BCS Foundation in IS Project Management

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Course overview

The BCS Foundation Certificate in IS Project Management provides an introduction to the principles and practices used to support successful IT-related projects. Covering planning, quality, risk, estimating, governance and stakeholder communication, the course helps you build an understanding of project delivery while preparing for the BCS certification. The knowledge gained can be applied to project environments where effective planning and control are essential to successful outcomes.

Project management knowledge for IT teams

Designed for professionals who contribute to, support or work alongside IT projects, this foundation course builds a clearer understanding of what effective project delivery involves. It looks at how projects move from initial planning through to controlled delivery, with a focus on the decisions, responsibilities and communication needed to keep work on track. You’ll develop knowledge of recognised project management practices and how they apply in IT environments. The course is suited to anyone taking on broader project responsibilities or looking to work more confidently with project teams.

Learning objectives

Understand project management principles
Support project planning activities
Monitor project performance
Apply change control practices
Understand quality management concepts
Use estimating techniques
Assess and manage risks
Engage project stakeholders
Contribute to project governance

What you'll learn

This course introduces the key disciplines that support effective project delivery. You'll explore the controls and communication practices used throughout the project lifecycle, helping you understand how projects are planned, managed and reviewed within IT and business change environments.

The role of projects in IT environments

Explore the purpose of project management and the role projects play in delivering organisational change. You'll examine project lifecycles, planning approaches and business cases, building an understanding of how projects are governed throughout delivery.

Project planning

Develop an understanding of the planning activities used to organise and coordinate project work. Topics include deliverables, work breakdown structures, scheduling techniques and resource planning, helping you understand how project activities are structured and managed.

Monitoring and control

Learn how project progress is tracked, reported and controlled throughout delivery. You'll explore reporting mechanisms, corrective actions and performance monitoring techniques that support informed decision-making and effective project oversight.

Quality and estimating

Examine the practices used to support quality throughout a project lifecycle and explore a range of estimating approaches used when planning project work. These concepts help teams make informed decisions, manage expectations and support successful project delivery.

Risk and communication

Understand how project risks are identified and managed while exploring the communication practices that support collaboration across project teams and stakeholders. You'll also gain insight into project organisation structures and key project roles.

What's included

Accredited training for BCS Foundation Certificate in IS Project Management
BCS Foundation Certificate in IS Project Management exam
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Key facts

Certification

BCS Foundation Certificate in IS Project Management

Who it’s for

Suitable for professionals involved in, supporting or working alongside IT-related projects who want to develop their project management knowledge.

Prerequisites

There are no formal entry requirements, although a basic working knowledge of IT is recommended.

Exam information

The certification exam consists of 40 multiple-choice questions completed within 60 minutes. The pass mark is 26 out of 40.

Optional extras

Pass Protect exam insurance

Pre-course

No formal pre-course study is required.

Course syllabus

Dive into the detail of the course by looking at the syllabus below.

Projects and project work
- Project definition
- Project planning and control
- Development lifecycles
- Agile project practices
- Project plans
- Business cases
- Transition strategies
- Post-implementation review

Project planning
- Deliverables and products
- Breakdown structures
- Product definitions
- Activity planning
- Critical paths
- Resource allocation
- Gantt charts

Monitoring and control
- Control lifecycle
- Progress monitoring
- Progress reporting
- Corrective action
- Progress information
- Earned value analysis

Change control and configuration management
- Change control
- Roles and responsibilities
- Change processes
- Configuration management

Quality
- Quality concepts
- Quality characteristics
- Assurance and control
- Defect management
- Testing approaches
- ISO 9001 principles

Estimating
- Estimation principles
- Effort and duration
- Expert judgement
- Delphi technique
- Bottom-up estimating
- Top-down estimating
- Estimating by analogy

Risk
- Risk concepts
- Risk management
- Risk assessment
- Risk responses
- Risk monitoring
- Risk registers

Project communications and organisation
- Programmes and projects
- Stakeholders
- Project sponsor
- Project boards
- Project manager roles
- Project support offices
- Team dynamics
- Management styles
- Communication methods

FAQs

Whether you need to support project delivery, collaborate with technical teams or want to strengthen your knowledge of formal delivery practices, the BCS Foundation Certificate in IS Project Management course helps you understand how IT initiatives are planned, controlled and communicated from start to finish.

What does the BCS Foundation Certificate in IS Project Management course cover?

The course covers the core principles of IS project management, including project planning, change control, quality management, estimating, risk management and stakeholder communication. It also introduces governance structures, project roles and lifecycle concepts.

Who should attend this course?

This course is suitable for anyone involved in, supporting or affected by IT-related projects. It provides an introduction to project management practices and is relevant for professionals looking to broaden their understanding of how projects are managed and controlled.

Is this course suitable for those new to project management?

Yes. There are no formal entry requirements for the certification. A basic working knowledge of IT is recommended, making the course suitable for those looking to develop a foundation-level understanding of project management concepts and practices.

How does this qualification support workplace performance?

The course develops knowledge of planning, monitoring, quality management, estimating, risk management and stakeholder communication. These areas are important in project environments and can help professionals contribute more effectively to project activities and delivery teams.

What topics are included in project planning?

The project planning section covers deliverables, work and product breakdown structures, activity planning, resource allocation, scheduling techniques, critical paths and Gantt charts.

Does the course cover risk management?

Yes. The syllabus includes risk identification, prioritisation, assessment, response planning, monitoring activities and the use of risk registers.

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