Description
Foundation Certificate in IS Project Management
This qualification provides credible evidence that delegates understand the basics of IT project management to a recognised standard.
Target Audience
This course is intended for delegates who are new to the project management discipline, and working within an IT project environment.
Delegates who successfully pass the Foundation Certificate (taken at the end of the course) are able to demonstrate an understanding of project management principles relating to the following areas:
- Project Planning
- Monitoring and Control
- Change Control
- Configuration Management
- Estimating
- Quality within a project environment
- Management
- Communication between Stakeholders
Please be aware, this course also provides 35 Hours of Contact Education/Professional Development Units towards PMI PMP certification/re-certification.
Prerequisites
There are no specific prerequisites for this course but it is aimed at Project Support Personnel and IS staff who are relatively new to the management of projects and who wish to demonstrate their professional interest in project management by obtaining a recognised qualification in Project Management.
- If you are taking a BCS exam you must bring photographic identification with you (passport, driving licence or student card), as it is a BCS requirement to produce it for the invigilator prior to the exam. Failure to produce a valid form of photographic identification will result in a candidate not being able to sit the exam. For any questions about what form of identification is acceptable please contact our team.
- BCS allow additional time for candidates who have a disability or whose native language differs to that of the examination paper. Full details are provided in the BCS Reasonable Adjustments Policy which is available to view on the BCS website. If you believe you qualify for this then please notify the Exam Administration team on the details below as early as possible. At least two weeks’ notice will be required for processing this request. Delegates failing to advise us and provide evidence when requested, may not be allowed the additional support offered via the BCS policy.
Delegates will learn how to
At the end of this course you will be able to:
- understand the tools, techniques, and terminology used to ensure successful management of IS projects.
- prepare to undertake the BCS Foundation Certificate in Project Management examination.
