All questions and answers on the subject "International project management"

How many questions do I have to answer for the self-test regarding international project management?

For the self-test concerning international project management, 20 questions must be answered within 15 minutes.

How many questions do I have to answer in the Cert. International Project Manager (IAPM) certification exam?

The Cert. International Project Manager (IAPM) certification exam requires 80 questions to be answered within 60 minutes. To pass you will need to complete 65% of the questions correctly.

To whom is the certification as Cert. International Project Manager (IAPM) addressed?

This certification level is aimed specifically at project managers who wish to have their knowledge of project management in the context of international projects confirmed. Experience does not have to be proven, but is an advantage for passing the certification exam, especially in the context of international projects. Prerequisite for certification as Cert. International Project Manager (IAPM) is a successfully taken certification exam or certificate recognition by the IAPM (with the exception of certification as Cert. Junior Project Manager (IAPM) and Cert. Junior Agile Project Manager (IAPM)).

What are the certification policies of IAPM?

Here you can have a look at the IAPM certification guidelines: Traditional Project Management Agile Project Management International Project Management

What is the Cert. International Project Manager (IAPM) certification?

The certification as Cert. International Project Manager (IAPM) is a certification that proves the knowledge in the field of international project management. The prospective examinee must take an online exam for this. He has to answer 80 questions about international project management within 60 minutes. To pass the exam, he must answer at least 65% of the questions correctly.

Which certification levels are offered by the IAPM?

The IAPM offers: Certification as Cert. Junior Project Manager (IAPM) Certification as Cert. Project Manager (IAPM) Certification as Cert. Senior Project Manager (IAPM) Certification as Cert. Junior Agile Project Manager (IAPM) Certification as Cert. Agile Project Manager (IAPM) Certification to Cert. Senior Agile Project Manager (IAPM) Certification to Cert. International Project Manager (IAPM)

Which requirements do I have to fulfil in order to pass the certification as Cert. International Project Manager (IAPM)?

In addition to expertise in international project management, the certification level as Cert. International Project Manager (IAPM) requires a successfully passed certification to Cert. Project Manager (IAPM), Cert. Senior Project Manager (IAPM), Cert. Agile Project Manager (IAPM) or Cert. Senior Agile Project Manager (IAPM). However, if you already have an adequate certificate from another certification organisation, you can register for IAPM certificate recognition. If your certificate is recognized, you hereby have the admission requirement for the Cert. International Project Manager (IAPM).

Who is Harald Steinmüller?

Harald Steinmüller is chairman of the IAPM’s “International Project Management“ advisory body. In this function, he was a key contributor to the PM Guide for International Project Management and the associated certification system. After almost 25 years in management and project management functions in the household appliance industry, including many years spent abroad in Australia, Asia and Eastern Europe, he founded “Harald Steinmüller Projekt Partner” in 2011. In addition to being an IAPM training partner, HSPP provides project management services to companies requiring external project managers. He works freelance on international projects, either providing advice and support to project teams or actually managing the project. For three years now he has been collaborating with the global company RavenTech GmbH, which gives him access to an experienced and long-established team of specialists.

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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