Presentation Goals Challenges Facing Today s Project Managers Introducing IPMA Certification & Standards International Excellence Awards Publications Professional Development Events Future of IPMA Challenges facing Practitioners Benefits that organisations gain from More complex team environment Critical need for interpersonal skills Growing number of multinational projects Influence of cultural differences affecting project outcomes Dependence on technology Demand for accountability Provide executives with a tool to balance competing demands for resources Provide executives with consistent tools for monitoring and control Refine projections of resource requirements and utilisation Provide a mechanism for performance measurement Support accountability and transparency 1
In essence improves the ability of organizations to execute strategy IPMA is helping to realize its potential IPMA - leading the way World s first international PM organization Member Associations in 40 countries Certification aligned to career path Standards for Competence Measurement Awards for Project Excellence Publications for all tastes International Events Education, Training & Development IPMA Vision To ensure that is recognized and used as the best way to deliver objectives in all sectors of industry, government and the wider community. The IPMA is the world s oldest project management organization. It is an international network of national project management associations. The national associations serve the specific project management development needs of each country in its national language. The IPMA as an umbrella organisation represents them at the international level. 2
The IPMA is truly a global organization with member associations spread throughout the world. Currently there are some 40 national representative bodies spread across Europe, Africa, Asia and the Americas promoting project management professionalism.. PROJECT MANAGEMENT CERTIFICATION IPMA s Competence Based 4 Level Certification 3
Aligning Career Path to Certification Certified Projects Director Certified Senior Project Manager Certified Project Manager Certified Project Management Associate '01 '02 Total IPMA Certs '03 '04 '05 '06 '07 80,000 70,000 60,000 50,000 40,000 30,000 20,000 10,000 0 IPMA Certification offers Recognition & Reward Global Certification Standards Based Continued Professional Growth Professional Community Public Registry More than 8,000 people in China Have achieved IPMA Certification 4
Why be IPMA Certified? To have the IPMA certification demonstrates a commitment to the Project Management profession Being IPMA certified increases your employment prospects and your company s profile for externals / clients More & more companies recognise that IPMA accreditation is their global accreditation of choice STANDARDS ICB3 is a standard that is invaluable to practitioners and stakeholders. It sets out the knowledge and experience expected from the managers of: Projects, Programmes Portfolios. PROJECT MANAGEMENT INTERNATIONAL EXCELLENCE AWARDS It is critical that project management practitioners have access to up to date information. The ICB 3rd. Edition reflects the culmination of years of hard work by IPMA s members and includes changes in standards, content and language, along with many updates recommended by practitioners. 5
IPMA Project of the Year Awards recognise and honour the accomplishments of teams for superior performance and execution of exemplary project management. Projects from everywhere in the world participate, regardless of size, industry type or location. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Programmes offered by IPMA Effective preparation & start-up projects Management auditing of projects & programmes Managing international outsourcing and offshoring Managing virtual projects & virtual teams Managing project risk & uncertainty in new ways Facilitation as a lever for efficiency in projects Programme management to innovate effectively Managing the corporation project portfolios Integrated management of the project-oriented company Project Perspectives Aims to provide new insights about the characteristics of modern dynamic projects. It attempts to show the way ahead and how our understanding of modern projects is developing. Practice Is a quarterly periodical that delivers up-to-the minute information about project management methods & trends, while providing a realworld perspective on project management in today s world. IPMA Newsletter Informs the membership of the latest news of the IPMA, its activities, member association, events and services. International Journal of Is recognised as the world s leading academic offering and is devoted to the publication of papers which advance knowledge of the practical and theoretical aspects of project management. IPMA - Gaining Global Acceptance Government and Business Relations 6
INTERNATIONAL EVENTS IPMA in conjunction with its member associations hosts a range of international seminars, workshops each year with its showpiece being the Annual World Congress IPMA is driven by the Hallmarks of a Profession: Accreditation Credentials Code of professional conduct Defined roles and responsibilities Professional development Recognition Standards Research Focus on the Future for IPMA IPMA differentiates itself by: Its competence based certification programme Its federal structure which thinks globally but allows its member associations to operate locally Leading the evolution of the profession and the maturity of its practice Establishing a premiere reputation as a credible resource and innovator for Project Management knowledge, trends and practices. 7