About Certification

IPMA Latvia-CERT the Certification Body of Latvian National Project Management Association (LNPMA) conducts internationally recognised project manager certification, which is accepted in more than 70 IPMA (International Project Management Association) member countries.

In an increasingly competitive and complex world, delivering successful projects is critical. Whether managing a single project, a program, or an entire portfolio, project managers face challenges requiring skills, experience, and leadership. IPMA® certification ensures professionals and organizations have the competence to tackle these challenges, creating value for customers and stakeholders.

Project manager certification provides significant benefits both for individual project managers and the organisation as a whole.

Over the past  years, IPMA has certified more than 330,000 project managers in countries where national project management associations operate. Using a unified certification system, project managers are certified across various business sectors: IT and Telecommunications; Construction; Public administration; Banking and insurance; Logistics; Aviation, and more.

What is IPMA^® Certification?

IPMA^® (International Project Management Association) offers a globally recognized certification system for project, program, and portfolio managers.
It’s built around real-world competence—not just theory. IPMA^® evaluates three key dimensions:

• • Practice – Methods, tools, and processes.
  • People – Leadership, teamwork, and communication.
  • Perspective – Understanding the project’s environment and strategy.

IPMA® provides four certification levels (A, B, C, D), catering to every stage of a project manager’s career—from entry-level to executive leadership.

Why get certified according to IPMA^®?

Benefits for Individuals:

• Professional Recognition: IPMA^® certification is internationally recognized and demonstrates competency in project, program, or portfolio management
• Structured Growth: With four levels (A, B, C, D), IPMA^® provides a clear roadmap for professional development, from basic knowledge to leadership of complex projects and portfolios.
• Competence-Based: Unlike knowledge-focused certifications, IPMA^® evaluates technical skills, behavioral competencies, and the contextual understanding necessary to succeed in real-world projects.
• Improved Career Opportunities: Certification enhances credibility and employability in competitive industries.

Benefits for Organisations:

• Higher Success Rates: Certified project managers apply structured, globally recognized project management practices, improving project outcomes.
• Customer Trust: Customers feel more confident knowing projects are handled by certified professionals, ensuring better quality and risk management.
• Global Standard: IPMA^® certifications align with international standards, enabling organizations to work effectively across borders.
• Improved Processes: Organizations benefit from the best practices and methodologies implemented by certified professionals.
• Greater Efficiency: Certified managers are trained to plan, execute, and monitor projects efficiently, reducing delays and costs.
• Leadership Development: IPMA^® certifications emphasize leadership and interpersonal skills, fostering stronger teams and better collaboration.
• Certification enhances organizational maturity in portfolio management, program alignment, and project delivery, ensuring long-term success.

Benefits for Customers of Certified Organisations:

• Customers are assured that their projects are managed by professionals who meet internationally recognized standards for competence.
• Certified project managers demonstrate proven ability to deliver projects successfully.
• Projects are more likely to meet agreed scope, quality, time, and cost objectives.
• IPMA^® – certified professionals emphasize thorough planning, risk mitigation, and stakeholder engagement.
• Customers experience lower risks of delays, cost overruns, or poor outcomes, as certified managers are trained in risk management and governance.
• Projects delivered by certified professionals are better aligned with customer expectations and strategic goals, creating long-term value.