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Technology Business Management (TBM) APMG Certification

Technology Business Management (TBM) APMG Certification

Course 1242

Duration: 3 days
Exam Voucher: Yes
Language: English
17 PMI PDUs
Level: Intermediate

This course covers the U.S. Office of Management and Budget (OMB) mandate requiring the adoption of Technology Business Management (TBM) across the Federal Government.

Completing this course will enable you to leverage authoritative data with automation and move away from the manual, time-consuming self-reporting that currently burdens federal agencies.

TBM Certification Training Delivery Methods

In-Class
Online

TBM Certification Training Benefits

Describe the legislative oversight process that brought us to TBM Implementation
Prepare to explain the benefits and fundamentals of TBM at your agency
Develop a TBM implementation roadmap and apply it within your organization
Integrate and leverage the advantages of Technology Business Management into Federal IT
Learn about program management and federal budgeting
Integrate TBM concepts with practical risk management
Leverage TBM to benefit your agency’s federal IT program management and program oversight with proper metrics and KPIs
Continue learning and face new challenges with after-course one-on-one instructor coaching

TBM Certification Training Outline

Important Course and Certification Information

The TBM Certification has been created by APMG and Learning Tree International.

Who should attend?

The course and certification are aimed at anyone within a Federal Agency that will be part of the team designated to assist with implementing Technology Business Management practices. This could include:

OCIO Staff
IT Program and Project Managers
OCFO Staff
Acquisition Staff

Exam Information

40 questions
60 minute exam
Pass mark – 70% (28 marks)
Closed book

Module 1: The Road to TBM In Government

In this module, you will learn how to:

Appreciate the critical nature of IT investments in the federal government
Comprehend the basics of Technology Business Management (TBM) and how it relates to CPIC and FITARA success
Leverage TBM to benefit your agency’s federal IT management
Integrate TBM within program and project management

Module 2: Introduction to Technology Business Management

In this module, you will:

Gain a basic understanding of activity-based costing and how it is linked to TBM
Become familiar with the TBM taxonomy, model, and tools, and explore how these are linked to FITARA and CPIC processes

Module 3: Practical Application of TBM Principles

In this module, you will learn how to:

Move beyond theory to practice
Use cost allocation strategies
Move from vendor billing to mission costs
Work with TBM cost allocation

Module 4: Benefits of Integrating TBM With IT Management

In this module, you will learn how to:

Support the achievement of the goals of FITARA through TBM
Support IT management activities, such as strategic planning, IT governance, and performance metrics through TBM
Integrate TBM into Program Management Activities

Module 5: Stakeholder Involvement in TBM Implementation Success

In this module, you will learn how to:

Identify and engage stakeholders
Identify what your stakeholders care about
Implement change management for TBM Implementation Success

Module 6: TBM and IT Program Management

In this module, you will learn how to:

Integrate IT program management within the context of the federal budget process
Leverage TBM concepts to support IT investment planning and mission value

Module 7: Managing Projects Within a TBM-Focused Organization

In this module, you will learn how to:

Explore project management within a TBM framework
Define TBM and project data needs
Perform a detailed analysis of project health and foster transparency through TBM principles
Practice hands-on project management with TBM principles

Get This Course $2,650

3-day instructor-led training course
After-course coaching available
Exam Voucher included (Expires 12 months from booking date)

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Aug 9 - 11 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM EDT

Herndon, VA or Virtual
Oct 18 - 20 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM EDT

Washington, DC or Virtual
Jan 31 - Feb 2 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM EST

Herndon, VA or Virtual
Apr 17 - 19 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM EDT

Washington, DC or Virtual

3-day instructor-led training course
After-course coaching available
Exam Voucher included (Expires 12 months from booking date)

#1242

Aug 9 - 11 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM EDT

Herndon, VA or Virtual
Oct 18 - 20 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM EDT

Washington, DC or Virtual
Jan 31 - Feb 2 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM EST

Herndon, VA or Virtual
Apr 17 - 19 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM EDT

Washington, DC or Virtual

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TBM Certification Training FAQs

No, the course will provide the background needed to successfully gain the knowledge needed to understand the fundamentals of implementing TBM. Basic knowledge of Federal budget processes and Capital Planning and Project Management skills is helpful.

No, this training is not affiliated with the TBM Council training.

Learning Tree’s course is written with federal government employees in mind. The Learning Tree course covers not only TBM fundamentals but TBM implementation and integration with Federal agency procedures. The addition of the learning objectives targeting the evolution and application of TBM in government, along with practical exercises enable the Learning Tree course to provide more value to federal employees and contractors.

Yes, your exam sessions will be facilitated within the course timetable, and your online exam will be invigilated by your class Instructor.

No, the course is designed for you to take your exams during the course, which is the most optimal time for exam success. If you wish to take your exams post-class, you will need to contact our Customer Service team to arrange this.

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