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+44 207 907 1120IPMA - Firebrand's training for IPMA's Level D certification
Overview
This accelerated training course will prepare you to sit the IPMA Level D certification exam in just 4 days. You'll learn the skills you need to become a more effective contributor to projects of all sizes, and demonstrate a broad knowledge of all elements of project management.
Your instructor will immerse you in the Firebrand developed curriculum, helping you successfully deliver projects across all sectors and industries. You'll cover key areas of project management including:
- Managing Scope
- Time
- Cost
- Risk
- Resources and Quality
- Interpersonal Skills
- Governance
The IPMA Level D course is perfect for you if you're preparing for the Certified Project Management Associate / IPMA Level D certification and want to deepen your project management skills.
This course covers the latest version of the certification (ICB 4).
Benefits
Seven reasons why you should sit your course with Firebrand Training
- Two options of training. Choose between residential classroom-based, or online courses
- You'll be certified fast. With us, you’ll be trained in record time
- Our course is all-inclusive. A one-off fee covers all course materials, exams**, accommodation* and meals*. No hidden extras.
- Pass the first time or train again for free. This is our guarantee. We’re confident you’ll pass your course the first time. But if not, come back within a year and only pay for accommodation, exams and incidental costs
- You’ll learn more. A day with a traditional training provider generally runs from 9 am – 5 pm, with a nice long break for lunch. With Firebrand Training you’ll get at least 12 hours/day of quality learning time, with your instructor
- You’ll learn faster. Chances are, you’ll have a different learning style to those around you. We combine visual, auditory and tactile styles to deliver the material in a way that ensures you will learn faster and more easily
- You’ll be studying with the best. We’ve been named in the Training Industry’s “Top 20 IT Training Companies of the Year” every year since 2010. As well as winning many more awards, we’ve trained and certified over 135,000 professionals
- * For residential training only. Doesn't apply for online courses
- ** Some exceptions apply. Please refer to the Exam Track or speak with our experts
Curriculum
This Firebrand developed course will cover the following topics:
- How organisations and projects are structured
- Lifecycles of projects
- Contexts and environments within Projects
- Project management governance and the use of structured methodologies
- Project management and communication
- Leadership and teamwork principles
- Success planning including a business case. You'll cover benefits, stakeholders, estimating, earned value management and information & reporting
- Scope management
- Resource and schedule management
- Procurement
- Risk and issue management
- Quality management
- Exam briefing, undertaking exam sample questions and discussions about the answers
Exam Track
This accelerated all-inclusive course will prepare you for the following exam, which you will book directly with IPMA following course completion:
IPMA Level D Exam
Your exam will be comprised of two parts:
- 60 multiple-choice questions
- 10 short-essay questions
Prerequisites
Before sitting this accelerated all-inclusive course, it is recommended you have experience working in projects and some pre-existing project management knowledge.
Unsure whether you meet the prerequisites? Don’t worry. Your training consultant will discuss your background with you to understand if this course is right for you.
Reviews
Here's the Firebrand Training review section. Since 2001 we've trained exactly 134561 students and asked them all to review our Accelerated Learning. Currently, 96.41% have said Firebrand exceeded their expectations.
Read reviews from recent accelerated courses below or visit Firebrand Stories for written and video interviews from our alumni.
"I had a great time. The instructor is very knowledgeable and his training is on point. Two exams in 2 days is a lot. But he makes it doable."
Juan van Gom, Ministry of Defense Netherlands. (19/1/2024 (Friday) to 21/1/2024 (Sunday))
"It was a tough but interesting 5 days. Learnt new skills and have a better understanding of the tools that can be used by a Business Analyst. Met new people from different companies with different expertise."
Neil Wyborn. (8/1/2024 (Monday) to 12/1/2024 (Friday))
"Great residential place of study. Great tuition with a great Trainer. Great facilities to learn. Looking forward to the next residential!! Looking forward to applying knowledge gained!"
SL, Macmillan Support Cancer. (8/1/2024 (Monday) to 12/1/2024 (Friday))
"Very organised and clear. Enjoyed the teaching. Excellent standard."
MH, Orange cyber defense. (30/10/2023 (Monday) to 1/11/2023 (Wednesday))
"Detailed and thorough training in a great environment."
Anonymous, SYP. (8/1/2024 (Monday) to 12/1/2024 (Friday))