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certified Project Manager Training Course​

​​Certified by the University of Applied Sciences for Management (HdWM), Mannheim​

Course
This course is held in German.
​​In the digital transformation, IT projects are key to a company’s success. This certified course offers you the opportunity to expand your knowledge as an IT project manager and deepen your practical skills for IT projects. The course content is tailored to the complex and dynamic requirements of IT project management and is aligned with international project management standards set by IPMA and the Project Management Institute (PMI)®. With a clear focus on practical application, agile project management, and realistic IT scenarios, this course teaches you the fundamentals as well as the essential specialized knowledge you’ll need to tackle your next challenges in the IT environment and with IT projects.

Certified by the Hochschule der Wirtschaft für Management (HdWM), Mannheim

This further training course was designed in cooperation with the Mannheim University of Applied Management Sciences and meets the university's quality standards in terms of overall concept, content, trainers and examination. As a result, participants benefit from high-quality qualifications with guaranteed topicality, high practical relevance and excellent trainers.
Recommended procedure

​​Required seminars: 

  • IT Project Management – Fundamentals, Methods, and Specific Aspects (3 days). 
  • ​Areas of Focus in IT Project Management (2 days). 

​Election Seminars

​Select two elective seminars. 

  • Agile Project Management – Advanced (2 days). 
  • ​Effective Communication in IT Projects (2 days). 
  • Professional Presentation and Facilitation forproject managers 2 days).
  • Leadership Skills and Communication forproject managers Basics (3 days).
  • ​The Psychology of Digital Transformation (2 days).
  • IT Explained in Simple Terms for Businesses (2 days). 
  • ​Managing International Projects Professionally (2 days).  

​Online Exam (1 hour) 

Thecertified course consists of four seminars (two required and two elective) and an online exam. The course should be completed within two years. It is essential to follow the specified order of the required seminars, as the course materials build upon one another.  

​You will receive a certificatecertified from the Haufe Akademie—accredited by the University of Applied Sciences for Management in Mannheim—to document the skills you have acquired in the individual seminars.​ 

Required modules

This is the recommended schedule for the required modules. You can select the dates in the shopping cart.
1
IT project management – fundamentals, methods, and specific aspects
Getting started in professional IT project management
3 days
at 3 locations and online
2
Fields of work in IT project management
Safely integrate, plan, and manage projects in the IT world.
2 days
at 2 locations and online

Elective modules

You can select 2 elective modules in the shopping cart. These are already included in the discounted package price.
Agile project management - Advanced
Reach the next level of agile project work
2 days
at 6 locations and online
Communicating efficiently in IT projects
Transparency and clarity - even in an agile environment
2 days
at 5 locations and online
Professional presentation and moderation for project managers
Motivate and convince - for your project!
2 days
at 10 locations and online
Leadership skills and communication for project managers - basics
Basics of leadership in project management
3 days
at 29 locations and online
Managing international projects professionally
Combine your project management expertise with intercultural skills
2 days
at 5 locations and online
The psychology of digital change
From resistance to acceptance
2 days
at 2 locations and online
Understanding and Managing Enterprise IT
IT Structures, Decision-Making, and Collaboration for Non-IT Professionals and Managers
2 days
online

Exam

The exam is included in the discounted package price.
Online Exam: certified Project Manager Course​
60 min.
online

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

  • ​​You understand what sets IT projects apart from other projects—they are technical, dynamic, and have specific requirements in terms of security, integration, and compliance. 
  • ​You are able to professionally manage IT projects from planning through to completion—using proven methods, an agile mindset, and a keen eye for risks. 
  • ​You can apply agile and traditional project management methods in a targeted manner—and know when each approach makes sense in an IT context. 
  • ​You communicate confidently with all stakeholders—from IT teams to business units to management—and manage expectations professionally. 
  • ​You’ll receive a recognized degree certified by the University of Applied Sciences for Management (HdWM) in Mannheim—and you’ll be able to document and showcase your qualification. 
  • ​You'll be fully prepared for your next challenges in the IT field—with practical knowledge that you can apply directly to your IT projects. 

​PMI is a registered trademark of the Project Management Institute, Inc. 

Recommended for

project managers project managers industriesproject managers companies, associations, institutions, public-sector organizations, etc., who wish to enhance their qualifications, successfully manage IT projects, and obtain certification from a recognized body. 

​IT professionals, IT-related roles, newcomers to IT project management; project team members who want to better understand IT projects and make the best possible contribution.​ 

Final examination

Examination requirements

​To be eligible for the final exam, you must have successfully completed two required seminars and two elective seminars. We recommend taking the exam shortly after attending the last seminar in the course. 

Form of examination 

  • ​​The e-exam is an online exam (multiple-choice and single-choice) taken on your PC or laptop. It lasts about 60 minutes. 
  • ​You can access the e-exam through your learning environment. 
  • ​You can take the e-exam in your own familiar surroundings at a time of your choosing. 
  • ​What makes this exam special is that you'll find out right away whether you've passed. 
  • ​If necessary, you can retake the exam once at no cost. 
  • ​After passing the online exam, you will receive a certificate from the Haufe Akademie based on your exam results. 

Exam contents  

​In addition to assessing technical knowledge, the exam evaluates the extent to whichattendees apply what they have learned in practice. The exam takes the form of a digital multiple-choice and single-choice test.

The contentof allseminarscompletedis relevant to the exam, including the following seminars:

  • IT Project Management – Fundamentals, Methods, and Specific Aspects.
  • Areas of Focus in IT Project Management.
  • Content of the two elective seminars selected.

Open Badges - Show what you can do digitally too.

Open Badges are recognized, digital certificates of participation. These verifiable credentials are the current standard for integration in career networks such as LinkedIn.

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

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IT Project Management in Practice

IT project management determines whether an IT project remains manageable, whether team members work toward shared project goals, and whether companies ultimately receive usable project results instead of costly delays. Many IT projects fail not because of a lack of technology, but because of unclear requirements, poor communication, and hidden dependencies. The scope expands, stakeholders into [...]

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IT Project Management in Practice

IT project management determines whether an IT project remains manageable, whether team members work toward shared project goals, and whether companies ultimately receive usable project results instead of costly delays. Many IT projects fail not because of a lack of technology, but because of unclear requirements, poor communication, and hidden dependencies. The scope expands, stakeholders into [...]

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€ 5.790,- plus VAT
9/10 days
2 compulsory seminars, 2 elective seminars and e-exam
with certificate
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