IPMA C Certification and Project Management Practices
Certification requirements and application process
The exam and its assessment
Practical examples from project management
Break
Q&A on the Certification Process
Understanding the requirements in practice
Tips for preparing your application
Common challenges and how to avoid them
The ICB 4.0 Standard (Individual Competence Baseline) – Introduction to the standard and competence concept
Structure and purpose of the standard
Presentation of the areas of competence
Application in certification
Lunch
Practice Competences – competence elements (CE) and their key competence indicators (KCI)
The role of practice competences in certification
Assessment criteria for indicators
Relevance to everyday project management
Exam Questions and Practice Exercises for Competence Elements
Real sample questions
Answering techniques
Common pitfalls to avoid
Break
Competence Elements: delivery model, requirements and objectives, scope, time, organisation and information, quality
Core pillars of project management
Measuring and tracking objectives
Case examples
Competence Elements: finance, resources, procurement, planning and control, risks and opportunities, stakeholders, change and transformation
Financial control in projects
Risk identification and management
Managing stakeholder expectations
Thank you! End of Day 1
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Competence – People: competence elements (CE) and their key competence indicators (KCI)
The importance of people competences in certification
Assessment criteria for indicators
Exercises to develop competence
Exam Questions and Practice Exercises for Competence Elements
Example questions focusing on people skills
Answering strategies and evaluation method
Reflection on your own skills
Break
Competence Elements: self-reflection and self-management, personal integrity and reliability, personal communication, relationships and engagement, leadership
Recognising your leadership style
Ethics and building trust
Communication and leadership in practice
Lunch
Competence Elements: teamwork, conflicts and crises, resourcefulness, negotiation, results orientation