Project Management Basics | English
Course - Project management training - E-Learning
Basic Certificate in Project Management (4Projects)
Information on our course
Learn the basics of project management in just 2 months in the project management training course and graduate with the basic project management certificate. Would you like to improve your methodological, behavioral and contextual skills in a further training course without aiming for international certification in project management?
Then the Basic Certificate in Project Management is just right for you.
The advanced project management course is aimed at people who would like to enter the world of project management or who have already gained some experience and would like to develop their skills further. The course is suitable for career changers, project staff, project assistants, prospective project managers, career starters, business founders, trainees and job seekers.
The course teaches the basics of project management according to the guidelines of the IPMA (International Project Management Association). You will learn the most important concepts, methods and project management tools for successfully planning, implementing and completing projects.
After 6 days of training (face-to-face and online live lessons), you will have understood the 28 competence elements of ICB4 under the guidance of Andreas Brauchle, trainer and coach, and will be able to apply them in practice. You will be able to explain and apply relevant project management methods, recognize correlations and derive the right measures. You will understand the language of project management. With the e-learning version, you determine your own learning pace.
However, if you decide to take the certification at a later date, you will be well prepared for the exam. Nothing stands in the way of registering for the IPMA Level D or Project Manager SIZ I/II exam.
Qualification through the recognized Basic Certificate in Project Management offers you the ideal introduction to project management.
The aim of the course is to obtain the Basic Certificate in Project Management.
Course dates Project Management Basics
Arguments for attending a course at 4Projects
Trust us with over 20 years of training and coaching experience and more than 800 certified graduates.
- Although the subject matter is complex, it is conveyed in an understandable and exciting way thanks to the structure and practical examples.
- Questions about theory and practice are also answered by the coach outside of course times.
- Small classes: 6-12 participants for guaranteed learning success.
- Up-to-date course content on all ICB4 competence elements.
- Knowledge database and project management compendium (over 800 A4 pages with texts, illustrations, tables online and in PDF format). The PDFs can be used indefinitely and can also be used during the written exam.
- Proven templates and tools for your own use.
- Individual support with the e-learning variant: Video sessions with the coach if required.
- Scalable training: A combined course for all IPMA® levels. In the event of higher certification at a later date, the course costs already paid to 4Projects are credited.
- Network of experienced project managers, scrum masters and product owners.
- Exam training based on sample exams from past exams (PDF).
Course fees
| Course option | E-Learning |
| Course costs * | CHF 2750.- |
If there are 2 or more participants from the same company, you will receive a discount on the course costs. The costs for certification are excluded.
* excl. certification fees
IPMA® Level D certification process
The following figure shows the IPMA® Level D certification process. Our services (4Projects), the services of the certification body (VZPM) and the services of the candidates are listed under the individual certification steps and their delivery objects.
English can be chosen for the certification process, written examination or for the certificate language.
Course options and learning models
The course will be held in English and will be conducted exclusively as an e-learning course.
With an e-learning course, you are not tied to our course dates. Your coach will support you if you have any questions.
Course contents and objectives
The course content is based on the official IPMA standard and covers all 28 competence elements. The focus is on the methodology for the implementation of projects.
Competence area Practices
| Competence element | You are able to... |
| Project design | draw up a basic procedural plan for a project at the start of the project, |
| Requirements and objectives | define and prioritize requirements and goals, |
| Scope | define the scope of services and determine the objects of delivery, |
| Time | select an appropriate process model for project execution and adapt it accordingly, create and adapt a process and schedule plan, |
| Organization and information | set up a project information and documentation system, |
| Quality | establish a quality management system, |
| Finance | plan and manage your project in terms of costs and financing, |
| Resources | plan, procure and deploy resources, |
| Procurement | negotiate with suppliers, |
| Plan and control | create and use a project controlling system, |
| Risk and opportunity | plan and operate a risk and opportunity management system, |
| Stakeholders | deal with those affected and involved for successful project acceptance, |
| Change and transformation | sell the project not only functionally, but also psychologically for greater acceptance among those affected and involved. |
Competence area People
| Competence element | You are able to... |
| Self-reflection and self-management | reflect and manage yourself, |
| Personal integrity and reliability | build integrity and reliability for yourself and in the project team, |
| Personal communication | communicate adequately, |
| Relationships and engagement | build up a network, |
| Leadership | lead yourself and others successfully, |
| Teamwork | build an interdisciplinary high-performance team, |
| Conflict and crisis | adapt to conflicts and crises and deal with them successfully, |
| Resourcefulness | think and act holistically, |
| Negotiation | negotiate successfully, |
| Result orientation | work in a results-oriented manner. |
Competence area Context (perspective)
| Competence element | You are able to... |
| Strategy | apply strategy, structure and culture to your project, |
| Governance, structures and processes | identify existing management structures and processes and handle your project in accordance with them, |
| Compliance, standards and regulation | identify existing rules, standards and regulations and apply them to your project, |
| Power and interest | identify power and interests in the company and use them in the project, |
| Culture and values | recognize culture and values and align project execution accordingly, live sustainability in project management and project solutions. |
Requirements and performance measurement
No experience in project management is required. A school-leaving certificate or vocational qualification is not necessary.
Graduation
Basic Certificate in Project Management (4Projects)
Follow-up courses
Benefits of the Basic Certificate in Project Management (4Projects)
Our training courses are recognized and well-known in the industry and count towards your International Project Management Association (IPMA) recertification.
Our preparation courses prepare you in a structured way for the Basic Certificate in Project Management (4Projects). Our participants work in a wide range of industries and professions and thus enrich the courses with their own experience.
The Basic Certificate in Project Management (4Projects) offers a number of advantages for both individuals and companies:
For individuals
- Higher salary: Studies show that certified project managers earn a higher salary on average than non-certified project managers.
- Better career opportunities: Certification can help you stand out from the competition and improve your chances of getting a new job or promotion.
- More confidence in everyday project work: Certification gives you more confidence in your work and enables you to carry out your tasks more competently and efficiently.
- Personal development: The preparation for the certification and the exam itself contribute to your personal development in the field of project management.
For companies
- More efficient project management: Certified project managers are generally more efficient and effective in project management.
- Higher quality of project results: By applying best practices in project management, project results are usually better.
- Lower project risks: Certified project managers are usually better able to identify and minimize risks.
- Improved communication and collaboration: The use of standardized methods and processes improves communication and collaboration within the project team.
The Basic Certificate in Project Management (4Projects) offers a number of benefits for both individuals and organizations. It can help you advance your career, increase project success rates and improve customer satisfaction.
Course instructor & coach
I have in-depth knowledge, skills and abilities as a manager and consultant for projects and change in a wide range of industries.
My core competencies include
- IPMA® certifications based on the international standard ICB4,
- Strategic and operational project management, program management and portfolio management,
- Didactics and methodology in adult education (adult educator SVEB-I).
My main activities include
- Training courses and seminars: Planning and implementation of training courses, courses and seminars for companies and individuals,
- Coaching projects and changes of medium to very high complexity,
- Introduction of a Project Management Office (PMO),
- Introduction of project, program and portfolio management (PPP).