Project management - methodology and tools

Project management means achieving ambitious goals in a limited time, with defined costs across interdisciplinary teams. All project participants (project managers, project staff, experts) must understand how projects are correctly initialized, planned, executed and completed successfully. In addition to classic and agile project management, hybrid concepts are increasingly being used. This training is suitable for the preparation of the IPMA® certification.

You want to

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

You need

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

You bring

Experience as project manager, project staff, resource manager in the line organization
One or more case studies from your own practice
Active cooperation and willingness to open discussion

You learn to:

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.

Topics covered by the training

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

Methods used

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

About the IPMA certification

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.

Documentation

You will receive documents in digital form, which can be accessed in your personal login area on the BWI homepage.

Appointments: Tuesday, 01. April, 09.00 bis 17.00
Wednesday, 02. April, 09.00 bis 17.00
Thursday, 03. April, 09.00 bis 17.00
Trainer: Schneider Patrick
Max. Teilnehmer: 8
Venue: BWI
Helenastrasse 3
8008 Zürich
Duration: 3 days
Price: 2100 CHF
As it is easier to learn with someone you know: bring along an accompanying person from your company and benefit from a 10% discount from the second person taking part.