IPMA-D
International Project Management Association
Level D certification (IPMA-D) -the foundation qualification in project management
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Globally Recognised
Level D Project Management Certification of
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Q: I have been managing projects for the last 10 or more years with success. Do I really need to get certified?
A: You should know that many organizations in matured economies like USA and Germany require certification as a prerequisite for employment or for advancement within the organization. This trend will soon be followed in India. Individuals who attain the IPMA-D (formerly qpmp) designation demonstrate this through a combination of project management experience and a professional level of project management knowledge and application. The IPMA-D designation following your name demonstrates to current and potential employers that you possess a solid foundation of experience and education in project management that can have a positive impact on bottom-line results as well as being familiar with a commonly understood terminology. We are sure that you will agree that some sort of certification is a must for being a part of a profession. Get certified and become a part of this global trend in the field of PM.
Q: Do you think my employer will support me in paying the certification fee?
A: Progressive organizations will support your efforts to get certified. However, some organizations may fear that by your acquiring IPMA Level D certificate, you may leave the organization and therefore will discourage you. It depends on your organization.
Q: How much will the IPMA Level D Certification examination cost?
A: The IPMA Level D Certification examination fee is:
| For an Individual/Corporate Life member of PMA |
Rs.10,000 |
| For an Individual/Corporate yearly renewable member of PMA |
Rs.12,000 |
| For non members of PMA |
Rs.15,000 |
Q: How much does PMA membership cost me?
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| Individual Member admission fee |
Rs.3,000 |
| Yearly renewal fee |
Rs.1,500 |
| Life Membership |
Rs.7,000 |
| Corporate Membership (can nominate 5 members) |
| Turnover |
Admission Fee |
Annual |
Life Membership |
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| (Inclusive of Adm. Fee) |
| Less than 500 Crores |
Rs.15,000 |
Rs.5,000 |
Rs. 65,000 |
| Over 500 Crores |
Rs.25,000 |
Rs.10,000 |
Rs. 1,25,000 |
Q: There is a PMP certification also given by PMI of USA. What is the difference between the two?
A: The project management discipline is growing almost exponentially in the last few years. PM Certification was first introduced by PMI of USA in 1986.
There are 2 major certifications currently available to the world community of PM professionals. One is from PMI of USA and the second one is from IPMA. PMI awards a single level PMP certification whereas IPMA has 4 different levels of certification i.e. Level A, B, C and D. In PMA's opinion, IPMA Level D Certification is more or less equivalent to PMP examination of USA. The PMP examination, administered by PMI has 1 Paper of 200 questions with 4 multiple choices. IPMA Level D Certification has 2 papers - Paper 1containing 100 questions with 4 multiple choices (objective type) and the second paper is a more detailed set of questions requiring a candidate to display the depth of his/her knowledge and it is essay type plus some objective assessment.
In PMA's view, you need to become more knowledgeable by acquiring certification like IPMA Level D Certification. It will pay rich dividends.
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 Some of the advantages of becoming an IPMA-D
Q: When was PMA formed?
A: PMA is the only India based organization dedicated to promoting and advancing generic project management. It was established in 1993 by a group of 12 professionals. World-renowned PM guru, Adesh Jain took the initiative in forming PMA and since then, along with his team is responsible for spreading the project management movement in India. Today, PMA has 10 corporate life members and 27 corporate annual member and over 325 individual Life members besides Individual members on a yearly renewal basis.
PMA's success is linked with your commitment to PM profession. Do not wait for organization to support you. Take initiative in your hand and join the PM movement in India.
Q: What is the vision of PMA over the next 5 years?
A: Currently PMA has one regional chapter at Pune in India. We plan to have 40 chapters in the next 5 years spread throughout the country. We have a target of having 5000 Individual members with over 200 corporate sector companies as its members. PMA also plans to start publishing a "Project Management Journal" and start its own training institute. PMA is a member of the Asia Pacific Regional PM Forum as well as the Commonwealth Forum of Project Management. PMA, India is playing a vital role in the growth of PM profession in this part of the world. We need your full support.
Q: Is IPMA Level D Certification recognized in other countries?
A: IPMA's 4 level certification is well recognized globally. IPMA Level D Certification which will be awarded in India by PMA is equivalent to Level D of IPMA. The certificate given to the successful candidates for IPMA Level D Certification will carry the logo of IPMA validating the quality excellence of this certification. IPMA Level D Certification is worth both the effort and the investment.
Q: Is it recognized within India?
A: In India, the project management maturity needs to be enhanced considerably. At present, IPMA Level D Certification is yet not formally recognized. PMA is taking necessary steps to get it recognized in due course of time. Take your career to new heights
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Some of the advantages of becoming a IPMA Level D Certified professional
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Q: Will it be worth spending the certification fee from my own pocket (Rs. 10,000 for members & Rs. 15,000 for non-members )?
A: In PMA's view, this is the best investment you can make. The present century is knowledge dominated. We have to move forward by acquiring additional knowledge and qualifications. Knowledge, remember, is our permanent asset. In time to come, your return on investment of Rs. 10,000 for PMA members and Rs. 15,000 for non-members will increase 100 fold at least. Do not expect return tomorrow and a promotion day after. Your value globally will also go up considerably providing you with better options in your career.
Q: Should I not become a Life member of PMA and thus opt for the reduced certification fee of Rs. 10,000?
A: A wise person aspiring to build his/her career in the new emerging project management discipline will certainly opt to become a member of PMA - India's National PM association. PMA is a vibrant not-for-profit registered society and one of the 42 member associations of IPMA, Switzerland. From the financial viewpoint, it is more prudent to become a Life member of PMA and save Rs. 5,000 in certification fees. The one time fee for becoming a Life member of PMA is only Rs. 10,000 inclusive of Rs. 3,000 as the admission fee.
Q: How do I enroll for IPMA-D certification?
A: Step 1: Ensure that you meet the minimum requirements for the IPMA Level D Certification (refer to 'Eligibility and Application' brochure).
Setp 2: Fill up the application form for the enrollment enclosing the certification fee as applicable.
Step 3: PMA will send you a copy of the APM, UK Body of Knowledge and a list of suggested references for you to prepare for the examination.
Step 4: You appear in the next examination. There will be 2 papers. Paper 1 will be for one hour and Paper 2 for three hours. The passing marks are 60% in each of the two papers.
Step 5: PMA will let you know your result in about 6 weeks time.
Step 6: If you pass, enjoy the privilege of becoming a IPMA Level D Certified professional. And if by any chance, you are unsuccessful, you can enroll again for the examination and appear next time.
Q: What is the main advantage of IPMA Level D Certification over PMP?
A: It is hard to answer. You can choose from either one of them. One of the advantages of IPMA Level D Certification as we see in PMA is that this certification supports each National PM association like PMA, India which are chartered to spread the PM movement in their countries. Besides this, the fee for the IPMA Level D Certification examination is only Rs. 10,000 for life members. For PMP examination the fee is US$ 555 for non-members of PMI and US$ 405 for PMI members. The PMI membership fee is about US$ 120 per year.
In the ultimate analysis, we should be an integral part of our own national association representing the aspirations of the national community of managers on various global platforms. Globalization brings wider vision with focus to local implementation.
Q: How is IPMA-D linked with IPMA Level D?
A: IPMA Competency Baseline - ICB is the basis for certification across all the IPMA national association members. It is mandatory for national associations like PMA, India to evolve their own National Competency Baseline (NCB) based on ICB.
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