MAS MTEC Alumni
IPMA Project Management Certification
Preparation Workshop, 18 May 2017
Prof. Dr. Daniel T. Baumann ([email protected])
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Why an international Project Management certification?
International recognition of the title Independent qualification of your PM competency Improve your knowledge base with internationally accepted
and widely used PM methods Enlarge your integral PM skills Reflect on your PM competence and gain self-confidence Improve your success in project-based work Improved employment outlook
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The IPMA 4-Level Certification SystemTitel Kompetenzen Zertifizierungsprozess Gültigkeit
CertifiedProjects Director(IPMA Level A)®
Certified SeniorProject Manager(IPMA Level B)®
CertifiedProject Manager(IPMA Level C)®
Certified ProjectManagementAssociate(IPMA Level D)®
Schritt 1
Kompetenz-nachweis:• angewandtesWissen
• relevanteErfahrung
• professionellesVerhalten
Schritt 2 Schritt 3
Wissen
• Antrag• Curiculum
vitae• Selbst-
beurteilung• PM-
Ausbildung• PM-Erfahrung• Referenzen
5 Jahre
5 Jahre
Programm-/Portfolio-
Beschreibung
Projekt-Beschreibung
Wissens-Prüfung
BerichtProjekt-Direktor
Projekt-Bericht
Projekt-Kurz-
bericht
Interview
• Antrag• Curiculum
vitae• Selbst-
beurteilung
WissensprüfungD
C
B
A
Titel Kompetenzen Zertifizierungsprozess Gültigkeit
CertifiedProjects Director(IPMA Level A)®
Certified SeniorProject Manager(IPMA Level B)®
CertifiedProject Manager(IPMA Level C)®
Certified ProjectManagementAssociate(IPMA Level D)®
Schritt 1
Kompetenz-nachweis:• angewandtesWissen
• relevanteErfahrung
• professionellesVerhalten
Schritt 2 Schritt 3
Wissen
• Antrag• Curiculum
vitae• Selbst-
beurteilung• PM-
Ausbildung• PM-Erfahrung• Referenzen
5 Jahre
5 Jahre
Programm-/Portfolio-
Beschreibung
Projekt-Beschreibung
Wissens-Prüfung
BerichtProjekt-Direktor
Projekt-Bericht
Projekt-Kurz-
bericht
Interview
• Antrag• Curiculum
vitae• Selbst-
beurteilung
WissensprüfungD
C
B
A
Step 2Competencies
Certification processStep 1 Step 3 Validity
- Application- Curriculum vitae- Self-assessment- PM training- PM experience- references
Proof ofcompetencies- applied
knowledge- relevant
experience- professional
behaviour
Programme-/Portfolio-Description
Project Description
Writtenexam
Project Director’s Report
Project Report
ShortProject Report
5 Years
5 YearsWritten exam- Application- Curriculum vitae- Self-assessment
Knowledge
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IPMA Certification Baseline (Swiss NCB 4.1)Certification baseline for knowledge and experience
• 20 elements of PM-technical competencies cover the methodological and technical aspects of project management
• 15 elements of PM-behavioural competences cover the aspects of relationships between team members and stakeholders which collaborate in the project
• 11 elements of PM-contextual competences cover aspects of interaction with the involved permanent organisations as well as other contextual topics
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IPMA certification world wide: associated countries
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IPMA certification world wide: number of certificates
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Certification in Switzerland: www.vzpm.ch
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Preparation for IPMA certification
What is the appropriate certification level for me? Differences between the levels
Fill in the application form Do I meet the application requirements (e.g. # of years experience)? Do I have an appropriate project for the assessment?
Fill in the self-assessment What is important for submitting the required reports? Exam preparation (→ sample examination) Interview preparation
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Entry requirements for certification levels
IPMA Level A (Project portfolio- and Programme Management) 5 years of experience (3 years in role)
IPMA Level B (Senior Project Manager) 5 years of experience (3 years in role) with PM in complex projects
IPMA Level C (Project Manager) 3 years of experience (in role) with limited complex projects
IPMA Level D (Project Team Member) experience is advantageous, not required
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Competence elements
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Taxonomy of competencies for the certification levels
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Methodology of grading
low medium high
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How to perform a self-assessment?1. Read the competence element in the
competence baseline
2. Study the taxonomy (what is expected for my level?)
3. Assess your own level: low=I need assistance, medium=I can perform it on my own, high=I could assist somebody with knowledge and experience
4. What is your targeted level after the certification preparation?
5. Identify gaps and focus your training to fill in these gaps
6. Do not just fill in the required benchmark, it is neither relevant for VZPM nor for you
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How to prepare for the written exam?
Download sample-exams provided by VZPM Solve at least one exam under realistic exam conditions Time limitation (3h) Open book
Check your success rate and the required time Deepen potential knowledge gaps Prepare your books for fast look-up
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Tips for report writing
Stick closely to the template Carefully read and follow the explanatory instruction in the
templates Do not leave out any required information For the level B project description focus on project complexity For the reports focus on project management, rather than on
project content Describe practical situations, how you analysed them, how
you acted and the results achieved (STAR-method)
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LiteratureGessner, M. (Hrsg.), 2010. Kompetenzbasiertes Projektmanagement (PM3). GPM Deutsche
Gesellschaft für Projektmanagement; Auflage: 4., Aufl., 2576 p., ISBN-13: 978-3924841409.International Project Management Association (IPMA), 2010. ICB - IPMA Competence Baseline Version
3.0, IPMA Nijkerk, 199 p.Jenny, B., 2008. Projektmanagement: Das Wissen für den Profi. Vdf Hochschulverlag, 936 p., ISBN-13:
978-3728130952.Kuster, J., et. al. , 2011. Handbuch Projektmanagement. Springer Berlin Heidelberg; 3. erweiterte
Auflage. 454 p., ISBN-13: 978-3642212420. (also in English available)Pfetzing, K. und Rohde, A., 2011. Ganzheitliches Projektmanagement. Verlag Schmidt Dr. Goetz, 510 p.,
ISBN-13: 978-3921313855.Project Management Institute, 2008. A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge, PMBOK
Guide. Project Management Institute, 459 p., ISBN-13: 978-1933890517. Scheuring, H., 2004. Der www-Schlüssel zum Projektmanagement. Orell Füssli Verlag Zürich, 2.
überarbeitete Auflage, 240 p., ISBN-13: 978-3857437236.Verein zur Zertifizierung von Personen im Management (VZPM), 2007. Swiss National Competence
Baseline, VZPM Glattbrugg, 188 p., ISBN-13:978-859280748.
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Interesting weblinks
Swiss Project Management Association (spm): www.spm.chSociété Suisse de Management de Projet (SMP): www.project-management.chSchweizerische Gesellschaft für Organisation und Management (SGO): www.sgo.chVerein zur Zertifizierung von Personen im Management (VZPM): www.vzpm.chPMI Switzerland Chapter: www.pmi-switzerland.chGPM- Deutsche Gesellschaft für Projektmanagement: www.gpm-ipma.deInternational Project Management Association (IPMA): www.ipma.chProject Management Institute (PMI): www.pmi.orgProjekt Magazin - Das Fachportal für Projektmanagement: www.projektmagazin.deFachmagazin PM Aktuell: www.pmaktuell.orgProjektmanagement Wissensplattform Hyperweb: http://www.hyperweb.org