Project management is no longer just for project managers—it’s a vital skill for anyone who leads, coordinates, or contributes to meaningful work.
Whether you’re early in your career, exploring a new direction, or preparing for a more senior role, this IPM Project Associate® certification equips you with the tools to boost your career prospects and stay competitive in a rapidly evolving global job market.
IPM Project Associate® certification offers a clear, accessible approach to planning, collaboration, and execution—skills that lead to stronger teamwork, better results, and greater clarity in everyday work.
You’ll build practical confidence and learn to apply these tools across diverse workplaces, both in Ireland and internationally.
By the end, you’ll be able to:
Project management is a powerful and transferable skill—relevant to professionals in every role, sector, and stage of their career. Here’s why upskilling in project management is worth considering:
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The certification fees include the access to all course materials on the Student Hub, live expert-led virtual classes, recordings and unlimited support from our Student Support team.
This certification is available in two formats:
There are no prerequisites to participate in this course. The Project Management Framework 2-day workshop is ideal for those starting out in project management.
The IPM Project Associate® certification is a perfect fit for someone who wants to get a fundamental knowledge of project management and upskill quickly with a framework and toolkit to help you start managing projects. Prior training or knowledge of project management approaches and methodologies is not required.
The course runs for 2 days, from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.
Yes, the content of this course is suitable for various industry sectors. We have students from different backgrounds – such as engineering, pharmaceuticals, design, construction, IT and many others – who completed the course successfully.
A recording of each online class will be available for playback in the Student Hub for a limited period of time, so you do not need to worry about missing a class.
This certification curriculum is designed by industry experts to help you develop a project mindset and the practical skills that are so valuable to organisations.
Successful completion of this certification results in an IPM Project Associate® certificate and 14 Professional Development Units (PDUs).
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