Svenskt Projektforum

What Svenskt Projektforum does

Svenskt Projektforum is a Swedish non-profit membership association founded in 1968, headquartered in Stockholm, serving as the sole IPMA-validated certification organization in Sweden for project management professionals. Its core offering is the IPMA Certification program across four levels (A–D), underpinned by the IKM (Individuell Kompetensmodell), the Swedish translation of IPMA's Individual Competence Baseline (ICB) framework defining 29 competencies across Perspective, People, and Practice domains. Certifications are delivered digitally via Zoom and Digiexam, with hybrid options for Level C workshops in Stockholm, and remain valid for five years before mandatory recertification.

The organization monetizes through four primary revenue streams: annual membership fees (1,475 SEK regular / 200 SEK student-pensioner), one-time certification fees ranging from 12,700 to 44,000 SEK for members across the four levels, publication sales of IKM/ICB reference books, and event fees including the annual Projektledardagen conference. Recertification fees generate a recurring subscription-like revenue layer.

Go-to-market is community-led and event-driven, acquiring members through webinars, free IPMA information sessions, annual conferences (Utbildningsdagen with Projectpartner AB, Projektledardagen), and a partner network of 10+ IPMA-registered training providers. Customer segments span individual project managers across all Swedish industries (primary), young professionals under 35 via the IPMA Young Crew Sweden sub-brand, and organizations seeking certified employee competence. The organization participates in the NORDNET Nordic collaboration and is governed by a board representing major Swedish consulting and engineering firms including Sweco, AFRY, Castra, Consat, and PQ Projektledning.

Name

Svenskt Projektforum

Legal name

Svenskt Projektforum

Website

https://projektforum.se

Company type

Private

Founded year

1968

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Svenskt Projektforum is Sweden's sole IPMA-validated non-profit certification body for project managers, offering four-level IPMA certification, membership, and training partnerships to professionals across all Swedish industries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Project Management Certification

NAICS

Professional and Management Development Training (611430), Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Project, Program & Portfolio Management Certifications (EDAAANAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Certification & Licensing Exam Management Platforms (EDAFADAG), Awarding Organizations & Credentialing Bodies (Certificates/Diplomas) (EDADAFAC), Assessment, Certification & Qualifications Frameworks (BPADAKAL), International Standards Development & Standardization Bodies (BPADANAA)

Keywords

• Project management certification
• IPMA certification services
• Professional association membership
• Competence framework publishing
• Project leadership events

Headquarters

HQ city

Stockholm

HQ country

Sweden

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: Annual membership fees providing access to networking, events, webinars, certification discounts, IPMA library access, templates, and archived content from the Projektvärlden magazine.
2. IPMA Certification Fees: Fees for IPMA certification at levels A, B, C, and D, including initial certification and recertification. Pricing varies by level with member discounts. Additional fees apply for exam retakes, report resubmissions, and interview retakes.
3. IKM/ICB Publications: Sale of printed and digital copies of IPMA IKM (Individuell kompetensmodell) and ICB competence baseline books in Swedish and English, including the Agile World reference guide.
4. Event Fees: Free information sessions on IPMA certification. Paid events include Projektledardagen conference and other educational events, some offered at member discounts.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Svenskt Projektforum is the IPMA-validated certification body for Sweden, issuing internationally recognized project management credentials at four levels (A, B, C, D) based on the IPMA Individual Competence Baseline (IKM). It operates a membership association that bundles certification discounts, networking events, webinars, and the IPMA Young Crew Sweden community, and registers third-party training courses as IPMA-aligned preparation. Certifications are delivered digitally via Zoom and Digiexam in Swedish or English, with recertification pathways every five years.

Product overview

Svenskt Projektforum operates as a non-profit membership association offering a portfolio of project management certification, training, and professional development services. The core offering is the IPMA Certification program spanning four levels (A, B, C, D), underpinned by the Individuell Kompetensmodell (IKM) competence framework, and complemented by a recertification pathway, an IPMA-Registered Training network of approved third-party courses, a membership program with networking benefits and discounts, the IPMA Young Crew Sweden youth network, public events and webinars, and the Projektmanifest publication. Together, these products form a unified ecosystem for professional project management development in Sweden.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• IPMA Young Crew Sweden: A network for project management professionals under 35 years old, operating under Svenskt Projektforum as part of IPMA's international Young Crew initiative.

Products and services

• IPMA Certification (Levels A, B, C, D) Internationally recognized project management certification based on the IPMA Individual Competence Baseline (IKM/ICB), available at four levels: A (Director/Program/Portfolio Director or Agile Organizational Leader), B (Senior Manager), C (Project Manager / Agile Leader), and D (Project Associate / Agile Associate). Certifications are valid for five years, with delivery in Swedish and English via Zoom and Digiexam.
• IPMA Recertification Recertification pathway for holders of IPMA A, B, C, or D certificates to renew their credentials after the five-year validity period. Requires at least 35 hours per year of competency development and continued professional practice as a project manager.
• Membership Program Annual membership giving access to the project manager community, inspirational webinars, IPMA certification discounts, templates, recorded lectures, IPMA international library access, and member offers on external courses and conferences. Ordinary membership at 1,475 SEK/year; student/pensioner at 200 SEK/year (incl. VAT).
• IPMA Young Crew Sweden Sub-network for project managers and students under 35 years old, operating under Svenskt Projektforum as part of IPMA's international Young Crew initiative. Provides networking events, webinars, global competitions (GeCCo), workshops, and preferential access to seminars and certification preparation.
• IPMA-Registered Training Courses Quality-assured third-party training courses reviewed and registered against IPMA's competence framework, delivered by partner providers including Arkatay, Astrakan, CANEA, Framfot, LC2, Lexicon, Roda Utbildning, Tietoevry PPS, and Wenell, mapping to specific Perspective, People, and Practice elements.
• IKM (Individuell Kompetensmodell) and ICB Publications Swedish-language translation of IPMA's Individual Competence Baseline defining 29 competencies across Perspective, People, and Practice domains. Sold as printed books (member 400–600 SEK, standard 500–750 SEK) and made available as digital e-books through the MyIPMA portal for certification candidates. Includes the supplementary ICB4 in an Agile World reference guide.
• Events (Webinars, Information Sessions, Annual Conferences) Portfolio of activities including free inspirational lunch webinars, digital IPMA certification information sessions (Nyfiken på IPMA), member network meetings, annual Utbildningsdagen (Education Day, co-hosted with Projectpartner AB), and Projektledardagen (Project Manager Day) conference.
• Projektmanifest (Project Manifesto) A framework document outlining four success factors for effective project work: Customer Satisfaction and Value, Efficient Execution, Uncertainty Management, and Continuous Learning. Developed collaboratively by the Swedish project management community and distributed as a downloadable PDF with an associated webinar series.

Quantifiable outcome

• Certificates valid for 5 years with systematic recertification requirements ensuring continuous professional development
• +1 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Integration3 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• NORDNET (Nordic Network)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1980NORDNET is a collaboration between the five Nordic project management associations. The network coordinates arrangements, marketing, and distribution of materials, including joint development of certification materials according to IPMA standards. The collaboration began in the early 1980s.
• IPMA (International Project Management Association)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerSvenskt Projektforum is the Swedish member organization of IPMA, the global umbrella organization for project management associations. This membership provides access to an international network of over 50,000 members in more than 70 countries. IPMA sets the global competence standards (IPMA ICB) and validates national certification organizations.
• Projectpartner ABcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSince 2023, Svenskt Projektforum and Projectpartner AB jointly organize 'Utbildningsdagen' (Education Day), a half-day event focused on strengthening project competence in the civil construction sector. Projectpartner also collaborates on the annual conference.
• Wenell ManagementminorGTM or Marketing PartnerWenell Management organizes the annual 'Projektledardagen' (Project Manager Day) conference. Svenskt Projektforum members receive a 15% discount on this event, and the organization is present at the conference.
• AnturaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner organization listed on the Svenskt Projektforum website, offering member benefits and collaboration.
• AstrakancoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAstrakan is an IPMA-registered training provider offering the 'Projektledarprogram mot IPMA-certifiering' (Project Manager Program toward IPMA Certification), covering all 5 Perspective, 10 People, and 14 Practice competence elements.
• CANEAminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner organization listed on Svenskt Projektforum website as part of the partner network.
• LP Ledarskap & ProjekthanteringminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner organization offering the 11-day 'Projektledarprogrammet' (Project Manager Program) covering 8 People and 12 Practice competence elements.
• PlanviewminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner organization listed on the Svenskt Projektforum website partner page.
• PPS (Part of Tietoevry)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPPS offers 'PPS Projektledning' (PPS Project Management) course covering 3 Perspective and 11 Practice competence elements, as an IPMA-registered training provider.
• AFRY Transportation & Places – Project Management EastminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAFRY provides IPMA certification and training through Lexicon as part of their investment in strengthening project manager competence within their transportation and places division.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Project Management Institute (PMI):

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

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