About Half Double Certification
Overview
Half Double Foundation, Practitioner and Master
Benefits of Half Double Certification
For Individuals
- Quickly respond to unforeseen issues by learning risk assessment and mitigation strategies that complement agile methodologies.
- Access a simplified version of project management best practices that have been tested and further developed by experts.
- Increase project success rates by focusing on impact and cut project lead time for large or small initiatives.
- Analyze project characteristics to form a more balanced portfolio and select the optimal hybrid approach for each.
- Determine which elements of traditional and agile methods are most effective for your projects by assessing current practices and identifying strengths and areas for improvement.
- Learn to build an Impact Case that drives behavioral change and greater business impact.
- Highlight your ability to deliver impactful projects by sharing your digital badge.
For Organizations
- Provides organizations with the flexibility to adapt to changing project requirements while maintaining a structured approach for planning and delivery.
- Combines Agile tactics and traditional stakeholder communication methods to ensure that all parties are informed and involved throughout the project lifecycle.
- Introduces efficient resource allocation by blending the predictive planning of traditional methods with the adaptive resource management of agile practices.
- Teaches hybrid methodologies that help projects maintain higher success rates compared to those relying solely on traditional or agile methods.
- Helps teams align more quickly with core Half Double principles - impact, flow, and leadership - which then boosts project impact and efficiency.
Useful links
Useful links
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Half Double Institute
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Buy the Half Double Methodology Handbook
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Manage Projects in Half The Time or Double the Results Podcast
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Project Success Rates: Double the Impact in Half the Time Podcast
Documentation
Documentation
Success in 1 2 3
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Half Double Certification levels
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Testimonials
Over the last three days, I have had the chance to undergo the Half Double Foundation Training and Certification. This has provided me with a practical framework on maximizing business impact while also developing myself as a strong and collaborative leader. I am excited to put all the learnings into practice and create meaningful impact into my organization!
Half double focus on better projects, faster. As a hybrid between traditional methods and agile much of what I learned matches what I would intuitively do. However - the extreme focus on early impact versus deliverables at the end of the project is inspiring and we got lots of great tools on how to create flow and show leadership.
I have truly become a fan of how the simple yet effective tools and techniques in Half Double can make a significant difference in terms of impact and speed in project delivery. The Half Double Master certification has been an excellent way to reflect and refine my skills further and document my ability to master the skills required to create Impact, Flow and Leadership in projects.
The Half Double framework offers a comprehensive methodology with a strong focus on impact, flow and leadership. The methodology enables programme leadership to tailor the approach to the specific organisation to maximize the fit through local translation. The Half Double methodology provides me with a hands-on and clear toolbox to handle large digital transformations and change programs. The certification process allowed me to reflect on my practical application of the methodology from previous and current transformation programs and there was a strong focus on self-insight.
Videos
Videos
Half Double Case: Jabra
SFIA
This APMG certification has been informally mapped against the SFIA Framework to indicate the skills that are addressed and referenced by the certification. Although it is not yet possible to claim this digital badge, the indicative skills can be used to plan your professional development through assessing the skills you have and the skills you need for the role you want.
knowledge
Half Double Foundation
Generic attribute Knowledge up to level 3, Project Management level 4, Methods and Tools level 3
Same as above plus Project Management level 5, Systems Development Management level 5
knowledge
Half Double Practitioner
Generic attribute Knowledge up to level 4, Project Management level 4, Methods and Tools level 3
Same as above plus Project Management level 5, Systems Development Management level 5
knowledge
Half Double Master
Generic attribute Knowledge up to level 4
Same as above plus Project Management up to level 7, Portfolio Management up to level 6, Programme Management level 6, Portfolio, Programme and Project Support up to level 6, Systems Development Management up to level 7
knowledge
Half Double Foundation
Generic attribute Knowledge up to level 3, Project Management level 4, Methods and Tools level 3
Same as above plus Project Management level 5, Systems Development Management level 5
knowledge
Half Double Practitioner
Generic attribute Knowledge up to level 4, Project Management level 4, Methods and Tools level 3
Same as above plus Project Management level 5, Systems Development Management level 5
knowledge
Half Double Master
Generic attribute Knowledge up to level 4
Same as above plus Project Management up to level 7, Portfolio Management up to level 6, Programme Management level 6, Portfolio, Programme and Project Support up to level 6, Systems Development Management up to level 7
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FAQs
In 2015, the Danish Industry Foundation and Implement Group established a research project to investigate how to improve efficiency and competitiveness of Danish industry. This led to the Half Double Institute being set up as a not-for-profit organization. Half Double Institute’s comprehensive research identified key concepts that any organization can use to deliver projects in less time, and which result in more impact.
Half Double is a project management approach based on actual human behavior, its unpredictability and complexity. It has been tested and validated through numerous projects in various industries and been applied to a wide range of project types – and it works.
The Half Double methodology focuses on 3 core elements:
- Impact – stakeholder satisfaction is the ultimate success criterion.
- Flow – high intensity and frequent interaction to ensure continuous project progress.
- Leadership – leadership must embrace uncertainty and makes the project happen.
To find out more about Half Double Institute’s transformational approach you can watch their video case studies.
Yes, training is a mandatory requirement for the Foundation exam and the Practitioner and Master certifications.
The full list of Half Double Accredited Training Organizations (ATOs) can be found under the Training Provider section of this product page.
Training is not required for individuals who hold the the Practitioner and/or Master certifications and need to complete the Re-Certification.
All candidates will need to attend a Practitioner Boost and Practitioner training course before they can apply for Half Double Practitioner certification. After completing the training, candidates must submit a written application which will include details on a project they have worked on where they have implemented the Half Double methodology and tools. The application will be reviewed by an assessor and then invited to a 1 hour interview to discuss your project and experience in more detail.
The Half Double Foundation exam is based on the Half Double Methodology Handbook which is available in both hard copy and electronic format from Van Haren Publishing.
The Half Double Foundation exam is available in English and Danish. Half Double advise that you sit the exam in the same language that your training was conveyed in.
The Half Double Practitioner and Master certifications can also be conducted in either English or Danish.
The Half Double Practitioner Re-Certification can be conducted in English or Danish.
The Half Double Master Re-Certification can be conducted in English.
The Half Double Methodology Handbook is available in English.
The Half Double ‘Ignite’ (Foundation) course is generally delivered over 3 days. Please check the course structure and duration with your course provider before booking.
After attending an Ignite training course, it is expected that candidates will need to spend 2-3 months applying the Half Double methodology to projects before they will be ready to apply for Practitioner certification. Your attendance at the Boost and Practitioner training courses will help you to determine your preparedness for the Practitioner certification.
It is expected that candidates will need to spend approximately 6 months applying the Half Double methodology to projects before they will be ready to apply for Master certification. Your attendance at the Boost and Master class training courses will help you to determine your preparedness for the Master certification.
The structure of the Half Double Foundation examination is below:
- 40 multiple choice questions
- 60 minutes duration
- Pass mark: 28 out of 40 (70%)
- Open book (candidates can refer to any materials during the exam)
Yes, candidates may take any reference materials into the Foundation exam (there are no restrictions).
The Half Double Foundation certification does not expire.
The Half Double Practitioner certification is valid for 3 years.
The Half Double Master certification is valid for 5 years.