PECB Certified Course: ISO 21502 Foundation

Understand integrated and individual project-management practices based on ISO 21502.

This Foundation course introduces project-management concepts, approaches and practices based on ISO 21502. It explains how integrated governance and direction connect with scope, resources, schedule, cost, quality, risk, stakeholders and delivery of project outcomes.

Course at a glance

• Provider and awarding body: PECB.
• Learning format: PECB Self-Study (official course materials).
• Language: English.
• Level: Foundation.
• Examination and certification-application cycle: 12 months from purchase for the first examination attempt, the included free retake if needed, and the certification application.

What this course includes

• More than 200 pages of official PECB instructional materials containing explanations, guidance and practical examples.
• The first examination attempt and one free retake.
• The certification-application fee and the first year of the Annual Maintenance Fee, where applicable.
• A course-completion attestation worth 14 CPD credits, separate from the PECB professional credential.

What you will learn

After completing the course, the learner should be able to:

• explain fundamental project-management concepts and approaches;
• use ISO 21502 guidance to understand project work;
• recognize integrated and individual project-management practices.

Who this course is for

• People seeking an introduction to project management.
• Project managers and team members new to ISO 21502.
• People responsible for project outcomes and risks.
• Individuals considering a project-management career or advanced pathway.

Prerequisites: PECB states that no prerequisites apply to this Foundation course.

Course outline

• Introduction to project management concepts, prerequisites for formalizing project management, and integrated project management practices
• Management practices for a project and certificate exam

Exam and credential pathway

The exam covers fundamental project-management principles and integrated and individual management practices.

After completing the course and passing the exam, the candidate may apply for the PECB Certificate Holder in ISO 21502 Foundation designation. The official Foundation pathway lists no professional, audit or project-experience requirement, while application and ethics requirements remain applicable.

Course completion, examination success, certification application and credential issuance are separate stages; the credential is not issued automatically.

For official course details, see the PECB ISO 21502 Foundation page.

Access and activation

The 12-month period for the first examination, included free retake and certification application begins on the purchase date.

Each order covers one learner. Wadi Solutions begins processing the PECB registration within one business day, and activation details are sent to the learner's email. Required enrolment details are shared with PECB for activation.

Continue your learning path

• ISO 21502 Lead Project Manager

Explore ISO 21502 — Project management courses to see the available options.

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