Foundation Certificate – Project Management

or

Business & Project Administration

Foundation Certificate in Business & Project Administration

Students will learn about the fundamental principles of business and be introduced to the business and project management discipline during this online foundation certificate in project management program.

Throughout the course, a structured approach is used, allowing students to develop their competencies in the specific business area and specific discipline under consideration. The primary goal of the course is for the student to demonstrate mastery in the business discipline throughout their time there in order for them to be a valuable asset to any project in which they are involved.

This course will teach you about the business mindset, the distinctions between managers and managers, performance and motivation, ethics and values, social responsibility, attitudes, culture, and emotions.

You will also learn about organizational structures and managing cultural differences, group and team effectiveness, operations and financial management, competitive advantage strategies, human resource management, value chain management, and sustainable development management, among other things.

Foundation Certificate in Project Management

The course furthermore provides an overview of Introduction to project management concepts and terminology; project requirement identification; project lifecycles; the project manager and his/her team; forms of project organization; project communication and document control Estimation, costing, and planning and control include project planning, scheduling, and schedule control, as well as resource considerations and allocations, cost planning, and performance evaluation, and resource considerations and allocations. Risk management, procurement, human resources, quality, communication, stakeholder relations, and integration management are among the topics covered.

General foundation certificate skills in business and project management are significant for anyone who wishes to have an impact on their company’s performance.

Specialization :

Project Management
Project Business & Administration

(BBCTPM) Foundation Certificate – Project Management

(BBCTBA) Foundation Certificate – Business & Project Administration

Duration

6 Months

Subjects

4

PoE

2 months

Prerequisite

None or

(BACTPM) Basic Certification (with exemptions)

Compulsory Pre-Exam Course

See notes below regarding certification

Exam & Certification

Apply for ISO Certified Qualification

The curriculum sets the foundation of essential business management using the critical elements of project management. 

Key elements of the course include:

Overview of Project Management
Scope & Work Breakdown Structures
Planning and Scheduling
Cost & Budget Control
Introduction to earned value management (EVM)
Importance of Procurement
Contracting
Project Environment & Legislation
Monitoring & Control
Communication
Teamwork
Resource Management
Reporting

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Career Path

Obtain a top-tier position in one of the following industries:

Engineering
Banking and Finance
Medical
Mining
Healthcare
Construction
Oil and Gas
Information Technology
Property Development
and other related fields are included (Too Many To List).

Jobs in the project management discipline are increasing as a result of the expansion of industries.

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ADMISSION REQUIREMENT

Admission requirements:

Age: Minimum age 16 years
Transcripts:All documents need to be certified / notarized. All non-English documents must have a certified and evaluated English translation attached to the application.
English level: See note.
One passport-size photo.
Passport copy / national ID card certified / notarized.

NOTE:

Our PCiBS English teacher will teach you English in our live online Learning Management System (LMS) while studying at PCiBS. If you use our English teacher, no TOEFL / IELTS or equivalent scores are needed. English enrollment is required at the same time.

All PCiBS’ programs are conducted in English and all correspondence will be in English.

(BBCTPM) Foundation Certificate – Project Management

Specialization and Subject Details

Specialization

Project Management

Project Business & Administration

Core

Year 1

MGT-160 Fundamentals of Project Management

This course deals with the basic principles of project management and introduces the students to the project management discipline.
It focuses on the basic requirements of setting up small projects. The course follows a structured manner and allows students to develop their competencies for the specific discipline in question.
The main aim of the course in to demonstrate proficiency in this discipline to ensure that the student can be a valuable asset to any project that they are involved with.
The course introduces Project Management concepts; needs identification; the project life cycles; the project manager and the project team; types of project organisations; project communication and document control.
Estimating, Costing and Planning and control: planning, scheduling and schedule control of projects; resource considerations and allocations; cost planning and performance evaluation.
It focuses on Risks, procurement, human resources, quality, communication, stakeholders and integration management.

PCM-151 Introduction into Planning

This course deals with the basic principles of scheduling and introduces the students to the planning discipline. It focuses on the basic requirements of setting up standard schedules for small projects.
The course follows a structured manner and allows students to develop their competencies for the specific discipline in question.
The main aim of the course in to demonstrate proficiency in this discipline to ensure that the student can be a valuable asset to any project that they are involved with.
It ensures that a basic logical process is followed to develop a schedule.
A scheduling overview is presented to the students and includes: the work breakdown structure; basic schedule specification; stakeholders; the role of a project planner.
The elements of scheduling include: the schedule development; activities; types; calendars and constraints.
The elements of scheduling principles include: understanding float; basis of schedule; project risks, baseline a schedule; reporting; earned value management (EVM) calculations and forecasting.
This course includes some assignments that form part of a Portfolio of Evidence (PoE) that must be presented during this programme.

PCM-152 Introduction into Costing

This course deals with the basic principles of costs and introduces the students to the costing discipline.
It focuses on the basic requirements of setting up budgets and standard control accounts for small projects.
The course follows a structured manner and allows students to develop their competencies for the specific discipline in question.
The main aim of the course in to demonstrate proficiency in this discipline to ensure that the student can be a valuable asset to any project that they are involved with.
It ensures that a basic logical process is followed to develop a budget and control accounts.
A costing overview is presented to the students and includes: the work breakdown structure; basic cost and budget standards; stakeholders; the role of a project cost controller / cost engineer.
The elements of budget include: the budget development; controls accounts; activity-based costing; cost elements; pricing and costing; materials, labor; budgeting and cash flow management.
The elements of cost principles include: understanding the basis of estimate; contingency; freezing (baseline) the budget; project risks, reporting; earned value management (EVM) calculations and forecasting.
The monitoring and control of costs.
This course includes some assignments that form part of a Portfolio of Evidence (PoE) that must be presented during this programme.

SCM-142 Procurement & Contracting

The role of procurement and contracting in supply chain management.
The role of purchasing, decision making, the purchasing and contracting process, various markets and products, utilizing purchasing intelligence, standard contracting methodologies and when to use them, outsourcing of procurement and supply chain risk management, sole sourcing and supply chain strategy, using new product development in organizations, expediting and quality control, purchase and contract performance management, supplier assessments, standard negotiating techniques and facilities management, plus contracting of services.

Assignment

Year 1 – Foundation

PPE-190 Project Portfolio of Evidence I

This course includes some assignments that form part of a Portfolio of Evidence (PoE) that must be presented during this programme.
The course follows a structured manner and allows students to develop their competencies for the specific discipline in question.
The main aim of the course in to demonstrate proficiency in this discipline to ensure that the student can be a valuable asset to any project that they are involved with.

BUS-200 Business Communication & Report Writing

Acquiring basic business communication skills to enhance the capabilities of our students in the business environment.
An overview of applied skills on teams (groups), organizational, the didactic, interpersonal and business communication contexts is provided.
The practical part of the course is provided with assignments in the other PCiBS courses, where this course will establish the basic outlines of minutes, reports, presentation skills that require a specific style of writing for business.
The specific competencies concentrate on the performance of these skills as applied to professions such as project management and leadership.

Talent Match Report

A personal competency assessment will be performed on each student during the first few weeks of the program.

A feedback report with the various competencies is issued to assist the students in identifying their own strengths and development potential. Here is a list of some of the items: Behavioural Styles; Abilities and Skills; Emotional Intelligence; and Growth Potential.

About the model: These INTERNATIONAL competencies are developed using an existing framework as developed by JG Sassenberg.

Development Report

The development report outlines what actions could be considered to improve behavioural competence and what candidates might want to develop further. The appropriateness of each piece of advice will differ for each individual and will to some extent depend on your job and the opportunities and resources available. We assist each candidate through this process.

It is recommended that you initially look at both your personal strengths and development areas as part of your personal development strategy. In some cases, there might be no strengths or developmental behaviours identified. Then you could identify the behaviours that would be to the greatest benefit to your development in your current work context.

Competencies

Students will identify their competencies with our Individual Development Planning (IDP) tool.

These competencies will be peer reviewed by a subject matter expert.

Competencies are also identified, allocated and updated (3 times) ongoing over the duration of the program.

Coaching and Mentoring

Coaching and Mentoring will be run in pre-arranged sessions with your subject matter expert over the period of the program. Work or assignments will be allocated depending on the outcomes of the sessions.

Coaching sessions (2 off) are normally run every two to three months and mentoring (1 off) is normally once per semester.

Interview Practice

Individuals will be prepared for a real-life interview process. Practicing for interviews forms part of our intensive active learning process and assists candidates to be ready for any question that comes their way.

CERTIFICATION NOTES

** After completing the exam (successfully), you can apply for one of the credentials shown in the table below. You will receive a certificate once you fulfil all the requirements related to the selected credential.

Certification

Certified ISO – Provisional Project Manager

Experience

None

Certification

Certified ISO – Project Manager

Experience

Two years of professional experience and One Year of work experience in project management

Certification

Certified ISO – Lead Project Manager

Experience

Five years of professional experience and Two years of work experience in project management

Certification

Certified ISO – Senior Lead Project Manager

Experience

Ten years of professional experience and Seven years of work experience in project management

Required Study Hours

Applied according to the program

Other requirements

Signing the Code of Ethics

COMPULSORY Pre-EXAM Course

## To receive an international certification, students must take the mandatory one-week pre-exam course. Once students pass the exam, they will receive an international certificate from our partner, an accredited Canadian Institution.

Course Curriculum

Day 1

Introduction project management
Training course objectives and structure
Standards and project management methodologies
Fundamental concepts and principles of project management
Project governance h Project organization and roles
Prerequisites for formalizing project management

Day 2

Integrated project management practices
Pre-project activities
Initiating a project
Overseeing and directing a project
Controlling a project and managing the delivery thereof
Closing or terminating a project and post-project activities

Day 3

Management practices for a project
Project planning and quality management
Scope management
Benefit(s) management and change control
Schedule and cost management
Resource management and procurement
Risk and issues management

Day 4

Management practices for a project (cont’d)
Stakeholder engagement
Communication management
Project reporting
Information and documentation management
Lessons learned
Closing of the training course

Day 5

Certification Exam***

General information

Certification fees are included in the exam price.
PCiBS will provide training material of over 400 pages of information and practical examples.
PCiBS will issue an attestation of course completion worth 31 CPD (Continuing Professional Development) credits to participants who have attended the training course.
*** In case of exam failure, the candidate can retake the certification exam once for free within 12 months following the initial exam date.

Examination Duration: 3 hours

The “ISO Certified Project Manager” exam meets the PCiBS Examination and Certification Program (ECP) requirements.

It covers the following competency domains:

Domain 1 Fundamental principles and concepts of project management

Domain 2 Integrated project management practices

Domain 3 Individual management practices for a project