CPI - Certified Project Officer

Center for Project Innovation

Certified Project Officer

We’ve made our learning materials free-to-access because we believe in creating opportunities for people and making project teams a better place to be.

We’re funded by students and organizations who choose to ‘make it official’ and elevate their learning experience with mentoring, in-person training and professional certification with us.

You can switch from free-to-access to mentored learning at any time.

100% online, 8 weeks duration

Fee – USD 250 or PKR equivalent

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This program is offered in partnership with Corporate Finance Institute (CFI). CFI is the leading global provider of training and productivity tools for finance and banking professionals. CFI delivers the skills, certifications, CPE credits, and resources to help anyone—from beginner to seasoned pro—drive their career in finance & banking.

Course Overview

Module 1 - Project Initiation

Project Frameworks
Project Stakeholders
Choosing the Right Project
Project Communication

Module 2 - Project Planning

Requirements Analysis
Procurement
Managing Project Risk
Agile Project Management

Module 3 - Project Delivery & Close

Managing Project Teams
Leading Successful Projects
Managing Project Change
Closing Projects

Frequently asked questions

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About project management

What is project management?

The art of getting things done.

Why project management?

Project management is a powerful tool for addressing the complex needs of today’s organizations.

Unlike narrowly focused fields – such as HR, marketing, finance or IT – project management brings together an array of skill sets spanning creative and critical thinking, leadership, risk, change and stakeholder management.
Simply put, project management provides a structured yet flexible framework for tackling a diverse range of initiatives faster, better and in a cost-efficient manner.
That is why project management is the most in-demand occupation in the world today.

Which project management methodology is best? What do you teach?

We do not advocate the use of one specific methodology, as our experience in a wide range of global industries shows us that organizations inevitably develop and employ their own unique framework.

‘Paper PMs’ are good at the rote memorization of obscure formulas and highly complex process maps that bear only a passing resemblance to how projects are delivered in the real world.
Using the proven good practices of PMBOK, PRINCE2, PM2, Agile, and other methods, we encourage our practitioners to think critically about what is ‘best’ practice for their own projects and operating environment.

What is ‘OPEN’?

OPEN is the Center for Project Innovation’s proprietary Online Project EducatioN platform.

OPEN’s instructional design intentionally leverages the new digital paradigm of microlearning. Microlearning refers to a connected series of short, focused learning nuggets – often 3-5 mins in duration – that each point at a specific learning outcome. By reducing the cognitive load on learners, it ensures that knowledge can be easily accessed (and re¬-accessed), quickly assimilated and readily applied.
Following a lifecycle approach, the 12 online units in OPEN – each with 10 featured topics with 2-5 microlessons – address all aspects of contemporary project management.
OPEN is an active learning repository, regularly reviewed and updated by our industry and academic advisory groups. Each topic is also supported by a dynamically responsive quiz. The 700+ quiz questions engage learners through multiple choice, drag-and-drop, hotspot and open math’s problems.
With customized feedback statements, the quizzes assist learners to link knowledge to meaning and develop higher-order thinking. Learners can therefore attempt the quizzes an unlimited number of times.
Learners who successfully complete all the online quizzes with a passing grade of 80% are eligible to be admitted to the Center for Project Innovation as a Certified Project Officer (CPO). This Certification is a foundation level project management Certification that can be articulated into higher skills and experience-based Certifications.
Those exceptional learners who attain an overall grade of 100% in the OPEN quizzes are also entered into the Center for Project Innovation’s Order of Merit.
OPEN is also mapped to a number of well-known and highly regarded project management methodologies, including:
- PMBOK
- PRINCE2
- Agile / Scrum / Lean / Kanban
- ISO 21500
- PM²
- Extreme programming (XP)
- Design thinking
- TQM/Six Sigma
- Waterfall
OPEN nevertheless rejects didactic methodological arguments in favor of educating practitioners on good practice approaches to optimizing their own project performance. In other words, OPEN graduates are not just good at passing tests, they are independent project decision makers capable of critical thinking and taking charge of their own professional self-development.
OPEN is made available as a free, self-paced learning resource that can be studied via a traditional, linear progression. It takes the average learner 30-40 hours to progress through OPEN in this way.
Alternately, it can be accessed referentially on a needs basis, independently of a course of study; in fact, many learners continue to use OPEN as a guide long after they have been Certified.
OPEN also acts as the underlying multi-media resource, grounding our instructor led face-to- face and online (webinar) training, and all content can be downloaded or printed for offline viewing.

What are the minimum browser and computer requirements for OPEN?

If you can read and access this page, you can read and access OPEN or any of our learning resources.

What is ARC?

The Advanced Recognition and Certification (ARC) workshop series is a wholly interactive experience in which participants initiate, plan, deliver and close an actual project.

Over 12 collaborative sessions, our expert facilitators leverage your latent project experience, connecting a common frame of reference, common purpose and common-sense approach to the cohesive delivery and oversight of professional and personal projects.
In contextualizing this course for corporate clients, we can also integrate your project assets, templates and tools into the curriculum for a seamless and relevant workplace experience.

Do you have a monthly billing option for this membership plan?

No. We do not offer a monthly billing option or monthly membership plans. However, our annual membership plans give you discounted access to all our courses and the flexibility to complete all the courses you wish to take for an entire year.

What payment methods do you accept?

This is a recurring annual payment, and we accept all major credit and debit cards including Visa, MasterCard, and American Express.

Can I pay in another currency?

We accept payments in USD only at the moment.

Are there any additional fees to maintain my certification?

None, CFI certifications do not expire, providing a lasting validation of your expertise. We review certification requirements yearly to ensure its continued relevance.

How long does it normally take for one to complete a certification program?

Certification Programs typically take about 3-6 months, while Specialization Programs can be completed in 2-4 weeks. These are approximate timeframes based on studying up to 10 hours per week. You have the freedom to complete CFI training at your own pace! All necessary courses, resources, and assessments for certification will be accessible as long as your membership is active.