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IPMA Certification

The Institute of Project Management is the official certifying body for the International Project Management Association (IPMA) in Ireland. IPMA connects project management organisations into a global network of shared resources and professional expertise. Earning an IPMA certification is an unequivocal demonstration of competence in project management.
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IPMA® Certification

IPMA® (International Project Management Association) was founded in 1965 and is the world’s first professional project management association. It is a Federation of 73 Member Associations from the Americas, Africa, Asia, Australia and Europe.

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IPMA® plays a leading role in the development and promotion of the project management profession, providing standards and guidelines for the work of a wide range of project management talent through the IPMA® Competence Baseline (IPMA ICB®). The IPMA® competency-based Four-Level Certification System for programme and project managers is unique in the world and widely recognised for its quality.

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Benefits of IPMA® Certification

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International peer recognition

of your competence in project management

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Better career opportunities

in Ireland’s growing project management job market and beyond

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Increase clients trust

in organisation and employee’s capabilities in managing project

IPMA® Certification Levels

The eligibility, certification steps, and role description for each of IPMA Certification Levels.
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IPMA® Recertification

The ongoing educational and professional development of individuals who have attained the IPMA® certification is mandatory.

In order to satisfy the CPD programme and maintain active certification status, one must accrue and report a minimum of 175 Professional Development Units (PDUs) during each five-year certification/CCR cycle. Please see Section 3 of the Certification Handbook for further details.

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IPMA® Certification Fee

New Candidates

Obtain your first IPMA® certification or apply to the next certification level
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All Information You Need

Download important documents about IPMA® Certification to help you determine which certification is most appropriate for you.

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About IPMA Ireland

The mission and purpose of IPMA Ireland (Irish Certification Body) is to implement and maintain the IPMA® 4-Level Certification System in the Republic of Ireland.

The certification system is managed by the IPMA® Certification and Validation Management Board (CVMB). It is applied within each country by the domestic Certification Body (CB), e.g.: IPMA Ireland.

It is based on ISO/IEC 17024:2012 (Conformity Assessment – General requirements for bodies operating certification of persons).

We can work with your organisation to provide IPMA® Certification for your staff and company. Please contact us for further information.

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