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Working in Small Projects (WISP®) Certification

Simple, accessible guidance and certification for working on small and non-complex projects and change initiatives

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About WISP® Certification

WISP® Certification Overview

Not all projects require a detailed, complex methodology or framework!

The WISP® (Working in Small Projects) guidance has been specifically developed as a framework for small and non-complex projects and change initiatives.

Guided by four stages and seven principles, the guidance addresses the key stages of a project and has been written in simple and clear language. This makes it easy to understand and follow, particularly for individuals where project management is not their main profession.

Training and certification will equip individuals with the knowledge and understanding of the WISP method, enabling them to work effectively with, or as a member of, a project team within an environment support the WISP guidance.

Pricing options are available through our Accredited Training Organization (ATO) network, or for an exam-only option, via our Public Exam Portal.

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Who is WISP® Certification for?

  • Project Support Professionals.
  • Operational line managers.
  • Team members, aspiring team leaders and project managers.
  • Individuals for whom project management is a part-time or occasional activity.
  • Project professionals that often work on small and/or noncomplex projects.
  • Students and graduates requiring an entry-level project management framework and understanding.
  • Small and medium enterprises, where existing project management frameworks may be deemed unnecessarily complex and unsuited to their typical projects.

Benefits of WISP® Certification

For Individuals

  • A framework specifically tailored for small and noncomplex projects.
  • Fast to learn, implement and master.
  • WISP can be applied with ease immediately after training.
  • Training courses address the application of WISP (not just the theory).
  • No project management experience necessary.
  • Reduction of wasted learning / knowledge having to learn complex frameworks and methodologies.

For Organizations

  • A simpler framework for employees to learn and master fast.
  • Short course requires less investment.
  • More suitable framework for staff that are not full-time project professionals.
  • Reduce wasted training spend; wasted learning; inappropriate courses.
  • More suitable framework for small and/or non-complex projects.
  • Can be used with other PM standards, as a steppingstone.

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WISP® Certification levels

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WISP Foundation

Certify your ability to effectively deliver small projects.

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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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WISP Foundation

WISP Foundation

SFIA elements this certification confirms (endorsement)

Generic attribute Knowledge up to level 3

SFIA elements this would be useful for (development)

Same as above plus Generic attribute Knowledge level 4, Project Management level 4

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