IPMA Certificering

What IPMA Certificering does

IPMA Certificering B.V. is the official Dutch national certification body of IPMA-Nederland, administering internationally recognized project management certifications based on the IPMA ICB4 competence baseline. Operating from its headquarters in IJsselstein, Utrecht, the company serves individual professionals and corporate clients across the Netherlands through a portfolio of certifications spanning four levels (IPMA-D entry, IPMA-C experienced, IPMA-B senior, IPMA-A executive/director) across three specializations: standard Project/Programme/Portfolio management, Agile leadership, and PMO. It also administers the IPMA CCT (Consultants, Coaches & Trainers) track and offers recertification every five years, group/in-company exam sessions, and Exam Guides.

The platform layer consists of the Testvision digital examination system used to deliver theory exams (including upcoming dual-screen open-book formats), Zoom and Microsoft Teams for online oral assessments, and a self-serve candidate account system on its website. Behind every certification sits a pool of independent, IPMA-certified assessors and correctors who conduct oral competency interviews for C, B, and A levels and review performance twice yearly. Successful candidates are entered into the monthly-updated international IPMA Register (ipma.world), making the credential globally verifiable across 70+ countries.

The revenue model combines one-time examination and assessment fees (e.g., €720 for IPMA-D theory exam, €917 for an assessment objection/appeal), recurring five-year recertification fees, Exam Guide sales (€43.35/copy including VAT), objection and appeal processing fees, and enterprise group-exam handling fees (e.g., €1,092 for 6–10 in-company candidates). Distribution is split between direct-to-consumer self-registration through the website and enterprise field sales for group bookings. The organization is a wholly-owned subsidiary of IPMA-NL, the Dutch professional association, which provides structural member-discount cross-subsidies (e.g., IPMA-D reduced from €720 to €640 for members) that reinforce the certification–membership ecosystem.

Name

IPMA Certificering

Legal name

IPMA Certificering B.V.

Website

https://ipmacertificeren.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

IPMA Certificering B.V. is the official Dutch certification body of IPMA-Nederland, administering IPMA project management, Agile, PMO, and CCT certifications across four levels (D, C, B, A) for individual professionals and corporate clients in the Netherlands.

Ownership category

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Product category

Professional Certification Services

NAICS

Professional and Management Development Training (611430)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Project, Program & Portfolio Management Certifications (EDAAANAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Project, Process & Quality Certification Prep (PMP, PRINCE2, Lean Six Sigma, ITIL) (EDANAIAE), Certification & Licensing Exam Management Platforms (EDAFADAG), Project, Quality & Operations (PMP PDUs, Six Sigma, Quality CE) (EDAAALAM)

Keywords

• Project management certification
• Professional certification services
• Competency assessment services
• PMO certification programs
• Agile leadership certification

Headquarters

HQ city

IJsselstein

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

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Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Examination Fees: IPMA Certificering charges examination fees for each certification level. Theory exams are priced per candidate. Fees vary by level and type (theory-only, full certification including assessment). Fees are publicly listed on the rate card (tarievenlijst).
2. Assessment Fees: For levels C, B, and A, an oral assessment interview conducted by two independent assessors is required. Separate fees apply for assessment (e.g., €917 per objection/appeal for assessment).
3. Recertification Fees: Certified professionals pay recertification fees every 5 years to renew their certificate. Recertification requires demonstrating continued professional development (minimum 35 hours per year) and relevant work experience. Fees are lower than initial certification.
4. Exam Guide Sales: IPMA Certificering sells the official Exam Guide (ICB4, Agile, or PMO versions) for €43.35 including VAT per copy. The guide maps competencies, learning outcomes, and required mastery levels for each exam.
5. Objection and Appeal Fees: Candidates who wish to challenge exam results or assessment outcomes pay processing fees (e.g., €306 for theory exam objection, €917 for assessment objection, €155 for IPMA-D recertification objection). These fees are refunded if the objection is upheld.

Pricing tiers

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Core offering

IPMA Certificering administers internationally recognized project management certification examinations and competency assessments under the IPMA ICB4 standard, covering four certification levels (D, C, B, A) across Project/Programme/Portfolio, Agile, and PMO specializations. Services include theory exams delivered via Testvision, oral assessor interviews, five-yearly recertification, group corporate examinations, and printed exam guides, with successful candidates registered in the global IPMA Register (ipma.world).

Product overview

IPMA Certificering offers a comprehensive portfolio of internationally recognized project management certifications based on the IPMA ICB4 standard. The product portfolio includes four certification levels (D, C, B, A) across three specializations: standard Project/Program/Portfolio Management, Agile Leadership, and PMO (Project Management Office). The certifications range from entry-level (IPMA-D) for beginning professionals to strategic level (IPMA-A) for directors with multiple initiatives. Additional offerings include IPMA CCT (Consultants, Coaches & Trainers), group examination services, recertification services, and examination guides. All certifications are valid for five years and require periodic recertification.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• IPMA-D: Entry-level certification for beginning project professionals and team members
• IPMA-C
• IPMA-B
• IPMA-A
• IPMA-PMO
• IPMA-Agile
• IPMA CCT

Products and services

• IPMA-D Certification Entry-level theory-based certification for beginning project managers or experienced project staff seeking foundational project management grounding with no entry requirements. Awards the title Certified Project Management Associate.
• IPMA-D Agile Certification Entry-level theory-based certification for beginning or experienced agile professionals seeking foundational Agile project management grounding. Awards the title Certified Project Management Agile Associate.
• IPMA-D PMO Certification Entry-level theory-based certification for beginning or experienced PMO professionals seeking foundational Project Management Office grounding. Awards the title Certified PMO Associate.
• IPMA-C Certification Mid-level certification combining a theory exam with an oral assessor interview for project managers with experience in less complex projects. Awards the title Certified Project Manager.
• IPMA-C Agile Certification Mid-level certification combining theory and assessment for experienced agile professionals who can shape agile organizations. Awards the title Certified Agile Project Manager.
• IPMA-C PMO Certification Mid-level certification demonstrating theoretical knowledge of project, program, and portfolio management with capacity to support managers of complex initiatives. Awards the title Certified PMO Manager.
• IPMA-B Certification Senior-level certification combining an oral theory exam and competency assessment for managers who independently lead complex projects, programs, or portfolios. Awards the title Certified Senior Project Manager.
• IPMA-B Agile Certification Senior-level certification for experienced agile leaders who can shape agile organizations and help others improve. Awards the title IPMA Level B - Certified Agile Senior Leader.
• IPMA-B PMO Certification Senior-level certification for experienced PMO professionals who can set up and manage the PMO function in a complex environment. Awards the title Certified Senior PMO.
• IPMA-A Certification Top-level certification including intake, documentation review, and a two-hour assessment interview for highly experienced professionals with strategic responsibility over multiple initiatives. Awards the title Certified Project Director.
• IPMA-A PMO Certification Top-level certification for very experienced PMO professionals who can independently lead complex PMO functions. Awards the title Certified PMO Director.
• IPMA CCT (Consultants, Coaches & Trainers) Certification Certification for very experienced project management professionals in Consultant and Coach tracks who support other practitioners.
• IPMA CCT Trainer Certification Trainer certification at levels C, B, or A for professionals who prepare individuals, teams, and organizations for project management. Conducted entirely in English.
• Recertification Service Service enabling certified professionals to extend their IPMA certificate validity by demonstrating continued professional development (minimum 35 hours per year) and relevant work experience over the past 5 years.
• Group Examination Service Service allowing multiple employees or candidates to take IPMA theory exams simultaneously at the organization's location or at IPMA's IJsselstein office, with handling fees based on group size and travel distance. Maximum 20 candidates per session at IPMA's office.
• Official IPMA Exam Guide Printed examination guide based on the ICB4 standard, linking competencies, learning outcomes, and required mastery levels for each exam. Available in ICB4, Agile, and PMO versions at €43.35 per copy including VAT and shipping.

Quantifiable outcome

• IPMA is recognized in more than 70 countries as the standard for project management certification.
• +2 more outcomes

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Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• IPMA-NL (Nederlandse Vereniging voor Projectmanagement)coreOthersIPMA-NL is the Dutch professional association for project management and the parent organization of IPMA Certificering B.V. IPMA Certificering became the official certification body of IPMA-NL on 1 January 2015. IPMA-NL provides membership benefits including discounts on IPMA certification exams, free access to professional literature, networking events, interest groups, and an annual congress. Members receive a hardcopy of 'Projectmanagement op basis van ICB4' (valued at €80) when preparing for certification.
• IPMA InternationalcoreOthersIPMA (International Project Management Association) is the global umbrella organization under which IPMA Certificering and 70+ national associations operate. IPMA International maintains the global ICB4 competence standard, the international IPMA Register database, and coordinates certification standards worldwide. IPMA Certificering administers the IPMA certification framework within the Dutch language territory under this international structure.
• IPMA-NL (Contact)minorOthersIPMA Certificering's contact details are listed on the IPMA International website's database of certified professionals, enabling global verification of IPMA certificates. The company also appears on the international IPMA Register (ipma.world) which is administered under the IPMA International framework.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Emerging players

• PM4NGOs: Organization promoting project management standards in the non-profit/NGO sector with PMD Pro certification. Comparable as a niche PM certification ecosystem targeting a specific professional segment with methodology-based credentials.
• Scaled Agile (SAFe): Provider of the Scaled Agile Framework and its associated SAFe certification tracks (SA, SP, SSM, etc.). Comparable as an agile-focused credentialing scheme competing for the same enterprise agile transformation budgets as IPMA-Agile.
• ICPM (International Centre for Project Management): Provider of project management certifications and training focused on specific PM methodologies. Comparable as a smaller specialist PM certification body offering methodology-based credentials to project professionals.
• Scrum Alliance: Global non-profit offering Certified ScrumMaster, CSPO, and other agile certifications. Comparable as a competing PM-adjacent certification ecosystem targeting the same Dutch project professionals seeking agile credentials.

Broad incumbents

• Project Management Institute (PMI): The largest global PM professional association, administering PMP, CAPM, and PMI-ACP certifications. Comparable as a global PM certification provider, but operates at much larger scale and with a different methodology (PMBOK vs. ICB4).

Direct peers

• PeopleCert: Certifications and accreditation company that owns and administers PRINCE2, ITIL, and other professional certifications post-AXELOS acquisition. Comparable as a certification body delivering internationally recognized PM and management credentials.
• EXIN: Netherlands-headquartered independent exam and certification body operating globally across IT, agile, and management domains including EXIN Agile Scrum. Direct comparable as a Dutch-rooted independent certification body serving both individual professionals and corporate clients.
• APMG International: Global accreditation and certification body that administers PRINCE2, MSP, and P3O certifications. Directly comparable as an independent certification body that runs methodology-based PM certifications and assessments for project, programme, and portfolio professionals.

Others

• Van Haren Publishing: Netherlands-based publisher specializing in IT and PM learning materials, including official PRINCE2, ITIL, and related certification study guides. Comparable as a Dutch-rooted ecosystem participant supplying educational content into the same PM certification value chain.

Regional players

• BestPractices: Dutch-based consulting and training firm offering PMP, PRINCE2, and IPMA-aligned certification preparation. Comparable as a regional Dutch player operating in the PM certification preparation space, though operating as a training provider rather than a certification body.

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