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Certified Planning Engineer (CPE)


Course Description:

The Certified Planning Engineer (CPE) is a professional certification that demonstrates expertise in project planning, scheduling, and resource management. CPEs are skilled in developing and managing project plans, utilizing advanced planning tools, and ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget. They excel in forecasting project timelines, identifying risks, and implementing effective strategies to address potential issues.


$ 600.00 $ 495.00

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Certification Overview

The Certified Planning Engineer (CPE) certification is a prestigious credential that validates a professional’s expertise in project planning and management. It covers key areas such as project scheduling, resource allocation, risk management, and the use of planning tools and techniques. Achieving this certification demonstrates a high level of proficiency in developing and executing effective project plans, ensuring projects are completed efficiently and successfully. The CPE certification is essential for professionals seeking to advance their careers in project planning and engineering.

E-Course Duration: 45 to 50 hours

Exam Information

  • The exam has 150 multiple choice questions. To pass, you need to get 113 of them right, which is 75% of the total. The CPE™ certification exam is known as one of the toughest for Project Managers. Usually, 7 out of 10 project managers fail the exam the first time they take it.

  • Tests are done online and supervised using a webcam and good internet. You can take them from any place and at any time.

  • The exam lasts for 2 hours, which is the same as 120 minutes.

  • During the ProctorU exam, you can't look at any outside information. They'll tell you what materials you're allowed to have, like your ID.

  • If you don't pass the exam on your second try, you have to wait at least fourteen (14) days before you can take it again for the third (3rd) time or any time after that. You can take the exam as many times as you need to. 

  • The Certified Planning Engineer (CPE)™ Certificate is valid for five (5) years. To keep it current, you can either retake the exam or complete the CPE E-Course to earn continuing education units (CEUs). Renewing your certificate will help you maintain your professional status and credentials. Remember, certificates must be renewed before they expire to stay active. You can take the exam as many times as you need to.

  • CPE™ is a trademark owned by GIPMC.

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  • Please remember that to get the  Certified Planning Engineer (CPE) Certification, you must complete an E-Course. Also, most of the questions in the actual exam come from the E-Course. 

Course Outline

Module 1 – Project Management Fundamentals

    • Defining a project and project management
    • How projects can benefit you and your organization
    • Project life cycles
    • Selling your own project ideas
    • Role & skills of the project manager
    • Creating a vision
    • Setting project goals
    • Project planning worksheets
    • The statement of work

Module 2 – Project Management Training

    • What a project is
    • Project management basics
    • How projects can help you
    • A project’s life cycle
    • Selling and preparing a project
    • The role of a project manager
    • Project goals
    • Laying out a project
    • Project risks and contingency planning
    • The work breakdown structure
    • Planning tools and budgets
    • Teamwork and development
    • Communication
    • Closing out a project
    • Team meetings
    • Project presentations

Module 3 – Intermediate Project Management

    • What really needs to be done?
    • Scheduling your project
    • The Work Breakdown Structure and other planning tools
    • Budgeting
    • Project risks
    • Schedule and budget compression
    • Change control process
    • Closing out a project

Module 4 – Effective Planning & Scheduling

    • Projects and schedules
    • The Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)
    • Estimating activity durations
    • Identifying task dependencies
    • Aligning resources with activities
    • Project planning
    • Scheduling software
    • Uncertainty and risk management
    • Communication
    • Creating a viable schedule
    • Updating and monitoring the schedule

Module 5 – Advanced Project Management

      • Choosing the Project Team
      • Scheduling Your Project
      • Building a Winning Team
      • Team meetings
      • Nine Easy Ways to Reward Your Team
      • Developing a Communication Plan
      • Communicating with Sponsors and Executives
      • Dealing with Problem Team Members

Module 6 – Team Building

    • Types of teams
    • The TORI model
    • The Team Player Survey
    • Organizations Today
    • The Stages of Team Development
    • Communication Skills
    • Shared Leadership
    • DeBono’s Thinking Hats
    • Managing Team Conflict
    • The Trust/Relationship Model
    • Obtaining Consensus
    • Team-Shaping Factors
    • Team Problem-Solving
    • SWOT Analysis

Module 7 – Building Better Teams

    • Defining teams
    • Establishing team norms
    • Working as a team
    • Your team player type
    • Building team trust
    • The stages of team development
    • Team building with TORI
    • Communication
    • Becoming a good team player

Module 8 – Risk Management

    • Understanding risk
    • Risk management activities
    • Assessing risk
    • Responding to risks
    • Resourcing controls
    • Reaction planning
    • Reporting and monitoring
    • Communication
    • Reviewing and evaluating the framework

Module 9 – Crisis Management

    • What is crisis management?
    • Training leaders and staff
    • Conducting the crisis audit
    • Performing a risk level analysis
    • Developing a response process
    • Consulting with the experts
    • Incident management techniques
    • Working through the issues
    • Establishing an emergency operations center
    • Building business continuity and recovery
    • Recovering and moving on
    • Plenty of case studies

Module 10 – Time Management

    • The Power of a Change
    • Changing Our Perspective
    • Setting Goals
    • Planning Tips and Tricks
    • Setting a Routine
    • Doing it Right
    • Putting an End to Procrastination
    • Getting Organized
    • Organizing Your Files
    • Managing Your Workload

Module 11 – Leadership Skills

    • Managing your time and energy
    • What makes a good leader?
    • Communication as a leadership tool
    • The commitment curve
    • Employee development models
    • Dealing with conflict and difficult issues
    • What successful leaders do

Module 12 – Self-Leadership

    • What is self-leadership?
    • Knowing who you are
    • Change management
    • Knowing what you do
    • Motivation for optimists
    • Using what you know

Module 13 – Communication Strategies

    • Creating positive relationships
    • Growing our self-awareness
    • Communication basics and barriers
    • Asking questions and listening skills
    • Body language
    • Communication styles
    • Creating a positive self-image
    • Frame of reference
    • Techniques for the workplace
    • Assertiveness
       

Module 14 – Knowledge Management

    • Definitions of knowledge management, tacit knowledge, explicit knowledge, and KMBOK
    • The business case for knowledge management
    • (WBS)
    • The knowledge management mix
    • The knowledge management framework
    • Knowledge management models
    • The knowledge management toolkit
    • Implementing knowledge management initiatives
    • Designing a chief knowledge officer position
    • Case studies and success stories

Target Audience

  • Program managers, project managers, HR Managers, Business Managers, Marketing Managers, Entrepreneurs and project leaders with at least two (2) years of experience managing project teams
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