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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

    If you previously sat an exam with us and were issued a paper certificate but would like to upgrade to a digital badge and e-certificate, please contact us. There is a £25 administration fee for providing a digital badge and a form for which you will need to complete to consent to your personal information being used in order to manually create the badge in Credly.com.

    If your exam is booked through a Training Organization, and they are proctoring your exam over a platform of their choosing, you will need reach out to them directly to discuss options to reschedule.  

    If your exam is with ProctorU, you can reschedule without additional charges as many times as you wish up to 24 hours prior to your booked slot. If you reschedule within this 24-hour period, you will need to pay the £38 reschedule fee, as we will still be charged by ProctorU for your slot.

    You can merge your account by logging into your candidate portal with your initial email address and click on your name at the top. Then click merge and send a merge request to your secondary email address. Once you have agreed to the email request, everything will appear in one account. Please contact us if you have any problems with this process and we will be happy to help.

    You may contact our Accreditation Team directly, and they will be happy to answer your questions regarding the Accreditation process.

    To become an Accredited Training Organization (ATO), apply for accreditation or contact your local APMG office. If suitable, you'll receive an invoice and undergo APMG International's ATO assessment.

    Trainers must be sponsored by an Accredited Training Organization (ATO), which can be found using the APMG International search tool. The sponsoring ATO must submit a trainer application to APMG. 

    The requirements, including pass marks of the exams, will vary depending on the certification, please get in touch for more information.

    If you go to the invigilator portal, use the same log in details as you would for your Marlin account. Once logged in then click on the '+' icon. This will provide two lists - 'Invigilators' and 'Trainers'. Click the appropriate one and find the person you are looking for, then send the invitation.

    Get in touch

    If you have a query about this certification or want to know more about training send us a message via this contact form. We would love to hear from you!

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