Details
40 contact hours
Case studies
Individual and group assignments
Paper submission (MPM requires viva voce)
Written examination, multiple choice

CIPM Graduate Topic Coverage

Project Management Overview
What is Project Management
Why projects go wrong

Project Management Framework
Initiation
Planning
Execution
Control
Closing

Key Knowledge Areas
Project goals
Project life cycle
Planning and scheduling
Determining a suitable project methodology
Developing work breakdown structure
Estimating and scheduling resources
Floats and critical paths
Using scheduling methods such as PERT and GANTT
Project documentation
Scope management
Change management
Quality management
Risk management
Cost management
Tracking project activities
Closing out the project

Commitment-based Project Management
Challenges in running projects with virtual teams
How is CBPM different?
Translating project goals into "personal commitments"
Colour coding system

Project Management Software
Review of available tools
Introduction to a project management software
Software demo

Managing and leading the project team
Understanding the project manager's role
Difference between project leadership and management
Defining the project team
Project governance
Getting "buy-in"
Managing different personalities and conflicts
Communications protocol
Local and remote customs
Negotiations (with project team members, user groups, sponsors)
Reporting
Facilitating and running effective project meetings