ISO 21500 LEAD PROJECT MANAGER

Why should you attend?

ISO 21500 Lead Project Manager training enables you to acquire the expertise to lead an organization and its team to implement, manage and maintain projects based on ISO 21500. During this training course, you will also gain a comprehensive knowledge of the best practices of Project Management and be able to effectively apply them in an organization in order to successfully plan, implement, control and close a project while meeting project objectives.

After mastering all the necessary concepts and processes of Project Management, you can sit for the exam and apply for a “Certified ISO 21500 Lead Project Manager” credential. By holding a Certificate, you will be able to demonstrate that you have the professional capabilities and competencies to effectively lead and manage the implementation of projects.

Who should attend?

Managers or consultants responsible for managing the implementation of projects based on ISO 21500
Expert advisors seeking to gain comprehensive knowledge of the key concepts and processes of Project Management
Individuals involved in Project Management
Professionals seeking to acquire Project Management skills, which will help them to successfully achieve project objectives
Project team members

Learning objectives

Acknowledge the correlation between ISO 21500 and other standards, regulatory frameworks and practices
Master the concepts, processes, tools and techniques used for the implementation and effective management of projects
Learn how to interpret the ISO 21500 concepts and processes in the specific context of an organization
Acquire the expertise to support an organization to effectively implement and manage projects based on best practices
Master the skills to manage and govern projects through their life cycle

Educational approach

This training is based on both theory and best practices used in the management of projects
Lecture sessions are illustrated with examples based on case studies
Practical exercises are based on a case study which includes role playing and discussions
Practice tests are similar to the Certification Exam

Prerequisites

A fundamental understanding of ISO 21500 and comprehensive knowledge of Project Management.

Course agenda

Day 1: Introduction to ISO 21500 and initiating the processes of Project Management

Day 2: Planning the implementation of Project Management Processes

Day 3: Implementing Project Management Processes

Day 4: Controlling and closing Project Management Processes

Day 5: Certification Exam

Examination

The “Certified ISO 21500 Lead Project Manager” 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 Project Management

Domain 2: Initiating the processes of Project Management

Domain 3: Planning the processes of Project Management

Domain 4: Implementing the processes to perform the Project Management activities

Domain 5: Controlling the processes of Project Management to monitor and measure their performance against project objectives

Domain 6: Closing Project Management Processes

Domain 7: Evaluating the competencies of Lead Project Manager.

Certification

After successfully completing 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 Manager Certifications are:

Credential	Exam	Professional experience	PMMS project experience	Other requirements
Certified ISO 21500 Provisional Project Manager	Certified ISO 21500 Project Manager exam or equivalent	None	None	Signing the Code of Ethics
Certified ISO 21500 Project Manager	Certified ISO 21500 Project Manager exam or equivalent	Two years: One year of work experience in Project Management	Project Management activities: a total of 200 hours	Signing the Code of Ethics
Certified ISO 21500 Lead Project Manager	Certified ISO 21500 Lead Project Manager exam or equivalent	Five years: Two years of work experience in Project Management	Project Management activities: a total of 300 hours	Signing the Code of Ethics

To be considered valid, these project activities should follow best implementation and management practices and include the following:

Developing a project charter
Setting project objectives
Sequencing project activities and developing a project budget
Performing risk assessment
Quality planning and performing quality assurance and control
Directing and controlling project work
Controlling resources
Managing a project team and stakeholders
Controlling risks

General information

General Information

Certification fees are included on the exam price
Training material containing over 500 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