PM Competence Certification

The PMAC-AMPC Certification Body (PMAC-AMPC CB) operates based on :

• the present Certification Regulations
• the Certification Guidelines
• the Standard ISO/IEC 17024 for certifying persons
• the Canadian National Competence Baseline (CNCB) derived from IPMA Competence Baseline (ICB)
• the IPMA Certification Regulations and Guidelines (ICRG)

and provides individuals working in project management in Canada with an internationally recognized qualification.

PMAC-AMPC CB certifies at levels A, B, C and D in accordance with the universal system of the International Project Management Association (IPMA ®) with the following four levels:

IPMA Level A ®

The Certified Projects Director (IPMA Level A) is able to coordinate and control all projects of a company, a division or of a programme.

View the IPMA Level A Certification regulations and procedures, as well as guidelines on writing the program/portfolio report.

IPMA Level B ®

The Certified Senior Project Manager (IPMA Level B) is able to manage complex projects him/herself.

View the IPMA Level B Certification regulations and procedures, as well as guidelines on writing the project report.

IPMA Level C ®

The Certified Project Manager (IPMA Level C) is able to manage projects of limited complexity him/herself and to assist the manager of a complex project in all elements and aspects of project management.

View the IPMA Level C Certification regulations and procedures, as well as guidelines on writing the short project report.

IPMA Level D ®

The Certified Project Management Associate (IPMA Level D) has adequate knowledge in all elements and aspects of project management and the ability to apply it.

View the IPMA Level D Certification regulations and procedures.

To achieve certification the candidate must demonstrate the requisite knowledge, skills and practical experience. Certificates must be renewed at specified intervals (recertification).

The goals of certification are:

• to provide private and public sector employees and self-employed persons with recognition of their knowledge and practical capability in project management,
• to facilitate the selection by companies and administrations of successful and reliable project management staff.

Generally at least one certification cycle is carried out each year at each level.

Announcement of programme and application

Certification cycles are generally announced at least four months before they take place. The announcement includes the deadline for application, the application office and the deadlines for each stage of the certification process.

Candidates apply in writing for admittance to the certification by submitting the Application for Certification form, which is available on the PMAC-AMPC CB website at www.pmac-ampc.ca/certification.

Fees, costs borne by the candidate

The fees for certification and recertification and the fees for individual documents and services are set by management in the Schedule of Fees after consultation with the PMAC-AMPC CB Executive Board.

• Certification fees are published with the announcement.
• The fees are invoiced to candidates for each individual certification stage.
• If a candidate withdraws before or during certification, fees are refunded only in exceptional circumstances. A candidate must explain the reason for withdrawing in writing to the office, with supporting documentation.
• Candidates who do not receive certification, fail to meet the deadlines without valid excuse or are excluded from the process lose all claims to a refund.
• The fees for candidates repeating certification are the same as the certification fees.
• Candidates are responsible for the costs of travel, accommodation and meals during the certification process.
• There is no additional fee for issuing the certificate (one copy) and its announcement.

Elements of knowledge and experience

The competence elements for which knowledge and experience are evaluated are described in the CNCB, which is currently equivalent to ICB, i.e. candidates for now use the ICB until the CNCB is officially released.

At the examination and interview the assessors may ask candidates questions on any competence element of the CNCB (i.e. ICB).

Upcoming Dates

Dec. 5, 2009 [Toronto, ON] - IPMA Level-D exam. Examination scheduled from 4-6pm at the end of our annual general meeting. [Register Online]

Feb. 12, 2010 [Vancouver, BC] - IPMA Level-D exam. Examination time TBD.

Feb. 16, 2010 [Whitby, ON] - IPMA Level-D exam. Examination scheduled from 4-6pm.

Mar. 17, 2010 [Calgary, AB] - IPMA Level-D exam. Examination time TBD.

April 9, 2010 [Vancouver, BC] - IPMA Level-D exam. Examination time TBD.

Apr. 27, 2010 [Ottawa, ON] - IPMA Level-D exam. Examination scheduled from 7-9pm.

Jun. 15, 2010 [Montreal, PQ] - IPMA Level-D exam. Examination scheduled from 7-9pm in ENGLISH.

Jun. 22, 2010 [Waterloo, ON] - IPMA Level-D exam. Examination scheduled from 7-9pm.

Aug. 17, 2010 [Toronto, ON] - IPMA Level-D exam. Examination scheduled from Noon-2pm.

Additional Information

Additional information is available on the following topics:

• Certification and Recertification Procedures
• Appeals and Complaints
• Self-Assessment Form & Guidelines
• Certification Application Form

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