use information more effectively.
•Improve team and individual performance.

Who Should Attend?

Project Managers, Team Managers or Members of Project Teams.

Entry Requirements:

There are no specific entry requirements

Benefits

The following are the principal benefits that can be expected on completion of the Certificate in Programme and Project Management (depending on the level of your responsibility and the Units that you take as your options).

•Effectively manage and control Project Deliverables
•Monitor and control costs and resource allocation throughout the lifetime of the
•project or programme, therefore minimising likelihood of unauthorised budget overspend.
•Understand and lead teams more effectively
•Identify the Business Context, therefore enabling you to recognise how the project
•fits with the business
•Understand and manage risk more effectively
•A robust quality management process is in place, therefore ensuring the quality plan established for the project or programme is met

Progression and Associated Routes

•The cmi PPM Diploma
•The cmi Executive Diploma in Management
•MS Project
•Complete Project Manager Professional Development Awards
•MSP ? Managing Success Programmes
•M_o_R ? Management of Risk
•PRINCE2 ? Project Management

Price

The price for the Certificate including the PRINCE2 (or MSP) and M_o_R qualifications is #2,750 ex VAT.

If you do not undertake the PRINCE2 or M_o_R Qualifications and choose to complete the appropriate units through the completion of the guided learning and assessments, the price is #1,595 ex VAT.

All prices include all course texts, access to on-line CBT materials, tutor support and registration with the Awarding Body.

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