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About IPMA Certification

Overview

IPMA Training and Certification

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Benefits of IPMA Certification

For Individuals

  • Receive feedback of strengths as well as areas for improvement upon application as IPMA certifications emphasize professional growth rather than memorization of concepts. 
  • Build from a strong theoretical foundation before strengthening specific competencies to become a well-rounded project professional. 
  • Progress to higher-level roles by maintaining up-to-date knowledge of project management practises.  
  • Strengthen credibility with an internationally recognized credential and digital badge.

For Organizations

  • Improves project success rates when certified professionals apply proven methodologies and practises.  
  • Ensures consistent project management across teams with a standardized competence framework.  
  • Demonstrates commitment to quality and excellence in project delivery which then strengthens organizational reputation.  
  • Improves talent development and retention by supporting employee growth and increasing engagement.

    IPMA Certification levels

    IMPA Level A Programme Director Badge IPMA Level A Portfolio Director Badge IPMA Level A Project Director Badge

    IPMA LEVEL A

    IPMA® Level A: Certified Project Director, Certified Programme Director and Certified Portfolio Director.

    IPMA Level B Senior Programme Manager Badge IPMA Level B Senior Project Manager Badge IPMA Level B Senior Portfolio Manager Badge

    IPMA LEVEL B

    IPMA® Level B: Certified Senior Project Manager, Certified Senior Programme Manager and Certified Senior Portfolio Manager.

    IPMA Level C Project Manager Badge

    IPMA LEVEL C

    IPMA® Level C: Certified Project Manager.

    IPMG Level D badge

    IPMA LEVEL D

    IPMA® Level D: Project Management Associate.

    FAQs

    Most, if not all, of our certifications come with at least one Sample Exam to help participants prepare for their exam. Access to the Sample Exams can be located on our website.

    Some certifications do not require training in order to take the exam however, for most certifications, training is advised. 

    For some certifications individuals also have the option to self-study in preparation for the exam and, when they are ready, can even take the exam from the comfort of their home or office.

    You can find details of our self-study exams, available to purchase, via our public exams portal.

    Unfortunately, no. Only Accredited Training Organizations and their registered partners are authorized to use these logos. If you do not fall under these categories and would like to request permission to use the logo, please contact the APMG-International Service Desk (servicedesk@apmg-international.com).

    However, successful candidates are able to share and display their digital badge publicly.

    Please contact us via email addressed to customerservice@apmgroup.co.uk. Please review our policies before submitting your written feedback.

    PMI Professional Development Units (PDUs) are either: Education or Giving Back to the Profession. You can earn PMI Education PDUs by attending non-PMI provider courses if they align with the PMI Talent Triangle® skill areas. Visit the PMI website for details on PDUs, how to record them and required documentation.

    • Most training providers include the exams with their courses. 
    • Self-study candidates can book and take the exam online from anywhere, with a proctor monitoring via webcam, microphone and desktop. 
    • After booking, you'll receive a registration email to schedule your session through the Candidate Portal, with exams available 24/7.
    • APMG also offers limited public exam sessions at designated regional offices.

    • The structure of the examinations depends on the level of certification.
    • Generally, entry-level examinations (Foundation Certifications) have a range of 40 minutes to 60 minutes to complete a multiple-choice exam, which may include 40 to 60 questions.
    • Practitioner examinations can range from 90 minutes to 120 minutes with an average of 80 complex multiple-choice questions.
    • The required score to pass an examination varies from one certification to another. You can find more information listed on the product page under exam details, to learn more about a particular examination.

    If you booked your exam directly with us, you will have 12 months to sit your exam which cannot be extended. If your exam was booked by a Training Organization, then you will need to reach out to them directly to request an extension to your expiry date.

    Full details of our Equality Policy can be found on our website.

    Any request for additional time will need to be provided in writing to customerservice@apmgroup.co.uk. We will need to see evidence of your diagnosed condition in the form of a medical report, signed by a medical practitioner.  

    If this is not available, or your condition was diagnosed a long time ago, then any statement from an employer, line manager or Occupation Health advisor will be sufficient.  

    If no recommendations regarding the length of time to be added to the exam is evident in the documents supplied, then we apply 25% additional time to the exam.

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