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Forensic Scheduling Professional

Forensic Scheduling Professional

4 Courses

6 Months

$297 - Purchase - Monthly Direct Debit $1,848 - Purchase - Full Payment

Overview

  1. What is the CMI-FSP Certification?

    The CMI's Forensic Scheduling Professional (FSP) is a certification that represents an individual’s proficiency in keeping a construction project on track or investigating the reasons for any delays. The certificate can be obtained to highlight the skills of someone who has already been working within the field for a number of years or can be used to help someone with little experience in the area advance into new professional roles. The CMI-FSP certification is well suited for those looking for work as either a delay analyst or a forensic schedule analyst. Gaining this certification is one of the best choices for starting a long and rewarding career in this field. CMI-FSP professionals are qualified and competent to work with expert witness reports, can help mitigate construction delays, and can handle commercial disputes related to delay.They may also assess the financial and contractual impact of such delays. Furthermore, CMI-FSPs are able to determine the root cause of delays and the effect of delays on a schedule by using various schedule analysis techniques appropriate for a particular project. They can also help maximize revenue and mitigate potential losses.

  2. Why Should You Choose the CMI-FSP Certification?

    The CMI-FSP certification is ideal for those who currently work in a professional area such as planning, project control or contract administration but do not have the relevant qualifications to begin working in forensic schedule analysis.
    It is a complex area of construction and becoming proficient in this area will make you desirable to employers and increase your job prospects. After you have completed the professional level CMI-FSP certification you will then be able to progress to expert and master levels, which can help you to reach senior level roles within a company.

  3. Why Are Businesses Looking for CMI-FSPs?

    Any delay is costly to a construction company, but by analyzing schedule management within projects, CMI-FSPs can help prevent potential project delays or determine the reasons for costly delays. Because CMI-FSPs can help companies save money, contractors, consultants, and clients find their skills highly valuable. Individuals who have an CMI-FSP give employers the confidence that they have the relevant skills and competencies to complete these tasks well. This certification adds to individual’s skillset and improves their employability. Furthermore, businesses would have hired highly productive employees who will benefit their business greatly.

  4. How to Get the CMI-FSP Certification

    The CMI-FSP program includes four courses of live online study, each followed by an exam (open-book online exam) that students are required to pass in order to obtain their certification. Once you have completed the program and passed all four exams, you can then upgrade to regular membership to obtain your certification. 

Examination Information

  1. Each exam will assess your proficiency in forensic scheduling. You will be required to answer four questions that will assess your understanding and your ability to apply knowledge to real-life working environments and challenges. In this way, the exams are looking for your practical skills rather than your academic ability. In order to pass the test, students must achieve a score of 50 percent or higher.

Course Information

  1. The program is different than many similar academic programs because it is a professional, practice-based program conveniently offered online. Practice-based learning is believed to be one of the best ways to learn because it prepares you for a real-life construction environment. The program instructors have worked within the industry as an expert for many years.

Program Content

The programme includes the following four courses:
Course 1 - FSP-501 Introduction to Forensic Schedule Analysis
Course 2 - FSP-502 Extension of Times and Prolongation Claims
Course 3 -FSP-503 Delay Analysis Methods
Course 4 -FSP-504 Computer Applications in Forensic Schedule Analysis

Who Should Apply?

  1. Eligibility Requirements

    • There are no set eligibility requirements for CMI-FSP certification
    • If you do not meet the eligibility requirements for Expert and Master levels, then having the FSP certification is necessary before pursuing those more advanced levels.
    • You must also adhere to CMI’s Principles of Ethics.
    • If you are not sure whether you can meet the eligibility requirements, contact our examination officer by calling (646) 993-4245 or emailing info@cmiusaweb.com.

Payment

  1. With regards to payment, you have two options. You can pay the full amount in one lump sum payment or by our monthly direct debit payment plan. Please see below for fees:
    • Total fee - $1,848.00 ($231.00 savings than monthly payment plan); or
    • Monthly direct debit plan - Upfront fee of $297 and a monthly direct debit of $297 for 6 consecutive months (from Month 1 to Month 6 – total 6 payments), totalling $2,079 over 6 months.

Additional Information and FAQs

  1. Membership Renewal

    Your CMI-FSP certification is valid for three years, and can be renewed every three years by taking a CEU (Continuing Education Unit).

  2. Additional Information

  3. • The enrolment of the program and exam is valid for maximum of 3 years from the first payment made, the program must be completed in this time period.
  4. • Applying for regular membership once you have passed the exams is compulsory to receive the certificate.

  6. Frequently Asked Questions

    How long is the program? 
    The duration of the program will be 6 months. This will include live lectures, but you will be required to complete some independent also.
    Can I follow the program if I work full-time? 
    Yes, the program is flexible and offered through live online lectures. The lectures will be scheduled at weekends. This means you can take the program and work full-time. If you miss any of the live lectures you can catch up the following day as lectures will be uploaded on our LMS (study portal). 
    How is the program delivered? 
    The program is delivered through live online lectures and a study portal with lecture slides and supplementary materials. You can access the program from anywhere in the world if you have internet access along with a computer or a tablet. You will be able to ask your lecturer questions by voice or chat during the lecture or afterwards.
    How do I apply? 
    You can apply online in as little as three minutes, and will be enrolled as soon as your Program Manager has reviewed your application and the payment is received. You will be required to participate in an online ID Verification check before you take your exam, where your Program Manager will confirm your identity.