CIPM is a widely recognized certificate in project management that is ideal for all persons across all sectors covering both experienced persons to entry level persons. It is one of the most valuable and prestigious certificates to have in the field of project management. Over 200 top companies such as NTPC, Genpact, Idea Cellular, Jindal Steel & Power, Max Healthcare, Areva, Fortis, NHPC, Coal India, SAIL, HCL Technologies, Xansa etc. have opted to get their employees CIPM certified. Many educational institutions such as IGNOU, IIHMR, IMI, Foreschoo, UPES, SRM, VTU, JIMS, IEC, DBS, Times Business School, APIM list contain many more are also offering this course to their post graduate students to enhance their job prospects. Today there are 3500+ CIPM holders. CIPM provides extensive in-depth knowledge and skill of PM tools and techniques to all candidates to become more competent, productive and result oriented. CIPM credential holders are better able to manage all aspects of their work by building their knowledge and competence of both Hard and Soft skills - manage the constraints of Time and Cost while meeting Quality, get a better understanding of how to plan for and manage Risks well as important Soft skills required to manage changes effectively, address people issues like communication, team working, motivation, information management etc.
CIPM is suitable for: Both experienced professionals as well as entry level executives who want to understand the intricacies of Project Management to advance their career and deliver better results.
Eligibility requirements: Must be graduate in any field. 35 hours of formal education is mandatory to appear for the exam.
Examination details: The exam is a Paper / Pencil exam or Internet based exam administered by IPMC. The exam is conducted at the nearest exam centre of IPMC or by the HR department of the company as per IPMC guidelines.
The CIPM examination consists of 1 Paper having 125 multiple choice questions in 4 sections. Total marks for the complete Paper is 175. Pass marks is minimum 50% in each section and 60% overall for the Paper. The CIPM credential is Administered & Conferred by: Institute of Project Management Certification (IPMC), India, a not for profit registered society. |