30,000th IPMA certificate issued
A new milestone has been reached: the VZPM has been able to hand over the 30,000th first certificate to a successful graduate.
Publication of the swiss.ICB4agile in French
With the support of the spm, the VZPM has translated the IPMA Reference Guide ICB4 in an Agile World into French and published it.
A collection of round certificate numbers
This month, the VZPM issued the 25,000th initial IPMA Level A-D certificate. There were other anniversaries during the year: 100th IPMA Level A certificate, 3,000th IPMA Level C certificate and 20,000th IPMA Level D certificate
IPMA certifications in Agile Leadership
Now, the VZPM offers all IPMA certifications in Agile Leadership in German, i.e. all four levels including the certifications with a shortened procedure with existing certificates in project management.
Revalidation 4-L-C by IPMA
Every three years, the VZPM must be revalidated by IPMA in order to retain the right to offer certification according to IPMA's 4-level certification system. This was successfully done in November 2021.
New members in the VZPM Managing Board
The reorganisation of the VZPM that has taken place in recent years, mainly in the operational area, is now being continued in the reshuffling of the Managing Board. The board has been reduced to five persons and "rejuvenated".
The VZPM goes fully online
On 5 November 2020, the first candidates took the written exam online. From now, both the exams and the entire certification processes can be conducted regardless of location.
Dissolution of the ASO
The Association Suisse d'Organisation et de Mananagement (ASO) was dissolved on 8 September 2020 and is no longer a supporting organisation of the VZPM. The VZPM remains active throughout Switzerland and is supported in French speaking Switzerland by the Société Suisse de Management de Projet (SMP).
Redesign of the Internet presence
The VZPM is redesigning its website and making it smartphone ready.
Publication of the swiss.ICB4agile
spm and VZPM translate the IPMA Reference Guide ICB4 in an Agile World into German and publish it.
20,000th IPMA certificate issued
Within just over 5 years, the VZPM has doubled the number of IPMA certificates issued.
A certification portal for the VZPM
With the app developed especially for the VZPM, the administrative handling of the certifications can be processed online.
Creation of product videos
VZPM produces seven different explanatory videos in EN, DE and FR to explain the 4-level certification of IPMA® in project, program and portfolio management.
Validation ICR4 by IPMA
In November 2018, Switzerland will be one of the first 10 countries to be validated by IPMA with regard to the implementation of certifications according to the IPMA International Certification Regulations Version 4 (ICR4). On 29 March 2019, the managing director of the VZPM received the validation certificate at the Certification System Panel in Copenhagen.
Publication of the swiss.OCB1 in French
spm and VZPM translate the swiss.OCB1 into French and publish version 1 of the Base de référence Suisse de la compétence organisationnelle
Publication of the swiss.PEB1
The spm translates Version 1 of the IPMA Project Excellence Baseline into German.
IPMA certifications according to ICB4 and ICR4
Certification according to the 4-level scheme of IPMA® is now carried out on the basis of the Individual Competence Baseline Version 4 and according to the rules of the IPMA International Certification Regulations Version 4.
More than 2000 certificates issued
In 2016, the VZPM will issue more than 2000 certificates for the first time in one year.
Publication of the swiss.ICB4
With the introduction of IPMA®'s ICB4 and the corresponding regulations, levels A and B distinguish between the three domains of project, programme and portfolio management.
A company becomes certified
On April 11, 2016, the first certification of an organisation carried out in Switzerland will be completed by spm. The IPMA Delta® certificate will be handed over to the company's representatives during a presentation.
1. Certified Business Process Associate CBPA
A good 5 years after the first CBPP® certificate, the first Certified Business Process Associate CBPA® certificate is presented to a successful graduate.
Publication of the BPM CBOK version 3.0
The European Association of Business Process Management (EABPM) publishes the German version of the Business Process Management Common Body of Knowledge (BPM CBOK®) version 3.0. The SGO contributed to the translation from English.
1. Certified Project Management Consultant IPMA PMC
A first certificate Certified Project Management Consultant IPMA® PMC can be handed over in Switzerland.
10,000th IPMA certificate issued
The VZPM presents a successful graduate with the 10,000th IPMA certificate in Switzerland.
Publication of the swiss.OCB1
The spm translates the IPMA Organisational Competence Baseline Version 1.0 into German with the support of the VZPM.
1. Certified Programme and Portfolio Management Consultant IPMA PPMC
Shortly before Christmas, the first Certified Programme and Portfolio Management Consultant IPMA® PPMC certificate is issued in Switzerland.
Realignment of the VZPM
As a result of an organisational analysis, the VZPM realigns itself and appoints a full-time managing director for the first time.
VZPM with a new president
As only the second president in the history of the VZPM, Dr. Markus A. Zoller will take over from Paul J. Zimmermann as of July 1, 2011.
VZPM with a new name
The VZPM changes its name from Association for the certification in project management to Association for the certification of persons in management.
Over 1000 certificates issued for the first time
In 2010, the VZPM issued more than 1000 certificates within one year for the first time.
ASO becomes supporting organisation
At the delegates' assembly 24 June 2010, the Association Suisse d'Organisation et de Mananagement (ASO) will be accepted as the fourth supporting organisation of the VZPM.
1. Certified Business Process Professional CBPP
For the first time, the VZPM is presenting a successful graduate with the Certified Business Process Professional CBPP® certificate. This is the very first certificate issued by VZPM outside the IPMA certification scheme. It is recognized by ABPMP (Association of Business Process Management Professionals) and EABPM (European Association of Business Process Management).
Publication of the BPM CBOK Version 2.0
The European Association of Business Process Management (EABPM) publishes the German version of the Business Process Management Common Body of Knowledge (BPM CBOK®) version 2.0. The SGO contributed to the translation from English.
Publication of the Swiss National Competence Baseline (ICB3)
With the publication of ICB3, the behavioural competencies of candidates are now also assessed as part of the IPMA® 4-level certification scheme. For this purpose, the STAR methodology is being introduced in Switzerland.
1. Certified Projects Director IPMA Level A
On 11 September 2004 the first successful graduate can call himself Certified Projects Director IPMA® Level A.
1. Validation by the IPMA
On 10 March 2002, VZPM successfully completed the IPMA® validation procedure for the 4-level certification scheme.
1. Certified Project Manager IPMA Level C
A successful graduate receives the first certificate Certified Project Manager IPMA® Level C.
SMP becomes supporting organisation
At the Assembly of Delegates on April 4, 2001, the Société Suisse de Management de Projet (SMP) is accepted as the third supporting organisation of the VZPM.
1. Certified Project Management Associate IPMA Level D
For the first time, VZPM can issue a Certified Project Management Associate IPMA® Level D certificate.
Signing of the agreement with IPMA
spm and VZPM sign the agreement with IPMA® to introduce the certification scheme in Switzerland.
Accreditation by the SAS
On 15 January 1997, the Swiss Accreditation Service (SAS) granted the VZPM accreditation as a certification body for project management personnel according to the ISO/IEC 17024 standard.
1. Certified Senior Project Manager IPMA Level B
The first Certified Senior Project Manager IPMA® Level B certificate is issued by VZPM.
Foundation of the VZPM
spm and SGO found the VZPM. The 1st delegates' assembly of the VZPM takes place on 20 May 1996. Paul J. Zimmermann is elected 1st president.
