Certified Project Manager (IAPM)
The certification for project managers in traditional management
For whom is the certification suitable?
"Certified Project Manager (IAPM)" certification is a level for candidates with a basic knowledge of project management. This knowledge is necessary to theoretically plan, organise and implement a project effectively. The PM Guide 2.0 forms the basis for the knowledge questions.
The examination covers both the hard and soft factors of project management. It is not necessary to provide proof of project management experience to take this level of certification. Obviously, however, project management experience is an advantage.
Please note: Our certifications are offered without preparatory training.
The benefits of "Certified Project Manager (IAPM)" certification for you
- No professional experience necessary
- Reputated online examination system
- Flexible examination date
- Internationally recognized certificate
- Competitive advantage in job application processes
- No recertification necessary
What does the "Certified Project Manager (IAPM)" certification cost?
The certification/examination fee depends on your nationality. This ensures that project managers of all nations can afford our certifications.
Please note that the discount for students, schoolchildren and job seekers is not granted for "Certified Junior Project Manager (IAPM)" certification!
Please select your nationality to view the fee that applies to you.
Please note that the discount for students, schoolchildren and job seekers is not granted for "Certified Junior Project Manager (IAPM)" certification!
Please select your nationality 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.
Getting certified
- You can prepare for the certification examination yourself using our recommended literature. The Project Managers' Guide (IAPM) provides an overview of certification content. The examination covers both the hard facts and soft skills involved in project management. No proof of experience is necessary to obtain this level of certification.
- You can check your knowledge level once with the “self-test“ (25 questiones within 20 minutes), which provides you with feedback on any gaps in your project management knowledge. It also gives you an idea of the kind of questions and level of difficulty you can expect in the examination. The "self-test" can only be done once and is not free of charge.
- When you feel that you have an adequate knowledge level, you can register to take the certification examination.
- Your registration details are checked by the IAPM. Then you are sent an e-mail invoice which you have to pay within 10 days.
- When payment has been received, you will be sent an e-mail with your login data for the IAPM certification system so that you can take your examination.The login data will be valid for 6 month.
- If you achieve the necessary pass rate of 65% you will receive your personal IAPM certificate by e-mail after a few days.
- The certificate provides you with life-long proof of your theoretical project management knowledge. It is an advantage in job application processes and can help you to make career progress.
Frequently Asked Questions about Certified Project Manager (IAPM)
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Am I allowed to use any aid for taking the exam for the Cert. Project Manager (IAPM) certification
No. The exam must be taken without any aids. The exam is designed, that there is no time to look up solutions. In order to guarantee compliance with these requirements, you must sign a declaration of affirmation at the time of enrollment, which states, that you will take the exam independently and without assistance.
Are there any trainings that help me preparing me for the Cert. Project Manager (IAPM) certification?
Yes, we work together with project management trainers, whose seminar contents are focused on the exam for the certification as Cert. Project Manager (IAPM). On our website you have the opportunity to send a request via our certification assistant to find the best trainer for you.
Can I build on my IAPM certificate acquired through a certificate recognition?
Yes, you can use your recognized IAPM certificate as a basis for certification as Cert. International Project Manager (IAPM).
Prerequisite for certification as Cert. International Project Manager (IAPM) is the holding of a certificate as Cert. Project Manager (IAPM), Cert. Senior Project Manager (IAPM), Cert. Agile Project Manager (IAPM) or Cert. Senior Agile Project Manager (IAPM).
A certificate as Cert. Junior Project Manager (IAPM) or Cert. Junior Agile Project Manager (IAPM) is not sufficient for certification as Cert. International Project Manager (IAPM).
Prerequisite for certification as Cert. International Project Manager (IAPM) is the holding of a certificate as Cert. Project Manager (IAPM), Cert. Senior Project Manager (IAPM), Cert. Agile Project Manager (IAPM) or Cert. Senior Agile Project Manager (IAPM).
A certificate as Cert. Junior Project Manager (IAPM) or Cert. Junior Agile Project Manager (IAPM) is not sufficient for certification as Cert. International Project Manager (IAPM).
Can I contact the IAPM in case of ambiguity during the exam for the certification as Cert. Project Manager (IAPM)?
No. Questions must be answered independently and without any aids. You have confirmed this by accepting the affidavit and thus agreed to these conditions.
Can I get certified for a higher degree of certification in the course of my certificate recognition?
Certificate recognition is generally possible from the level of Cert. Project Manager (IAPM) and Cert. Agile Project Manager (IAPM) certification. A certificate recognition for the level of the Cert. Junior Project Manager (IAPM) and the Cert. Junior Agile Project Manager (IAPM) is not possible. If you have a certificate comparable to the level of the Cert. Project Manager (IAPM) or Cert. Agile Project Manager (IAPM) and meet the requirements for the senior certification, you can upgrade to the same Senior.
The requirements for Cert. Senior Project Manager (IAPM) and Cert. Senior Agile Project Manager (IAPM) are five years of professional experience in the respective PM area, three of those are in a position of significant responsibility. Fees can be found here.
An upgrade to Cert. International Project Manager (IAPM) is not possible. You will need to take the appropriate certification exam.
The requirements for Cert. Senior Project Manager (IAPM) and Cert. Senior Agile Project Manager (IAPM) are five years of professional experience in the respective PM area, three of those are in a position of significant responsibility. Fees can be found here.
An upgrade to Cert. International Project Manager (IAPM) is not possible. You will need to take the appropriate certification exam.
Can I interrupt the Cert. Project Manager (IAPM) certification exam?
No. Once you have started the exam, the 80 minutes of exam time scheduled for certification as Cert. Project Manager (IAPM) will begin to run and the time cannot be interrupted.
Can I jump back or forward in questions during the exam of the certification as Cert. Project Manager (IAPM)?
No. Once you have left a question page, you cannot switch back.
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