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The most important information you need to know before taking the Certified International Project Manager (CIPM) certification exam, by the International Association of Project Managers (IAPM).

Certified Intern­ational Project Manager (IAPM)

General inform­ation

Who should take the certif­ica­tion?
People who aspire a career as a PM1 in the intern­ational context.
Is project experience required?
No
But: It is required to already hold a certif­icate issued by the IAPM.2
Where is the certif­ication exam taken?
Online via Classm­arker
Wherever you want to
internet connection is required
Further requir­ements can be found here. [1]
How many questions need to be answered?
80 questions
How long can I work on the exam?
60 minutes
How many questions need to be answered correctly in order to pass the exam?
65 %
How much is the exam?
Depends on your nation­ality.
Here you can calculate it. [2]
Can a discount be granted?
Yes
Further requir­ements can be found here. [3]
How can I pay for the exam? Do I have to pay attention to something?
Pay via PayPal, bank transfer or Wise. [4]
Always mention your invoice number.
Commas are used as decimal separators instead of dots. [5]
How do I register for the exam?
Follow this link to register. [6]
Can I have a certif­icate from another certif­ication body recognized as Certified Intern­ational Project Manager (IAPM)?
No, the Certified Intern­ational Project Manager (IAPM) certif­ication cannot be obtained through certif­icate recogn­ition.
Which topics are relevant for this certif­ica­tion?
1. Projects in a Globalised World
2. Aspects of an Intern­ational Project
3. Intern­ational Compet­encies
4. Cultural Dimensions
5. Project Phases
6. Enviro­nment and Stakeh­older Analysis
7. Project Organi­sation
8. Decision Making Processes
9. Team Develo­pment
10. Commun­ication Culture
11. Project Control
12. Risk Management
13. Conflict Management
14. Quality Management
15. Supplier Management
16. Management Role in the Project
17. Quick Reference Guides
Notes
1 Project Manager
2 Please note: The two certif­ication levels Certified Junior Project Manager (IAPM) and Certified Junior Agile Project Manager (IAPM) are not suffic­ient.

Links
[1] www.ia­pm.n­et­/te­chr­eq-en
[2] www.ia­pm.n­et­/fee-en
[3] www.ia­pm.n­et­/di­sco­unt-en
[4] www.ia­pm.n­et­/pa­ypal-en
[5] www.ia­pm.n­et­/ds­info-en
[6] www.ia­pm.n­et­/rc­ipm-en

Most important links

Certif­ication process:

  

Prepar­ation and self-test

What is the best prepar­ation?
Conducting online research.
Reading the recomm­ended literature.
Reading the Intern­ational PM Guide 2.0 [1].
Where can I find literature for prepar­ation?
Literature can be found here. [2]
Are there any additional trainings for prepar­ation?
Contact the IAPM via the Certif­ication Assistant to find a training partner. [3]
What is a self-test?
It's a test which ...
... can be taken prior to the exam.
... is not included in the certif­ication fees separate regist­ration needed. [4]
... can only be taken once.1
... doesn't have an impact on the end-re­sult.
... is recomm­ended to be taken, not mandatory.
... gives you an idea your deficits.
What are the self-t­est's framework conditions?
20 questions
15 minutes
Paid separately [5]
How long do I have time to take the exam / self-test after regist­ering?
6 months from the date of receipt of payment.2
Notes
1 In case you fail the certif­ication exam and would like the repeat it, you can - of course - also re-take the self-test.
2 For each test, since you need to register separately for the self-test and for the certif­ication exam.

Links
[1] www.ia­pm.n­et­/ip­mg-en
[2] www.ia­pm.n­et­/lit-en
[3] www.ia­pm.n­et­/ce­rtas-en
[4] www.ia­pm.n­et­/rs­tipm-en
[5] www.ia­pm.n­et­/fee-en

During the exam

May I use assistive devices during the exam?
No, you are not allow to.
You need to sign a affirm­ation in lieu of oath to garantuee that you will take the exam indepe­nde­ntly. [1]
Can I contact the IAPM in case of ambiguity during the exam?
No, questions must be answered indepe­nde­ntly.
Which type of questi­ons can I expect?
Multip­le-­choice questions
single correct answer
multiple correct answers
True / false questions
Which examin­ation system is used and why?
Classm­arker system is used to ensure an objective certif­ica­tion.
It requires ...
... a current browser.
... a stable internet connec­tion.
... activated JavaScript and cookies.
Can I skip questions or return to previous questions?
No, you need to answer a question before you can go on. Subsequent changes are not possible.
What happens if the test is interr­upted due to technical reasons?
Contact the IAPM support team immedi­ately. [2]
Further course is then indivi­dually coordi­nated.

After the exam and certif­icate

Can I repeat the certif­ication exam if I fail?
Yes you can repeat the exam twice with new questions.
After not-pa­ssing exam the second time, you need to wait 12 months before taking exam third time.
Costs will be re-inc­urred.
When and how do I receive my examin­ation result?
By e-mail
Within 72 hours
Is the exact percentage I passed the exam shown on the certif­icate?
No, not the exact percentage is shown, but a wording:
pass (65% - 70%)
good pass (71% - 80%)
very good pass (81% - 90%)
pass with distin­ction ( >90%)
How can the IAPM certif­icate influence my profes­sional career?
The certif­icate is ...
... valid woldwide.
... intern­ati­onally recogn­ized.
... an objective confir­mation of your knowledge.
How long is my certif­icate valid and how much costs the recert­ifi­cation?
Valid a lifetime
No recert­ifi­cation fees!
Which documents do I receive after passing the exam?
Cover letter
Certif­icate
Testimony
Download link for your certif­ication badge
                               
 

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  • Published: 6th October, 2021
  • Last Updated: 10th March, 2022

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