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About Half Double Certification

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Overview

Half Double Foundation, Practitioner and Master

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Benefits of Half Double Certification

For Individuals

  • Quickly respond to unforeseen issues by learning risk assessment and mitigation strategies that complement agile methodologies.
  • Access a simplified version of project management best practices that have been tested and further developed by experts.
  • Increase project success rates by focusing on impact and cut project lead time for large or small initiatives.
  • Analyze project characteristics to form a more balanced portfolio and select the optimal hybrid approach for each.
  • Determine which elements of traditional and agile methods are most effective for your projects by assessing current practices and identifying strengths and areas for improvement.
  • Learn to build an Impact Case that drives behavioral change and greater business impact.
  • Highlight your ability to deliver impactful projects by sharing your digital badge. 

For Organizations

  • Provides organizations with the flexibility to adapt to changing project requirements while maintaining a structured approach for planning and delivery.
  • Combines Agile tactics and traditional stakeholder communication methods to ensure that all parties are informed and involved throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Introduces efficient resource allocation by blending the predictive planning of traditional methods with the adaptive resource management of agile practices.
  • Teaches hybrid methodologies that help projects maintain higher success rates compared to those relying solely on traditional or agile methods.
  • Helps teams align more quickly with core Half Double principles - impact, flow, and leadership - which then boosts project impact and efficiency.

    Documentation

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    Half Double Certification levels

    Half Double Foundation badge

    Half Double Foundation

    The Foundation exam can be taken after an Ignite Training session.

    Half Double Practitioner badge

    Half Double Practitioner

    The Practitioner Certification can be achieved after participating in Boost and Practitioner training.

    Half Double Practitioner badge

    Half Double Practitioner Re-Certification

    Maintain your certified Practitioner status.

    Half Double Master badge

    Half Double Master

    The Master certification can be achieved after participating in Boost and Master class training.

    Half Double Master badge

    Half Double Master Re-Certification

    Maintain your certified Master status.

    Testimonials

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    Over the last three days, I have had the chance to undergo the Half Double Foundation Training and Certification. This has provided me with a practical framework on maximizing business impact while also developing myself as a strong and collaborative leader. I am excited to put all the learnings into practice and create meaningful impact into my organization!

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    Pao Alcantara
    Global Process Manager
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    Half double focus on better projects, faster. As a hybrid between traditional methods and agile much of what I learned matches what I would intuitively do. However - the extreme focus on early impact versus deliverables at the end of the project is inspiring and we got lots of great tools on how to create flow and show leadership.

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    Brian Schurmann Michels
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    I have truly become a fan of how the simple yet effective tools and techniques in Half Double can make a significant difference in terms of impact and speed in project delivery. The Half Double Master certification has been an excellent way to reflect and refine my skills further and document my ability to master the skills required to create Impact, Flow and Leadership in projects.

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    Camilla Blomquist
    Project Manager and Project Management Coach
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    The Half Double framework offers a comprehensive methodology with a strong focus on impact, flow and leadership. The methodology enables programme leadership to tailor the approach to the specific organisation to maximize the fit through local translation. The Half Double methodology provides me with a hands-on and clear toolbox to handle large digital transformations and change programs. The certification process allowed me to reflect on my practical application of the methodology from previous and current transformation programs and there was a strong focus on self-insight.

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    Rasmus Ingemann
    Partner and Senior Management Consultant
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    Videos

    Videos

    Half Double Case: Jabra

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    SFIA

    The SFIA Framework is the global common reference for skills and competency for the digital world.

    This APMG certification has been informally mapped against the SFIA Framework to indicate the skills that are addressed and referenced by the certification. Although it is not yet possible to claim this digital badge, the indicative skills can be used to plan your professional development through assessing the skills you have and the skills you need for the role you want.

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    Half Double Foundation

    Half Double Foundation

    SFIA elements this certification confirms (endorsement)

    Generic attribute Knowledge up to level 3, Project Management level 4, Methods and Tools level 3

    SFIA elements this would be useful for (development)

    Same as above plus Project Management level 5, Systems Development Management level 5

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    Half Double Practitioner

    Half Double Practitioner

    SFIA elements this certification confirms (endorsement)

    Generic attribute Knowledge up to level 4, Project Management level 4, Methods and Tools level 3

    SFIA elements this would be useful for (development)

    Same as above plus Project Management level 5, Systems Development Management level 5

    SFIA badge knowledge
    Half Double Master

    Half Double Master

    SFIA elements this certification confirms (endorsement)

    Generic attribute Knowledge up to level 4

    SFIA elements this would be useful for (development)

    Same as above plus Project Management up to level 7, Portfolio Management up to level 6, Programme Management level 6, Portfolio, Programme and Project Support up to level 6, Systems Development Management up to level 7


    SFIA badge knowledge
    Half Double Foundation

    Half Double Foundation

    SFIA elements this certification confirms (endorsement)

    Generic attribute Knowledge up to level 3, Project Management level 4, Methods and Tools level 3

    SFIA elements this would be useful for (development)

    Same as above plus Project Management level 5, Systems Development Management level 5

    SFIA badge knowledge
    Half Double Practitioner

    Half Double Practitioner

    SFIA elements this certification confirms (endorsement)

    Generic attribute Knowledge up to level 4, Project Management level 4, Methods and Tools level 3

    SFIA elements this would be useful for (development)

    Same as above plus Project Management level 5, Systems Development Management level 5

    SFIA badge knowledge
    Half Double Master

    Half Double Master

    SFIA elements this certification confirms (endorsement)

    Generic attribute Knowledge up to level 4

    SFIA elements this would be useful for (development)

    Same as above plus Project Management up to level 7, Portfolio Management up to level 6, Programme Management level 6, Portfolio, Programme and Project Support up to level 6, Systems Development Management up to level 7

    FAQs

    You may contact our Accreditation Team directly, and they will be happy to answer your questions regarding the Accreditation process.

    To become an Accredited Training Organization (ATO), apply for accreditation or contact your local APMG office. If suitable, you'll receive an invoice and undergo APMG International's ATO assessment.

    Trainers must be sponsored by an Accredited Training Organization (ATO), which can be found using the APMG International search tool. The sponsoring ATO must submit a trainer application to APMG. 

    The requirements, including pass marks of the exams, will vary depending on the certification, please get in touch for more information.

    If you go to the invigilator portal, use the same log in details as you would for your Marlin account. Once logged in then click on the '+' icon. This will provide two lists - 'Invigilators' and 'Trainers'. Click the appropriate one and find the person you are looking for, then send the invitation.

    Get in touch

    If you have a query about this certification or want to know more about training send us a message via this contact form. We would love to hear from you!

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