GPM Qualification to
Certified Project Manager
IPMA® Level C
For managers and project leaders who manage projects independently and confidently.
For all those who have big goals and want to be directly certified to a higher level
GPM Qualification to
Certified Project Manager
IPMA® Level C
Why should you take this qualification course?
The IPMA Level C is suitable for individuals who already manage projects independently. This training prepares participants for the efficient management of projects. In the course, challenging case studies, reflection, and practice-oriented exercises are offered. Additionally, you will learn how to master agile, traditional, and hybrid project management approaches. In addition, personal, social, and leadership skills are addressed, as well as contextual competences for project management.
For Level C, you need proof of at least 3 years of professional experience in a responsible project management role of moderately complex projects or in a responsible sub-project leadership role of complex projects.
If you wish to expand and consolidate your project management knowledge, master PM methods confidently, and pass them on to others – this course is for you.
What will you achieve by this course?
- You will master agile, traditional, and hybrid project management approaches and be able to apply them purposefully based on complexity and strategy of your project
- You will expand and strengthen your leadership skills in projects.
- You will learn what modern leadership of a project team means and how to apply it, including virtual leadership through remote work.
- You will confidently step into your project role with a well-equipped toolkit of methods that you can apply effectively.
- Project management methods will no longer be a challenge for you. With your acquired knowledge, you can combine various methods and steer your project purposefully.
- Your professional competence will be complemented by modern methodological and communication skills as well as a reflective and professional approach to working with your team.
- Up to date comprehensive overviews of project management methods.
- Excellent and practical exam preparation, including extensive support and feedback on your report.
- Personal development: Working on your own role as a project manager and leader
- Practice over theory: Transfer of knowledge from theory to your own practical experience.
- Beyond traditional PM: Expand your methodological knowledge with agile and hybrid techniques
- Outside the box: In the course, you exchange ideas and network with colleagues from different branches.
Course format
This online course lasts 7 days over a period of 2-3 months, plus time for self-study and work on your report. The phases between classes serve for follow-up on the course content, for knowledge transfer to your own projects and for exam preparation (report).
The course is designed as a higher-level certification, starting from an existing Level D certificate.
Initial certification
You don’t yet have Level D certification? Then it is best to attend one of our Level D courses first.
Alternatively, you can take our additional 3-day online crash course to prepare for the Level C course. If you book both courses simultaneously, we will offer you a special price.
Follow-up certification
You hold a Level D certificate before entering the Level C course.
Price
Included are:
- GPM licence fee
- Project management study book
- Case studies, exercises, mock exams, …
- Learning platform with documentation, templates, quizzes
- Extensive support by the trainer while writing your report.
Additional certification costs will be charged after the exam by PM-ZERT, for current prices please see www.pm-zert.de/anmeldung/gebuehren.
Exam / certification
The exam takes place over 3 days and consists of: Written exam (120 minutes), Level C report, Role-play-based scenario workshop and an interview.
Those who possess a Level D certificate are exempt from the workshop.
Funding possibility
The course is usually supported by the Baden-Württemberg Ministry of Economics with funds from the European Union (ESF Plus). The net course fee will then be reduced by 30%, for persons from age 55 by 70%.
Target group:
Employees, self-employed persons, business founders, re-entrants – all with place of work or residence in Baden-Württemberg. Employees of the federal government, state, municipalities, transfer companies are not supported. Please contact us for more information.
Course dates 2025
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