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The IAPM certification levels for project managers
On this page you will find all IAPM certifications at a glance. You will find out what the differences are between junior and senior certifications, under which circumstances you can take the Certified International Project Manager (IAPM) certification and what requirements must be met for you to be able to obtain the Certified Project Management Trainer (IAPM) certification. At the bottom of this page you will find a graphic that illustrates the different certification levels.
The traditional certifications of the IAPM
Everything from project check to soft factors
Are you a project management beginner, student or new to project management and want to set the course for your future? The online certification to become a "Certified Junior Project Manager (IAPM)" with an internationally recognized certificate is exactly the right foundation for you to start your career in project management. It qualifies you to work on projects and is a convincing argument when applying for a job.
The "Certified Project Manager (IAPM)" requires basic knowledge of project management. This knowledge is necessary to plan, organise and implement a project well in theory. This certification is interesting for all those who have already gained initial project experience or are planning to work more in projects in the future.
The certification as "Certified Senior Project Manager (IAPM)" proves knowledge and comprehensive practical experience in the subject area of project management. Examination contents are hard and soft factors in project management and it requires at least five years of professional experience in project management, three years of which must have been in a management position or a position with a significant amount of responsibility.
The "Certified Project Manager (IAPM)" requires basic knowledge of project management. This knowledge is necessary to plan, organise and implement a project well in theory. This certification is interesting for all those who have already gained initial project experience or are planning to work more in projects in the future.
The certification as "Certified Senior Project Manager (IAPM)" proves knowledge and comprehensive practical experience in the subject area of project management. Examination contents are hard and soft factors in project management and it requires at least five years of professional experience in project management, three years of which must have been in a management position or a position with a significant amount of responsibility.
The agile certifications of the IAPM
Agile methods and frameworks
You want to start your career in agile project management, you are studying or you are interested in Scrum? The internationally recognized certificate "Certified Junior Agile Project Manager (IAPM)" is exactly the right start. It is not only proof of your knowledge, but also a good addition to your portfolio.
The "Certified Agile Project Manager (IAPM)" proves fundamental knowledge in the subject area of "Agile Project Management". This theoretical knowledge is necessary to carry out an agilely organised project well and enables you to answer most of the questions in your work in agile project management.
The "Certified Senior Agile Project Manager (IAPM)" not only proves your knowledge, but also comprehensive practical experience in the topic complex "Agile Project Management". In addition to hard and soft factors, this certification requires at least five years of professional experience in agile project management, three years of which must be in a management position or a position with a significant amount of responsibility.
The "Certified Agile Project Manager (IAPM)" proves fundamental knowledge in the subject area of "Agile Project Management". This theoretical knowledge is necessary to carry out an agilely organised project well and enables you to answer most of the questions in your work in agile project management.
The "Certified Senior Agile Project Manager (IAPM)" not only proves your knowledge, but also comprehensive practical experience in the topic complex "Agile Project Management". In addition to hard and soft factors, this certification requires at least five years of professional experience in agile project management, three years of which must be in a management position or a position with a significant amount of responsibility.
You work in international teams ...
... and already hold an IAPM certification?
Then the "Certified International Project Manager (IAPM)" is just right for you! This certification level is aimed specifically at project managers who would like to have their knowledge of project management in the environment of international projects confirmed. In this exam, the applicant has to prove his or her knowledge and expertise in the competence elements "Projects in a globalised world", "Phases in an international project", "Leading an international project", "Communication culture in international projects" and "Cultural dimensions and their influence on the project", among others.
Experience does not have to be proven, but is an advantage especially in the environment of international projects for passing the certification exam. To be eligible for this certification, you must hold one of the following certifications:
Experience does not have to be proven, but is an advantage especially in the environment of international projects for passing the certification exam. To be eligible for this certification, you must hold one of the following certifications:
- Certified Project Manager (IAPM)
- Certified Senior Project Manager (IAPM)
- Certified Agile Project Manager (IAPM)
- Certified Senior Agile Project Manager (IAPM)
Become a training partner of the IAPM
Your door opener: Certification as a Certified Project Management Trainer (IAPM)
You have already held trainings or seminars and would like to professionalise and expand this area through certification with the IAPM? As a Certified Project Management Trainer (IAPM), you can prepare seminar participants for the IAPM certifications and also access exclusive course material that is only available to certified trainers.
Prepare interested parties for the IAPM certifications in courses and accompany your participants through the certification process. You decide for yourself whether you want to become a trainer for the traditional, the agile, the international or even several areas - depending on your skills and interests.
As a Certified Project Management Trainer (IAPM) you are part of a worldwide network and can identify yourself as a trainer certified by an international project management association - this can be the decisive advantage in tenders!
As soon as we receive a request for a training partner, we refer this person to one of our certified training partners. If your trainer profile fits, we will put you in touch with the interested person. You then clarify the details directly with the candidate. A great way to expand your client base! For the trainings, you can use your own materials or purchase exclusive IAPM training material. Of course, you also have the option of using the IAPM's certification bases free of charge or preparing your participants using the web-learning platform.
Email us if you would like to know how you too can benefit when a certificate is obtained as a result of your efforts.
Prepare interested parties for the IAPM certifications in courses and accompany your participants through the certification process. You decide for yourself whether you want to become a trainer for the traditional, the agile, the international or even several areas - depending on your skills and interests.
As a Certified Project Management Trainer (IAPM) you are part of a worldwide network and can identify yourself as a trainer certified by an international project management association - this can be the decisive advantage in tenders!
As soon as we receive a request for a training partner, we refer this person to one of our certified training partners. If your trainer profile fits, we will put you in touch with the interested person. You then clarify the details directly with the candidate. A great way to expand your client base! For the trainings, you can use your own materials or purchase exclusive IAPM training material. Of course, you also have the option of using the IAPM's certification bases free of charge or preparing your participants using the web-learning platform.
Email us if you would like to know how you too can benefit when a certificate is obtained as a result of your efforts.
The certification levels of the IAPM as a graphic
The chart shows the IAPM’s certifications in various project management disciplines (traditional and agile project management). Certified Junior Project Manager (IAPM), Certified Project Manager (IAPM), Certified Junior Agile Project Manager (IAPM) and Certified Agile Project Manager (IAPM) are certifications which confirm the holder’s theoretical project management knowledge.
Certified Senior Project Manager (IAPM) and Certified Senior Agile Project Manager (IAPM) confirm the holder’s theoretical project management knowledge plus at least five years of professional experience in project management (this is a requirement for admission to the certification examination). IAPM certificate holders* are also eligible for Certified International Project Manager (IAPM) certification which confirms their theoretical knowledge in the field of international project management.
*) Except Certified Junior Project Manager (IAPM) and Certified Junior Agile Project Manager (IAPM) certificate holders
Certified Senior Project Manager (IAPM) and Certified Senior Agile Project Manager (IAPM) confirm the holder’s theoretical project management knowledge plus at least five years of professional experience in project management (this is a requirement for admission to the certification examination). IAPM certificate holders* are also eligible for Certified International Project Manager (IAPM) certification which confirms their theoretical knowledge in the field of international project management.
*) Except Certified Junior Project Manager (IAPM) and Certified Junior Agile Project Manager (IAPM) certificate holders