IPMA | International Project Management Association

Moving Forward
IPMA is the World’s first project management association, founded in 1965. A federation of National PM associations, we support a suite of unique, role-specific competence development and certification guidelines, for improved project and programme success.
- Our Education and Training programmes support improved practitioner performance.
- Our Four Level Certification System assures competence in PM practitioners
- And our Awards program highlights project excellence.
More About IPMA
IPMA’s Project Excellence Awards recognizes winners!
- See the Time Schedule for 2012 Project Excellence Submissions!
- See our 2011 Project Excellence Awards Winners, from our 25th IPMA World Congress, in Brisbane, Australia
- See our Research Awards Winners!
- See one of our IPMA Awards Success Stories!
2012 Awards Applications are available now!
Plan now to attend the IPMA World Congress, 29-31 Oct., Crete
Items in your Congress planning checklist should include:
A. Complete your Proposals for special sessions by 15 March.
B. International travelers, make your air reservations now!
C. Study the history of Crete, so you maximize your visit value!
D. Present in Crete: Respond to the Call For Papers!

See the 26th World Congress Website for more information!
IPMA’s Young Crew programme is the premier global network for young professionals who are enthusiastic about project management. YC is a key part of IPMA, with groups in many Nations. Our activities include:
- Global Young Crew Workshop, held at the IPMA World Congress
- Young Project Manager Award, to recognise outstanding achievement
- Additional national and regional events, plus networking opportunities
Join Us! Or, start your own national Young Crew program!

News

Webinar Posted; Roles in Product Team Performance
This IPMA webinar served participants from over 20 countries; see the recorded version here on the IPMA website. See how Product and Project Managers work together for success.
IPMA Research Awards Applications Due 15 May
The IPMA Research Award and the IPMA Young Researcher Award applications are due 15 May. This highlight of the research … Continued
Call for Papers for 26th IPMA World Congress
The call has been announced for the 2012 Congress, with the theme „Integrating Project Management Standards“. It will be held in October on the Mediterranean Island of Crete, Greece.

Events

Panama Canal Congress, 18 – 20 April 2012
This event showcases the advances of science, and the engineering processes applied to the Panama Canal Expansion Programme.
Young Crew Seminar, Apr. 21 – 22, 2012, Panamá
Today’s organizations are more competitive and are seeking for talents. Be part of the “Elite Members” to identify your best … Continued
ICEC 8th World Congress, 23 – 27 June; So. Africa
Note: IPMA has a strategic relationship with International Cost Engineering Council World, and we encourage you to consider participation in … Continued