International Institute Of Projects And Program Management

What International Institute Of Projects And Program Management does

i2P2M (International Institute of Projects and Program Management) is an Indian non-profit Section 8 company incorporated in 2008 (CIN: U80302UP2008NPL189948) that operates as a project management certification body and executive education provider. It administers nine project management certifications — anchored by its flagship Certificate In Project Management (CIPM), which holds ISO 17024:2012 accreditation from NABCB under Quality Council of India and is the only Indian PM certification with international accreditation — alongside sector and topic specializations such as CrtPRM (risk management), CrtEVM (earned value management), CrtPME (essentials), IntroCIPM, Complex Project Management, Human Capital & Authentic Leadership, Advanced PM Concepts, and CIPM-RT (roads and transport). The company also runs executive diploma programs (EDPM and the international I/EDPM, the latter delivered partly at The George Washington University School of Business in Washington D.C.) under a proprietary 8-phase project life cycle methodology with 38 knowledge areas and 126 concepts, and a Knowledge-to-Competency-to-Learning (K-C-L) framework.

Its technology stack combines the proprietary i2P2M Digital Connect platform — a live online broadcast delivery system with cloud-based workplace report submission — with Prendo Simulations' real-time computer-based stakeholder and project leadership simulations (the same engine used at Wharton, INSEAD, Oxford and MIT Sloan). Delivery is hybrid: synchronous online and in-person sessions, supported by a training provider network of partner organizations and direct B2B nominations from enterprises that enroll cohorts of professionals.

The business model rests on three revenue streams: (i) per-candidate certification examination fees (e.g., CrtPRM is published at INR 4,500 + 18% GST), (ii) executive diploma tuition for I/EDPM and EDPM cohorts, which includes an international study component for I/EDPM, and (iii) channel economics via separate training organizations that deliver certification prep. The customer base spans 600+ public and private sector organizations and central/state government bodies, with 17,000+ certified professionals across 25 countries; named enterprise and government clients include Bharat Petroleum, ONGC, the State Planning Commission of Madhya Pradesh, and IDS (Intelligence and Security). Go-to-market is sales-led B2B with organizational nominations driving cohort enrollment, augmented by content marketing (downloadable brochures, testimonials, the Academic Industry Council) rather than broad consumer advertising.

Name

International Institute Of Projects And Program Management

Legal name

International Institute of Projects and Program Management

Website

https://i2p2m.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

i2P2M is a non-profit Indian certification body and executive education provider that administers the ISO 17024:2012-accredited CIPM credential, eight additional project management certifications, and GW University-affiliated EDPM/I-EDPM diploma programs for enterprise professionals and government bodies across 25 countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Certification & Executive Education

NAICS

Professional and Management Development Training (611430)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDAAANAB

Project, Program & Portfolio Management Certifications

Education/Adult & Continuing Education/Professional Certification Programs

SECONDARYEDAAALAM

Project, Quality & Operations (PMP PDUs, Six Sigma, Quality CE)

Education/Adult & Continuing Education/Professional Licensure & Continuing Professional Education (CE/CPE)

Keywords

• Project management certification
• Executive diploma programs
• Project risk management
• Earned value management
• Professional certification training

Headquarters

HQ city

Noida

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Executive Diploma Programs: Revenue from I/EDPM (International Executive Diploma in Project Management) and EDPM (Executive Diploma in Project Management) programs offered in association with The George Washington University School of Business. Programs include online delivery plus optional USA study tour component.
2. Certification Examinations: Fees from administering various certification exams including CIPM, CrtPRM, CrtEVM, and other project management credentials. Exam fees are charged per individual candidate.
3. Training Provider Network: Training for certifications is available through separate training organisations, creating a channel ecosystem for certification delivery.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

i2P2M administers ISO 17024:2012 accredited project management certifications (CIPM, CrtPRM, CrtEVM, IntroCIPM, CrtPME, Advanced PM Concepts, Complex PM, Human Capital & Authentic Leadership, CIPM-RT) and delivers executive diploma programs (EDPM and I/EDPM) in association with The George Washington University School of Business. Programs cover a proprietary 8-phase project life cycle methodology with 38 knowledge areas and 126 concepts, delivered online via i2P2M Digital Connect and in-person, incorporating Prendo Simulations and the proprietary K-C-L framework.

Product overview

i2P2M offers a comprehensive portfolio of project management certifications and executive diploma programs. The certification arm includes the flagship CIPM (Certificate In Project Management) accredited to ISO 17024:2012, along with specialized certifications covering risk management, earned value management, complex projects, and sector-specific tracks (roads/transport and healthcare). The executive education division delivers the I/EDPM and EDPM diploma programs in partnership with The George Washington University School of Business, featuring real-time computer-based simulations from Prendo Simulations. The offerings span from entry-level PM essentials to advanced executive diplomas with international study components.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• CIPM (Certificate In Project Management): ISO 17024:2012 accredited project management certification covering 8 project life cycle phases, 38 knowledge areas, and 126 concepts.
• EDPM (Executive Diploma in Project Management)
• I/EDPM (International Executive Diploma in Project Management)

Products and services

• CIPM (Certificate In Project Management) ISO 17024:2012 accredited project management certification covering 8 project life cycle phases with 38 knowledge areas and 126 concepts. The CIPM exam is the only globally administered PM exam with negative marking and 4 separate sections that must be passed independently. It is i2P2M's flagship individual certification credential recognized across 25 countries.
• IntroCIPM (Intro Certificate In Project Management) Introduction to Project Management certification covering eight project life cycle phases: conceptualize, plan, organize, implement, control, integrate, deliver/closeout and knowledge leverage. Targeted at entry-level professionals seeking foundational PM credential.
• CrtPRM (Certificate in Project Risk Management) Advanced certification covering risk identification, assessment, response planning, monitoring, control, audits, risk register templates, and risk management planning. Targeted at project professionals seeking specialized risk management credentials.
• CrtEVM (Certificate in Earned Value Management) Earned Value Management System course for project management practitioners providing methods for accessing technical, schedule, and cost project progress for better decision-making. Targeted at practitioners managing project performance measurement.
• CrtPME (Certificate in Project Management Essentials) Entry-level project management certification providing common business language across enterprises for all levels of management and executives. Designed to establish baseline PM vocabulary and concepts across an organization.
• Advanced Project Management Concepts Advanced certification covering behavioral and contextual domains with emphasis on stakeholder buy-in and win-win situations in project management. Targeted at experienced practitioners moving into senior PM leadership roles.
• Human Capital & Authentic Leadership Certification covering human capital development and authentic leadership based on the E4 (Enthusiasm, Energy, Ego, Emotion) concept for maximizing harmony amongst stakeholders, presented by Chairman Adesh Jain at NASA PM Challenge 2012.
• Complex Project Management Certification addressing project complexities involving uncertainties, ambiguities, dynamic interfaces, political influences, and complex human behavior management. Targeted at practitioners leading large-scale or ambiguous projects.
• I/EDPM (International Executive Diploma in Project Management) International Executive Diploma in Project Management offered in association with The George Washington University School of Business. A 15-day program (10 days online + 5 days in USA at GW campus) with 16 unique features transforming learning to competency development. Includes Level 5 US visit with sessions at GW, GAO and invited stakeholders.
• EDPM (Executive Diploma in Project Management) Executive Diploma in Project Management delivered entirely in India over 10 days (3 weeks). Includes 4 levels covering Totality of PM, Risk Management, Real Time Simulations, and Advanced Concepts. Available online via i2P2M Digital Connect and in-person.
• CIPM-RT (Certificate in Project Management - Roads and Transport) Specialized certification for project management professionals in the roads and transportation sector. Targeted at PMs working on infrastructure and transport projects requiring sector-specific competency.
• PM3A: Real Time Simulation on Managing Stakeholders Real-time simulation workshop on Managing Stakeholders using Prendo's simulation designed with Shell, providing experience equivalent to 1 year in 1 day. Used in Level 3 of EDPM/I/EDPM programs.
• PM3B: Real Time Simulation on Project Leadership Real-time simulation on Project Leadership providing intense risk-free experience of managing a complex project with '3 years in 6 hours' learning experience. Used in Level 3 of EDPM/I/EDPM programs.

Quantifiable outcome

• 17000+ persons certified across 25 countries and 600+ organizations
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• The George Washington University School of Business, USAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAssociation with The George Washington University School of Business, Washington D.C., USA for I/EDPM program since 2011. GW faculty deliver sessions on Leadership Development, Strategic Project Management, Executive Decision Making, Systems Thinking, Procurement and Contracting, and Advanced Supply Chain Management. Level 5 of I/EDPM program conducted at GW campus in Washington D.C.
• Prendo Simulations, UKcoreTechnology or IntegrationPrendo Simulations provides real-time computer based simulation programs on Managing Stakeholders and Project Leadership (SPATIUM). These simulations are used by leading business schools (Wharton, INSEAD, Oxford, MIT Sloan) and global companies (Google, Goldman Sachs, Shell, Bechtel, Oracle, Petrobras, United Nations). Simulations used in Level 3 of EDPM/I/EDPM programs.
• MGSIPA (Mahatma Gandhi State Institute of Public Administration)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMGSIPA, Punjab was created in 1978 as registered Society to undertake research, consultancy, training and allied activities to improve management efficiency. ISO 9001:2015 & 14001:2015 certified. Associate partner for project management training.
• SCOPEminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStanding Conference of Public Enterprises - listed as associate partner
• FIPI (Federation of Indian Petroleum Industry)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFederation of Indian Petroleum Industry - associate partner
• PetrotechminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPetrotech - associate partner in petroleum sector
• CBIP (Central Board of Irrigation and Power)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCentral Board of Irrigation and Power - associate partner
• IICA (Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndian Institute of Corporate Affairs - associate partner
• IPA (Institute of Public Administration)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIPA - associate partner

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• PeopleCert (PRINCE2 / Axelos): PeopleCert administers the PRINCE2 project management methodology and certifications globally, competing directly with i2P2M's CIPM and executive diploma programs for enterprise PM training spend, particularly in Europe and international markets.
• Project Management Institute (PMI): PMI is the world's largest project management certification body, offering PMP, CAPM, and PMI-ACP credentials. It is a direct competitor to i2P2M's CIPM and related certifications, competing for the same enterprise training budgets and professional credentials globally.
• International Project Management Association (IPMA): IPMA is the global federation of national PM associations, offering ICB-based certifications across member countries. i2P2M's Chairman Adesh Jain was IPMA President in 2005, and IPMA competes in the same accredited PM certification space as i2P2M.

Emerging players

• GreyCampus: GreyCampus is an India-headquartered provider of professional certifications including PMP, CAPM, and Six Sigma. It competes with i2P2M in the Indian PM certification training market with online bootcamp delivery models targeting individual professionals.
• Simplilearn: Simplilearn is an India-based online professional education provider offering PMP and other project management certification bootcamps. It overlaps with i2P2M on the Indian PMP training market but serves a more self-paced, individual learner segment rather than enterprise nominations.
• Emeritus: Emeritus partners with top global universities to deliver online executive education programs in technology, business, and leadership. It is comparable to i2P2M's executive diploma model but operates at a much larger scale and across broader subject areas beyond project management.
• KnowledgeHut: KnowledgeHut is an online training provider offering PMP, PRINCE2, and Agile certifications with global instructor-led cohorts. It competes with i2P2M on online PM certification delivery, particularly for individual professionals seeking self-funded credentials.

Broad incumbents

• Coursera: Coursera is a global online education platform that offers project management specializations from universities and Google. While not directly accredited like CIPM, it competes for the same enterprise L&D budget on PM upskilling at much broader scale.

Regional players

• PMI India / Project Management Institute India Chapter Network: PMI's India chapters deliver PMP prep and continuing education to the largest pool of PM-certified professionals in India. They compete with i2P2M's certification training in the Indian market, although i2P2M positions CIPM as complementary or alternative to PMP.
• George Washington University School of Business: GWU School of Business is i2P2M's academic partner for the I/EDPM program and also offers its own executive education and PM-related courses. It is comparable as a US-based executive education provider delivering Level 5 of the I/EDPM curriculum.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance3 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

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