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IPMA

The International Project Management Association (IPMA) is a Swiss-based, international organization for the promotion of project management.

IPMA has developed a project management method under the same abbreviation (IPMA). You can be certified for this. The criteria for this may differ per country, but since 1999 they must meet the International Competence Baseline (ICB) drawn up by IPMA. It describes 20 technical competencies, 15 behavioral competencies and 11 contextual competencies.

There are 4 certifications possible:
IPMA-D Certified Project Management assistant
IPMA-C Certified Project Manager
IPMA-B Certified Senior Project Manager
IPMA-A Certified Projects Director

Certified persons can have themselves included in a register.

Synonyms: International Project Management Association