Configuration Management and Project Management Certification Training

🎓 Configuration Management (CM) Certification Program

Learn anytime, anywhere, while you work—100% online, self-paced, and pay only after you finish

Rapidly gain expertise and certification on the SAE EIA-649C Standard
Plus Focus: CM Principles, Applications & Requirements for Contracts in the Defense and Manufacturing Industries
Instructor: Prof. Walter Rodriguez, PhD, PE, CM
Support Contact: walter@coursewell.com | DrWRodriguez@gmail.com
CM Virtual Teaching Assistant is available 24/7 in addition to live instructors during working hours.

Configuration Management (CM) is a systematic process developed in manufacturing and defense to control changes and maintain consistency of a product's performance and documentation with its requirements and design. CM ensures that a system always matches its intended function, from its design through its use to retirement. More formally, it is a process for maintaining "consistency between product configuration information and the product."

“Think of CM like a compass—it keeps projects on course by showing you where your system is, where it's been, and what changed.” W.R.

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🧭 Course 1: Configuration Management Planning and Management

📌 Course Description:

This foundational course introduces the principles, purpose, and strategic planning behind CM. Learners will develop a tailored CM Plan that aligns with your company’s operational environment and supports lifecycle system integrity.

📚 Key Topics:

  • Understanding CM Fundamentals and Lifecycle Relevance

  • Developing a CM Plan (Scope, Methods, Tools, Metrics)

  • Establishing Roles, Responsibilities, and Governance

  • Integrating CM with PMO, QA, Engineering, and Sustainment Teams

🎯 Learning Outcome:

Design and implement a mission-ready CM Plan that enhances product visibility, controls change, and supports your company’s readiness goals.

🧩 Course 2: Configuration Identification

📌 Course Description:

This course explores identifying, documenting, and organizing configuration items (CIs). Learners will understand baseline creation, documentation standards, and how to manage configuration data for traceability.

📚 Key Topics:

  • Defining and Categorizing Configuration Items

  • Establishing Functional, Allocated, and Product Baselines

  • Applying Naming Conventions and Version Control

  • Managing Product Structures and Technical Documentation

🎯 Learning Outcome:

Implement a structured configuration identification process to accurately define and control system elements throughout the lifecycle.

🔁 Course 3: Configuration Change Management (Change Control)

📌 Course Description:

Learn to manage configuration changes from proposal to implementation. This course focuses on assessing impacts, approving changes, and maintaining configuration integrity across distributed systems.

📚 Key Topics:

  • Creating and Evaluating Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs)

  • Managing Change Control Boards (CCBs) and Approval Workflows

  • Implementing Changes and Updating Records

  • Tracking Change Metrics and Identifying Process Improvements

🎯 Learning Outcome:

Execute disciplined change control that supports flexibility without compromising accuracy, accountability, or mission capability.

📊 Course 4: Configuration Status Accounting & Verification/Audit

📌 Course Description:

This course teaches learners to track and verify configuration items, perform audits, and ensure compliance with CM policy. It emphasizes traceability, system accuracy, and audit readiness.

📚 Key Topics:

  • Configuration Status Accounting (CSA) Methods and Tools

  • Verifying Requirements and Change Implementation

  • Conducting Functional (FCA) and Physical (PCA) Configuration Audits

  • Maintaining CM Compliance Across the Lifecycle

🎯 Learning Outcome:

Establish strong status accounting and auditing practices to ensure systems are supportable, certifiable, and aligned with approved baselines.

📅 Recommended Completion Schedule:

Day 1: Course 1: CM Planning & Management

Day 2: Course 2: Configuration Identification

Day 3: Course 3 Configuration Change Management

Day 4: Course 4: CSA & Verification/Audit

Day 5: Final Exam & CM Plan Capstone Review

💡 Additional Features:

  • Each module includes Canvas Learning Management System (LMS) discussion prompts, real-world work scenarios, and auto-graded quizzes.

  • Learners may access the CM Virtual Teaching Assistant 24/7 to ask questions like:
    “Help me build a CM Plan for an Air Force system,” or “What are the CM audit steps?”

PROJECT MANAGEMENT (PM) CORE & ELECTIVE COURSES ARE INCLUDED IN THE INFORMATION MANAGEMENT (IM) CERTIFICATION PROGRAM.

CORE PM COURSES: Every participant must complete the following core certification training.

Introduction to Project Management

  • Course 01 - Introduction & Overview

  • Course 02 - Teams & Leadership

  • Course 03 - Project Communication

  • Course 04 - Stakeholder Management

  • Course 05 - The Basics of Project Management

  • Course 06 - Scope and Requirements

  • Course 07 - Developmental Methodologies

  • Course 08 - Effective Budgets & Schedules

  • Course 09 - Project Performance

  • Course 10 - Change Management

  • Course 11 - Lean Construction

Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)® Exam Prep

  • Course 01 - CAPM® Application & Exam

  • Course 02 - Organizations and Project Management

  • Course 03 - The Basics of Project Management

  • Course 04 - Project Integration Management

  • Course 05 - Project Scope Management

  • Course 06 - Project Schedule Management

  • Course 07 - Project Cost Management

  • Course 08 - Project Quality Management

  • Course 09 - Project Resources Management

  • Course 10 - Project Communications Management

  • Course 11 - Project Risk Management

  • Course 12 - Project Procurement Management

  • Course 13 - Project Stakeholder Management

  • Course 14 - Professional Responsibility

Project Management Professional (PMP)® Exam Prep Series - 6th Edition

  • Course 01 - Application and the PMP® Exam

  • Course 02 - Types of Exam Questions

  • Course 03a - The Basics of Project Management Part 1

  • Course 03b - The Basics of Project Management Part 2

  • Course 04 - Project Integration Management

  • Course 05 - Project Scope Management

  • Course 06 - Project Schedule Management

  • Course 07 - Project Cost Management

  • Course 08 - Project Quality Management

  • Course 09 - Project Resource Management

  • Course 10 - Project Communications Management

  • Course 11 - Project Risk Management

  • Course 12 - Project Procurement Management

  • Course 13 - Project Stakeholder Management

  • Course 14 - Professional Responsibility

PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP) ® Exam Prep—focus on service industry

  • Course 01 - The Process

  • Course 02 - The Exam

  • Course 03a - Agile Principles & Mindset Part 1

  • Course 03b - Agile Principles & Mindset Part 2

  • Course 04 - Value-Driven Delivery

  • Course 05 - Stakeholder Engagement

  • Course 06 - Boosting Team Performance

  • Course 07 - Adaptive Planning

  • Course 08 - Problem Detection & Resolution

  • Course 09 - Continuous Improvement

Agile Master Training

  • Course 01 - Course Introduction

  • Course 02 - Agile Overview

  • Course 03 - Understanding Lean Software Development

  • Course 04 - Understanding Kanban

  • Course 05 - Introduction to Scrum

  • Course 06 - Understanding XP Software Development

  • Course 07 - Other Agile Models

PMI Risk Management Professional (PMI-RMP)® Exam Prep

  • Course 01 - Quick PM Review & the PMI-RMP® Credential

  • Course 02 - Introduction to Project Risk

  • Course 03 - Risk Management Planning

  • Course 04 - Stakeholder Management & Communication

  • Course 05 - Risk Identification

  • Course 06 - Qualitative Risk Analysis

  • Course 07 - Quantitative Risk Analysis

  • Course 08 - Risk Response Planning

  • Course 09 - Learning to Control Risks

ELECTIVE PM COURSES (Optional): After completing the above PM core certification training, participants may freely elect to complete the following additional certification training.

SCRUM Immersion Series

  • Course 01 - Overview

  • Course 02 - Scrum Basics

  • Course 03 - Key Scrum Artifacts

  • Course 04 - User Stories

  • Course 05 - Implementing Scrum

Scrum Developer Training Series

  • Course 01 - Introduction

  • Course 02 - Introduction to Scrum

  • Course 03 - Initiating a Project

  • Course 04 - Planning & Estimating a Project

  • Course 05 - Implementing a Project

  • Course 06 - Sprint Review and Retrospect

  • Course 07 - Release

Scrum Master Training

  • Course 01 - Introduction

  • Course 02 - Introduction to Scrum

  • Course 03 - Scrum Aspects

  • Course 04 - Meetings in Scrum

  • Course 05 - Facilitating Projects in Scrum

Scrum Product Owner Training

  • Course 01 - Introduction

  • Course 02 - Introduction to Scrum

  • Course 03 - Roles and Responsibilities

  • Course 04 - Planning

  • Course 05 - Manage Quality, Change, and Risk

  • Course 06 - Sprints

Executive Strategy & Management

  • Course 01 - The Basics of Project Management

  • Course 02 - The Keys to Success

  • Course 03 - Strategy Basics

Quality Management

  • Course 01 - Concept of Quality

  • Course 02 - Customer Input to Quality

  • Course 03 - Plan Quality

  • Course 04 - Quality Control

  • Course 05 - Six Sigma

Schedule & Cost Control

  • Course 01 - Quick PM Review

  • Course 02 - Time Management

  • Course 03 - Critical Path Method

  • Course 04 - Basic Cost Management

  • Course 05 - Introduction to Earned Val ue

  • Course 06 - Critical Chain Management

  • Course 07 - Other Cost Calculations

Scope & Requirements

  • Course 01 - Effective Listening Skills for Requirements Definition

  • Course 02 - Stakeholders

  • Course 03 - Scope Definition

  • Course 04 - Creating Effective Work Breakdown Structures

  • Course 05 - Requirements Basics

  • Course 06 - Use Cases

  • Course 07 - Development Methodologies

  • Course 08 - Testable Requirements

  • Course 09 - The Software Requirements Specification (SRS)

  • Course 10 - Business Domain Modeling

  • Course 11 - Other Advanced Tools

Managing Project Teams

  • Course 01 - Knowing Your Team

  • Course 02 - Managing Your Team

Strategic Planning Skills

  • Course 01 - Preparing for the Strategic Planning Process

  • Course 02 - Initiating the Strategic Planning Process

  • Course 03 - Developing the Strategic Plan

  • Course 04 - Executing the Plan

Project Management Skills for Non-Project Managers

  • Course 01 - Planning the Project

  • Course 02 - Implementing the Project Plan

Configuration Management Certification Training

The SAE EIA-649C-2019 Configuration Management Standard is a comprehensive course/program that outlines best practices for implementing Configuration Management (CM) across various industries. SAE International's published standard provides a structured approach to ensure that a product’s performance, functional, and physical attributes remain consistent with its requirements, design, and operational information throughout its life cycle.

Key Components of the Standard

CM Planning and Management: Establishes the foundation for CM by documenting how CM activities will be implemented throughout the product’s life cycle. This includes defining resources, assigning responsibilities, and setting up performance metrics to ensure effective CM processes.

Configuration Identification involves systematically selecting and documenting product attributes, creating a baseline for managing changes, and ensuring traceability. This function is crucial for defining and verifying product configurations.

Configuration Change Management provides a structured process for managing changes to the product configuration. It ensures that all proposed changes are evaluated for impact and risk, approved by the appropriate authority, and implemented and controlled.

Configuration Status Accounting: This method focuses on recording and reporting the status of configuration items and changes, offering visibility into the current state of the product configuration and facilitating informed decision-making.

Configuration Verification and Audit: This function ensures that the product and its configuration information are consistent and comply with specified requirements through systematic reviews and audits. It also verifies that changes have been correctly implemented and that the product meets its intended performance criteria.

Adhering to the principles outlined in SAE EIA-649C-2019 can help organizations achieve effective configuration management, improve product quality, reduce life cycle costs, and enhance customer satisfaction.

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