IPMA Qualifications 

The International Project Management Association (IPMA) is a federation of around 70-member associations across the globe which provides qualification standards for individuals working in project, programme and portfolio management. IPMA qualifications are internationally recognised and designed for project professionals at all levels in their careers. APM are the certification body in the UK for the IPMA and offer the full suite of qualifications.

IPMA qualifications are available as Project, Programme and Portfolio Management for Levels A and B only and as Project Management for Levels C and D only.

The IPMA qualification price list is available upon request.

Bookings of new open International Project Management Association (IPMA) qualifications will not be available between 1 July and 3 September 2023 as we transition our IPMA qualifications to our new delivery partner APMG.  

APMG are a world-leading accreditation and exam institute and will bring their knowledge, focus and resources to ensure candidates have the best possible experience while taking an IPMA qualification. Find out more about what this means for you.

If you are a candidate already studying towards your IPMA qualification you will continue to be supported through your studies and your course will not change. Please contact your training provider for information about your exams over July and August. 

If you have any other questions please contact our qualifications team.  

The IPMA is a federation of around 70-member associations across the globe which provides qualification standards for individuals working in project, programme and portfolio management. IPMA qualifications are internationally recognised and designed for project professionals at all levels in their careers. APM are the membership body in the UK for the IPMA. 

Level A

IPMA® Level A: Certified Project Director, Certified Programme Director and Certified Portfolio Director are internationally recognised qualifications offered by APM.

These qualifications are designed for experienced project professionals who can demonstrate an ability to manage complex projects, programmes or portfolios at a strategic level.

Level B

IPMA® Level B: Certified Senior Project Manager, Certified Senior Programme Manager and Certified Senior Portfolio Manager are internationally recognised qualifications offered by APM.

These qualifications are designed for experienced project professionals who can demonstrate an ability to manage complex projects, programmes or portfolios.

Level C

IPMA® Level C: Certified Project Manager is an internationally recognised qualification offered by APM.

Previously aligned to the APM Practitioner Qualification (PQ), the IPMA Level C: Certified Project Manager qualification is designed for relatively experienced project professionals who can demonstrate an ability to manage moderately complex projects.

Level D

IPMA® Level D: Project Management Associate is an internationally recognised qualification offered by APM.

Previously aligned to the APM Project Management Qualification (PMQ), the ‘IPMA Level D: Certified Project Management Associate qualification is designed for people looking to progress in their project management career.