UNESCO Self-Assessed · ISCED · ECTS · Open Ecosystem

Four Levels.
Open Ecosystem.
One Standard.

The COS™ certification pathway spans four levels and six modules, with a Capstone assessment at each level. Open to every infrastructure practitioner — no degree, no prior credential required. Every practitioner enters at Module 1 and progresses at their own pace. An Entry Point Assessment pathway for practitioners with equivalent prior learning is in development — contact CM Academy to register interest.

4
Levels
6
Modules
51
Credit Hours
ECTS
Compatible
Open
Access
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An Open Ecosystem — Not a Closed Gate

COS™ certification has no mandatory entry requirement. Any infrastructure practitioner — regardless of academic background, prior credential, or country — can enrol in Module 1 and progress through the pathway at their own pace. No degree required. No prior certification required.

An Entry Point Assessment (EPA) pathway for practitioners with equivalent prior learning is being developed and will be confirmed module by module as the programme grows. Contact CM Academy to discuss your background before enrolling: cm.academy.consulting@gmail.com

Complete Pathway
Four Levels. Each Builds on the Last.

Each level has a defined ISCED classification (self-assessed), ECTS-compatible credit value (self-assessed), and an integrated Capstone assessment reviewed by Susil Bhandari, CCM.

L1
Foundation

Foundation Level

Module 1 · 4 Credit Hours · Capstone 1 Included · ECTS ~0.4
ISCED Classification
Level 4
Module 1 · Foundation

COS™ Foundation — Three Pillars, Global Standards, Ethics-First Principles

The complete COS™ framework from first principles. Why governance fragmentation causes project failure. How Compliance, Oversight, and Sustainability work as inseparable pillars. How the framework maps to global standards. Four real case studies. The ethics-first decision test.

  • Define and apply the COS™ three-pillar framework to any infrastructure project
  • Map a project's applicable standards to the Compliance Register
  • Apply the ethics-first decision test to project governance decisions
  • Explain how COS™ integrates with Lean, Agile, CSR, and ESG frameworks
4 Credit Hours
4 credits
NPR 2,500
USD 25 intl
How to Pay
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Capstone 1 — Included in Module 1 Price
COS™ Project Initiation Checklist

Apply the framework to one real or hypothetical project. Produce a one-page checklist covering: Compliance Register setup, NCR register establishment, and Sustainability Baseline with two SDG targets identified. Submitted online, typically reviewed within 5–7 business days, written feedback provided.

Included
L2
Specialist

Specialist Level

Modules 2, 3, 4 · 18 Credit Hours · Capstone 2 Included · ECTS ~1.8
ISCED Classification
Level 4–5
Module 2 · Compliance Audit

COS™ Compliance Audit — NCR Management, Standards Application, Audit-Ready Systems

Deep-dive into the Compliance pillar. Building and maintaining a Compliance Register. NCR register setup, tracking, and closure management. Applying FIDIC, ISO 9001, ISO 31000, IFC Performance Standards, and GCF Safeguards. Audit-ready documentation from Day 1.

  • Build a complete Compliance Register for any infrastructure project type
  • Establish and manage an NCR register to 100% closure within agreed timeframes
  • Apply ISO 9001 quality management principles to construction governance
6 Credit Hours
6 credits
NPR 3,500
USD 28 intl
How to Pay
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Module 3 · Oversight Practice

COS™ Oversight Practice — Duty of Care, Dashboards, Worker Safety, Accountability

The Oversight pillar in full operational depth. Duty of care as a governance principle — not just a legal concept. Real-time dashboards. Site supervision protocols. Worker safety as protection. Incident reporting. Structural accountability.

  • Design and implement an Oversight governance system for a construction project
  • Apply the duty of care principle to worker safety and community protection decisions
  • Build a real-time project dashboard covering key Oversight metrics
6 Credit Hours
6 credits
NPR 3,500
USD 28 intl
How to Pay
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Subject: Module 3 Enrolment — [Your Name]
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Module 4 · Sustainability

COS™ Sustainability — ESG Reporting, SDG Alignment, Carbon Tracking, Community Impact

Sustainability as an operational governance pillar. SDG target identification and documentation. ESG reporting frameworks applied to infrastructure projects. Carbon tracking. Community impact documentation. Sustainability baseline to project closure.

  • Identify and document a project's applicable SDG targets before work begins
  • Establish a sustainability baseline with measurable metrics tracked throughout delivery
  • Apply ESG reporting principles to infrastructure project governance
6 Credit Hours
6 credits
NPR 3,500
USD 28 intl
How to Pay
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Capstone 2 — Included on Level 2 Completion
COS™ Integrated Governance Report — Three-Pillar Application

Apply all three pillars to one real or retrospective project. Produce a structured governance report with Compliance Register, NCR register with closure status, and Sustainability baseline with SDG alignment. Calculate three pillar scores (C%, O%, S%). Required before progression to Level 3. Typically reviewed within 7–10 business days.

Included
L3
Practitioner

Practitioner Level

Module 5 · 14 Credit Hours · Capstone 3 Included · ECTS ~1.4–1.7
ISCED Classification
Level 5
Module 5 · Full Practitioner

COS™ Full Practitioner — Integrated Governance, Scoring, Independent Audit Practice

The integrated module combining all three pillars into full project governance application. Advanced scoring methodology. Project lifecycle governance from initiation through commissioning. How to structure a COS™ audit report for a client or donor. Independent audit practice readiness.

  • Conduct an independent COS™ three-pillar governance audit on any infrastructure project
  • Produce a structured COS™ Assessment Report with evidence-based pillar scores and remediation guidance
  • Structure a COS™ audit report for submission to a client, donor, or regulatory authority
14 Credit Hours
14 credits
NPR 10,000
USD 85 intl
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Capstone 3 — Included in Module 5 Price
COS™ Full Assessment Report — Independent Three-Pillar Audit

Conduct and document a complete COS™ three-pillar audit of a real or retrospective project. Full Compliance Register, complete NCR register with Oversight score, full Sustainability baseline with ESG metric progress and scores, and remediation recommendations for any pillar below 80%. Reviewed by Susil Bhandari, CCM. Accepted reports referenced on the Full Practitioner Certificate.

Included
L4
Research

Research Scholar Level

Module 6 · 15 Credit Hours · Case Study = Capstone · ECTS ~1.5–1.8
ISCED Classification
Level 6
Module 6 · Research Scholar

COS™ Research Scholar — Original Case Study, Zenodo Publication, DOI in Your Name

The research module. Submit an original case study on a real infrastructure governance challenge — structured as Problem Statement, COS™ Application across all three pillars with evidence, and Outcome with pillar scores. Reviewed by Susil Bhandari, CCM. Accepted case studies are co-published on Zenodo under your name with a permanent DOI. Your first open-access publication in infrastructure governance — no university required.

  • Produce an original structured case study following the COS™ research methodology
  • Demonstrate application of all three pillars with documented evidence and pillar scores
  • Contribute to the global COS™ evidence base as a Zenodo co-author with permanent DOI
  • Hold a permanent open-access publication under your name — submittable in RPL applications to universities at their discretion
15 Credit Hours
15 credits
NPR 18,000
USD 150 intl
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Capstone 4 = The Case Study Itself
The Research Scholar Case Study IS the Level 4 Capstone

At Level 4 the case study submission is the integrating assessment — demonstrating all competencies from all levels applied to original research on a real project. The Zenodo DOI is the completion credential. Learners may choose to include this publication in RPL applications to universities — acceptance is determined by the receiving institution.

Zenodo DOI
Entry Point Assessment
Already Have Equivalent Learning?

CM Academy is developing an Entry Point Assessment (EPA) pathway for practitioners who hold equivalent prior learning and wish to demonstrate existing competency rather than study the full module handbook. This pathway is not yet available. When launched, it will allow practitioners to challenge individual modules by submitting evidence of prior learning for review by Susil Bhandari, CCM.

Notify Me When EPA Launches

If you hold prior learning in construction management, QA/QC, OSH, ESG, or infrastructure governance and would like to be notified when the EPA pathway opens, email CM Academy with a brief summary of your background.

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Complete Summary
All Levels at a Glance
LevelModule(s)CreditsISCEDECTSCapstoneNepalInternational
L1 FoundationModule 144~0.4Project Initiation ChecklistNPR 2,500USD 25
L2 SpecialistModules 2, 3, 4184–5~1.8Integrated Governance ReportNPR 10,500USD 84
L3 PractitionerModule 5145~1.4–1.7Full COS™ Assessment ReportNPR 10,000USD 85
L4 Research ScholarModule 6156~1.5–1.8Zenodo Case Study PublicationNPR 18,000USD 150
TOTAL6 Modules + 4 Capstones514–6~5.1–6.1 (self-assessed)Complete COS™ CertificationNPR 41,000USD 344

Capstone assessments included at no extra charge. All credits expressed in ECTS-compatible units (self-assessed). Self-assessed against UNESCO Micro-credential Guidelines 2023. Entry Point Assessment pathway in development — contact CM Academy to register interest.

Start at Level 1. Enter at Your Level.
Progress at Your Pace.

Enrol in Module 1 for NPR 2,500 / USD 25. The handbook is available separately for NPR 1,500 / USD 15. Contact CM Academy to discuss the right starting point for your background.

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