Technical project engineer

About the Technical project engineer course

During the Technical Project Engineer course, you will gain knowledge and skills to enhance your technical role in projects. Using proven methods and techniques, you will learn to proactively participate in projects to manage risks effectively. This includes professional collaboration with other stakeholders in the project. Together during the classroom sessions and individually outside the sessions, you will complete assignments based on theory and your own practice.

Upon completion of the course, you will have the necessary skills and tools to successfully participate in projects from your technical background.

Achievable results:

In addition to improving your own knowledge and skills, the following concrete results can be achieved during the course:

• A certificate of participation if you:
  • Have actively participated for at least 80% of the classroom time.
• A certificate of completion if you:
  • Have actively participated for at least 80% of the classroom time.
  • Have scored at least 60% on the (re)exam.
  • Have successfully completed 2-3 work assignments from 3 competency groups: Contextual, Technical, and Behavioral.

Certification:

During or after this course, you can achieve one or more of the world's most recognized project management certifications (in alphabetical order):

• Association for Project Management (APM)
• Axelos PRINCE2®
• CompTIA Project+
• International Project Management Association (IPMA)
• Project Management Institute (PMI)

These certifications define the field of project management internationally. Taking this course is an excellent preparation for global certification exams. Some of these certifications may have additional requirements for education and/or experience.

Course material and study load:

During the course, a digital learning portal will be used containing handouts, presentations, assignments, and tests.

Between two classroom sessions, the study load is approximately 5 to 10 hours. Each course day consists of the following learning cycle:

1. Before the classroom session, you familiarize yourself with the course material by:
   • Reading the available handout.
   • Watching instructional videos.
   • Reading the learning objectives.
2. During the classroom session, you actively engage with the course material by:
   • Interactively going through the presentations with the instructor.
   • Performing classroom assignments with other participants.
   • Taking regular breaks.
3. After the classroom session, you apply the course material by:
   • Taking a test before the next session.
   • Completing several work assignments before the exam.

Blended learning:

This course is offered in a blended learning format, a mix of classroom sessions, individual preparation by the participant, and interactive activities via Mikrocentrum's digital learning portal. Through the learning portal, you can:

• Access information about the classroom sessions.
• Test your knowledge and skills before and during the classroom sessions. (Please bring a laptop/tablet for use during the sessions).
• Submit your work assignments and receive feedback.
• Communicate with your instructor, Mikrocentrum, and your fellow participants.

Day 1: Contextual

• Project and Risk
• Lifecycle and Methodology
• Stakeholders and Communication

Day 2: Technical

• Scope and Quality
• Time and Resources
• Finances

Day 3: Behavioral

• Communication and Interaction
• Diversity and Conflicts
• Role-play with a training actor

Theory exam

An approximately 2 weeks after the last day of the course, a Mikrocentrum theory exam will be offered. Participants will have a maximum of 2 opportunities to take the exam.