IPMA LEVEL C
You are able to manage projects with moderate complexity. You will find more detailed information than that provided below in the certification guideline IPMA Level C.
Certified Project Manager IPMA® Level C
Admission criteria
Certified Project Manager IPMA® Level C
Over the past 6 years, at least 3 years' experience as a project manager in moderate complex projects or in a responsible project management role as a project manager assistant in complex projects. Only the roles of deputy project manager and sub-project manager are accepted.
Certification process
The certification process usually takes eight to nine months.
| Stage | Activity | Execution by | Approximate duration |
| 1 | Application to obtain the certificate | ||
| Submit application including professional career, project list, references and self-assessment | Candidate | ||
| Check application and announce admission ruling, if positive then demand Executive Summary Report | VZPM | 2-3 weeks | |
| Prepare and submit Executive Summary Report | Candidate | 1 month | |
| Assess Executive Summary Report and announce definitive admission to the certification | VZPM | 3-4 weeks | |
| 2 | Written exam | ||
| Complete written exam | Candidate | 2 hours | |
| Evaluate exam and announce exam result | VZPM | 4-5 weeks | |
| 3 | Report | ||
| Prepare and submit report | Candidate | 6-8 weeks | |
| Assess report and announce result of assessment | VZPM | 1 month | |
| 4 | Interview | ||
| Complete interview | Candidate | 1.5 hours | |
| Conduct definitive assessment of the certification and announce result | VZPM | 2-3 weeks |
The templates provided by us must be used.
Filling out the certification application form
Please watch the video to fill out the certification application.
Price
| Certification process steps | CHF |
| Application for certification | 200.00 |
| Executive Summary Report (1) | 400.00 |
| Written exam | 600.00 |
| Report (2) | 600.00 |
| Interview | 1'100.00 |
| Certification IPMA Level C | 2'900.00 |
(1) CHF 200.00 for the second version of the Executive Summary Report
(2) CHF 400.00 for the second version of the Report
If you have a valid IPMA Level D certificate or one that expired a maximum of 6 months ago, the total price is reduced by CHF 300. For further information, please see our Fee Schedule.
