About AAPM® – American Academy of Project Management
The AAPM® American Academy of Project Management, GAFM / IBS International Board of Standards, is the first graduate global Board of Standards for project management industry professionals to earn accreditation under the ESQ-OE European Standards for ISO 9001 Certification and ISO 21001 Certification.
Certification Program Implementation
Our certification platform supports the implementation of professional certification programs in a structured and standardized manner. Certification activities are conducted through supervised online and on-site assessments, ensuring that each process aligns with applicable requirements and best practices.
We are committed to maintaining transparency, accountability, and quality throughout the certification process—from participant registration and assessment delivery to evaluation and certification outcomes. These activities reflect our ongoing commitment to credible and reliable certification practices.
Accreditations & Standards Explained
ISO 29993 Certified – IAOS Accreditation
AAPM ® holds ISO 29993 Certification for Learning Services Providers. This certification ensures quality management for learning services outside formal education. IAOS accreditation enhances global credibility and confirms compliance with rigorous international standards, particularly valuable for professional training and continuing education providers.
ISO 21001 Certified – Educational Organization Accreditation
ISO 21001 is a management system standard specifically designed for educational organizations. It focuses on ensuring effective educational service delivery, learner satisfaction, and continuous improvement. Accreditation confirms that the organization has undergone comprehensive evaluation and meets international educational quality standards.
IAOS / IOAS / IAS Accreditation Explained
IAOS / IOAS provide international accreditation services ensuring competence, impartiality, and compliance with global certification standards.
IAS (International Accreditation Service) accredits certification bodies, inspection bodies, and conformity assessment organizations across multiple industries. IAS accreditation enhances confidence, credibility, and international recognition.
ISO 9001 Certified – Quality Management Sanction
ISO 9001 certification demonstrates adherence to globally recognized quality management principles, including customer focus, continual improvement, and regulatory compliance. This certification enhances organizational credibility, operational efficiency, and international market trust.
Global Media Recognition
AAPM has been featured in international media outlets including:
Forbes, Reuters Global News, Business Wire, Yahoo Finance, Morningstar, EuroInvestor UK, Digital50 News, Ad Hoc News Germany, ArabianBusiness.com, Express Computers India, University of California News, Yahoo News, and more.
Strategic Alliances
AAPM is in alliance with CEC Certified e-Commerce Consultants, an organization with over 20 years of experience in e-business certification.
CEC certifications are driven by ISO 31000 and ISO 21500 project management protocols.
AAPM is also a chartered member of several Higher Education and International Standards Memorandums designed to engage quality assurance and accrediting organizations in a shared effort to affirm and promote fundamental principles for higher education quality.
Graduate Standards & Global Recognition (CHEQS)
Our graduate designations are designed for professionals who hold an accredited degree or possess extensive project management experience. These certifications enable professionals to rise above the rest with specialized graduate-level credentials.
In the project management employment world, candidates are encouraged to obtain unique and advanced qualifications, as basic project management certifications have become widely common. AAPM certifications distinguish professionals through advanced standards and global recognition.
Global Board of Standards – Certification Criteria
The AAPM Global Board of Standards issues Project Management Certifications to qualified professionals who meet the following criteria :
– Graduate training, education, or an accredited degree from an approved provider
– Professional experience and leadership roles within the project management industry
Industry-level knowledge in project management
– Clear understanding of ethics and ethical responsibilities of project managers
– Commitment to continuing education, including annual professional development
IPMC™ – International Project Management Commission
Management Commission is the starting point. IPMC is a Global Graduate Board of Standards™ offering graduate designations and credentials to project managers worldwide. To earn IPMC™ certification, applicants should submit a resume demonstrating :
– Over 3 years of project management industry experience
– Relevant, approved, and accredited college education or training
-Applicants without the required experience or education may enroll in approved project management training or degree programs. Graduates of approved programs may qualify for certification waivers.
Approved Programs & Global Training Authority
AAPM® serves as the Global Training Provider for IPMC™. The Board has approved and accredited 40+ specific Project Management certificate and degree programs worldwide. Graduates of these approved programs may apply for waivers to obtain :
– MPM® Master Project Manager®
– CIPM™ Certified International Project Manager
Government Recognition & Executive Order 13932
Under Executive Order 13932 — Modernizing and Reforming the Assessment and Hiring of Federal Job Candidates, AAPM credentials and qualifications are recognized as equivalent to degrees or diplomas from leading global institutions. The executive order emphasizes skills-based hiring over traditional degree requirements, reinforcing the relevance and value of AAPM certifications in government and institutional roles.
Project Management Board Certifications
To earn the MPM® Master Project Manager International Charter Certification® or the CIPM® Certified International Project Manager Charter Certification®, applicants should review :
– Certification requirements
– Executive exam waiver criteria
– Detailed eligibility standards are outlined in the Requirements section.
International Licenses, Sanctions & Accreditations
– ISO 9001 Certified License Sanction – SIS / IAS
– ISO 21001 Certified License Sanction – SIS / IAS
– IOAS Accredited ISO 29993 Recognition – SIS Licensed Europe
– AAPM® Board of Standards is the first Project Management Board in the world to approve ABA-accredited Law School courses for custom graduate executive education leading to AAPM® Board Certification.
If you meet the requirements, please submit your resume to IPMC™ for certification review.
For certified in-house executive training for companies, institutions, or government agencies, please apply through our official channels.