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Project Management Associate (PMA)

This PMA eLearning offers a unique, cross-method introduction to project management with a strong focus on practical application. Learn to initiate, manage, and complete projects using traditional waterfall, agile approaches and PMP. Gain hands-on tools and checklists for immediate use—strengthening your project management expertise and shared understanding for great success. 

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92 days licence and approx. 12h to complete

Many exercises and exam simulation

Official Certificate from Article26

Provided by Article26

Costs per course (excl. exam voucher)

 99,00

Article26 is the accrediation body and offers learners the option to book an exam to obtain a certificate. The exam voucher is sent by email after purchase. All prices are exclusive of VAT.

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Why this course matters

  • More than Theory: Practical Project Management Skills
    Unlike many project management methods that only define thewhat,” this training delivers thehow”: You gain proven, practical tools from PMP, Agile und Waterfall to achieve real project success.

  • From Instinct to Structure: Project Management Made Simple 
    Move beyond unstructured work: Learn to manage projects methodically and purposefully - ideal for newcomers who want to understand smart project management from the ground up. 

  • Clarity from the Start: Overview of All Project Phases 
    Discover how to set the right course before the project even begins: From strategic goal alignment and risk management to planning every project phase - ensuring fewer obstacles and greater project success.

  • Methodological Competence for Beginners and Professionals
    Whether you’re a newcomer or an experienced project manager, you’ll build strong methodological skills and learn to flexibly combine and apply both classic and agile project management approaches (including Agile, PMI, PRINCE2, GPM, Scrum, and Kanban).

  • Shared Glossary and Team Language
    The training establishes a shared glossary and common project management language for all participants - across teams, PMOs, and departments. This minimizes misunderstandings and strengthens collaboration.

  • Efficiency, Performance & Competitive Advantage
    With smart project management, clear processes, and the right tools, you increase your project efficiency and performance - leading to time and cost savings, higher success rates, and a competitive edge for your organization.

The learning journey

With our eLearning platform (LMS), you benefit from a flexible, self-directed learning experience - ideal for both newcomers and experienced project managers. The PMA eLearning is designed with evidence-based learning concepts to maximize knowledge retention and real-world application. The PMA training offers:

  • Flexible Learning  
    Enjoy a flexible approach that combines various media types with interactive elements. Learn at your own pace, benefit from concise learning modules, and reinforce your knowledge with regular practice questions. All resources are available anytime on our learning platform. 

  • Gamification 
    Learning becomes engaging and effective with playful gamification techniques, making complex project management topics enjoyable and memorable. 

  • Cross-Method Introduction & Direct Applicability
    The training provides a comprehensive overview of both traditional and agile project management. Build methodological competence for PMI, PRINCE2, GPM, as well as agile frameworks like Scrum and Kanban and apply these skills directly in your projects.

  • Practice-Oriented Content and Tools
    The focus is on actionable tools and PMA techniques such as project charters, work packages, Power Interest Grid, stand-ups, and checklists. Interactive exercises, scenario-based tasks, and real-world examples ensure a successful transfer of knowledge to every project phase and your daily work.

This PMA training immerses you in a varied and interactive learning environment, where you master smart project management using proven PMA tools and methodologies - customized for any project situation and phase, from entry-level to advanced practice.

Course content

  • Project Management Fundamentals and Approaches 
    Gain an introduction to the most important project management methodologies, including waterfall, agile, and hybrid. Understand the full project lifecyclefrom project initiation and execution to project closure. Compare and apply leading approaches such as PMI, PRINCE2, GPM, Scrum, and Kanban. 

  • Practice-Oriented Tools & Techniques 
    Acquire essential, hands-on project management tools for your daily work. Learn the practical application of the project charter, work packages, Power Interest Grid, stand-ups, and checklists. Master risk management by identifying, assessing, and controlling project risks. Develop scheduling skills by estimating task durations, recognizing dependencies, and creating effective project timelines.

  • Project Planning, Execution & Control  
    Explore proven methods for project planning, project control, and project documentation. Apply tools for quality management, resource management, stakeholder analysis, and effective team communication. 

  • Project Charter and Strategy 
    Learn how to create and review a project charter as the foundation of every project. Clarify strategic objectives, roles, and responsibilities within the project team. Identify and define relevant project goals early on. 
  • Practical Application & Exercises 
    Reinforce your knowledge with hands-on exercises such as creating a project charter, developing a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS), maintaining a risk register, writing user stories, and managing a backlog. Simulate real project scenarios for maximum practical transfer. 

Who this course is for

The Project Management Associate (PMA) eLearning is designed for anyone seeking a solid, practice-oriented understanding of modern project management - regardless of industry or prior experience. It is the perfect introduction for all project staff who want to gain a common understanding of projects in order to make your organisation even more successful. Ideal for:

  • Beginners with no project management experience who want to understand the essential tasks, techniques and skills required to become a successful project manager. 
  • Project team members with initial experience looking to deepen their knowledge, act more confidently in daily project work, apply the right tools and methods in every situation, and expand their project management expertise. 

  • Project professionals with methodological background (e.g., PRINCE2, PMP, or GPM certified) who want to learn how to practically and effectively implement their project management methodology in real-world scenarios.

  • Career changers and professionals from other fields seeking a structured, cross-method overview to manage projects and optimize workflows within their company or team more efficiently. 

  • Teams and departments aiming to establish a shared project management understanding and a common language, improving collaboration and ensuring long-term project success. 

What to expect in the exam

You can order the examination voucher(s) from us at the same time as booking the training course and we will then send you the voucher(s) by e-mail. Upon passing the exam, participants receive the exclusive Project Manager Associate certificate. As this is the first in-house Article26 certificate, we are particularly proud to be able to offer you this certification. After more than 30 years of experience in the industry, we have bundled our expertise into this compact training package. The Project Manager Associate certification is a seal of quality that allows us to present this expertise in an appropriate fashion.

  • You have 30 minutes
  • The exam consists of a total of 30 questions in multiple-choice format
  • To pass, you must answer 60% or 18 of the questions correctly
  • Available exam languages: German & English
  • The exam takes place online
  • The certificate is valid for life

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