Tender Summary: CAPM® Exam Preparation Training

Objectives

The primary objective is to upskill five SANEDI employees in project management methodologies to enhance organizational efficiency, standardize project implementation procedures, and drive measurable value across institutional projects. This training serves as a strategic workforce development intervention aimed at improving operational consistency and supporting the organization’s mandate in energy research, innovation, and green energy adoption.

Scope of Work

The successful bidder will deliver comprehensive Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM®) exam preparation training for five participants. The program must accommodate evening and weekend schedules, provide all necessary training materials integrated into a detailed syllabus and timetable, and ensure the total quoted cost includes the official CAPM examination fees. Upon completion, the provider must issue attendance certificates accompanied by ECSA Continuing Professional Development (CPD) points.

Technical Requirements

• Valid accreditation as a Project Management Institute (PMI) Authorized Training Center.
• Curriculum must align with current PMI examination standards, explicitly covering Predictive, Adaptive, and Hybrid project management approaches.
• Delivery of structured training materials embedded within the syllabus and schedule.
• Administrative capability to process and include CAPM exam fees in the quotation.
• Ability to generate and issue attendance documentation validated with ECSA CPD points.

Skills Requirements

While not explicitly itemized, the tender implicitly requires the service provider to possess certified instructional expertise in PMI-aligned project management frameworks. Providers must demonstrate proficiency in adult learning facilitation, curriculum design tailored to competitive certification exams, and administrative competence in managing exam registrations and professional development point allocations. Experience delivering corporate training to state-owned entities or technical/engineering sectors is highly advantageous.

Notes on Unusual or Complicated Terms

• CAPM®: Certified Associate in Project Management, an internationally recognized entry-level certification administered by PMI that validates foundational knowledge in project management processes and terminology.
• Predictive, Adaptive, and Hybrid Approaches: Refer to traditional waterfall planning, agile/flexible delivery, and blended methodologies respectively. Current PMI standards require training to cover all three to prepare candidates for modern exam formats.
• ECSA CPD Points: Credits awarded by the Engineering Council of South Africa to track professional competency maintenance. Integration indicates alignment with engineering sector regulatory standards.
• Preferential Procurement Scoring (80/20 or 90/10): A South African public procurement framework where 80–90% of evaluation points are allocated to price competitiveness, and 10–20% to socio-economic goals such as Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) status, women, youth, and persons with disabilities ownership.