PECB ISO 21502 Lead Project Manager

The PECB ISO 21502 Lead Project Manager training course helps you develop the necessary competencies for initiating, planning, monitoring, directing, controlling, and closing a project based on the guidelines of ISO 21502.

In addition to providing the theoretical background on project management, the training course offers practical examples and quizzes that will help you apply the knowledge gained in real-life scenarios.

After completing the training course, you will be able to apply for the exam. If you successfully pass the exam, you can apply for the “PECB Certified ISO 21502 Lead Project Manager” credential. An internationally recognized “PECB ISO 21502 Lead Project Manager” certificate validates your professional capabilities and demonstrates that you possess the necessary knowledge and skills to manage a project based on the guidelines of ISO 21502.

• The ISO 21502 Lead Project Manager training course is intended for:

• Project managers

• Project sponsors

• Expert advisers

• Project team members

• Executives, managers, and directors involved in governance, direction, and audits of projects

• Individuals seeking to thoroughly understand project management

• Individuals aiming to start or advance their careers in project management

• By the end of this training course, participants will be able to:

• Explain the fundamental concepts, approaches, and methodologies regarding project management

• Implement integrated project management practices based on ISO 21502 when undertaking a project

• Implement individual project management practices based on ISO 21502 when undertaking project activities

Duration: 5 Days

Day 1: Introduction to ISO 21502 and project management

• Training course objectives and structure

• Standards and project management methodologies

• Fundamental concepts and principles of project management

• Project governance

• Project organization and roles

• Prerequisites for formalizing project management

Day 2: Integrated project management practices

• Pre-project activities

• Initiating a project

• Overseeing and directing a project

• Controlling a project and managing delivery

• Closing or terminating a project and post-project activities

Day 3: Management practices for a project

• Project planning and quality management

• Scope management

• Benefit management and change control

• Schedule and cost management

• Resource management and procurement

• Risk and issues management

Day 4: Management practices for a project (cont’d)

• Stakeholder engagement

• Communication management

• Project reporting

• Information and documentation management

• Lessons learned

• Closing of the training course

Day 5: Certification Exam

There are no prerequisites to participate in this training course.

Duration: 3 hours

The “PECB Certified ISO 21502 Lead Project Manager” exam fully meets the requirements of the PECB Examination and Certification Program (ECP).

It covers the following competency domains:

Domain 1: Fundamental principles and concepts of project management

Domain 2: Integrated project management practices

Domain 3: Individual management practices for a project

For specific information about exam type, languages available, and other details, please visit the List of PECB Exams and the Examination Rules and Policies.

After successfully completing the exam, you can apply for one of the credentials shown on the table below. You will receive a certificate once you comply with all the requirements related to the selected credential.

For more information about ISO 21502 certification scheme and the PECB certification process, please visit the Certification Rules and Policies.

Note: PECB certified individuals who possess both the Lead Implementer and Lead Auditor credentials are qualified for the respective PECB Master Credential, given they have taken 4 additional Foundation Exams related to this scheme. For more information about the Foundation Exams and the overall Master Requirements, please go to PECB Master Credentials.

• Certification fees are included in the exam price.

• PECB will provide training material of over 400 pages of information and practical examples.

• An attestation of course completion worth 31 CPD (Continuing Professional Development) credits will be issued to participants who have attended the training course.

• In case of exam failure, the candidate can retake the exam once for free within 12 months following the initial exam date