Description
ISO 21502 Foundation
This foundational course provides an in-depth introduction to ISO 21502:2020, the international standard for project management guidance. Participants will explore the key concepts, principles, and practices defined by the standard, including project governance, life cycle phases, roles and responsibilities, and performance management. The course is designed to help professionals align their project management approach with internationally recognized best practices, improving project efficiency and organizational alignment. It also highlights the relationship between ISO 21502 and PMI’s standards, offering a complementary perspective for certified project managers.
21 h / 3 Days
Certification
In person
Objectifs de la formation
This training aims to provide you with a clear and structured understanding of the ISO 21502 standard in order to:
- Promote the alignment of projects with international management standards
- Strengthen organizations’ ability to structure their project practices
- Integrate a project governance approach based on best practices
- Clarify the roles, responsibilities, and interactions of stakeholders
- Provide a neutral reference framework, independent of existing methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, hybrid)
Educational objectives
- Understand the key principles and concepts of ISO 21502
- Identify the roles, responsibilities, and interactions of project stakeholders
- Apply the standard’s guidelines throughout the project lifecycle
- Integrate ISO recommendations into an organizational or multi-project context
- Position ISO 21502 in relation to PMI standards (PMBOK® Guide)
Who is this training course for?
This training course is intended for:
- Beginner or experienced project managers
- PMO managers
- Project team members
- Project management consultants and trainers
- Anyone involved in project planning, execution, or governance
Detailed program
Introduction and fundamental concepts :
- Introduction to ISO 21502:2020
- Key terminology and definitions
- Guiding principles of project management according to ISO
- Project governance: roles, structures, and responsibilities
- Stakeholders and project environment
- Positioning of ISO 21502 in relation to other standards (ISO 21500, PMBOK®, PRINCE2®)
Project lifecycle and management :
- The phases of a project’s life cycle: from initiation to closure
- Key activities by phase: objectives, deliverables, checkpoints
- Project performance management: indicators, monitoring, and improvement
- Practical case studies: applying concepts in a real-world context
- Best practices for documentation and reporting
- Strategic alignment and benefits management
Preparation for certification :
- Summary of key concepts in the standard
- Role-playing workshop: planning a project according to ISO 21502
- Mock exam with collective correction
- Tips for the exam/assessment of acquired knowledge
- Questions/answers and final clarification
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