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CCIFP Exam Prep: Budgeting & Planning

$370.00
Member Price: $264.00

This course provides construction financial professionals with the knowledge and tools to lead effective budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning processes. Learners will explore cost management, capital budgeting, cash flow strategies, and succession planning — ensuring financial stability and long-term organizational success. The course emphasizes technology integration, decision-making support, and best practices for aligning financial goals with business strategy. With robust content and some real-world construction scenarios, the course is ideal for professionals preparing for the CCIFP exam or those seeking to enhance their strategic influence in the construction industry. This seven-module course introduces the key processes and practices that make budgeting and planning in construction unique. The seventh module is a comprehensive final exam that requires achieving 70% or better to earn CPE credit. You will have one year with unlimited attempts to pass the multiple-choice question assessment and earn CPE credit. You will also have one year to review the module content, resources, knowledge checks, and final exam to help you prepare for the exam. Please note that successful completion of this program does not guarantee that you will pass the actual CCIFP exam.

Learning Objectives

  • Develop and support strategic financial plans that integrate cost management, value engineering, and long-term forecasting.
  • Apply capital budgeting and cash management principles to evaluate investments and optimize company-wide cash flow.
  • Use technology and data-driven tools to enhance budgeting, improve efficiency, and inform decision-making.
  • Establish and implement succession planning strategies that ensure leadership continuity and organizational resilience.

Prerequisites

This is an Intermediate Level online self-study course that was developed for professionals who meet the CCIFP education and experience eligibility requirements.

CPE Credits

6.5 CPE credits

CPE/CCIFP Information

Earn 6.5 CPE/CCIFP Professional Development credits which can be applied to either the General or Construction Knowledge Requirement.

Course Length

The estimated time to complete the course is approximately 331 minutes, depending on the pace of the learner.

Who Should Attend:

  • Anyone preparing for the CCIFP exam
  • Professionals needing to understand budgeting & planning in construction
  • Accountants & CPAs looking to advance in the construction industry
  • Project Managers & other Construction Managers
  • Controllers & Finance Managers
  • Service Providers in the construction industry
  • Owners of construction companies

Field of Study:

Accounting