Certified Projects Director IPMA Level A®

The Certified Projects Director IPMA Level A® is capable of managing significant portfolios or programmes with the respective resources, methodologies and tools. Level A certification relates to this and not the management of a single project. Considerable knowledge and experience are required to take on this responsibility.
Certification fees 4'500 CHF

Entry requirements

At least five years' experience in strategically important project portfolio, programme or project management;

  • including three years’ experience in a lead management function in project portfolio management and/or programme management for an organization, a company or a strategically important business unit
  • plus at least two further years’ practical experience in multiple project or programme management or in the management of important projects

Certification fees

Fees are billed for each certification stage. For discounts for in-house certifications and other details, please refer to the Schedule of fees. (Link)
Certification stages Price in CHF
1. Registration and self-assessment 400.00
2. Portfolio/programme description 1'300.00
3. Project director's report and interview 2'800.00
Total 4'500.00









Languages

The certification process can take place in German, French or English.

Certification process

    1. Application for certification with self-assessment
    2. Proof of experience and description of the portfolio or programme suggested for the project director's report
    3. Writing of a project director's report in line with specifications provided by the certification office, based on a case experienced in practice by the candidate, and interview with two assessors