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ISO 21502 Lead Project Manager

Develop the competence to lead and deliver projects using ISO 21502, applying project management practices for governance, scope, schedule, cost, risk, quality and stakeholders.

4 daysof training
Leadadvanced level
EN · FRlanguages
OfficialPECB exam incl.

Who is this course for?

  • Project managers and team leaders
  • Programme and portfolio professionals
  • Consultants advising on project management
  • Professionals building a project management specialisation

What you'll gain

  • The PECB Certified ISO 21502 Lead Project Manager credential, recognised internationally
  • The ability to lead and deliver projects with ISO 21502
  • Command of project governance, practices and stakeholders
  • A specialised project management profile

Course programme

Day 1 · Introduction to ISO 21502 and project governance
  • Project management concepts and principles
  • Project governance and organisation
  • Roles, responsibilities and lifecycle
Day 2 · Integrated and pre-project practices
  • Business case and benefits
  • Planning and integrated management
  • Initiating and mobilising the project
Day 3 · Project management practices
  • Scope, schedule, cost and resources
  • Risk, issues and change
  • Quality, stakeholders and communication
Day 4 · Delivery, closure and exam
  • Controlling delivery and reporting
  • Closing the project and lessons learned
  • Certification exam

Exam, credits & certification

3 h
Duration of the official PECB exam
31 CPD
Continuing Professional Development credits granted by the course
Included
Exam, marking and first issue of the certification, included in the price

Once you pass the exam, you can apply for the "PECB Certified ISO 21502 Lead Project Manager" credential. The exam includes 2 attempts: the first plus a free retake, usable within the following 12 months. Passing first time is no longer a source of pressure. CPD credits correspond to the course level according to PECB. The exam duration is indicative; ask me for the exact details when you enrol.

Your trainer

Ricardo Coronel Lemus, PECB trainer

Ricardo Coronel Lemus

Practising GRC / vCISO consultant · PECB Certified Trainer (CT6496)

More than 20 years in cybersecurity and compliance, today a vCISO and GRC consultant with real clients in France, Spain and Mexico. This is a standard I teach as a PECB Certified Trainer, and I don't approach it theoretically: I apply it day to day with real clients: that's what I bring to my coaching and exam preparation.

ISO 27001 Lead Auditor / Lead Implementer CISSPCISMCRISCCCISODORA Lead ManagerPCI DSS - PCIP
“Ricardo is skilled, thorough and self-reliant. He knows how to summarise or go deep into security issues depending on the audience: both governance questions and highly technical topics.”
Pierre-Luc M. · Cybersecurity Consulting Manager

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Frequently asked questions

Do I need any prerequisites?
There are no formal prerequisites. Knowing the fundamentals of ISO 27001 helps, but it is not required.
What language is the exam in?
The official PECB material and exam for this course are available in the languages shown on this page. Coaching is delivered in English to prepare you thoroughly. If you need a specific language, contact us and we will confirm it.
What is the difference between Self-Study and Self-Study + Coaching?
Self-Study gives you the official material, the exam and the certification to progress at your own pace. The coaching option adds one-to-one sessions with me, real-world case studies and guided exam preparation: I support you until you feel ready to get certified.
What if I don't pass the exam?
The PECB exam includes 2 attempts: the first plus a free retake usable within the following 12 months. So a failure doesn't leave you stranded. What's more, with the coaching option we prepare for the exam together with mock exams so that you arrive with confidence.
How does ISO 21502 relate to PMBOK and PRINCE2?
ISO 21502 provides internationally recognised guidance on project management practices. It complements frameworks such as PMBOK and PRINCE2, offering a standard, vendor-neutral reference for delivering projects successfully.

Ready to lead projects to success?

Choose your option above and enrol online. A question or need some advice? Write to me or book a call.