Certified Project Director (CPD)

Certification Overview

Certified Project Director (CPD)

Exam Code: CPD-001

The Certified Project Director (CPD)® is globally recognized and is considered to be the most prestigious level of project management credential, which is designed for senior and experienced project management executives, who want to go beyond the PPM,  and other business / project management certifications.

The CPD certification allows experienced senior managers and executives to acquire new skills and advanced techniques in managing and controlling today’s complex project and management issues – from managing risks and quality to managing scope and budgets. Whether you are managing a group of project managers, managing multiple projects or looking for a career path towards being a Project Director, you’re on the right track! With common challenges in managing scope, risk, budgets and cost, a project team can be directed to be more focused and successful.

Senior and experienced project and management executives who want to go beyond the Professional level in Project Management certification to become globally recognized can seriously consider this certification.

E-Course Duration: 20 to 25 Hours

e-Competence Framework (e-CF)

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Exam Information

The exam comprises of 100 Multiple Choice Questions out of which the candidate needs to score 80% (80 correct out of 100 questions) to pass the exam, the CPD certification is considered to be one of the most difficult exam for Project Mangers (both mid level and high level) to pass.

The total duration of the exam is 90 minutes (1 hour 30 Minutes)

  • The exam is conducted in a non-proctored mode and can be taken anytime and anywhere within an eight-month validity period.
  • Upon purchasing the Premium Package or an Exam Voucher Code, a voucher code with two attempts will be assigned to your login profile under the "My Vouchers" tab. You can then take the exam through the "My Exam(s)" tab in your profile. To take the exam, simply apply the voucher code.
  • The Exam Voucher included in the Premium Package or purchased separately is valid for two (2) attempts. If you are unable to pass the exam within these two attempts, you can purchase a new voucher code, which will grant you an additional two attempts.
  • Kindly Note: The voucher will not be valid for a second attempt if you pass the exam on your first attempt.
  • The validity period of Certified Project Director (CPD)® Certificate is for five (5) years, the candidate needs to either retake the exam or can complete the E-Course for CPD to accrue the number of continuing education units (CEUs) to renew the Certificate. Renewing the certificate will allow the candidate to retain the professional stature and credentials intact.
  • Certificates must be renewed on or before the expiration date (when they become inactive) to be current.

CPD® is a Registered Trademark of GAQM.

The Certified Project Director (CPD)® Certification requires a mandatory E-Course completion requirement.

Note:  Maximum number of questions are drawn from the E-Course in the actual exam.

The candidate must meet all the following prerequisites as mentioned below

  • The candidate must hold a Bachelor’s university degree; OR Post-graduate / Master’s university degree or above, or globally equivalent.

Apart from the above prerequisites, additionally the candidate must hold any one of the below mentioned certification/credential and must submit the soft copy certificate to candidate.registrations@gaqm.org

  • Professional in Project Management (PPM)™ from Global Association for Quality Management (GAQM)
  • Project Management Professional (PMP)® from Project Management Institute (PMI)
  • Prince2® Practitioner from Axelos
  • Certified Project Manager (CPM) from Global Information Assurance Certification (GIAC)
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Course Outline

Module 1 – Introduction

  • When is a project a project and not an organizational activity?
  • What additional information would make the “projects” become “operational activities”?
  • Project Lifecycle phases?
  • Project Processes
  • Project Management Fundamentals
  • Top 10 qualities of a Project Manager
  • The Project Team’s Key Players
  • Scope
  • What is a Scope Creep?
  • Five Scope Management Process for a Project Director
  • Budgets and Cost (Estimate Costs, Determine Budgets, Control Costs)
  • Fundamentals of the Project Life Cycle

Module 2 – Aligning Goals, Projects and Competencies

  • The Alignment Matrix
  • Rank the Priorities
  • Identify the top 3 skills needed to Manage each Project
  • Establish the Organizations 10 Core Competencies
  • Align the Project Skills by relating it to a Competency Value
  • Comparing listed strengths versus project skills to complete the Matrix
  • Comparing listed strengths versus project skills to complete the Matrix
  • Identifying gaps and Utilizing strengths

Module 3 – Organizing Multi-Project Communications

  • The Delivery of Information involving Multiple, Ongoing Projects
  • Influences on Communicating
  • Getting the Information to the Right People The Right Way
  • Completing and Simplifying the Communication Matrix
  • Communicating Issues; and, Managing and Documenting Change
  • Issue Log Document

Module 4 – Managing Risk Communications

  • Introduction to Managing Risk
  • ‘What is it and Where’ can I find it?
  • Probability and Impact
  • Risk Matrix
  • Tools for Managing Multiple Projects
  • Project Management Technology
  • Technology Needs Assessments

Module 5 – Tools for Managing Multiple Projects

  • Project Management Technology
  • Technology Needs Assessments

Module 6 – Leadership

  • Establishing Goals
  • Examining the Role of a Project Director
  • Project or Practice Management Roles
  • Project Accounting Roles
  • Examining the Qualities of an Effective Leader
  • Professional Qualities for a successful Project Director
  • Career Path Competencies for a successful Project Director
  • Organizational Responsibilities
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Target Audience

  • Project Managers who manage multiple projects, Project Sponsors, Project Steering Group/ Project Board members, Project/Business Owners and Senior Stakeholder

Registration Process for E-Course or E-Book and Exam

Premium Package
(E-Course Version)

  • Self Explanatory
  • Valid for 40 days
  • This package provides a voucher code granting eligibility for two (2) exam attempts.
  • Includes E-certificate and Digital Badge if you qualify in the exam.
  • Course Duration: 40 Days
  • Price: 280 USD

Standard
Package

  • Self Explanatory
  • E-Course is Valid for 20 days
  • This Package doesn't includes E-Voucher for Certification Exam.
  • Candidate has to purchase the E-Voucher separately to take the Certification Exam.
  • Course Duration: 20 Days
  • Price: 100 USD

Exam
Voucher

  • Validity: 240 Days
  • Price: 220 USD
  • Please Read Carefully:

    1) The Exam Voucher is valid for two (2) attempts.

    2) You will receive your voucher code within 24 business hours.

    3) Once you receive the voucher code, you can take the exam via the "My Exam(s)" tab in your login profile.

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