
ISO 21502
Project Management
ISO 21502
Project Management
This course aims to assist you in advancing your project management skills and set you on a path to becoming a great project manager. As an update of ISO 21500:2012, ISO 21502:2020 provides guidance that can assist project managers and project-based companies in delivering projects successfully. The standard also provides high-level descriptions of practices that are effective in project management.

The guidance provided by ISO 21502 can be applied to any type of company and all types of projects. Moreover, apart from project managers and executive management, the standard can be used by project sponsors and boards, auditors, and companies that develop national or organisational standards or practices for project management.
Benefits of Certification
The advent of remote work and project-based companies are expected to increase the demand for skilled project management professionals. This course enables you to take advantage of the opportunities in an emerging work market.
Additionally, project managers are needed across industries and professional certification can be the first step toward a career focused on managing projects in specific industries, such as:
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Manufacturing
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Construction
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Services and information technology (IT)
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Education
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Management consulting
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Utilities
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Government
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Agriculture and mining
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Oil and gas

At organisational level, ISO 21502 recommendations can help companies optimise the use of their resources and while maximizing value creation; thus, achieving intended outcomes. It also promotes employee collaboration and enhances communication among personnel, suppliers, and customers relevant to the project, which results in stakeholder engagement and customer satisfaction. Furthermore, ISO 21502 can lead to better business decisions, including the prioritization of tasks for projects and mitigation of risks.
A career in project management will transform how planning and activities are carried out within the context of projects. As a trained and certified project manager, you lead the project team, plan activities for the project, define the project objectives, scope, schedule, and budget, identify, assess, and treat risks, engage and communicate with stakeholders, and manage the overall implementation of the project.
By using ISO 21502 guidelines on project management, companies and project managers will be able to:
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Transform their ideas into tangible or intangible deliverables
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Manage and engage stakeholders successfully when developing and implementing projects
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Initiate, plan, implement, control, and close projects with specific objectives, scope, resources
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Control changes to projects
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Manage organizational and societal changes that impact projects
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Conduct risk assessments regarding the project and manage identified risks
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Learn from project management activities
Changes made from ISO 21500:2012 to ISO 21502:2020
ISO 21502:2020 replaces ISO 21500:2012. The first edition of ISO 21502 has changed from a process-based to a practices and narrative-based format. In addition to the introductory clauses, ISO 21502 is made up of four main clauses:
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Clause 4 Project management concepts
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Clause 5 Prerequisites for formalising project management
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Clause 6 Integrated Project Management Practices
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Clause 7 Management practices for a project
Lead Project Manager
This course assist you in developing the necessary abilities 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.
If you pass the exam, you can apply for the Certified ISO 21502 Lead Project Manager credential. An internationally recognised 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.
5
day
3
hours
This one-day training course is comprised of the following sections:
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Section 1: Training course objectives and structure
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Section 2: Standards and regulatory frameworks
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Section 3: Fundamental concepts and principles of quality management
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Section 4: An overview of ISO 9001 requirements — Clauses 4 to 10
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Section 5: Preparation for the certification audit
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Section 6: Closing of the training course
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Target Audience
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Project managers
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Project sponsors
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Expert advisers
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Project team members
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Executives, managers, and directors involved in governance, direction, and audits of projects
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Individuals seeking to thoroughly understand project management
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Individuals aiming to start or advance their careers in project management
Learning objectives
By the end of this training course, the participant will:
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Explain the fundamental concepts, approaches, and methodologies regarding project management
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Implement integrated project management practices based on ISO 21502 when undertaking a project
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Implement individual project management practices based on ISO 21502 when undertaking project activities
Educational approach
The training course is participant-centred and contains:
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The best practices used in project management
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Lecture sessions illustrated with practical examples
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Interaction between the trainers and participants by means of questions and discussions
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Quizzes with stand-alone items (after each section) and scenario-based quizzes (at the end of each day), intended to prepare the participants for the certification exam
Prerequisites
A fundamental understanding of project management concepts, methodologies, and practices.
Foundations
This training course provides the basic concepts and principles of project management based on the guidelines of ISO 21502. This training course assists you in understanding the application of integrated and individual project management practices, such as overseeing and directing a project, scope management, resources management, quality management, etc.
If you successfully pass the exam, you can apply for the Certified ISO 21502 Foundation credential. The internationally recognised certificate demonstrates that you possess general project management competencies.
2
day
60
min
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Day 1: Introduction to project management concepts, prerequisites for formalizing project management, and integrated project management practices
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Day 2: Management practices for a project and certificate exam
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Target Audience
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Understand the fundamental concepts, approaches, and methodologies of project management
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Utilize the ISO 21502 guidelines for project management
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Understand the application of integrated and individual project management practices in accordance with ISO 21502 guidelines
Learning objectives
By the end of this training course, the participant will:
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Able to understand the fundamental concepts, approaches, and methodologies of project management
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Utilise the ISO 21502 guidelines for project management
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Able to understand the application of integrated and individual project management practices under ISO 21502 guidelines
Educational approach
The training course is participant-centred and contains:
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Lecture sessions are illustrated with graphics, examples, and discussions
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Interactions between participants through questions and suggestions
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Quizzes with a similar structure to the exam
Prerequisites
There are no prerequisites to participate in this training course.