ISO Standards

ICTQual ISO 21502 Project Management Foundation

This foundation course introduces ISO 21502 project management principles, lifecycle practices, governance, scope, time, cost, quality, risk, communication, procurement, integration, ethics, and practical application for effective project delivery across industries.

Awarding body ICTQual AB
Level Advanced
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Course Features

This ICTQual ISO 21502 Project Management Foundation Course is a five-day training programme designed to build foundational project management knowledge through mandatory study units, practical learning activities, and assessment through approved training centres.

  • Based on ISO 21502 project management principles and practices
  • Covers 11 mandatory project management study units
  • Includes project initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, control, and closure concepts
  • Supports practical application through case studies, exercises, simulations, and assignments
  • Delivered through formats determined by approved training centres, including online, in-person, or blended learning
  • Includes mandatory assessment through 100 multiple-choice questions with a 75% minimum passing score

About This Course

The ICTQual ISO 21502 Project Management Foundation Course is designed to equip learners with the knowledge, tools, and techniques required to manage projects effectively across different industries. It introduces the structure, principles, and practical application of ISO 21502 for project management.

  • Develops foundational knowledge of ISO 21502 project management principles

  • Builds understanding of project lifecycle stages from initiation to closure

  • Supports effective planning, execution, monitoring, control, and closure of projects

  • Strengthens stakeholder engagement, communication, and reporting awareness

  • Improves understanding of risk, quality, cost, time, procurement, and integration management

  • Prepares learners for progression into advanced project management qualifications and roles

What You'll Learn

Learners will gain the essential knowledge and skills needed to understand and apply ISO 21502 project management concepts, practices, responsibilities, and standards in real-world project environments.

  • Understand the fundamental principles and purpose of project management

  • Explore project lifecycle stages, processes, deliverables, milestones, and decision points

  • Define and control project scope, objectives, deliverables, requirements, and changes

  • Plan and schedule project activities, timelines, dependencies, resources, and critical paths

  • Estimate, budget, monitor, and control project costs and financial performance

  • Apply quality, risk, communication, procurement, integration, and ethical practices in project management

Who Should Attend?

This course is suitable for learners who want to develop foundational project management skills, formalise existing knowledge, or apply ISO 21502 principles in project-based roles across different industries.

  • Individuals seeking internationally recognised certification in project management

  • Aspiring project managers seeking to start a project management career

  • Project coordinators involved in project activities

  • Team leaders supporting project delivery

  • Professionals in IT, construction, engineering, business, or service industries

  • Individuals responsible for managing, supporting, or contributing to projects

Course Content

Explore the comprehensive ICTQual ISO 21502 Project Management Foundation course content designed to help you master the material through structured modules and lessons.

Introduction to Project Management

1
Understand the fundamental principles and purpose of project management
2
Identify the role and responsibilities of a project manager
3
Explore key concepts such as projects, programmes, and portfolios
4
Recognise the benefits of effective project management for organisations
5
Develop awareness of international project management standards and best practices
6
Understand the importance of aligning projects with organisational strategy
7
Appreciate the value of stakeholder engagement and communication

Project Lifecycle Management

Project Scope Management

Project Time Management

Project Cost Management

Project Quality Management

Project Risk Management

Project Communication Management

Project Procurement Management

Project Integration Management

Professional Ethics and Responsibility

Course Requirements

Learners enrolling in this course should meet the official entry requirements related to age, education, language ability, digital access, technical readiness, and commitment to course participation.

  • Learners must be at least 18 years old and should ideally hold a high school diploma or equivalent qualification

  • Learners must have good English proficiency, basic digital skills, access to a suitable device and reliable internet connection, and commitment to complete course activities and assessments

Assessments

Assessment is mandatory and is conducted through approved training centres to evaluate learners’ understanding of course materials and ability to apply project management concepts in practical situations.

  • Quizzes consisting of 100 multiple-choice questions

  • Practical understanding evaluated through application-based questions

  • Assessment conducted through approved training centres

  • Minimum score of 75% required to pass the assessment

Progression

Completion of this foundation course supports progression into advanced project management qualifications, professional certifications, project-based roles, leadership pathways, consultancy opportunities, and continuing professional development.

  • Progress to ISO 21502 Project Management Practitioner or Lead Project Manager courses

  • Progress to PRINCE2 Practitioner or PMP certification for international recognition

  • Move into roles such as Project Coordinator, Project Manager, Programme Manager, or Risk and Quality Officer

  • Develop pathways into leadership, consultancy, advisory, and continuous professional development opportunities

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Awarding BodyICTQual AB
LevelAdvanced
Course CategoryISO Standards
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