Project Management Certification - RegPM

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. The diagram below includes the previous and the current levels.

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"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.

Once enrolled in the program, your RegPM Assessor will review this with you to ensure that you are working towards an appropriate certification level.

For more information on the standards behind the RegPM, please see the Professional Competency Standards for Project Management (PCSPM) page.

RegPM Frequently Asked Questions

• How long does it take?
• What are the benefits?
• Am I entitled to use post-nominals after I have been awarded the RegPM?
• Is the RegPM award industry-specific?
• What is involved in the assessment process?
• Is there a process in place to quality assure the assessment process?
• Once I am included on the Register of Project Manager, how long does this registration last?
• Do I have to continue to be an AIPM member to remain certified?
• What is the difference between the different certification systems offered?
• I have a project management qualification. Does that qualify me as a RegPM?
• I have a "PMP" - does this qualify me for the RegPM award?
• Will the new PCSPM Standards affect me if I have already commenced the program under the old Standards?
• What if I fail?
• I am not currently working in project management. Am I still able to enrol in the program?
• 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).

If you have any queries, please email RegPM.

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