IPMA-C in English

By obtaining the IPMA C certification you can demonstrate that you have a solid foundation as a project manager and that you can support a project manager of a complex project. During the training and the certification process, you develop your professional view of projects.

Why take your IPMA C course with us?

• We guarantee our training materials are always up-to-date.
• Our courses are reviewed by delegates with an average of 8.9 on booking sites.
• Our trainers are A-graded and combine practical experience with excellent teaching skills.
• We offer you an excellent exam preparation both in the class room and online with an e-learning module. This has contributed to our high pass rates.

Target audience?

You have at least three years of experience as a project manager of projects with a limited complexity or were responsible for one of the projectteams in a project, and you have basic knowledge and skills in project management. There are no certification prerequisites to attend this course. To complete the IPMA C certification you will need to meet the prerequisites in terms of experience defined by the IPMA exam institute.

If you are interested in this course, but do not recognize yourself in the target audience or if you do not (yet) meet the prerequisites, please contact us to learn how we can attend to your specific needs.

Learning objectives IPMA C course

This training aims to make you more effective by:

• obtaining a solid, broad theoretical basis for the professional management of projects;
• learning how to apply this theory practically;
• exchanging experiences on own project management practice with experienced colleagues;
• preparing you thoroughly for the IPMA C theoretical exam.

The IPMA C Certification process

The IPMA C Certification process consists of the following steps:

• Coaching step 1: intake based on your experience document;*)
• IPMA C training to prepare for your theoretical exam;
• IPMA C theoretical exam at exam institute;
• Coaching step 2: guidance and support in preparing the management summary and your self-assessment;*)
• Coaching step 3: preparation for the IPMA C assessment;*)
• IPMA C assessment at exam institute;

*) concerns optional, highly recommended individual assesssment coaching.

Guidance step 1: Intake

When you also book the individual coaching for the IPMA C assessment, you will start off with an intake with your IPMA coach – preferably prior to the training; to determine whether your experience document meets the requirements of the IPMA certification. This is done by email, in Teams and/or you can meet your coach in Amersfoort. If the outcome is that you do not (yet) have sufficient demonstrable experience for IPMA C or if you do not have a suitable reference project at your disposal at that time, you can stop or pause the coaching there. If applicable, you can continue the coaching proces after the course and the theoretical exam. See the prerequisites on the IPMA exam institute website.

IPMA C course

Course duration, locations and dates

The English IPMA C is a 4 day course. Course days are from 9 – 17. Online courses are conducted in shorter sessions to stay focussed and energetic throughout the course.

Our classroom courses are often planned two weeks apart to allow you to practice and study. For online courses this is one session a week.

Around two weeks before the start of the course we will forward you login details for the e-learning so you can start preparing for the course.

Required study hours and study method

Apart from the class hours, a total of approximately 64 hours of self-study are required for daily course preparation and exam preparation. You are supported by our detailed course materials and e-learning solution.

The course consists of presentations of the theory, interactive discussions and delegate exercises, as well as topics that are introduced by the attendees during the training course. These practical exercises will help you use the insights and tools successfully. Theory is translated into practice using practical and recognizable cases and assignments.

The training is active and variety in types of exercises such as interactively discussing theory, working on cases together in small groups, testing your knowledge in a pop quiz and role playing for realistic practicing.

Courseware

You will receive the book "Project Management based on ICB4 level IPMA-C" and supporting courseware such as the presentation, a case study and a sample exam. You will also be given access to our e-learning as additional support to your exam preparation.

IPMA C theory exam

After the IPMA C training and the accompanying self-study, you are ready for the theory exam. The exam can be booked directly at the IPMA exam institute or via Forsa Advies. The IPMA C theory exam lasts 3 hours and consists of open questions only. After passing the theory exam, you will receive a partial IPMA C certificate.
From the moment you have booked the IPMA C theoretical exam, you have 18 months to successfully complete the assessment. It is therefore important that you already have – or soon will have - the required 3 years of relevant project management experience before the theory exam.

Guidance step 2 and 3: preparation for IPMA C assessment

After the training and passing the theory exam, you continue your individual coaching process. Our IPMA coach/trainer:

Step 2: guides you in submitting all forms correctly and in drawing up your executive summary and self-assessment;

Step 3: prepare the IPMA C assessment interview well with you by means of a test assessment and interview training. We are happy to plan this step together with you, in the two weeks before the actual assessment interview takes place.

Moreover, our coach gives you valuable tips, advice and feedback.

The guidance consists of three personal appointments with your coach. These take place online in Teams or in Amersfoort, unless otherwise agreed. In addition, you can contact your supervisor by e-mail and telephone.

It is best to schedule this arrangement before submitting your documents to the IPMA exam institute for your assessment application in order to get the most out of this guidance.

IPMA C assessment

You take the IPMA C assessment at IPMA Certificering. In this assessment you will be interviewed by two assessors about the projects you have submitted.

If you have successfully completed the theory exam and the assessment, you will be added to the IPMA register as a certified IPMA C Project Manager.

IPMA C Certificering investment overview

Course and coaching by Forsa Advies

€ 300      Coaching step 1: intake **)
€ 1.899   4-day IPMA C course *
€ 1.000   Coaching step 2: supporting you in drawing up your management summary and self-assessment. **)
€ 500      Coaching stap 3: preparing you for the assessment. Includes a mock assessment in Amersfoort or online.**)
€ 3.699   Total investment IPMA C course and coaching by Forsa Advies

€ 899     IPMA C theoretical exam
€ 1.570  Assessment IPMA C to complete the certification
€ 2.469 Total certification costs

€ 6.168 Total course, coaching and certification

*) The course price includes all course materials, a pleasant training facility with catering and affordable parking. Our venues are easily accessible by public transportation. Catering consist of lunch, coffee, tea, water and soda. Lunch options such as vega(n) are available.

**) In addition to the course, you can book IPMA C assessment coaching. If you have to cancel this process after the intake, we will not charge you for the remaining step(s). Please note: if you only want to join the course in case of a positive result from your intake, make sure that you have completed the intake no later than 3 weeks before the start of the training so that you can cancel the training free of charge. If you are not sure you will manage this, take an option on the course of your choice and confirm your course enrolment when you have received a positive result from the coaching intake.

**) You can book the exam and assessment yourself directly at the IPMA exam institute. When you would like us to handle the booking, we charge a booking fee of € 50 per person per exam and per assessment plus - if applicable - any costs from the booking site / reseller. Through us, your credit remains valid for 2 years or until you have scheduled your exam. From the moment of scheduling, the validity of your credit is in accordance with the conditions of IPMA Certificering BV.

All prices are exclusive of 21% VAT.

In-company and bespoke programs

All our training courses, including the official exams can be provided in-company. Locations, dates and class hours can be adapted to your company needs. For IPMA exams we recommend joining the public exams in Ijsselstein as in-company exams come at an additional charge.

When you want to train four attendees or more of your staff, in-company may be financially attractive. Additionally, we can develop tailored solutions for your specific learning needs; cases studies based on your industry or specific business or additional modules in the fields of communication or design techniques; we can make this possible for you. We will gladly write you a proposal.

Follow-up training

After having completed this training course you can further enhance your knowledge and comprehension of project management by enrolling for the IPMA B assessment. For this level you will need to demonstrate sufficient practical experience at the IPMA B level. If you already meet the experience prerequisites you do not have to pass the IPMA C exam to enter the IPMA B certification.

We can also offer training in the fields of change management (also referred to as: management of change), MSP program management and MoP portfolio management.

Please contact us for more information about these and other training options, or for personal advice.

Renewal of your IPMA C certification

The IPMA-certification requires that you keep your knowledge up-to-date. The IPMA C certificate is valid for five years. After these five years you can renew your certification by taking the IPMA C exam. See for more information IPMA exam institute.

IPMA C course Detailed overview of topics

Below is a list of all IPMA competencies in relation to project management. Most topics are taught during the course. Part of the competencies you will self-study using the reader and practicing questions in the e-learning module and by asking questions during the course.

Practice - Professional competence elements

• V1.1 Project approach
• V2.1 Expectations and requirements
• V3.1 Scope and definition
• V3.2 Product breakdown
• V3.3 Configuration management
• V4.1 Scheduling and phasing
• V5.1 Project organisation
• V5.2 Information and management systems
• V6.1 Quality
• V6.2 Quality assessment, audit and evaluation
• V7.1 Cost estimation
• V7.2 Cost management
• V7.3 Project financing
• V8.1 Capacity management
• V9.1 Procurement
• V9.2 Agreements
• V10.1 Project preparation
• V10.2 Project definition phase
• V10.3 Estimating methods
• V10.4 Control and reporting
• V10.5 Change management
• V10.6 Close-out
• V11.1 Risk management: concepts, definitions and categories
• V11.2 Risk management framework
• V11.3 Risk management techniques
• V12.1 Stakeholder analysis and stakeholder management
• V13.1 Organisational change

People – Behavourial competence elements

• G1.1 Self-reflection and self-analysis
• G1.2 Personal goal setting and time management
• G1.3 Stress management
• G2.1 Ethics
• G2.2 Reliability
• G3.1 Communication
• G3.2 Conversation skills
• G3.3 Meetings
• G3.4 Workshops
• G3.5 Presentations
• G3.6 Written communication
• G4.1 Openness
• G4.2 Consultation
• G5.1 Leadership
• G6.1 Lifecycle of teams
• G6.2 Successful teams
• G7.1 Crisis management
• G7.2 Conflict management
• G8.1 Problem solving
• G8.2 Creativity
• G9.1 Negotation
• G10.1 Result orientation

Perspective - Contextuele competenties

• C1.1 Mission, vision en strategy
• C1.2 Strategic performance management
• C1.3 Investeringsberekeningen
• C1.4 Business or organisational justification
• C2.1 Project Management
• C2.2 Programme Management
• C2.3 Portfolio Management
• C2.4 Setting up PPP- and PMO-organisations
• C2.5 Organisation theory
• C2.6 PPP-managementstandaarden en –methoden
• C2.7 Proces development methods
• C2.8 Personnel management
• C2.9 Financial administration
• C3.1 Sustainability
• C3.2 Legislation
• C3.3 Health, security, safety and environment
• C4.1 Influence and interests
• C5.1 Culture and values

You might notice that these competencies are more or less the same as for IPMA D. However, at a deeper detail level subtopics are part of the IPMA C exams but not part of IPMA D exams. Moreover, IPMA C exam candidates must demonstrate more often that they not only understand the subject matter, but can also apply it to a given scenario. IPMA D candidates must prove that they understand the subject matter, but are less often required to prove that they are able to put it to practice.

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