What is the Certified ICT Project Management Specialist?

The Certified ICT Project Management Specialist is a globally recognised professional certification by the Global Leadership Institute (GLI), designed to equip professionals with advanced competencies in Leadership & Management.

How long does this certification take?

The programme is 12 Week and can be completed at your own pace through our self-paced online option, or alongside live virtual sessions.

Is this certification globally recognised?

Yes. GLI certifications are internationally recognised and carry CPD credits, making them valuable for career advancement worldwide.

What level is this certification?

This is a Advanced Level certification, suitable for professionals with relevant experience or background in the field.

You can enrol by emailing info@leadership.rw, contacting us via WhatsApp at +250 788 000 000, or filling the enrolment form below.

Certified ICT Project Management Specialist (CIPMS) | Online Certification

Executive Summary

Certified ICT Project Management Specialist

Designed for today’s high-impact professionals, the Certified ICT Project Management Specialist (CIPMS) delivers a rigorous Advanced-level curriculum that equips participants with the knowledge, tools and frameworks needed to excel in project planning, delivery and programme management.

This 12 Week programme is structured around PMI/PMBOK, PRINCE2 and recognised project-management standards, ensuring every graduate applies internationally validated methods to real-world challenges.

GLI’s CIPMS holders are recognised by leading organisations across Africa, the Gulf, Europe and the Americas as qualified, results-driven professionals. Whether you are advancing your current career or transitioning into new responsibilities, this certification provides the competitive edge you need in 2026 and beyond.

Programme Overview

Certification at a Glance

Certification

Certified ICT Project Management Specialist

Acronym

CIPMS

Who Should Enrol?

Project Coordinators and Officers
Project and Programme Managers
PMO and Portfolio Professionals
Team and Delivery Leads

Programme Inclusions

Everything Included in Your Enrolment

All study materials and study guide
Access to GLI online learning portal
Online examination and assessment
Digital certificate and digital badge
Physical certificate (shipped to you)
CPD credits for professional bodies
GLI alumni network membership
Facilitator and tutor support
Resource downloads and reference library
Automatic enrolment confirmation

Certification Benefits

Why This Certification Matters for Your Career

Career Advancement

Accelerate your career towards senior project, programme and PMO leadership roles

Professional Recognition

Credential aligned with PMI/PMBOK, PRINCE2 and recognised project-management standards

Operational Excellence

Deliver projects on time, within budget and to scope using proven methodologies

Stakeholder Confidence

Demonstrate professional project governance to clients and executives

Risk Reduction

Apply structured risk management to reduce project failure rates

Global Employability

Qualify for project planning roles across corporates, NGOs, construction, IT and development organisations worldwide

Competency Framework

Core Competencies You Will Develop

✦ICT Project Lifecycle

✦ICT Solution Work Breakdown

✦ICT Procurement Planning

✦Systems Integration Project Management

✦Technology Change Control

✦ICT Deployment Management

Course Curriculum

Programme Modules

The full programme, module by module.

Core CurriculumModules 1–20 · specific to Certified ICT Project Management Specialist · module 20 is the capstone

1

ICT Project Lifecycle

Project management principles and lifecycle · Programme management: coordinating projects toward an outcome · Project management standards (PMI, PRINCE2) · The project environment and stakeholders

2

ICT Project Feasibility

Evaluating strategic options: suitability, acceptability and feasibility · Automation in project delivery · AI and predictive project analytics · Emerging project technologies

3

Technology Requirements Management

Technology and digital strategy: alignment, portfolio and roadmap · Requirements gathering and management · Energy access: mini-grids, off-grid systems and project viability · Programme management principles

4

ICT Solution Work Breakdown

Designing a security programme or solution · IT project and portfolio management · Sustainability, handover and what happens after the project · Project finance structures

5

Technology Project Scheduling

Scheduling, dependencies and the critical path · Scheduling tools and techniques · Scheduling and planning tools · Designing and running a mentoring programme

6

ICT Resource Planning

Capacity, workload and resource coordination · Demand planning, forecasting and the distortion of signals · Resource planning and levelling · Portfolio and resource management systems

7

ICT Procurement Planning

Procurement planning and the annual pipeline · Procurement and contract value · Procurement transformation and operating models · Procurement strategy: what to buy, how, and from whom

8

Technology Vendor Management

Supplier relationships, performance and development · Vendor and technology management · Scaling delivery capability · Lessons learned and knowledge transfer

9

ICT Project Risk Engineering

Project risk and issue management · Stakeholder identification and analysis · Estimation techniques · Assumptions, constraints and dependencies

10

Systems Integration Project Management

Systems architecture: components, integration and coupling · Complex projects and large-scale delivery · Transactions: due diligence, valuation and integration · Benefits identification and realisation

11

Software-Hardware Dependency Management

Managing technology assets, vendors and technical debt · Managing dependencies between projects and teams · Hardware, software and systems overview · Supplier development and improvement

12

ICT Testing and Acceptance Planning

Deliverables, milestones and acceptance criteria · Delivery and evaluation plan · Queues, waiting and backlog in service work · Structuring engagements: scope, deliverables and expectations

13

Technology Change Control

Integrated change control · Digital transformation and technology adoption in practice · Technology governance and change control · Leading technology adoption and change

14

ICT Cybersecurity Project Considerations

Anaerobic digestion, biogas and waste-to-value · Land rights, tenure and equitable resource use · Baseline surveys and data collection tools · Cost-effectiveness and value-for-money analysis

15

ICT Project Quality Assurance

Project quality, acceptance and deliverable sign-off · Assurance: the three lines, coordination and avoiding duplicate effort · Supplier audits and assurance · Workforce management and scheduling

16

ICT Deployment Management

Software development lifecycle (SDLC) · Agile principles and Scrum · Continuous improvement in delivery · IT financial management and value

17

Technology Migration Planning

Technology projects: why they fail and what changes the odds · Site productivity and resource output · Resource mobilisation and proposals for community organisations · Value proposition and differentiation

18

ICT Project Documentation

Social value: planning and accounting for wider benefit · Resource mobilisation beyond grants · Measuring ERP value · The HR function: roles, operating models and value creation

19

ICT Benefits Realisation

Benefits realisation and value tracking · Social protection: instruments, targeting and delivery systems · Corporate objectives and shareholder value · Sustainability, ESG and integrated value

20

ICT Project Capstone

Integrated project planning · Information lifecycle and records management · Implementation and delivery · Structured problem solving: issue trees and hypotheses

Professional ElectivesModules 21–30 · common to all GLI certifications · broaden your professional range

21

Strategic Communication and Executive Presentation

Vision, purpose and translating direction into work · Audience-centred communication and message structure · Executive leadership: the board interface and enterprise stewardship · Persuasive structure: framing, evidence and the ask

22

Leadership and Team Effectiveness

Leadership identity, style and the limits of style · Leadership assessment, feedback and continuous self-review · What critical reasoning is and what it is not · Situational and adaptive leadership

23

Analytical Thinking and Evidence-Based Reasoning

Creativity and critical-thinking development · Analytical techniques and bias · Evidence-based improvement · Problem framing: symptoms, definition and scope

24

Professional Decision-Making

Managerial decision-making, bias and decision rights · Escalation and decision-making · Decision support: briefs, options and judgement under pressure · Decision frameworks: criteria, weighting and trade-offs

25

Negotiation, Influence and Stakeholder Management

Negotiation preparation: interests, options and the walk-away · Power, followership and organisational politics · Negotiation: preparation, interests and value creation · Concessions, anchoring and the shape of a bargain

26

Project and Execution Management

Proposals, bids and the business case · Project roles and the project manager · Developing the project business case · Planning, scheduling and personal workflow systems

27

Financial Literacy for Professionals

Financial reporting standards and their application · Financial management for the operating manager · Liquidity, funding and balance sheet management · Management accounting: costing, budgeting and decision support

28

Digital Skills, AI and Technology for Professionals

Digital workplace, collaboration and user support · Productivity, collaboration and workflow tools · Tools for interaction and collaboration · Working with data: quality, interpretation and honest presentation

29

Ethics, Governance and Professional Accountability

Ethical leadership: integrity, tolerated behaviour and moral courage · Ethics, conduct and speaking up · Business development risk, ethics and integrity · AI for managers: adoption, oversight and governance

30

Personal Effectiveness, Productivity and Career Growth

Emotional competence: awareness, regulation and expression · Self-awareness, strengths and the accuracy of self-image · Emotional intelligence and self-regulation · Priority: outcomes, importance and the urgency trap

Every module opens in the learning portal with its full lesson set, worked examples, further reading and video masterclasses. 30 modules · 150 lessons.

Learning Outcomes

What You Will Achieve

Establish a comprehensive understanding of Certified ICT Project Management Specialist principles aligned with PMI/PMBOK, PRINCE2 and recognised project-management standards
Apply evidence-based methods to improve project planning, delivery and programme management
Master project initiation, scope and planning and schedule, cost and resource management
Apply risk, quality and procurement in projects and agile, hybrid and delivery approaches in real-world settings
Lead risk management, quality and compliance relevant to your field
Design stakeholder engagement and professional communication strategies
Use data-driven decision-making and performance-measurement tools effectively
Apply internationally recognised best practice to advance your career in project planning

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common Questions

What is the CIPMS certification?

The Certified ICT Project Management Specialist is a professional certification awarded by the Global Leadership Institute. It covers 20 core modules specific to ICT Project Management Specialist, culminating in the capstone “ICT Project Capstone”, plus 10 professional elective modules common to all GLI certifications. Candidates study through the online portal, submit the capstone project and sit a final examination; those who pass receive a verifiable certificate carrying a unique certificate ID.

Who should enrol in the CIPMS?

This certification is ideal for Project Coordinators and Officers, Project and Programme Managers, PMO and Portfolio Professionals and Team and Delivery Leads, and other professionals seeking to formalise their expertise in project planning, delivery and programme management with a globally recognised credential.

How long does the CIPMS certification take to complete?

The programme is structured over 12 Week and offers flexible learning modes. Self-paced learners can progress at their own schedule, while live virtual participants follow a structured cohort schedule with facilitator-led sessions.

Is the CIPMS internationally recognised?

Yes. GLI certifications are recognised across 100+ countries and are aligned with PMI/PMBOK, PRINCE2 and recognised project-management standards. Graduates receive a digital certificate, a physical certificate and CPD credits recognised by employers worldwide.

What is the cost of the CIPMS certification?

The Certified ICT Project Management Specialist is offered in two formats: Self-Paced at USD 449 and Live Virtual at USD 649. Corporate group rates are available for organisations enrolling 5 or more participants. Contact GLI for a bespoke corporate training quotation.

What does the CIPMS certification include?

Enrolment includes all study materials and study guides, access to GLI's online learning portal, online examination, digital certificate and badge, physical certificate (posted), CPD credits, GLI alumni network membership, and ongoing facilitator support.

What is the assessment format for the CIPMS?

The Certified ICT Project Management Specialist is assessed through an online examination consisting of multiple-choice questions, case study analysis, and practical application assignments. The assessment is designed to evaluate real-world competency, not just theoretical recall.

What CPD credits do I earn from the CIPMS?

The Certified ICT Project Management Specialist carries Continuing Professional Development (CPD) credits, which can be applied towards professional body requirements including recognised international professional associations.

Can I study the CIPMS while working full-time?

Absolutely. The self-paced option is designed for busy working professionals and allows you to study when and where it suits you. Live virtual sessions are typically scheduled in the evenings or on weekends to accommodate professional commitments.

What career outcomes can I expect from the CIPMS?

Graduates progress towards senior project, programme and PMO leadership roles. The CIPMS strengthens your expertise in project planning, delivery and programme management and positions you for advancement across corporates, NGOs, construction, IT and development organisations.

Graduate Voices

What Our Alumni Say

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The curriculum was directly applicable to my daily work. I immediately applied what I learned and saw results within weeks of completing the programme.

Programme Director

Private Sector

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GLI's certification is the most practical professional programme I have attended. The international frameworks gave me credibility with my employer and clients.

Project Manager

NGO Sector

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I earned my CIPMS while working full-time. The self-paced format made it possible, and the quality of the content is genuinely world-class.

PMO Lead

Government

Certified ICT Project Management Specialist

Certified ICT Project Management Specialist

Certification at a Glance

Who Should Enrol?

Everything Included in Your Enrolment

Why This Certification Matters for Your Career

Core Competencies You Will Develop

Programme Modules

What You Will Achieve

How to Get Certified

Common Questions

What Our Alumni Say

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