The test is based on the competencies required to be a project manager – not only in the execution phase of a project, but also in the initiation, planning and closing phases. Besides technical know-how, the test will also measure the soft skills needed to be a project manager. The results of the test are then displayed according to the following competencies: 1. Initiating a project 2. Planning a project 3. Executing a project 4. Monitoring and controlling a project 5. Closing a project 6. Communicating 7. Leading 8. Managing 9. Cognitive ability 10. Effectiveness 11. Professionalism

1. MEMBER OF THE
Project Management 7.6
You are a real pro, there is no doubt about that. Your decisions are well thought out an you
demonstrate evident know-how.
Initiating a project 8.7
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Planning a project 8.1
Executing a project 6
Monitoring and Controlling a project 7.3
Closing a project 7.8
Management and Leadership 7
Sometimes you take the right decisions - but sometimes also regrettable decisions. C onsider to
improve your team leading skills, if you want to become an excellent project manager.
Communicating 7.1
Leading 5.5
Managing 8.2
Cognitive ability 7.9
Effectiveness 5.9
Professionalism 7.4
Assessing Project Management Competencies
PM SkillTest is your solution to quickly assess
the technical competencies and the soft skills
of project managers.
With 50 problems to solve in 90 minutes, the
test gives a detailed feedback about strengths PM SkillTest is the perfect tool to quickly evaluate
and weaknesses in different competency the know-how of your project managers
areas.
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Assessing Project Management Competencies
Assessing competencies
Sometimes you need to know how a project manager might cope with
problems or difficult situations.
How it works
Unfortunately, most tests and assessments measure only one thing:
PM SkillTest consists of 50 typical problem situations encountered during the day-
knowledge. While knowledge is certainly useful, it cannot exclusively tell you
to-day running of a project. For each situation, four ways of solving the problem
if someone is a good project manager.
are suggested. The options must be evaluated and sorted according to their
PM SkillTest is the missing piece of your puzzle… relevance.
On the one hand the test assesses the technical know-how during all phases of the
project; on the other hand it measures the soft skills.
The results of the test are then displayed according to the following competencies:
Project Management Management & Leadership
How to use it Initiating a project Communicating
PM SkillTest is available online – anywhere, anytime. Planning a project Leading
The duration of the test is one and half hours; however, many people Executing a project Managing
complete the test in less time.
Monitoring a project Cognitive ability
PM SkillTest can be used in many ways:
Closing a project Effectiveness
• Assess project managers with regard to their next assignment
Professionalism
• Determine training needs
• Evaluate skills after a training
Your advantages
• Evaluation of the competencies and skills, not only knowledge
PM SkillTest • Significant assessment in a minimum amount of time
• Easy to use and available online
• Assess skills before and/or after training