PM Competence Certification

For the individuals with a background in Project, Programme and Portfolio Management (PPP Management), the PMAC-AGPC Certification Body (PMAC-AGPC CB) uses the following :

• the IPMA ICR4 (International Certification Regulations)
• the IPMA ICB4 for Project Management (Individual Competence Baseline)
• the IPMA ICB4 for Programme Management (Individual Competence Baseline)
• the IPMA ICB4 for Portfolio Management (Individual Competence Baseline)
• the Standard ISO/IEC 17024 for certifying persons

to certify at one of the levels and domains shown below:

To apply for certification at one of the above levels in your desired domain, all you need is to download and fill in the application form and submit it to the PMAC-AGPC CB:

- Application & Self-Assessment

For more details on each of these levels, please click on the links below:

• Level A
• Level B
• Level C
• Level D

For a quick look at the certification processes go to this webpage and for more certification regulations please read ICR4.

Also, for the individuals with a background in Consulting, Coaching and Training in PPP Management, the the PMAC-AGPC Certification Body (PMAC-AGPC CB) uses the following :

• the IPMA ICRCCT (International Certification Regulations for Consultants, Coaches and Trainers)
• the IPMA ICB4CCT (Individual Competence Baseline, Reference Guide for Consultants, Coaches and Trainers)
• the Standard ISO/IEC 17024 for certifying persons

to certify at one of the levels and roles shown below:

To apply for certification at one of the above levels in your desired role, all you need is to download and fill in one of the application forms and submit it to the PMAC-AGPC CB:

- Application & Self-Assessment

- CCT Certification Online Payment Form

For more details, please read the ICRCCT.

Fees

The fees for certification and recertification and the fees for individual documents and services are set by management in the schedule of fees after consultation with the PMAC-AGPC CB Executive Board.

The current certification & recertification fees can be found at this link:

Current Fees

• Certification fees for Levels A, B and C are payable as follows: 1/4 with the application, 1/4 upon submission of the project report or examination, and the remaining 1/2 before the interview date.
• Certification fees for Level D are payable in their entirety with the exam application.
• The fees are invoiced to candidates for each individual certification stage.
• If a candidate withdraws before or during certification, fees are refunded only in exceptional circumstances. A candidate must explain the reason for withdrawing in writing to the office, with supporting documentation.
• Candidates who do not receive certification, fail to meet the deadlines without valid excuse or are excluded from the process lose all claims to a refund.
• The fees for candidates repeating certification are the same as the certification fees.
• Candidates are responsible for the costs of travel, accommodation and meals during the certification process.
• There is no additional fee for issuing the certificate (one copy) and its announcement.

Additional Information

Additional information is available on the following topics:

• Experience Summary
• Management Complexity Rating
• Assessment Interview Guidance
• Experience Check
• Ethics, Appeals, and Complaint
• IPMA Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct
• Certification and Recertification Procedures
• Appeals and Complaints