Project Management Certification - RegPM |
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About AIPM Project Management Certification
RegPM ("Registered Project Manager") is AIPM's project management certification program. It involves an individually designed competency-based workplace assessment program. Candidates are required to compile evidence that displays their competence in PM. It is awarded at one of three levels, displayed below.
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RegPM Level |
RegPM |
A Project Manager Who |
ASF |
AQF |
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Project Team Member/
Project Specialist |
QPP |
Supports, assists or contributes to a project |
Level 4 |
Cert. IV |
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Project Manager |
RPM |
Plans and manages a project |
Level 5 |
Diploma |
| Project Director/Program Manager |
MPD |
Directs or manages projects/programs/portfolios |
Level 6 |
Adv. Diploma |
"Certification" is the term used by professional institutes to recognise individuals who have attained a certain professional standard. Those who have achieved this standard, in accordance with established criteria, are eligible to receive a 'certificate', hence the term. It should be noted that educational qualifications are a separate form of recognition of ability. A qualification does not guarantee a certification.
The competency standards against which the award is granted are based on extensive research into national and international best practice in project management at the levels of work found in most private and public sector workplaces. This research showed that these levels equate to levels 4, 5 and 6 of the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF), which are approximately Certificate IV, Diploma, and Advanced Diploma levels.
This detailed Guide to RegPM Levels will help you to determine which level is best suited to you.
Once enrolled in the program, your RegPM Assessor will review this with you to ensure that you are working towards an appropriate certification level.
Please Note: The National Competency Standards for Project Management (NCSPM) were finalised in 2004 and are no longer available from AIPM - please visit the NCSPM Competency Standards page for information on how to purchase the final version of these standards, which have been incorporated as Vol 4B into BSB01 - Business Services.
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How long does it take?
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What are the benefits?
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Am I entitled to use post-nominals after I have been awarded the RegPM?
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Is the RegPM award industry-specific?
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What is involved in the assessment process?
- Is there a process in place to quality assure the assessment process?
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Once I am included on the Register of Project Manager, how long does this registration last?
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What is the difference between the different certification systems offered?
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I have a project management qualification. Does that qualify me as a RegPM?
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I have a "PMP" - does this qualify me for the RegPM award?
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Will the new NSCPM Standards affect me if I have already commenced the program under the old Standards?
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What if I fail?
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I am not currently working in project management. Am I still able to enrol in the program?
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I am not resident in Australia. Can I still enrol in the program?
Click here to go to the answers to these Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs). Wayne MillerIf you have any queries, please contact Cathy Wagner or Wayne Miller.
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