Projects are becoming increasingly large-scale, international, and multidisciplinary. Stakeholders expect measurable results, while time pressure and complexity continue to increase. This requires project managers who do more than just plan and manage. It requires professionals who can switch between strategy, collaboration, and execution.
In this context, project management is no longer a supporting function, but a strategic role within organizations. Anyone who wants to develop professionally in this field benefits from an independent, internationally recognized validation of their competencies.
The IPMA certificate is an internationally recognized certification for project professionals at different levels. It focuses on project, program, and portfolio management.
The certification is based on the IPMA ICB4 standard, which includes 29 competencies. These are divided into three domains: personal leadership, contextual (environmental) factors and technical project management skills
From level IPMA-C onwards, not only knowledge is tested, but also how it is applied in practice. You demonstrate that you have relevant work experience and are capable of managing projects professionally in different situations.
Why choose IPMA certification
Objective assessment of professional competence
What it brings to your career
How the certification process works
The process consists, depending on the level, of a combination of a written exam, self-assessment, project reporting, and an assessment. From IPMA-C onwards, it is required that you can demonstrate relevant work experience through practical cases. You are evaluated by independent assessors who gain insight into your way of working, decision-making, and reflective ability.
The certification is carried out by IPMA Certificering. We operate independently from training providers to ensure that the assessment is objective and reliable.
What are the different levels
IPMA offers four certification levels:
After certification, you are included in the international IPMA register. This register shows who is certified, at what level, and until when the certificate is valid. It provides transparency for employers and clients and reinforces your status as a certified professional.
Project management requires professional competence. Anyone who wants to seriously develop in this field chooses a certification that tests both theory and practice. With an IPMA certificate, you demonstrate that you possess the knowledge, experience, and professional attitude needed to successfully deliver projects.
