Subject Matter

IPMA offers world-wide customized training in four primary tracks, described below. 

Major Disciplines
These subjects focus on all primary skill areas of Project Management, providing a solid background of principles and applications involved. Sources include Project Management Body of Knowledge standards (PMBOK), "Best Practices" as identified by the Construction Industry Institute (CII) as well as Pathfinder and client experiences. 

-  Project Management- Scope Management
-  Engineering and Design
-  Planning and Scheduling
-  Contracting 
-  Cost Engineering 
-  QA and QC 
-  Safety 		 -  Project Control 
-  Materials Management 
-  Construction Management 
-  Industrial Relations 
-  Financial/Accounting 
-  Commissioning and Start-Up 

Industrial Sectors
These subjects present Project Management methodologies, principles and practices as they relate to various process and construction industries and project types. They address special characteristics, and incorporate the latest trends and developments of these vital business sectors. 

-  Chemical Industry
-  Civil/Infrastructure 
-  Commercial Buildings Industry 
-  Environmental/Hazardous Waste Projects 
-  Government Projects 
-  Oil and Gas Industry 
-  Petrochemical Industry 		 -  Pharmaceutical Industry 
-  Polymer/Plastics Industry 
-  Pulp and Paper Industry 
-  Software Development Industry 
-  Utilities and Power Industry 
-  Food and Beverage Industry 

Professional Development
These subjects cultivate leadership, effective communications, organization and management skills essential for individual career growth. They complement Project Management implementation and practice. 

-  Communications
-  Computer Support 
-  Human Resources 
-  Organization 
-  Report Writing 

Situational Analysis
These subjects cover advanced conceptual Project Management skills needed to effectively deal with special situations. They offer proven methods and techniques for complex problem solving. 

-  Decision Analysis 
-  Negotiation 
-  Participative Management 
-  Project Diagnostics 
-  Project Financing 
-  Project Management for Executives