PBP Qualification & Certification – the Corporate Program
On this page: The business case | The process
Qualified & Certified
The Concise Business Case
Customers and contractors in Project Business stand under massive pressure these days from a deteriorating market.
| Competency level | What it does in Project Business | Where to get it | Education so far |
|---|---|---|---|
| Technical skills | This is, where money is spent in projects. | Academic and vocational qualification | ๐ข Mostly well trained |
| Project management | This is, where the money is administered. | Project management training (e.g. PMP preparation) | ๐ Often well trained |
| Commercial & legal acumen | This is, where money is earned. Or burned. | Project Business Professional (PBP) qualification and certification | ๐ด Not trained |
Project Business is high-risk business for all parties. It needs well-educated people who integrate technical and project management skills with commercial and legal acumen to protect the interests of the organizations involved. This seminar sets the foundation.
PBP qualification: The business case
The business case of the PBP qualification and certification works for all companies in cross-corporate projects:
For Project Customers Doing Strategic Procurement โ ๏ธ
Procuring organizations face commercial, contractual, and financial risks. PBP-qualified professionals strengthen supplier governance and protect business interests.
The PBP qualification and certification deliver the condensed capabilities of the Project Business Foundation for orchestrating complex networks of vendors and service providers for success.
Invest:
- Free during the tryout phase
- โฌ 990 (~US$ 1,150) per attendee*
- 2 days training
Benefits:
- Better Strategic Procurement
- “Mission Success First” mindset
- Professional contract knowledge
- Understanding of international contract law
- Tools for the management of cross-corporate projects
- Tools for crisis management
- Project management certification for better standing
- Access to additional training programs with focus on project business
Costs of doing nothing:
- Missing tools for complex project procurement
- Poor management of business risks
- Cost overruns, claims, and legal disputes
- Poor orchestration of project vendors and service providers
*: Special conditions for corporate classes. In Germany, this includes VAT (USt).
For Project Contractors Earning Income with Projects ๐ง
Customer projects generate revenue but expose contractors to contractual and financial risks beyond technical delivery. PBP-qualified professionals strengthen profit margins and manage these relationships for success.
The PBP qualification and certification deliver the condensed capabilities of the Project Business Foundation for managing customer projects as business ventures.
Invest:
- Free during the tryout phase
- โฌ 990 (~US$ 1,150) per attendee*
- 2 days training
Benefits:
- “Mission Success First” mindset
- Professional contract knowledge
- Understanding of international contract law
- Tools for the management of profit margins and cash-flow
- Tools for crisis management
- Certified project managers for winning offers
- Access to additional training programs with focus on project business
Costs of doing nothing:
- Missing tools for profitability
- Customer projects run like internal projects
- Cost overruns, claims, and legal disputes
- Lost opportunities for new business
- Poor management of business risks
*: Special conditions for corporate classes. In Germany, this includes VAT (USt).
The PBP qualification and certification deliver the condensed capabilities of the Project Business Foundation for managing customer projects as business ventures and orchestrating networks of vendors. More…
Why now?
For companies involved in Project Business, times are more challenging than ever. Facing unpredictable markets, all sides must train their staff to protect their business interests now.
For some, survival is at stake.
What can corporations do?
Qualify their Project Managers to run cross-corporate projects not as internal initiatives but as true business transactions.
Because that’s what they are.
Find Out if the PBP Training Suits Your Needs
The process is simple:
Step 1: Review Testimonials
Project Business Foundation
โThe PBP seminar delivers high-quality, focused training for project managers working in client-facing, outsourced, or cross-corporate environments. No other certification addresses this space with such clarity and depth.โ
โ Cornelius Fichtner, PBP; CEO at OSP International, USA
Google Reviews and References
โHighly Recommended
The certification course was excellent. The content was clearly structured, very practical, and directly applicable to real work situations. Oliver provided valuable insights, relevant examples, and hands-on exercises that made the learning experience both engaging and effective. I genuinely enjoyed the course and would strongly recommend it to anyone looking to deepen their skills and gain meaningful, practice-oriented knowledge.โ
โ Anne-Kathrin Mesch, PBP; CEO at Mesch Projekttalente, Germany
Seminar Feedback after Certification
When you have reviewed the testimonials and wonder what business value the PBP Qualification and Certification brings, move on to the next step:
Step 2: Send Try-Out Candidates
The Training Offer
Up to three corporate employees* are welcome to attend a public online class free of charge and take the certification exam.
The classes take place monthly and are optimized for different time zones.
Seminar content and dates:
– https://oliverlehmann.com/pm-training/individual-pbp-certification
*: Depending on the size of the organization
The Business Impact
These free test participations are no gifts.
The offer gives corporations a risk-free insight into the business value delivered by the PBP qualification and certification. It will bring change:
- Clarified roles and responsibilities
- Fewer disruptive conflicts at interfaces
- Earlier recognition of and responses to business risks
- More disciplined decisions with commercial impact
- Tools for effective client/contractor interaction
- And most importantly: Business spirit protecting the project and the organization
Get Free Tryout Seats & See the Impact
When the tryout was convincing that the PBP Qualification and Certification brings net business value, it’s time to send more employees.
Step 3: When You Like the Results, Roll out the Training
Option 1: Vouchers
This option is the simplest: You buy vouchers for your employees that they use during their individual registrations. During booking to set the price to zero.
Benefits:
- Employees can select their seminar and examination dates individually.
- Not all employees are booked at the same time.
Build Your Corporate Voucher
Choose how many seats to sponsor. We email you a printable, QR-coded voucher your employees redeem to register at no cost.
How many seats?
Code
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Vouchers are valid for one year. No refund for unused vouchers.
The final voucher code and QR code are generated after payment.
Option 2: Corporate Seminars
Have the seminars as corporate events hosted by your L&D (Learning & Development) department or PMO (Project Management Office).
Benefits:
- We can adapt and expand the seminars to meet your wishes.
- The seminars give your people an opportunity to meet.
- The seminars can be done virtually or in classroom.
