Why should you attend?
ISO 21500 Lead Auditor training enables you to develop the necessary expertise to audit a Project Management process, evaluate project performance and determine whether the project is being managed based on best practices and ISO 21500 guidelines. Through this training course, you will be able to effectively audit a Project Management process and measure project performance by applying widely recognized audit principles, procedures, and techniques.
Based on practical exercises, you will be able to master audit techniques and become competent to manage a Project Management audit, audit team, and project performance.
After acquiring the necessary expertise to perform a Project Management audit, you can sit for the exam and apply for a “Certified ISO 21500 Lead Auditor” credential. By holding a Lead Auditor Certificate, you will demonstrate that you have the capabilities and competencies to audit organizations based on best practices.
Who should attend?
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Auditors involved in the assessment of Project Management processes
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Managers or consultants seeking to master the audit of Project Management processes
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Individuals responsible for managing projects based on ISO 21500
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Technical experts seeking to prepare for a Project Management audit
Learning objectives
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Learn how to assess whether the project objectives have been met
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Acknowledge the correlation between ISO 21500 and other standards and regulatory frameworks
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Learn how to interpret the guidelines of ISO 21500 in the context of a Project Management audit
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Understand an auditor’s role to: plan, lead and follow-up on a Project Management audit
Educational approach
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This training is based on both theory and best practices used in PM audits
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Lecture sessions are illustrated with examples based on case studies
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Practical exercises are based on a case study which includes role playing and discussions
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Practice tests are similar to the Certification Exam
Prerequisites
A fundamental understanding of ISO 21500 and comprehensive knowledge of audit principles.
Course agenda
Day 1: Introduction to Project Management and ISO 21500
Day 2: Audit principles, preparation and launching of a Project Management audit
Day 3: On-site audit activities
Day 4: Closing the audit
Day 5: Certification Exam
Examination
The “Certified ISO 21500 Lead Auditor” exam fully meets the requirements of the Examination and Certification Programme (ECP). The exam covers the following competency domains:
Domain 1: Fundamental principles and concepts of a Project Management Process
Domain 2: Project Management Process
Domain 3: Fundamental audit concepts and principles
Domain 4: Preparation of an ISO 21500 audit
Domain 5: Conducting an ISO 21500 audit
Domain 6: Closing an ISO 21500 audit
Domain 7: Managing an ISO 21500 audit program
Certification
Upon the successful completion of the exam, you can apply for the credentials shown on the table below. You will receive a certificate once you comply with all the requirements related to the selected credential.
The requirements for Auditor Certifications are:
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Credential |
Exam |
Professional experience |
PMMS audit/ assessment experience |
Other requirements |
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Certified ISO 21500 Provisional Auditor |
Certified ISO 21500 Lead Auditor Exam or equivalent |
None |
None |
Signing the Code of Ethics |
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Certified ISO 21500 Auditor |
Certified ISO 21500 Lead Auditor Exam or equivalent |
Two years: One year of work experience in Project Management |
Audit activities: a total of 200 hours |
Signing the Code of Ethics |
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Certified ISO 21500 Lead Auditor |
Certified ISO 21500 Lead Auditor Exam or equivalent |
Five years: Two years of work experience in Project Management |
Audit activities: a total of 300 hours |
Signing the Code of Ethics |
Please be informed: Certified individuals who possess the Lead Implementer and Lead Auditor credentials are qualified for a Certified Master credential.
To be considered valid, these audits should follow best audit practices and include the following activities:
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Project audit planning
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Project audit interview
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Managing an audit program
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Drafting project audit reports
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Drafting non-conformity reports
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Drafting project audit working documents
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Documentation review
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On-site project audit
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Follow-up on non-conformities
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Leading an audit team
General Information
- Certification fees are included on the exam price
- Training material containing over 450 pages of information and practical examples will be distributed
- A participation certificate of 31 CPD (Continuing Professional Development) credits will be issued
- In case of exam failure, you can retake the exam within 12 months for free