The standard applies for training with the aim of qualification of interested persons in "communication an public participation" in planning and building of infrastructure projects. The training deals with the contents of standard VDI 7001. It follows the work phases of the German Fee Structure for Architects and Engineers (HOAI) and is addressed mainly to engineers as project sponsors, general design contractors, planners, project managers, executing companies, representatives of the authorities, representatives of assosiations or civic initiatives.