Choose methods and assess results with reason

Choose a professional case, justify a method, develop a testable working template and document its validation. Cases can range from research and analysis to a reusable project workflow. Where AI is involved, the same expectations of transparency and professional responsibility apply.

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Who is this programme for?

For project owners, team leads, consultants and organisational development professionals.

What you will produce

↗A documented methods assessment

↗A reusable template library

↗A tested workflow for your use case

↗A project report with a documented before-and-after comparison

The curriculum

Foundation: a shared starting point8 live hours: problem framing, method selection and structural principles.
Template-based Management in practice8 live hours: decompose tasks, develop templates and ensure quality and reusability.
Design processes and decisions8 live hours: model interfaces, decision criteria, roles and escalation paths.
Validate, facilitate and improve8 live hours: pilot testing, peer feedback, measurement planning and responsible AI use.
Supported practical application16 hours of independent work: apply your approach to a real task and defend it in review.

Prerequisites

Foundation is included. Completed AQPS Foundation participation and its €790 fee are credited towards this programme. Initial professional experience is recommended.

Assessment & certificate

At least 80% live attendance, 70% on the knowledge check and 70/100 on the project. Rubric: problem framing (20), method fit (25), template quality (25), validation (20) and reflection (10). One reassessment within twelve months is included.

Institute-issued “AQPS Certified Methods Expert” certificate after successful project assessment. Certification is issued by AQPS. It is not an academic degree and no external accreditation is claimed.

Planned 2027 delivery

German: Foundation 28 January; advanced sessions 18 and 25 February and 4 March 2027. Project due 25 March. English: Foundation 11 February; advanced sessions 11, 18 and 25 March 2027. Project due 15 April. Live days: 09:00–17:30 Europe/Vienna.

A maximum of 16 participants per planned cohort. Faculty and delivery are confirmed before a binding booking.

Certified Methods Expert