Technical project leader

About the Technical project leader course

During the course, you will acquire knowledge and skills to improve the execution and outcome of your projects. Through proven methods and techniques, you will learn to manage projects and control risks in a timely manner. The emphasis is on acting as a professional counterpart to your client(s).

Upon completion of the course, you will have the necessary skills and tools to successfully lead projects based on your technical background. You will be able to translate customer requirements into technical project outcomes in a controlled manner and achieve technical project results more efficiently and effectively.

Achievable results

In addition to improving your own knowledge and skills, the course offers the following concrete results:

A certificate of participation if you:

• participated actively for at least 80% of the classroom time

A certificate if you:

• participated actively for at least 80% of the classroom time
• scored at least 60% during the (re)examination
• successfully completed 3-5 work assignments from 3 competency groups*

*Contextual, Technical, and Behavioral

Certification

During / after this course, you can obtain 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.

Study material and workload

The course utilizes a digital learning portal containing handouts, presentations, assignments, and tests.

The study workload between two classroom sessions is approximately 5 to 10 hours. Each course day consists of the following learning cycle:

1. Prior to the classroom session, familiarize yourself with the study material by:
   • reading the available handout
   • watching instructional videos
   • reviewing the learning objectives
2. During the classroom session, actively engage with the study material by:
   • interactively going through presentations with the instructor
   • performing classroom assignments with other participants
   • taking regular breaks
3. After the classroom session, apply the study material by:
   • completing a test before the next session
   • completing several work assignments before the exam

Blended learning

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

• access information about classroom sessions
• test your knowledge and skills before and during classroom sessions (please bring a laptop/tablet for use during sessions)
• submit your work assignments and receive feedback
• communicate with your instructor, Mikrocentrum, and fellow participants

Day 1: Contextual

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

Day 2: Technical

• Scope and Quality
• Time and Resources
• Finances

Day 3: Behavioral

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

Day 4: Technical

• Initiation and Closure
• Planning
• Monitoring and Controlling

Day 5: Behavioral

• Motivation and Team Development
• Leadership and Decision Making
• Role-playing with a training actor

Theory exam

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.