FAQs
Here are the IAPM's FAQs
- What does IAPMIC mean?
- How do I obtain a IAPMIC?
- What is the Computer Test for?
- What is the difference between a Certified Project Manager and a Certified Senior Project Manager?
- How does the points system for Certified Senior Project Manager certification work?
- How many questions are there in the online tests?
- How much time do you have to complete the tests?
- What additives are allowed for the computer based tests?
- How about the current quotation for the exam as "certified Project Manager"?
- How about the current quotation for the exam as "certified Senior Project Manager"?
- How about the current quotation for the exam as "certified Scrum Manager"?
What does IAPMIC mean?
IAPMIC stands for IAPM Identification Code.
Top ↑How do I obtain a IAPMIC?
You will get your IAPM identification code if you sign up for an certification or test at the IAPM website.
Top ↑What is the Computer Test for?
The Computer Test checks whether a computer satisfies the requirements for the online test and provides the certification candidate with an idea of online self test and/or online certification test content. Click here to go to the Computer Test.
Top ↑What is the difference between a Certified Project Manager and a Certified Senior Project Manager?
A Certified Senior Project Manager should have at least five years of project management experience, three of which in a senior position or a position with major responsibilities.
Top ↑How does the points system for Certified Senior Project Manager certification work?
The candidate can specify a maximum of five projects. Points are awarded for these projects on the basis of project data and the candidate’s project experience during the last five years. The total points score is calculated using a mathematical formula. Candidates for Certified Senior Project Manager certification must achieve a minimum score of 40 points. Otherwise, they can only be approved for Certified Project Manager certification.
Top ↑How many questions are there in the online tests?
- 25 questions in the self test.
- 120 questions in the Certified Project Manager certification test.
- 120 questions in the Certified Senior Project Manager certification test.
- 20 questions in the Scrum self test.
- 60 questions in the Scrum certification test.
How much time do you have to complete the tests?
- 25 minutes in the self test.
- 80 minutes in the Certified Project Manager certification test.
- 80 minutes in the Certified Senior Project Manager certification test.
- 20 minutes in the Scrum self test.
- 60 minutes in the Scrum certification test.
What additives are allowed for the computer based tests?
A dictionary is accepted for the computer based tests.
Top ↑How about the current quotation for the exam as "certified Project Manager"?
The current quotation for the computer based exam "Certified Project Manager" is: 68 % (required 50 %)
Top ↑How about the current quotation for the exam as "certified Senior Project Manager"?
The current quotation for the computer based exam "Certified Senior Project Manager" is: 72 % (required 60 %)
Top ↑How about the current quotation for the exam as "certified Scrum Manager"?
The current quotation for the computer based exam "Certified Senior Project Manager" is: 67 % (required 50 %)
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