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Project Management · Lead Manager

ISO 21502 Lead Project Manager

Project Management

Level
Lead Manager
Duration
5 days
Exam
3 h · included
Language
EN
Format
Self-Study
CPD credits
31
Certification
PECB Certified ISO 21502 Lead Project Manager

Course facts from PECB Training Course Catalog 2026; pecb.com course page.

Why should you attend?

The PECB ISO 21502 Lead Project Manager training course helps you develop the necessary competencies for initiating, planning, monitoring, directing, controlling, and closing a project based on the guidelines of ISO 21502.

In addition to providing the theoretical background on project management, the training course offers practical examples and quizzes that will help you apply the knowledge gained in real-life scenarios.

After completing the training course, you will be able to apply for the exam. If you successfully pass the exam, you can apply for the "PECB Certified ISO 21502 Lead Project Manager" credential. An internationally recognized "PECB ISO 21502 Lead Project Manager" certificate validates your professional capabilities and demonstrates that you possess the necessary knowledge and skills to manage a project based on the guidelines of ISO 21502.

Who should attend?

The ISO 21502 Lead Project Manager training course is intended for:

  • Project managers
  • Project sponsors
  • Expert advisers
  • Project team members
  • Executives, managers, and directors involved in governance, direction, and audits of projects
  • Individuals seeking to thoroughly understand project management
  • Individuals aiming to start or advance their careers in project management

Learning objectives

By the end of this training course, participants will be able to:

  • Explain the fundamental concepts, approaches, and methodologies regarding project management
  • Implement integrated project management practices based on ISO 21502 when undertaking a project
  • Implement individual project management practices based on ISO 21502 when undertaking project activities

Educational approach

This training course is learner-centered, and contains:

  • The best practices used in project management
  • Lecture sessions illustrated with practical examples
  • Interaction between the trainers and participants by means of questions and discussions
  • Quizzes with stand-alone items (after each section) and scenario-based quizzes (at the end of each day), intended to prepare the participants for the certification exam

Prerequisites

A fundamental understanding of project management concepts, methodologies, and practices.

Course Agenda

Day 1: Introduction to ISO 21502 and project management

Day 2: Integrated project management practices

Day 3: Management practices for a project

Day 4: Management practices for a project (cont'd)

Day 5: Certification exam

Examination

The "PECB Certified ISO 21502 Lead Project Manager" exam fully meets the requirements of the PECB Examination and Certification Program (ECP). It covers the following competency domains:

Domain 1: Fundamental principles and concepts of project management

Domain 2: Integrated project management practices

Domain 3: Individual management practices for a project

For specific information about exam types, languages available, and other details, please visit the List of PECB Exams and the Examination Rules and Policies.

Certification

After successfully completing the exam, you can apply for one of the credentials shown in the table below. You will receive a certificate once you fulfill all the requirements related to the selected credential.

For more information about the ISO 21502 credentials and the PECB certification process, please refer to the Certification Rules and Policies.

The requirements for PECB ISO 21502 Lead Project Manager certifications are:

CredentialExamProfessional experienceRisk Management experienceOther requirements
PECB Certified ISO 21502 Provisional Project ManagerPECB Certified ISO 21502 Project Manager exam or equivalentNoneNoneSigning the PECB Code of Ethics
PECB Certified ISO 21502 Project ManagePECB Certified ISO 21502 Project Manager exam or equivalentTwo years: One year of work experience in Project ManagementProject Management activities: a total of 200 hoursSigning of the PECB Code of Ethics
PECB Certified ISO 21502 Lead Project ManagerPECB Certified ISO 21502 Lead Project Manager Exam or equivalentFive years: Two years of work experience in Project ManagementProject Management activities: a total of 300 hoursSigning of the PECB Code of Ethics
PECB Certified ISO 21502 Senior Lead Project ManagerPECB Certified ISO 21502 Lead Project Manager Exam or equivalentTen years: Seven years of work experience in Project ManagementProject Management activities: a total of 1,000 hoursSigning of the PECB Code of Ethics

To be considered valid, the activities should comprise project management practices, including, but not limited to the following:

  • Drafting a business case
  • Managing projects
  • Planning procurement
  • Managing the project team (day-to-day supervision, leadership, motivation, conflict resolution, setting targets)
  • Scheduling, cost control, and quality assurance activities
  • Managing supplier performance
  • Risk management activities
  • Monitoring work
  • Validating deliverables and outcomes

General Information

  • Certification fees are included in the exam price.
  • PECB will provide training material of over 400 pages of information and practical examples.
  • An attestation of course completion worth 31 CPD (Continuing Professional Development) credits will be issued to participants who have attended the training course.
  • In case of exam failure, the candidate can retake the exam once for free within 12 months following the initial exam date.

For additional information, please contact support@pecb.com.

The text above is the publisher's own course description, reproduced verbatim from pecb.com course page (retrieved 2026-09-07). PECB is a registered trade-mark of PECB Group Inc. and is used under license.

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  3. Materials and platformFor self-study and eLearning the training material is in the myPECB dashboard once the course is assigned — slides and exercises, or the video lessons and the eLearning platform.
  4. Exam and certificateThe PECB exam is included. You schedule it when you are ready and sit it online, supervised by PECB; on passing, you apply for the certificate at no additional cost.

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