Project Management · Professional · MBE™
CBPM
Mastering Cost, Budget & Procurement Management
Project Management
Professional level
30 Hours
17 Modules
Self-paced
Learn at your own pace
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CBPM

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- Learn at your own pace, anytime and anywhere
- Structured, practical content built around real-world application
- Digital resources, tools, and templates to support your learning
- Verifiable certification recognizing demonstrated proficiency
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About the CBPM Certification
Develop practical skills in cost management, budgeting, procurement, contracts, and financial control to improve project performance and value delivery.
What You Will Learn
- Apply strategic cost management principles in projects.
- Develop accurate project cost estimates.
- Build and manage project budgets and financial baselines.
- Plan and control project cash flow.
- Apply financial governance and budget control mechanisms.
- Develop effective procurement strategies.
- Evaluate vendors and manage procurement risks.
- Select appropriate contract types based on project needs.
What you take away
Skills You'll Build

Cost estimation.
Budget development.
Financial planning.
Cash flow management.
Core Topics
Who Is This Course For?
Project managers
Control project costs, budgets and procurement together
Procurement professionals
Buy for projects within budget and on schedule
Contract managers
Manage contract costs, changes and claims
PMO professionals
Set cost and procurement controls across the portfolio
Finance managers
Track project spend against financial targets
Operations managers
Keep operational spending under control
What's Included?
Self-paced modules you can revisit anytime
Digital study resources and templates
Knowledge checks and practice assessments
The fee includes course, examination and certification fees

Mastering Business Excellence
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Course Outline
- Why Projects Live or Die by Their Numbers
- Cost, Price, and Value: A Manager's Distinction
- The Project Business Case and Financial Justification
- The Triple Constraint and the Cost Dimension
Complete the professional assessment to earn the CBPM credential
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Live, Instructor-Led
Not Offered for This Program
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