Half Double Foundation

The course provides you with a deeper understanding of the Half Double method and, more importantly, how you can apply the methodology to achieve early results in your projects. Half Double is a hybrid project management method that integrates both traditional and agile approaches.

Throughout the course, you will be introduced to a range of practical tools that enable you to start using the method immediately in your role as a project manager. Before the course begins, you will receive the Half Double Foundation Guide, which gives you an introduction to the Half Double methodology.

To obtain the Half Double Foundation certification, you must pass a multiple-choice test on the last day of the course. The certification is included in the course fee.

Course objectives

Knowledge:

  • The three core Half Double elements - Impact, Flow and Leadership and how the methodology is designedHow Local Translation relates to the three core elements
  • The Half Double methods and tools and how these can be applied in a practical context
  • How to explain the methodology, methods and tools to project management peers
  • How to explain why the methods might need to be adapted, as ‘one size does not fit all’.

Skills:

  • As a part of team, how to apply all the Half Double tools
  • On a real-life project, how to apply at least one method or tool per core element
  • Assessment of a specific context and adaptation of the methods and tools as appropriate. 

Competencies:

  • Identify and organize own learning needs and how to apply the Half Double tools when returning to work.
  • How to use the Half Double methodology to deliver enhanced project on a project and lead a temporary organization.

Audience:

  • Individuals interested in a career in project or programme management
  • Practising project or program managers
  • Functional leaders, for example project owners
  • Consultants, Coaches and Trainers.

Prerequisites:

There are no formal prerequisites for this course.  

Day 1 – Introduction & Impact

The first day introduces the Half Double methodology and the learning journey for the course. The main focus is Impact, exploring how projects can maintain a strong focus on creating measurable value and desired outcomes.

Topics covered:

  • Welcome, purpose and program
  • Learning journey
  • Half Double overview
  • Impact Case
  • Impact Solution Design
  • Pulse check
  • Summing up
  • Mini pulse check

Day 2 – Flow

The second day focuses on Flow and how projects can create progress and maintain momentum. Participants explore Half Double methods and tools related to collaboration, key events and visual planning.

Topics covered:

  • Recap day 1
  • Colocation Design
  • Rhythm in Key Events
  • Visual Planning & Project Visuals
  • Summing up
  • Mini pulse check

Day 3 – Leadership & Local Translation

The final day focuses on Leadership and Local Translation. Participants explore the leadership behaviours that support Half Double projects and how the methodology can be adapted to the specific context of an organisation and project.

The course concludes with an evaluation and the Half Double Foundation certification exam.

Topics covered:

  • Recap day 2
  • Leadership introduction
  • Active Ownership behaviour
  • Collaborative Leadership behaviour
  • Reflective & Adaptive mindset
  • Local Translation
  • Conclusion
  • Evaluation
  • Exam

The Half Double Foundation Examination focus on the understanding of Half Double and it proves that you have a deep knowledge on Half Double core elements Impact, Flow, Leadership and Local translation and that you know the methods and the tools

  • 1 hour - multiple choice examination
  • ‘Open book’ examination
  • 40 Multiple Choice questions covering the Half Double methodology
  • Instant pass / no pass

The multiple-choice Foundation certification is conducted by the HDI and after the examination an auto-generated mail with a Certification Diploma will be send to the participant. The diploma is life-long.

Practical information

Duration: 3 days
Price: 15 500 NOK
Language: English course material with a Norwegian-speaking instructor
Format: The course is offered as an open course and can also be booked as an in-company course.

FAQ

Hva er Half Double?
Half Double er en hybrid prosjektledelsesmetode som kombinerer tradisjonelle og smidige tilnærminger. Metoden bygger på tre kjerneelementer – Impact, Flow og Leadership – i tillegg til Local Translation, som handler om å tilpasse metodikken til den aktuelle organisasjonen og prosjektkonteksten.

Trenger jeg erfaring med prosjektledelse for å delta?
Nei, det er ingen formelle forkunnskapskrav. Kurset passer både for personer som ønsker å begynne å jobbe med prosjekt- eller programledelse og for erfarne prosjektledere.

Er Half Double en smidig prosjektmetode?
Half Double er en hybrid metode som integrerer både tradisjonelle og smidige tilnærminger til prosjektledelse.

Er sertifiseringseksamen inkludert?
Ja. Half Double Foundation-eksamen er inkludert i kursavgiften og gjennomføres på kursets siste dag.

Hvordan gjennomføres eksamen?
Eksamen er en 60 minutters åpen bok-eksamen med 40 flervalgsspørsmål. Du får resultatet umiddelbart etter gjennomføring.

Hvor lenge er sertifiseringen gyldig?
Half Double Foundation-diplomet er gyldig på livstid.

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