);
}
function IPMAGeneralIntroContent() {
const sections = [
{ title: "General Introduction", body: "The International Project Management Association (IPMA) has developed an Individual Competence Baseline, version 4 (ICB4) — the global standard for individual competence in project, programme and portfolio management. It supports the development of individual competence by presenting a complete inventory of competence elements across projects, programmes and portfolios." },
{ title: "Textbook and Preparation Guide", body: "IPMA also published the textbook Project Management by ICB4 and the Preparation Guide for IPMA Individual Certification. In the textbook, the knowledge areas within the different competence elements are specified. The preparation guide contains a summary of the theories described in the textbook, as well as many multiple-choice and open-ended questions with sample answers and rationale." },
{ title: "Purpose E-learning", body: "This e-learning platform allows you to acquire new skills, information, and concepts at your own pace based on the ICB4 framework. Furthermore, it provides accessibility and convenience, enabling you to access the platform from anywhere, at any time, using various devices." },
{ title: "The Eye of Competence", body: "The Eye of Competence represents the universe of competences for project, programme and portfolio management. Competences are divided into three areas: Perspective, People, and Practice. These areas provide a focus for the aspects of competence and together create the whole, balanced individual." },
{ title: "Competence areas", body: "For project management, the three competence areas are subdivided into 28 competence elements (CEs): 05 Perspective competencies, 10 People competencies, and 13 Practice competencies. The perspective competences define the contextual competences to navigate projects within and across the broader environment." },
{ title: "Taxonomy", body: "The required mastery levels can be related to Bloom's taxonomy. Three composite levels are distinguished: Comprehension (c) — remembering and understanding specific concepts; Application (p) — being able to apply knowledge, models and concepts; Analysis (a) — being able to analyse and evaluate specific issues." }];
return (
Rik has over 15 years of experience managing complex infrastructure and IT transformation projects. He has trained more than 400 professionals for IPMA certification.