What is a self-test?

What is a self-test?

The self-test is a stand-alone test that is independent of the actual certification exam. The self-test consists of 25 questions that must be answered within 20 minutes. It gives you the opportunity to prepare for the certification exam in the form of a preparatory test. The self-test is not an exam and the result will not affect your final exam score. It is designed to help you identify areas of deficiency in your knowledge. For a self-test related to your desired certification, you can register here. There is a charge for taking the test. Once you have completed the self-test, you will receive an e-mail from us within three working days with the five areas in which you scored the lowest points and recommendations on how you can close any gaps in your knowledge. You can then decide whether to take your certification exam now, or to study on your own or attend a preparatory training course at one of our IAPM Training Partners. Please note that you can only take the self-test once and that the access link to the self-test is valid for 12 months from the date of registration. In the case of the Certified Junior Project Manager (IAPM) or Certified Junior Agile Project Manager (IAPM) certification, the preparatory test is called a "pre-test", and the cost of the pre-test is already included in the certification fee for the Certified Junior Project Manager (IAPM) or Certified Junior Agile Project Manager.

The IAPM certification

The certification can be taken via a reputable online examination procedure. The costs are based on the gross domestic product of your country of origin.

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Become a Network Official

Do you want to get involved in project management in your environment and contribute to the further development of project management? Then become active as an IAPM Network Official or as a Network Official of the IAPM Network University. 


For better readability, we usually only use the generic masculine form in our texts. Nevertheless, the expressions refer to members of all genders.