
HERMES® Foundation Level Certification (2022)
HERMES 2022 is the official project management method used by the Swiss federal administration. This two-day course teaches you how to plan, manage, and document projects using HERMES.
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HERMES 2022 is the official project management method used by the Swiss federal administration. This two-day course teaches you how to plan, manage, and document projects using HERMES. You will gain a clear understanding of phases, roles, modules, and standard scenarios, and receive focused preparation for the HERMES Foundation exam.
What You Will Learn
This training gives you a structured introduction to the HERMES method – from the basics and phase model to practical project application. Through hands-on exercises, real-life examples, and focused exam preparation, you’ll be well equipped for the certification.
Part 1- Introduction to HERMES 2022
Part 2- Phase Model & Approaches
Part 3- Scenarios & Customization (Sizing, Tailoring)
Part 4- Modules & Method Elements
Part 5- Role Model & Project Organization
Part 6- Practice Example: “Museum Pass Hermesingen” Project
Part 7- Exam Preparation
Certification & Exam
Certification Process for HERMES (Foundation & Advanced)
After you learn the HERMES method (either via a 2-3 day course or self-study), you can register for the HERMES certification exam through TÜV SÜD Examination Institute.
To become eligible for HERMES Foundation certification you must:
Have basic knowledge of project management and the HERMES framework.
(Training is recommended but not strictly mandatory.)
Register and take the Foundation exam: 40 multiple-choice questions, 60 minutes.
After you pass the exam you receive a personal HERMES Foundation certificate from TÜV SÜD. The certificate has unlimited validity.
If you later aim for HERMES Advanced certification, you register for a separate exam (often after taking advanced training). The advanced exam has two parts: first, a multiple-choice section (30 questions), second, multiple-choice questions based on practical project-situations (15 questions). Each part lasts 60 minutes.
Upon passing that exam, you receive the HERMES Advanced certificate from TÜV SÜD. Certificates issued since 2020 have a validity of 5 years.
What You Will Achieve
By the end of the course, you will be able to:
Confidently apply the structure and principles of the HERMES method
Select and use appropriate standard scenarios
Assign and implement the key roles and modules in a project
Build a project organization according to HERMES
Develop custom scenarios based on real project requirements
Prepare effectively for the Foundation certification exam
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HERMES Foundation is the entry level certification for the HERMES project management method. HERMES is the official project management method used by the Swiss federal administration. The Foundation level explains the basic structure, terms, roles, phases, and core ideas of HERMES.
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