What are the requirements for a "Certified Project Management Trainer (IAPM)" certificate?

What are the requirements for a "Certified Project Management Trainer (IAPM)" certificate?

If you want to train people for traditional IAPM certifications (Certified Junior Project Manager (IAPM), Certified Project Manager (IAPM), Certified Senior Project Manager (IAPM)) you will have to obtain Certified Senior Project Manager (IAPM) certification (with a score of at least 75%).    If you want to train people for agile IAPM certifications (Cert. Junior Agile Project Manager, Certified Agile Project Manager (IAPM), Certified Senior Agile Project Manager (IAPM)) you will have to obtain Certified Senior Agile Project Manager (IAPM) certification (with a score of at least 75%).   If you want to train people for international IAPM certifications (Certified International Project Manager (IAPM)) you will have to obtain Certified International Project Manager (IAPM) certification (with a score of at least 75%).    Then click here to register for "Certified Project Management Trainer (IAPM ) certification in the field that you want to provide training in. Now you have to provide proof of your training experience. You will be requested to provide the following information in a form:   The number of hours that you have worked as trainer/lecturer/teacher etc. in the past five years. A list of 5 courses with course name and content, number of participants and reference provider, duration and client. Total number of course participants (approx.). You can also request the IAPM to recognize an equivalent certificate from another project management association. However, if you opt for certificate recognition, you will still have to take the relevant IAPM examination and achieve a score of at least 75%. The examination fee is included in the trainer fee. You do not incur any additional costs for the certification examination, and it helps the IAPM to guarantee that its trainers all satisfy its high knowledge requirements. If you select this option and your certificate has been recognized by the IAPM, fill in this form and we’ll send further information to you by e-mail. 

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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