IPMA® Level C in English - Project Management Qualification - Certified Project Manager

IPMA® / GPM qualification course

Why should you take this qualification course?

The IPMA Level C is suitable for individuals who already manage projects independently. This training is ideal for (aspiring) project leaders as well as project managers. This training prepares participants for the efficient management of projects. In the course, challenging case studies, reflection, and practice-oriented exercises are offered. Additionally, you will learn how to master agile, conventional, and hybrid project management approaches. In addition, project design is included.

If you wish to expand and consolidate your project management knowledge, master PM methods confidently, and pass them on to others – this course is for you.

Course format

This online course lasts 7 days over a period of 2-3 months, plus time for self-study and work on your report. The phases between classes serve for follow-up on the course content, for knowledge transfer to your own projects and for exam preparation (report).

Initial certification

You do not hold a Level D certificate? Then you may either attend one of our Level D courses beforehand. Or you attend our 3-day Crash Course Level D and then start with the level C course.

If you book both courses simultaneously, we will offer you a price reduction.

Follow-up certification

You hold a Level D certificate before entering the Level C course.

Exam

The exam lasts 2-3 days and consists of: Written exam (120 minutes), Level C report, extended interview or workshop.

Included in the course fee are:

• GPM-licence fee

• Project management study book

• Case studies, exercises, mock exams, …

• Learning platform with documentation, templates, quizz

• Extensive support by the course trainer while writing your report.

Additional certification costs will be charged after the exam by PM-ZERT.

Objectives

What will you achieve by this course?

• You will master agile, traditional, and hybrid project management approaches and be able to apply them purposefully based on complexity and strategy.

• You will expand and solidify your leadership skills in projects.

• You will learn what modern leadership of a project team means and how to apply it, including virtual leadership through remote work.

• You will confidently step into your project role with a well-equipped toolkit of methods that you can apply effectively.

• Project management methods will no longer be a challenge for you. With your acquired knowledge, you can combine various methods and steer your project purposefully.

• Your professional competence will be complemented by modern methodological and communication skills as well as a reflective and professional approach to working with your team.

What can you rely on in this course?

• Up to date: You receive an up-to-date and comprehensive overview of project management methods.

• Excellent and practical exam preparation: You will receive extensive support and feedback on your report.

• Personal development: Working on your own project leading role and personality.

• Practice over theory: The focus is on the transfer of knowledge, combined with your practical experience.

• Classic, agile, hybrid: You expand your methodological knowledge with further techniques.

• Broaden the horizon: In the course, you exchange ideas and network with colleagues from different branches.

Target group

For Level C, you need proof of at least 3 years of professional experience in a responsible project management role of moderately complex projects or in a responsible sub-project leadership role of complex projects.