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Diploma in Project Management

Special Notice: From 2008

CIE has validated new International Diploma in Project Management

CIE has validated a new International Diploma in Project Management, which is being offered by 4cPM world wide. Validation means that the programme has met the high quality standards required by CIE.

4cPM is a Cambridge International Associate Partner and this exclusive arrangement entitles successful candidates to get a dual badged certificate, bearing the logos of both 4cPM and CIE. Centres wishing to offer International Diploma in Project Management are advised to contact 4cPM (external website).

Special Notice: From 2007

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The Cambridge International Diploma in Project Management has been withdrawn.

After 31 December 2006 entries from new candidates for the Diploma in Project Management will not be accepted. Any candidates who have already made module entries by this date must complete all modules within three years of the successful completion of the first module entered. Entries will not be accepted after 31 December 2009.

Overview

Cambridge International Diploma in Project Management is designed to recognise the growing importance of project management skills, and the ways in which they can empower employees working within a dynamic business environment. The qualification is designed for those who manage, or are about to manage, projects as part of their work. It can also be taken by employees wishing to acquire project management skills as part of a career development programme.

The Diploma enables candidates to develop the ability to manage all aspects of a project – including people, facilities, IT and finance – and direct them towards a project goal. Candidates must prove their competence in a wide range of essential skills, including the selection and organisation of viable projects, project leadership, and the management of change. The Diploma is designed around six units of study, which follow the naturally occurring phases of a project life–cycle.

Scheme of Assessment

The Diploma combines assessment of both practical ability and theoretical knowledge and understanding, and therefore requires the involvement of a course tutor in the assessment process. Course tutors are responsible for signing off a Student Assessment Record at the end of each unit, which attests to the student’s mastery of the knowledge and understanding specified in that unit.

When candidates have mastered the relevant skills they apply them to an individual assignment. Much of this work will be generated as part of the candidate’s tasks as a project manager in the work place. This brings together the various skills involved in the units. There are three assignments, each covering two units.

Assignments can be submitted at any time of the year, subject to the entry procedures laid down by Cambridge. All assignments will be marked in Cambridge by specialist examining personnel. A Diploma will be awarded to candidates who successfully complete all three assignments with accompanying evidence.

What does an International Diploma in Project Management cover?

Assignment 1
Unit 1 Project identification and analysis
Unit 2 Project appraisal and assessment
Assignment 2
Unit 3 Project definition and planning
Unit 4 Financial management and approval
Assignment 3
Unit 5 Project management and implementation
Unit 6 Project closure and hand–over