Eligibility Requirements
Waiver Requirements
Executive waiver available for degree holders, managers, military, and licensed professionals.
- Diploma, master’s degree, or qualified PM training/experience
- Executive Exam Waiver available
- Managers, degree holders, military, DOD eligible
- Licensed Engineers pre-qualify
- All applicants assessed under ISO 17024 Exam Standards
General Applications
Open to professionals with a diploma and 3+ years of project management experience.
Eligible certifications:
- MPM™ Master Project Manager®
- CIPM™ Certified International Project Manager®
- PME™ Project Manager E-Business™
Instructors & Professors
Government-qualified instructors are eligible to apply directly for certification.
- Government-qualified PM instructors
- Automatically eligible to apply
- No additional experience requirement listed
Military Applicants
Military Educational Advanced Placement Exemptions
In-house executive training for :
- Companies
- Institutions
- Government agencies
Approved Training Programs
Waivers & Special Qualifications
News: IPMC™ approves 40+ Project Management Training Programs.
Graduates of approved training programs may apply for a waiver to obtain the MPM™ Master Project Manager designation and credential.
If you take any IPMC™ Accredited Program, you will automatically qualify.
Application Process & Policies
Learn about the application process, policies, and eligibility requirements. Fees apply only after approval.
Enter the Registration and Payment Center for individuals and corporate payments.
Submit your resume for eligibility review before payment.
- After joining, applicants must agree to professional ethics and complete Project Management continuing education annually
- You will not be charged unless approved for certification
- If rejected, there is no cost
For companies, institutions, or government agencies
- Initial certifications are valid for 2 years.
- A nominal good-standing fee applies after 2 years to remain a member.