Personal and Professional Development
Managing their own development as a project professional.
Awarding Body
Who is it for?
Assistant project managers, junior project managers and project support assistants.
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Programme at a Glance
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15
Months
Duration -
365
Hours Dedicated
Learning Time -
5
Months EPA
Period
The Learner Journey
From day one to qualified – what to expect
A 15-month programme of learning alongside their day job, followed by their End-Point Assessment.
Getting started
Months 1–3
Enrolment and their development plan, then project governance, scope management and building a justified business case.
Planning and stakeholders
Months 4–6
Managing stakeholders, communicating and negotiating, and planning, scheduling and controlling projects with the right tools.
Risk, budget and evaluation
Months 7–10
Managing risks and issues, budgets, resources and procurement, evaluating project success and presenting project information.
Delivering the project
Months 11–15
Delivering a real workplace project from start to finish, evidencing its impact and preparing for Gateway.
End-Point Assessment
After Gateway
A project report with presentation and questioning, and a professional discussion underpinned by their portfolio, assessed by CMI.
Programme Topics
Governance and Regulation
Understanding project governance and the regulations that shape it.
Scope and Business Case
Defining project scope and building a justified business case.
Stakeholder Communication
Identifying and managing stakeholders, and communicating and negotiating effectively.
Planning and Project Tools
Planning, scheduling and controlling projects using the right tools.
Risk and Issue Management
Identifying, assessing and responding to project risks and issues.
Budgeting and Resources
Monitoring budgets and managing resources and procurement.
Evaluation and Lessons Learned
Evaluating project success and applying lessons learned to future projects.
Project Information
Managing and presenting project information clearly to stakeholders.
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