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Dr. Vassilis GerogiannisScientific Director of the Institute for Lifelong Education of the Technological

Education Institute (TEI) of Larissa, GreeceAssistant Professor, Project Management Department, TEI of Larissa, Greece

gerogian@teilar.gr

The Institutes for Lifelong Education (ILE) & their Role in Non Formal Learning

Identifying & Assessing Project Management Competencies

The Institute for Lifelong Education (ILE)

at the Technological Education Institute (TEI) of Larissa in Greece

Technological Education Institute of Larissa

The Institute for Lifelong Education at the Technological Education Institute of Larissa • Recently founded (June, 2009) in TEI by the

Greek Ministry of Education, Life Long Learning and Religious Affairs

• ILE operates as an autonomous, non-profit unit of TEI with strong cooperation with the TEI’s departments

• It is directed by a Scientific Council consisted by the Vice-President of TEI (ILE President), the Scientific Director and the Heads of TEI’s Departments

The Institute’s Mission

The Institute’s basic mission is to foster the development of a culture of lifelong learning and education in Central Greece developed in accordance with the strategy and principles of

lifelong learning

The Institute’s Exclusive Targets

The Institute promotes continuous education and learning through the organisation of career-

enriching lifelong education programmes (seminars) devoted to the graduates of the TEI of Larissa and/or other Universities/Technological

Institutes

Supported Types of Lifelong Education Programmes:

• short-term seminars (75 hours - 4 months max.) leading to a training certification

• medium-term seminars (250 hours – 12 months max.) leading to a life long education certification

A range of Courses can be offered to Graduates in various (interdisciplinary and cross-disciplinary) areas:

• Project Management• Electrical Engineering• Mechanical Engineering• Information and Communication Technologies• Civil / Infrastructure Engineering• Business Administration• Accounting• Tourism Management• Medical Care• Agricultural Technologies• Furniture Technologies• Food Technology / Nutrition and Dietetics• etc,

TEI has a high profile expertise in continuous education ….

• Organisation of Post-Graduate Programmes (MSc in Management, MBA, MSc in Computer Science, MSc in Networking, MSc in Project Management etc.)

• Strong collaboration with Greek and European Universities/Institutes

• Participation in several national and EU funded R&D projects

• Participation in ERASMUS / SOCRATES / LEONARDO / TEMPUS Programs

We have strong interests in ….• Establishing collaborative relationships with academic/industrial

partners at regional, national and European level• Applying quality assurance and continuous improvement of

lifelong educational activities with focus to adults educational needs

• Utilizing effective procedures for supporting and evaluating non-formal and informal learning to effectively implement the ‘lifelong learning” of our graduates

• We are particularly interested in critical project management skills and how they can be evaluated

Project Management Competencies

Department of Project Management Technological Education Institute of Larissadde.sdo.teilar.gr

Management Skills

Technical Knowledge

Personal Competencies

Interpersonal Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

4 Pillars of Management Skills…

The Reality …

Asterix : The Guide Analytical, Objective-oriented, discernment, judgment,

cognitive ability

Obelix : The Performer Know-how, Energy, Expertise

Abraracourcix : The Manager Structuring, Planning, Procedures, Coordination

Panoramix : The Human Leader Charisma, Group Leader

Some Successful Examples …

Project Management International Networks

• Several international network associations promote project management and have been instrumental in the development of the PM profession. Mainly:– PMI (USA)– IPMA (Europe)– APM & Office of Government and Commerce (UK)– ISO (International)

• Areas of involvement: methodology, knowledge areas, research,….conferences, journals …. competencies, certification

Definition of CompetenceDefinition of competence :• ISO IEC 17024 : The demonstrated ability to apply

knowledge, skills and attributes • ICB / IPMA Competence Baseline : Competence is the

demonstrated ability to apply knowledge and/or skills, and, where relevant, demonstrated personal attributes.

• PMCDF / PMI : When applied to project management, competence is the demonstrated ability to perform activities within a project environment that lead to expected outcomes based on defined and accepted standards

Project Management Competencies

• From Latin “Competentia” is authorized to judge as well as has the right to speak

• Collection of knowledge, personal attitude, skills and relevant experience needed to be successful in a certain function

• IPMA Competence Baseline (ICB) describes PM competencies in three areas:– Technical – Behavioral– Contextual

PMI (PMCDF) vs. IPMA (ICB)PMI IPMA

Stronger focus on methods (through PMBOK)

Primarily in the US

Written exam, lasts 4 hours and consists of 200 Questions

2 levels: - PMP (Project Management Professional) - CAPM (Certified Assistant in Project Management)

Soft skills strongly included

Primarily in Western Europe

Written exam, lasts 3 hours and consists

of 120 Questions plus Case Studies

4 levels:  - A: Projects director  - B: Senior project manager  - C: Project manager  - D: Project management associate

IPMA PM Competencies• Technical competence range: Fundamental project

management competence elements. Covers the project management content (20 elements)

• Behavioral competent range: Personal management competence elements. Covers project manager’s attitude and skills (15 elements)

• Contextual competent range: Project management competence elements related to the context of the project. Covers competencies in managing relations within the management organization and the ability to function in a project focused organizations (11 elements)

IPMA PM Competencies

20 Technical competencies15 Behavioural competencies11 Contextual competencies

=> 46 competencies

IPMA 4 Levels of Certification

IPMA LevelIPMA Level Management LevelManagement Level AbilitiesAbilities

A Certified Projects DirectorAble to direct all projects of a company or branch

B Certified Project ManagerAble to manage complex projects him/herself

CCertified Project Management Professional

Able to manage non-complex projects him/herself and/or to assist the manager in all aspects of a complex project

DCertified Project ManagementPractitioner

Shall have project management knowledge in all areas

IPMA Focus on Competence Elements according to Certification Levels

Competence elements IPMA Level A %

IPMA Level B %

IPMA Level C %

IPME Level D %

Technical competence 40 50 60 70

Behavioral competence 30 25 20 15

Contextual competence 30 25 20 15

Examples of Behavioral Competence Elements ….

Assertiveness : Behavioral Patterns

Relaxation : Behavioral Patterns

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