PM Competence Certification

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

• the present Certification Regulations
• the Certification Guidelines
• the Standard ISO/IEC 17024 for certifying persons
• the Canadian Project Management National Competence Baseline (CPMNCB) derived from the 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.

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.

PMAC-AGPC 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 ®

View the CPD (IPMA Level A) certification details and procedures.

IPMA Level-B ®

View the CSPM (IPMA Level B) certification details and procedures.

IPMA Level-C ®

View the CPM (IPMA Level C) certification details and procedures.

IPMA Level-D ®

View CPMA (IPMA Level D) certification details and procedures.

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

Announcement of Certification Cycles

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 found under the links for each of the individual certification levels listed above.

The current certification cycle deadlines for IPMA Levels A/B/C are:

Fees

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-AGPC CB Executive Board.

The current certification fees are:

• Certification fees for Levels A, B and C are payable as follows: 1/4 with the application, 1/4 upon submission of the project report or examination, and the remaining 1/2 before the interview date.
• Certification fees for Level D are payable in their entirety with the exam application.
• 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 CPMNCB,. During examinations and interviews, assessors may ask candidates questions on any competence element of the CPMNCB,.

Additional Information

Additional information is available on the following topics:

• Certification and Recertification Procedures
• Appeals and Complaints

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