Project Management Certification IPMA Level D | English
Course - Project management training - E-Learning
Certified Project Management Associate IPMA Level D
Information on our course
Achieve the internationally recognized and well-known IPMA Level D® certification in just 3 months in project management training via classroom, online live lessons or e-learning.
The Certified Project Management Associate IPMA® Level D certification is industry-independent and is aimed at people who want to enter the world of project management or have already gained initial experience and want to develop their skills further.
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 tools for successfully planning, implementing and completing projects.
The aim of the course is to achieve certification as a Certified Project Management Associate IPMA® Level D.
Course dates IPMA Level D
Arguments for attending a course at 4Projects
Trust us with over 20 years of training and coaching experience and more than 800 certified graduates. 98% of our participants have successfully completed the certification.
- 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.
- Audio and interactive content help to improve understanding of the material.
- Proven templates and tools for your own use.
- Individual support with the e-learning variant: Video sessions with the coach if required.
- Network of experienced project managers, scrum masters and product owners.
- Exam training based on sample exams from past exams (PDF).
IPMA® certification is internationally recognized and well-known and is often associated with more responsibility and a salary increase.
The IPMA® level at which you become certified depends on your experience. No experience is required for IPMA® Level D.
Course fees and certification 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
The certification fees include the following certification steps from the VZPM and are not included in the course costs:
- Application for certification/self-assessment
- Written examination IPMA® Level D
| Certification fees | |
| Certification fees for employed and non-employed persons | CHF 900.- |
| Certification fees for jobseekers (RAV, IV), students, candidates who are subject to the collective labor agreement for personnel leasing | CHF 440.- |
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 the e-learning course, you can study flexibly at your own pace, without having to stick to a fixed schedule. If you have any questions, your personal coach will be on hand to help.
Should you encounter any learning difficulties during the course, you can switch to the next in-person or virtual live course. The e-learning course fee will be credited in full.
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.
The certification rounds are conducted by the Association for the Certification of Persons in Management (VZPM). The written exam lasts 3 hours and consists of a question section on basic knowledge (single choice) and a section with text tasks (open questions).
You prepare for the written exam using past exams in the form of mock exams and sample exams. The structure of the exam questions corresponds to the current exams. Your coach will support you with questions about the exam questions and help you to pass the exam.
Graduation
After the course, proof of performance is available in the form of recognized and well-known certifications. By passing the written examination for the relevant certification, you are entitled to use the following title:
Certified Project Management Associate IPMA® Level D
Projektassistent IPMA® Level D
Related designations: Project Manager, Project Assistant, Project Management Specialist, PMO Manager, Global Project Management Officer, Project Management Officer (PMO)
Benefits of the IPMA certification
Our training courses are recognized by the Association for the Certification of Persons in Management (VZPM) and are credited towards your International Project Management Association (IPMA) recertification.
Our preparation courses prepare you in a structured way for the internationally recognized and industry-neutral IPMA® certification. Our participants work in a wide range of industries and professions and thus enrich the courses with their own experience.
IPMA certification offers a range of benefits 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.
IPMA certification 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).
Follow-up courses
Information material
- IPMA Broschure 4Projects - en (2,1 MiB)
- Certification process IPMA Level D - en (2,0 MiB)
- Extract Teaching Material Project Management I Introduction (4,3 MiB)
- Audio Extract Teaching Material Project Management I Introduction (27,3 MiB)
- Explanatory video 4-Level IPMA certification system - Englisch (50,5 MiB)
- Exam questions IPMA Level D (961,2 KiB)