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CERTIFICATION HANDBOOKCERTIFICATION1.1 Introduction to IPMA 4 level CertificationWith the increasing recognition of project management as a profession, competence and certification have become key drivingforces, both at the organisation and the individual level. The IPMA universal four-level-certification system operates in more than 40countries around the world and offers certification at the following levels:A Certified Project DirectorB Certified Senior Project ManagerC Certified Project ManagerD Certified Project Management AssociateThis multi-level certification system offers the opportunity to reflect developing competence. These levels provide a suitable frameworkfor developing career paths in organisations as well as for creating development programmes for individuals and organisations.The IPMA certification provides international peer recognition of one’s competence. It demonstrates that an individual is competentin the crucial ability to manage projects. It assists in the recognition of the transferability of an individual’s skills from oneorganisation or industry to another. Also, through participation in the certification process, individuals enhance their confidence intheir project management and general business competence.The IPMA certification system provides a benchmark for the organisation in the recruitment, training and development ofproject management staff; it provides a marketing tool by demonstrating the organisation’s commitment to excellence in projectmanagement and demonstrates the competence of its staff at managing projects. It helps significantly, by showing that in additionto other relevant qualifications that staff may have, their IPMA certification can instil confidence in clients that the organisation canhandle their business efficiently and cost effectively.Achievement of one or several of these prestigious certifications acknowledges your abilities in project management and increasesyour visibility within your organisation and on an international level. In order to maintain the certification, you must show ongoingprofessional development in the field of project management by satisfying the Continuing Certification Requirements (CCR)programme or by renewing your certification.1.2 Why You Need the Certification HandbookAll certification applicants are recommended to read this entire handbook. It is important to read and understand this handbook because• It helps you determine which certification is most appropriate for you• It contains important information about the certification process• It outlines the eligibility requirements for each certification• It discusses certification fees and refund policies• It details policies and procedures, such as the audit process and appeals procedure8
CERTIFICATION HANDBOOKCERTIFICATION1.3 Requirements for each IPMA certification levelIPMA Level ACertified Projects DirectorHas at least five years of experience in portfolio management, programme management or multi-project management, ofwhich three years were in responsible leadership functions in the portfolio management of a company/organisation or abusiness unit/or in the management of important programmes.Shall be able to manage portfolios or programmesIs responsible for the management of an important portfolio of a company/organisation or a branch thereof or for themanagement of one or more important programmes.Contributes to strategic management and makes proposals to senior management. Develops project managementpersonnel and coaches project managers.Develops and implements project management requirements, processes, methods, techniques, tools, handbooks,guidelines.EntryrequirementsCorecompetenceAdditionalrequirementsIPMA Level BCertified Senior Project ManagerHas at least five years of project management experience, of which three years are in responsibleleadership functions of complex projects.Shall be able to manage complex projects.Is responsible for all project management competence elements of a complex project.Has general management role as manager of large project management team.Uses adequate project management processes, methods, techniques and tools.EntryrequirementsCorecompetenceAdditionalrequirementsIPMA Level CCertified Project ManagerHas at least three years of project management experience. Is responsible for leadership functions of projects with limitedcomplexity.Shall be able to manage projects with limited complexity and/or to manage a sub-project of a complex project inall competence elements of project management.Is responsible for managing a project with limited complexity in all its aspects, or for managing asub-project of a complex project.Applies common project management processes, methods, techniques and tools.EntryrequirementsCorecompetenceAdditionalrequirementsIPMA Level DCertified Project Management AssociateExperience in project management competence elements is not compulsory; but it is an advantage if the candidate hasapplied his project management knowledge to some extent already.Shall have project management knowledge in all competence elements.Can practice in any project management competence element. May work in some fields as a specialist.Works as a project team member or a member of the project personnel.Has broad project management knowledge and the ability to apply it.EntryrequirementsCorecompetenceAdditionalrequirements9
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