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The International Association of Project Managers (IAPM) is a globe-spanning association and certification body for project managers. The organisation is headquartered in Liechtenstein.

The red highlighted countries show the nationality of our IAPM certified persons.

Purpose and functions

The IAPM's purpose is to promote project management competence.

It achieves its purpose in particular by:

  • to promote project management research, development and practical applications;
  • to process and communicate project experiences, research knowledge and teachings;
  • to improve quality in the field of project management; 
  • to foster international cooperation;
  • to develop and elaborate project management standards and project manager best practices;
  • to define guidelines for basic and advanced project manager training;
  • to review and improve project management competence by way of knowledge and competence assessments;
  • to implement project manager examinations and certifications;
  • the regional and international dissemination, and specialisation of project management knowledge.
     
The purpose of the Articles of Association is realised in particular by:

Organisation and realisation of:
  • certification events
  • conferences and congresses
  • the promotion and publication of specialist literature
The formation of:
  • networks, professional groups and committees
  • support groups
  • special-purpose activities
  • scholarship grants

The IAPM is a non-profit organisation and does not engage in commercial activities. IAPM funds may only be used for the purposes set out in the Articles of Association.

Download the Articles of Association here

Recognitions and standardisation

Ministries, organisations and companies officially recognize the standards and methods of the IAPM. Our modern, standardised certifications are recognized by the following organisations and companies, among others:

 

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.

The certification levels at a glance
Fee information
Register for certification
Questions and answers
Become a certified IAPM trainer

From the IAPM Blog

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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. 

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