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IPMA Level A: Certified Projects Director
For whom is this certification?
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Level A certification is the highest level of IPMA certification and is designed for professionals who operate at a strategic level in project management.
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It focuses on leadership, strategic alignment, and portfolio management.
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Level A certification validates the ability to effectively manage multiple projects and programs, align projects with organizational objectives, and provide leadership in a project-driven environment.
The assessment steps
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The assessment steps for individuals are applied to each of the IPMA certification levels independently, i.e. when candidates meet the competence requirements, they can apply directly for the desired Level. You do not need to start at level D and move your way up to C and B and A!
IPMA Level A: Certified Project Director
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This IPMA certification requires that the candidate has acted in a very complex project environment that has a strategic impact on the organisation.
Eligibility criteria:
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within the last 12 years, the candidate needs to have a minimum of five years’ experience as a project manager in a responsible leadership function in very complex projects of which at least three years were at a strategic level.
Certification pricing
Level A
R40,000
Level B
R34,000
Level C
R24,000
Level D
R10,000
Recertification
R8,000
IPMA Level A: Certified Programme Director
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This IPMA certification requires that the candidate has acted in a very complex programme environment that has a strategic impact on the organisation.
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Eligibility criteria:
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within the last 12 years, the candidate needs to have a minimum of five years’ experience as a programme manager in a responsible leadership function in very complex programmes at a strategic level
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or a minimum of four years’ experience as a programme manager in a responsible leadership function in very complex programmes and a minimum of three years’ experience as a project manager in
IPMA Level A: Certified Portfolio Director
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This IPMA certification requires that the candidate has acted in a very complex portfolio environment that has a strategic impact on the organisation.
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Eligibility criteria:
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within the last 12 years, the candidate needs to have a minimum of five years’ experience as a portfolio manager in a responsible leadership function in very complex portfolios at a strategic level
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or a minimum of four years of experience as a portfolio manager in a responsible leadership function in very complex portfolios and a minimum of three years’ experience as a project or programme manager in a responsible leadership function managing very complex projects or programmes at a strategic level.
Retake Assessment Steps and Applicable Fees
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The following assessment steps may be retaken once, in accordance with the IPMA Certification Regulation. Retake fees are expressed as a percentage of the total certification fee for that level.
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Level A
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Project Report Resubmission: Candidates may resubmit their report to address the critical gaps identified during assessment.
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Retake fee: 20% of the total Level A certification fee.
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Extended Interview: Candidates may retake the extended interview if they do not meet the required competence level.
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Retake fee: 40% of the total Level A certification fee.
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Re-certification
The re-certification period for IPMA certification at Levels A, B, C, and D is five (5) years from the date of initial certification. Re-certification is an evidence-based process intended to confirm continued professional engagement, competence, and ongoing professional development appropriate to the certification level held.
Process and how to apply?
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Express interest to IPMA-SA for certification
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Complete application form
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Complete eligibility check
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Submit report
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Complete extended interview
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Receive certification
Certified professionals are registered.
If you are looking for project, programme and portfolio managers who have proven competences, look for IPMA certified professionals. Certified professionals are registered in the international database.
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