Certified International Project Manager (IAPM)
The certification for project managers in an international environment
The certification for project managers working in international teams
You already have knowledge in project management and work in international teams? Then expand your profile with the "Certified International Project Manager (IAPM)" certification level!
What are the advantages? This certificate is recognized worldwide and valid for life - no expensive and time-consuming recertification is required. To make the certification accessible to everyone around the globe, it is taken entirely online and preparation can be done at an individual pace.
In the examination, candidates have to demonstrate their knowledge in competence elements as “Projects in a globalised world”, “Phases in an international project”, “Management of an international project”, “Communication culture in international projects”, or “Cultural dimensions and their impact on the project”.
What are the advantages? This certificate is recognized worldwide and valid for life - no expensive and time-consuming recertification is required. To make the certification accessible to everyone around the globe, it is taken entirely online and preparation can be done at an individual pace.
In the examination, candidates have to demonstrate their knowledge in competence elements as “Projects in a globalised world”, “Phases in an international project”, “Management of an international project”, “Communication culture in international projects”, or “Cultural dimensions and their impact on the project”.
Frequently Asked Questions about this certification
Who should take the certification?
- People who aspire a career as a project manager in the international context.
What are the requirements for being eligible to take this exam?
It is required that you hold one of the following IAPM certifications:
Where is the certification exam taken?
- Online via Classmarker (stable internet connection required).
- You can use all major operating systems or smart devices.
What are the exam contents?
The questions are multiple-choice questions with one or more correct answers and right/wrong questions.
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How many questions need to be answered and how much time do I have?
- 80 questions
- 60 minutes
What is the percentage of correctly answered questions to pass?
- 65 %
Can the exam be retaken?
- Yes, you can repeat the exam twice with new questions. After not-passing the exam the second time, you need to wait 12 months before taking the exam a third time.
- Costs will be re-incurred.
What does the certification cost?
The fee depends on your citizenship. This ensures that project managers of all nations can afford our certifications. Our certifications are offered without preparatory training. You can find our recommendation for optimal preparation with self-study further below.
Please select your citizenship to view the fee that applies to you.
Please select your citizenship to view the fee that applies to you.
Please note: We use commas as decimal separators instead of dots.
Further information can be found here.
Further information can be found here.
The benefits of the "Certified International Project Manager (IAPM)" certification
- Once certified, always certified. Our certificates are valid for life - there is no recertification, which generates recurring costs.
- Neutral, objective certification through randomised exam questions in the online exam process.
- IAPM-certified project managers have clear competitive advantages over those who are not certified, and certification can be a career stepping stone.
- Fair prices - we calculate our fees on the basis of the gross domestic product of the country of which the candidate is a citizen.
- Extensive opportunities for independent preparation with our free web-learning platforms.
Getting certified
Preparation with self-study
- Work through the whole International PM Guide 2.0.
- Check in detail everything that you don’t know or haven’t heard of by using the recommended literature or online research.
- Once you have done this, register for the self-test in international project management. This is neither mandatory nor included in the fees, but we strongly recommend taking it to identify knowledge gaps and familiarise yourself with the structure of the certification exam (FAQ What is a self-test?).
- Take the self-test as a mock exam. Afterwards you’ll receive a feedback by our support team, which gives you information about potential deficits. Focus on these deficits.
- Repeat everything you have learned and once you feel well prepared...
- ... take the Certified International Project Manager (IAPM) certification exam.
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