BCS Foundation Certificate in IS Project Management BCS Foundation Certificate in IS Project Management
The perfect course for those who want to develop their IS and IT project management skills. Contributes towards the BCS International Diploma in Business Analysis. Course details Duration: 3 days Exam Included Next available course 5th October 2026 Virtual Classroom £1,295 +VAT Add to basket 3rd February 2027 Virtual Classroom £1,295 +VAT Add to basket 1st June 2027 Virtual Classroom £1,295 +VAT Add to basket The perfect course for those who want to develop their IS and IT project management skills. Contributes towards the BCS International Diploma in Business Analysis. Course details Duration: 3 days Next available course Please contact the team on 01844 211665 for availability The perfect course for those who want to develop their IS and IT project management skills. Contributes towards the BCS International Diploma in Business Analysis. Course details Subscription options: Essential £325 +VAT Add to basket Core £525 +VAT Add to basket Extra £725 +VAT Add to basket The perfect course for those who want to develop their IS and IT project management skills. Contributes towards the BCS International Diploma in Business Analysis. Course details Duration: 3 days Next available course Please contact the team on 01844 211665 for availability Who is this course for? Business analysts, customer journey managers, project leaders, business change managers and anyone who needs a thorough grounding in project management principles. Foundation in IS Project Management is also a Knowledge-Based module on the BCS (ISEB) International Diploma in Business Analysis. About the course The Foundation in IS Project Management course is an ideal introduction to the core IS and IT project management principles. Over three days of investigation and learning, using a realistic case study, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of common IS project management issues. Learn about the nature of projects and project work, monitoring and control, quality issues, project organisation and communication and more.Presented by one of our expert training consultants, who bring substantial practical knowledge of project planning and management to this programme. About the course AssistKD's Foundation in IS Project Management online learning course focuses on project management issues in the context of IS/IT applications. Key course areas include: the nature of projects and project work effective project planning monitoring and control change control configuration management quality issues project estimation and risk project organisation and communication The course acts as an important first stepping stone in acquiring a more formal knowledge of IS/IT project management principles and is ideal for those about to take up a management role for the first time. Learning objectives Upon completion of the course, candidates will be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of:The context for delivering Information Systems projectsMaking a business case and managing stakeholdersInitiating projects and planning deliverablesEstimating effort, understanding dependencies and scheduling the workEstablishing, motivating, and managing project teamsHow to manage quality, risk, and change in projectsMonitoring, controlling and reporting on progress Full course outline BCS Foundation Certificate in IS Project Management Course Content Project environment Characteristics of a project; the ‘triple constraint’ of time/cost/quality Project and operational responsibilities Special features of computer projects Role of the Project Manager Project success and failure Development lifecycles Project initiation Stakeholder analysis and management Defining the objectives and scope of the project The role of the Client and their responsibilities Project constraints and resources Project Initiation Document Project planning The importance of breaking work down Product breakdown structures Project and User deliverables Standard deliverable sets and templates Product flows and work packages The concept of dependencies Estimating deliverables Key concepts in estimating Estimating difficulties Estimating by analogy Parametric estimating Effort and elapsed time estimates Schedule compression Planning networks and charts Precedence diagrams and project networks The critical path and its implications Gantt charts and resource histograms Planning at an appropriate level The use and abuse of planning software Working in teams The elements of a good team Team composition Team roles Motivation and management style The roots of motivation at work Approaches to motivation (Maslow, Herzberg) The effect of management style Project risk management Purpose of risk management Risk management process Identifying and assessing risks Introduction to quantitative risk assessment Project quality plans Principles of quality management The contents of a quality plan Quality Management Configuration management The project plan Elements of a project plan (schedule, quality, risk) Contents and structure of a project plan Project monitoring, reporting and control The importance of monitoring and control Allocating personal deliverables Progress measurement Time recording Introduction to earned value analysis Dealing with non-delivery Slippage and re-planning – corrective actions Change control, scope creep and over-engineering Reporting structures Project completion Project sign-off and the need for a controlled close Post-project reviews The project manager The project manager’s role revisited Qualities and characteristics of effective project managers ©Assist Knowledge Development Ltd. How is the course structured? Here's a quick guide to the topics covered on each day of the course. Day 1 9:00 am to 5:00 pm The project environmentDevelopment lifecyclesProject initiation and the business caseProduct-based planning Day 2 9:00 am to 5:00 pm EstimatingPlanning networks and chartsWorking in teamsLeadershipRisk management Day 3 9:00 am to 5:00 pm Managing qualityThe project planMonitoring, control and reportingProject completionThe project manager Course manual For virtual courses a printed copy of the latest edition of the comprehensive course manual will be sent to your home address (UK only) in good time for the start of your course. Our delegates tell us that having access to a physical document is useful as both a reference document and for taking notes during the course. In addition, a link will be emailed to you to enable you to access an electronic copy of the same comprehensive manual for convenient future reference. Is there an exam? Yes. During this course you’ll receive all the training you need to prepare for the BCS Foundation in IS Project Management certificate multiple choice examination. A pass means a Foundation certificate in IS Project Management which is part of the BCS Professional Certification portfolio, but it contributes to your BCS International Diploma in Business Analysis too. For delegates attending a classroom, virtual classroom or eLearning course, the exam may be taken remotely using the BCS online proctoring service. This exam consists of 40 multiple-choice questions with a pass mark of 26/40. Anything else Prior to the course start date, delegates can request 14 days complimentary online access to this module to allow them to familiarise themselves with the syllabus. You’ll also be given a comprehensive IS Project Management course manual, containing additional information and guidance on further reading. In addition, you will receive a copy of the BCS textbook ‘Project Management for IT-Related Projects’, which supports the syllabus of the course. What’s next? If this course is part of your BCS Diploma in Business Analysis programme you have a choice of further modules which include the core BA Diploma modules, Business Analysis Practice and Requirements Engineering. Candidates who have already completed the Foundation in IS Project Management also need to pass one of the Specialist Practitioner modules, from Benefits Management and Business Acceptance, Systems Modelling Techniques, Modelling Business Processes, Systems Development Essentials and Data Management Essentials. The structure of the certification is shown here. Anything else This course was written by our team of training consultants, who bring their substantial experience of business analysis projects to the programme.The questions within the course were also written be experienced BCS examiners. This helps users to thoroughly prepare for the examination. Frequently Asked Questions How do AssistKD’s virtual classroom courses work?AssistKD’s virtual courses are conducted live and online in a ‘virtual’ classroom space via Microsoft Teams. On each day of the course, we ask delegates to log on in time for a 9am start. The courses end at 4.30pm. An hour is ring-fenced for lunch, but timings can vary.Designed to be interactive, responsive and engaging, our virtual (live) courses are led by trainers who are experts in their fields, with real-life industry experience. The benefit of the virtual classroom is that delegates enjoy all the benefits of ‘in-real-time' training, but with no travel requirements or overnight stays. Regular comfort breaks, team exercises and break-out sessions keep delegates focused and reinforce learning. The courses allow learners to develop their professional toolkits.Can you attend virtual classroom courses from outside the UK?Yes, however you will be issued with a digital course manual in advance of the course, not a printed manual. When will I receive my joining instructions?You will receive joining instructions two weeks before the start of your course. One week before the course you will receive detailed instructions on how to log on.I am concerned about logging on, is there support available?If you have concerns about logging on and your technology, it is best to address these prior to the day of the course. We can offer you a test call at a time that suits you. To request this please contact support@assistkd.comI have additional needs, can they be accommodated?Please provide us with full details of any additional needs in advance of the course so that we can work with you to accommodate them. Please contact enquiries@assistkd.comWhen will I receive my course manual?You will receive your course manual, in both printed and digital form, two weeks before the start of your course.Can you accommodate a last-minute booking?Yes, provided there is availability.Do you offer discounted prices if I am taking more than one course?Yes, please contact enquires@assistkd.comWhat happens if I need to reschedule, do I have to pay twice?If you need to reschedule, to avoid a cancellation fee please give 10 working days’ notice by contacting enquiries@assistkd.com.Do the courses run on consecutive days?Yes. Courses which last for more than one day are delivered on consecutive days from the start date indicated. These are on working days, during Monday to Friday.Do you offer courses over the weekend?Our virtual (live) classroom and face-to-face classroom courses run from Monday to Friday only.Is the exam taken during the actual course?No. The exam can be taken on a date and time of your choice. You will be provided with exam registration details before the start of your course. We recommend that you take the exam within two weeks of the end of your course, while the knowledge is fresh.When will I receive my exam results and certificate?Exams will be taken online you will find out your result immediately on completion. Then, approximately two weeks after the exam this will be confirmed via the BCS portal and you can print out your certificate. What is the difference between a ‘customer feedback rating’ and the ‘customer course feedback rating’?The ‘customer feedback rating’ reflects an average level of feedback across all AssistKD courses. The ‘customer course feedback rating’ reflects a course specific rating. AssistKD will only publish a ‘customer course feedback rating’ where a statistically valid sample size is available. Frequently Asked Questions Is the exam included with the eLearning subscriptions?All BCS and A4Q eLearning exams can be taken online via remote proctoring, giving you complete flexibility to sit your exam from any suitable location. If you choose the Core or Extra option, your exam voucher is already included, making it simple to progress toward certification.Can I buy now and start later?Absolutely. Your course is added to your account right after purchase, but you choose when to activate your subscription - ideal for planning around work or personal commitments. When you are ready to begin learning, you simply log in to your account and click 'Activate' next to the course name.Have more questions? Check out our full FAQs here or contact us directly. “It’s been a great 3 days. I have felt really supported throughout this whole process and that everything that could be done to make my learning experience a positive one was done by everyone at AssistKD - Thank you! This is an example of what a good training event looks like - and this comment comes from someone who used to be a trainer!” - DELEGATE Need some help? To discuss your requirements, call Karen on01844 211665 or email us at enquiries@assistkd.com Presenters for this course Ian Glenister Related courses BCS Foundation Certificate in IS Project Management APM Project Fundamentals Qualification (PFQ) Course APM Project Management Qualification (PMQ) Course MSP® (Managing Successful Programmes) Foundation Course MSP® (Managing Successful Programmes) Practitioner Course MSP® (Managing Successful Programmes) Combined Course BCS Certificate in Benefits Management and Business Acceptance Agile Project Management Foundation Course Agile Project Management Practitioner and Foundation Course PRINCE2 – Foundation Course PRINCE2 - Combined Foundation and Practitioner Course Our Clients
