Description
Have you ever been tasked with organizing a surprise birthday party, planning a family camping trip, or creating a marketing plan at work? If so, you’ve already been involved in project management, even if you didn’t realize it. Whether you were managing a personal event or leading a workplace project, you’ve been honing the essential skills required to be an effective project manager. PECB’s ISO 21502 training courses are designed to help you refine those skills and elevate your career in project management.
What is ISO 21502?
ISO 21502:2020 is the updated version of ISO 21500:2012, offering a comprehensive framework that helps project managers and organizations successfully deliver projects. This standard provides practical guidance for managing projects, outlining key practices for effective project management.
ISO 21502 is applicable to any organization, regardless of its size, sector, or the type of project. It’s useful not only for project managers but also for project sponsors, boards, auditors, and others involved in setting standards or practices for project management.
Why is Project Management Important?
The rise of remote work and the growing number of project-based companies are driving up the demand for skilled project managers. Earning a professional project management certification allows you to tap into this expanding job market. Project management professionals are needed in various industries, including:
- Manufacturing
- Construction
- IT and Services
- Education
- Management Consulting
- Utilities
- Government
- Agriculture and Mining
- Oil and Gas
At the organizational level, adopting ISO 21502 practices can help companies optimize their resources and enhance value creation. It also fosters better collaboration among employees, suppliers, and customers, improving stakeholder engagement and boosting customer satisfaction. Additionally, ISO 21502 aids in making informed business decisions, prioritizing tasks, and mitigating risks effectively.
A career in project management will change the way you approach and execute tasks. With the right training and certification, you will lead project teams, define objectives, scope, schedule, and budget, assess and manage risks, communicate with stakeholders, and oversee the overall implementation of the project.
Benefits of ISO 21502
Implementing the guidelines from ISO 21502 enables organizations and project managers to:
- Transform ideas into actionable deliverables.
- Manage stakeholder relationships effectively throughout the project lifecycle.
- Successfully initiate, plan, implement, control, and close projects with defined objectives, scope, and resources.
- Control project changes and adapt to organizational and societal changes.
- Conduct thorough risk assessments and manage risks proactively.
- Learn and improve from each project management experience.
Changes in ISO 21502:2020
ISO 21502:2020 replaces ISO 21500:2012, marking a shift from a process-based approach to a practice-based and narrative structure. The new standard includes:
- Clause 4: Project management concepts
- Clause 5: Prerequisites for formalizing project management
- Clause 6: Integrated project management practices
- Clause 7: Management practices for projects
These updates, along with the addition of new practices, make ISO 21502 a more comprehensive guide for project managers.
Beside the structural change, the following aspects have been added to ISO 21502:
Why Choose PECB?
PECB is a global provider of training, certification, and examination services, dedicated to helping professionals demonstrate their expertise and competence. By earning an ISO 21502 certification from PECB, you gain peer recognition of your ability to manage projects using best practices.
How Do I Get Started?
If you’re ready to improve your project management skills, PECB offers a range of training courses that will help you master the concepts and principles needed to lead successful projects. Our experienced instructors will guide you throughout the training process, ensuring a rewarding learning experience.
PECB Certified ISO 21502 Training Courses
ISO 21502 Foundation
This course introduces you to the best practices in project management based on ISO 21502.
ISO 21502 Lead Project Manager
Acquire the necessary skills to lead project teams and successfully deliver projects, in line with the guidance of ISO 21502 and other project management best practices.
Ready to Enhance Your Career?
Take the first step in advancing your project management career by enrolling in one of our ISO 21502 training courses today.
