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Requirements Management Seminar

How assumptions become reliable requirements.

Many projects don’t stall because of poor execution. Rather, it’s because it was never clearly defined at the outset what exactly was supposed to be implemented.

In this seminar, you’ll learn how to gather requirements in a structured way, document them clearly, and manage changes effectively. This process turns initial ideas into a clear foundation for work—for traditional, agile, and hybrid projects.

  • WHY THIS SEMINAR?

  • Collect and document requirements in a structured manner
  • Avoiding Misunderstandings Early in the Project
  • Engage Stakeholders in a Targeted Manner
  • Prioritizing Requirements Effectively
  • Manage Changes in a Traceable Manner
  • For traditional, agile, and hybrid projects
  • Practical exercises and case studies
  • Apply methods directly within the project

REQUIREMENTS MANAGEMENT IN PROJECTS | SCHEDULE OVERVIEW:

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SEMINAR GOALS

Good requirements rarely arise by chance.
They arise when the right questions are asked.

That’s exactly what you’ll practice in this seminar.

You will learn how to gather requirements in a structured manner, document them clearly, and manage changes in a traceable way.

After two days, you’ll feel much more confident when talking with clients, departments, and project teams.

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YOUR BENEFIT

Many projects don’t fail because of technical issues.
They fail because different people have different ideas about the end result.

After this seminar, you’ll be able to analyze requirements more closely, conduct discussions in a more structured manner, and document decisions clearly. This reduces misunderstandings and facilitates collaboration between clients, departments, and the project team.

You’ll apply these methods directly during the seminar. Through exercises, case studies, and discussions, you’ll apply them to situations that actually arise in day-to-day project work.

YOUR TRAINER

Trainer York Backwinkel
York Backwinkel

Senior Consultant, IPMA
Level B, Diplom-Kaufmann

Siegel Top100 Inovator PSC

SEMINAR CONTENT: REQUIREMENTS MANAGEMENT IN PROJECTS

  • Basics & Context

    • The Role of Requirements Management in a Project
    • Needs vs. Wants: How to Tell the Difference
    • Stakeholder Analysis and Engagement

  • Set requirements

    • Interview techniques, observation, workshops, questionnaires
    • Personas, Use Cases, User Stories
    • Creative Techniques for Requirements Gathering

  • Documenting & Organizing Requirements

    • Requirements Specifications & Backlogs
    • Quality Criteria for Good Requirements
    • Categorize requirements (functional, non-functional, domain-specific)

  • Evaluate & Prioritize Requirements

    • Methods such as MoSCoW, Kano, and utility analysis
    • Dealing with Conflicting Goals and Political Interests

  • Validate Requirements & Manage Changes

    • Consultation with Stakeholders and Documentation
    • Change Management and Traceability
    • Requirements in Agile vs. Traditional Projects
  • Further details on the seminar
  • Seminar services
Duration 2 intensive and lively seminar days
Target Audience This seminar is intended for project managers and requirements managers with a basic understanding of project management.
Note
  • Small seminar group. This guarantees you the greatest possible benefit.
  • PMPs automatically receive 16 PDUs (8 Ways of Working, 0 Power Skills, and 8 Business Acumen) toward their recertification, since we are an Authorized Training Partner (ATP) ofPMI®.
  • IPMA-certified participants receive a certificate of further training.
Seminar services
  • Qualified and experienced trainers from the field
  • Comprehensive seminar documentation
  • Many exercises for implementation
  • Photo protocol of the seminar
  • Digital participant certificate for printing, sharing and embedding in social networks.
  • Seminar language: German (also available in English within the company)

FAQs – Questions About Requirements Management in Projects Seminar

  • What will I learn in the "Requirements Management in Projects" seminar?

    You will learn how to professionally gather, document, prioritize, and validate requirements, and how to manage changes in a transparent manner throughout the course of the project.

  • Is the seminar only suitable for IT projects?

    No. Many of the examples come from project-oriented work environments and can be applied to traditional, agile, and hybrid projects. The seminar is particularly relevant in any setting where requirements need to be clarified and clearly aligned early on.

  • Do I need any prior knowledge for the "Requirements Management in Projects" seminar?

    A basic understanding of project management is helpful. If you don’t have much experience yet, our “Project Management Basics ” seminar is a good way to prepare.

  • How practical is the seminar?

    Very practical. You’ll work with case studies, group exercises, simulations, and reflection sessions so that you can apply the methods directly to your day-to-day work.

  • How is the "Requirements Management in Projects" seminar structured?

    The “Requirements Management in Projects” seminar is offered either as an in-person seminar or as a live online seminar.

    • Live online seminar: Start is at 8:30 am, end around 5:30 pm.
    • Face-to-face seminar: The seminar starts at 9:00 a.m. on the first day and at 8:30 a.m. on the following days. The seminar usually ends at 17:30, on the last day at 17:00.

    There is a lunch break and flexible breaks in between – depending on the exercise situation and the motivation of the group.

    All formats are interactive, practical and include many concrete exercises:

    • Live online seminar: You work on exercises in small groups via MS Teams, use Miroboard, AI tools, Slido and other digital exercise formats.
    • Classroom seminar: In bright and friendly seminar rooms, you will work on exercises in small groups, experience a wide range of practical examples and have space to exchange experiences. The atmosphere is collegial, structured and open to your specific questions.

  • How large is the class for the "Requirements Management in Projects" seminar?

    The group size is deliberately kept small so that personal exchanges, individual questions and intensive practice are possible. This gives you real added value and allows you to address your challenges in a targeted manner.

  • Will I receive a certificate for the "Requirements Management in Projects" seminar?

    Yes, you will receive a verified, digital certificate of participation. You can use it internally as proof of competence or post it on LinkedIn, for example.

  • What happens if I fall ill and cannot attend the seminar at short notice?

    If you fall ill and are unable to attend, you can nominate a substitute participant to take your place at any time. If this is not possible, you will pay the seminar fees, but can attend the next date at a reduced rate of 50% of the participation fee.

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