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Level D Basic knowledge for aspiring Certified Project Managers

Your targeted preparation for the IPMA® Level C course

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This training is held in German.
Have you been project manager for years project manager are looking for an internationally recognized certificate? Then successful certification as an IPMA® Level C – Certified Project Manager could be just right for you! Even though the GPM's 5-level career model is basically designed for further development and higher certification, it is possible to enter the program from another field. Please be sure to note the additional information on this page.
Module 1: Webinar
2 hours
Kick-Off
Kick-Off
  • Basics and getting to know each other.
  • Task, learning content and process from the start to the optional exam.
  • Q&A Session.
Module 2: E-Learning
12 hours
Project management basics IPMA
Project management basics IPMA
  • Basic project management principles and definitions.
  • Sample questions (basic knowledge).
Module 3: training training
1 day
Level D know-how compact
Level D know-how compact
  • Methodical competence (practice).
  • Personal and social competence elements (people).
  • Context skills (perspective).

Contents

For anyone aiming directly for IPMA Level C certification

Is your goal to obtain theIPMA® Level C – Certified Project Manager certificate, and would you like to do so directly without first obtaining the Level D certificate? Then the combination course is just right for you.

  • Here in the first module of this combined course, you will learn everything you need to know in a mix of live online sessions and self-study so that you can later converse with otherattendees in the Level C course on an equal footing and in the same language.
  • You will receive all the documents you need and find out what the path to the (optional) Level C certificate looks like.
  • You will acquire the entire canon of methodological diversity of the agile, classic and hybrid world. 

Please note:

The Level D Basic Knowledge course is a component of the combined course and cannot be booked and attended on a stand-alone basis. 

Ultimately, it is your responsibility to ensure that you have the "IPMA Level D fitness based on the competence level" at the start of Module 2 (Level C course).

Learning environment

In your online learning environment, you will find useful information, downloads and extra services for this training course once you have registered.

Your benefit

What is the advantage of the IPMA Level D/C combination course?

  • You can aim for the Level C certificate directly without having to take the Level D certificate first.
  • You save time and money - and can present an internationally recognized top certificate if you pass the exam!

Please note: If you do not have a Level D certificate or Level D knowledge, this preparatory basic seminar is a mandatory prerequisite for further participation in the Level C course.

Methods

Short lectures, presentations, case studies, group work, discussions. Self-study (e-learning, practice exams). 

Tool

The following third-party tool can be used in the event:

Recommended for

project managers and sub-project managers of larger projects who want to expand their project management and leadership skills and underpin their previous experience with sound knowledge.

attendees not yet acquired a Level D certificate/knowledge and will start directly with the goal of Level C certification. Please inform yourself in advance about the competency model on the GPM website.

Final examination

The optional IPMA® Level C – Certified Project Manager exam at PM ZERT can only be registered for after completing the entire course. Please note the information on the relevant web pages.

 

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With them, you digitally demonstrate the competences you possess. After successful completion, you will receive an Open Badge from us.

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