Course

IPMA (agile) Level C & B: Exam coaching («IPMACB»)

Have you been managing complex projects/programs for years - classically and/or agilely? Then it's time to document your knowledge. We will efficiently & effectively guide you through the whole certification process.
Duration 2 days
Price 2'200.–
Please note This course is only provided as an in-house training. Request your individual offer.

Course facts

Key Learnings
  • Understanding of the certification process
  • Efficient application for certification
  • Accompanied preparation of the Executive Summary Report (ESR)
  • Documenting the reference project
  • Understanding of the «How To» around the preparation of the project report
  • Knowledge about the process of the technical interview
  • Confidence in the technical interview through small case simulations
Content

The path to the certificate in classic project management IPMA Level C or B / Agile Leadership IPMA C or B is a 4-step process. Our coach shows you at the beginning everything that is expected of you and what there is to do. For each certification step, you will receive valuable tips and qualified feedback. This allows you to focus on the essentials and get closer to your goal efficiently & effectively.

  • Support during the application process
    • Application based on Excel self-assessment
    • Demonstration of projects / practical experience 
  • Accompanying the preparation of the Executive Summary Report (ESR)
    • Preparation of the Executive Summary Report (ESR)
    • Show 4 projects, one is a reference project
  • Accompanying the preparation of the project report
    • Project report on 25 pages
  • Preparation for the professional interview
    • Tips and tricks
    • Short simulations
Methodology & didactics

The coaching consists of 4 half-day sessions. Under the guidance of an experienced instructor and coach, you will work through the individual certification steps. 
Impulse - independent work - questions/answers or feedback process complement each other continuously, so that the certification process is efficient & effective for you.

Target audience

This course is aimed at (partial) project leaders with relevant experience who want to document their action competencies with a Project Management IPMA Level C/B or Agile Leadership IPMA Level C/B certificate.

Requirements

Project Management according to IPMA®

Certified Project Manager IPMA® Level C
In the last 6 years at least 3 years of experience as project manager in limited complex projects or in a responsible project management role as assistant project manager of complex projects. Only the roles of assistant project manager(s) and subproject manager(s) are accepted.

Certified Senior Project Manager IPMA® Level B
At least 5 years of experience as a project manager in the last 8 years, of which at least 3 years in a responsible leadership role in complex projects.

Agile Leadership according to IPMA®

Certified Agile Leader according to IPMA® Level C
In the last 6 years at least 3 years of leadership experience with implementation responsibility in complex, agile projects
or 3 years of leadership experience in a role supporting the responsible person in complex, agile projects.

Certified Agile Senior Leader according to IPMA® Level B
At least 5 years of leadership experience in an agile environment in the last 8 years, including at least 3 years of implementation responsibility for complex projects.

We recommend prior attendance of the following courses (classic project management or agile leadership, depending on your desired certification path) or equivalent knowledge:

    Project Management Basics for IPMA Level D («PMEM»)

    3 days
    • Berne, Zürich
    CHF
    2'200.–

    IPMA® Agile Leadership Basics («PMEMA»)

    4 days
    • Geneva, Lausanne, Zürich
    CHF
    3'600.–
Certification

The costs for certification with the VZPM are not included in this coaching price. The fees are CHF 3'200 for Level C and CHF 4'300 for Level B. For further information, please also refer to the VZPM website.

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