Project management - methodology and tools

• Understand the principles of classical, agile and hybrid approaches and know their respective areas of application and their limits

• Be prepared for IPMA Levels D, C and B certification

Methods for better handling of innovative, high-risk, cross-divisional projects

• Use and apply the methods of classical and hybrid project management relevant in practice according to the context

• Formulate project proposals, agree project assignments, clarify the initial situation and formulate the product vision

• Structure and plan projects and establish an efficient and meaningful project controlling

• Communicate effectively

• Understand the tasks and responsibilities of all project participants

• Increase the commitment in your project team

• distinguish between the areas of competence, practices and context for IPMA Levels D, C and B certification.

• Process models: agile, classic, hybrid; selection of the appropriate process model

• Project order / kick-off; product vision

• Goals and requirements; specifications and performance specifications

• Analysis and evaluation of stakeholders

• Project organization, project bodies, roles and responsibilities

• Planning following the classical approach, project structuring, phases/milestone and work breakdown structure (sub-projects, work packages, delivery objects)

• Project flow, scheduling and cost planning as well as effort estimation methods

• Risk management in projects

• Connecting the project organization to the parent organization

• Project controlling (monitoring and steering) and project completion

• Interpersonal communication

• The training conveys the contents using a balanced ratio of short input presentations, discussions and group exercises

• To achieve an optimal transfer of practical experience, course topics are applied and discussed using current case studies from the participants' business

• Our trainers have many years of practical experience in the implementation of complex projects. Use their experience and knowledge for the successful completion of your own projects

According to IPMA® guidelines, the internationally recognised certifications in project management demonstrate mastery of the three areas of competence - practices, contexts and people. Attending the two trainings "Methodology and Instruments" and "Leadership and Team" provides an ideal basis for successful IPMA Competence Baseline (ICB4) certification. The textbook "Handbook Projectmanagement – agile, classical and hybrid", used in the training, covers all relevant topics for IPMA certification. The selection and combination of the topics in the trainings are based on IPMA® requirements.