Diploma in Project Management

FAQs

At what times in the year can we enter candidates for this Award?
There are monthly deadlines for submitting assignments during the year. Once you have submitted assignments and Student Assessment Records to CIE, you should normally receive the results in about eight weeks.
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Can candidates choose a project which they contribute to, even if they are not the overall leader or manager?
There is no problem in candidates being part of a project team. This is normal. In this particular instance it is vital that the project organisational diagrams in assignment 2 are very clear and indicate exactly what the candidate’s project input is, and how that relates to the overall management process in terms of line and function.
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Does the project have to be a current one?
It is acceptable that projects up to 2 years old (from start–up) may be used as the assessment vehicle.
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How do candidates qualify for certificates?
Candidates will be issued with the Cambridge International Diploma in Project Management upon successful completion of all three assignments. Certificates will be issued automatically.
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How do I register for Project Management?
To become a registered centre, you must complete a registration form, available from Customer Services. CIE will then inform you whether an inspection of your centre is necessary and the appropriate fees which are payable. Once you are registered with us, you will be sent the Administrative Guide and the CD–ROM Administrative Support Pack.
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What is accreditation and Associate Partner status?
All centres providing the Diploma in Project Management must be accredited by CIE and become Associate Partners of CIE.
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Do candidates have to take the modules in sequential order? Can they only go on to the next module once they have passed the first?
Candidates have to take the modules in sequential order as the assignments follow the stages of the project. However we are happy to receive assignments 1 and 2 together, and once these have been passed candidates should submit assignment 3. Some candidates, however, submit all three assignments together. Assignment 2 can pass even if asignment 1 fails, but both must pass before assignment 3 can be assessed.
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How long does it take from receipt of assignments until we receive results?
You will receive a statement of results for each assignment entry. It takes 8 weeks from the entry cut–off date to the despatch of results to centres. Results despatch dates are given in the Administrative Guide (Section D).
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I have the support CD ROM but can’t print out from it.
The CD ROM is designed to be given to each individual student and should be used on–screen. It is not possible to print or copy the text.
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Once I am registered, how do I enter candidates for Project Management?
There is no pre–entry needed for candidates taking Project Management. Final Entry is made with submission of a candidate’s first assignment. Assignments should be sent in, with Student Assessment Records (SARs) and module entries.
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What documentation should I receive?
Once your entry has been processed you will receive a Statement of Entry detailing the individual candidate entry details. This provides an opportunity to correct any errors that may exist in your entry.
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What do I do if I have any further queries?
Detailed information on administration procedures can be found in the Administrative Guide and Project Management syllabus. If you need to ask any further questions please contact CIE Customer Services by email (international@cie.org.uk), telephone (+44 1223 553554) or fax (+44 1223 553558), quoting the syllabus name and the nature of your enquiry.
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What if the project doesn’t come to a conclusion before finishing course?
In the case of a project continuing after the period of the course, the student must identify an appropriate project phase that has a recognised outcome. This can then be used to produce the Handover evidence in assignment 3.
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When does Assessment of Project Management take place?
The assessments are offered on–demand. That means that you can send in candidates’ assignments for assessment on a monthly basis throughout the year. Details of the closing dates for receipt of assignments each month are given in the Administrative Guide (Section D).
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