IPMA LEVEL B
You are able to manage complex projects, programmes or portfolios. You will find more detailed information than that provided below in the certification guideline IPMA Level B.
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Certified Senior Project Manager IPMA® Level B
Certified Senior Programme Manager IPMA® Level B
Certified Senior Portfolio Manager IPMA® Level B
Admission criteria
Certified Senior Project Manager IPMA® Level B
Over the past 8 years, at least 5 years' experience as a project manager, of which at least 3 years in a responsible leadership function managing complex projects.
Certified Senior Programme Manager IPMA® Level B
Over the past 8 years, at least 5 years' experience as a programme manager, of which at least 3 years in a responsible leadership function managing complex programmes.
Certified Senior Portfolio Manager IPMA® Level B
Over the past 8 years, at least 5 years' experience as a portfolio manager, of which at least 3 years in a responsible leadership function managing complex portfolios.
Certification process
The certification process usually takes eight to nine months.
| Stage | Activity | Execution by | Approximate duration |
| 1 | Application to obtain the certificate | ||
| Submit application including professional career, project, programme and/or portfolio list, references and self-assessment | Candidate | ||
| Check application and announce admission ruling, if positive then demand Executive Summary Report | VZPM | 2-3 weeks | |
| Prepare and submit Executive Summary Report (templates project, programme, portfolio management) | Candidate | 1 month | |
| Assess Executive Summary Report and announce definitive admission to the certification | VZPM | 3-4 weeks | |
| 2 | Written exam | ||
| Complete written exam | Candidate | 3 hours | |
| Evaluate exam and announce exam result | VZPM | 4-5 weeks | |
| 3 | Report | ||
| Prepare and submit report (templates project, programme, portfolio management) | Candidate | 6-8 weeks | |
| Assess report and announce result of assessment | VZPM | 1 month | |
| 4 | Interview | ||
| Complete interview | Candidate | 2 hours | |
| Conduct definitive assessment of the certification and announce result | VZPM | 2-3 weeks |
The templates provided by us must be used.
Filling out the certification application form
Please watch the video to fill out the certification application.
Price
| Certification process steps | CHF |
| Application for certification | 200.00 |
| Executive Summary Report (1) | 600.00 |
| Written exam | 800.00 |
| Report (2) | 1'100.00 |
| Interview | 1'600.00 |
| Certification IPMA Level B | 4'300.00 |
(1) CHF 300.00 for the second version of the Executive Summary Report
(2) CHF 600.00 for the second version of the Report
If you have a valid IPMA Level C or D certificate or one that expired a maximum of 6 months ago, the total price is reduced by CHF 600 or CHF 300 respectively. For further information, please see our Fee Schedule.
