About Us

We are the IPMA Member Association for the United States.

About IPMA-USA​

IPMA USA is a non-profit professional association for project management. The professional association makes a significant contribution to the professionalization and further development of project management in the USA and offers extensive opportunities for training and further education as well as certification in project management.

Working with our members and collaborating with business, government, and other professional associations, we provide the leadership needed for both professional growth and the competent practice of project management.

Our Mission: Service and Empowerment. IPMA-USA is advancing project management by being a force multiplier for organizations to scale up their project effectiveness, and by teaching people from all parts of society the skills of project management. This applies to business as well as to society, culture, sport – in short, to everyday life. We want to enable people to work with others to implement their innovative ideas in all areas of life.

We offer a full suite of programs including Training, Certification, Research, Awards, Events, Special Interest Groups, Publications, and a Special Track for Young Professionals.

Founded In 1965

1 January 2016 – Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA – ASAPM President Joel Carboni announced today that ASAPM has now completed its re-branding as IPMA-USA. Read More

Products and Services​​

  • CertificationFour Level Certification,
    Competence Based​

  • Training​From bootcamps to executive workshops​

  • AwardsIndividual, Project ad Organization Based​

  • EventsGlobal and US based conferences and forums​

  • NetworkingPeer-to-peer and employer- based forums

  • Young Crew​Development for students and young professionals

  • PublicationsHundreds of research and practitioner-based reading

  • Work GroupsRoll up your sleeves and get busy on new ideas

Great Membership Benefits​​

  • Four-Level Certification​​
  • Competence Based​​
  • Global ​& Local​
  • Training​ Solutions​
  • Research​ Driven​
  • Customized​ Programs​​
  • Conferences​ & Forums​
  • Value​ Focused​​

Why Join IPMA-USA?

  • Four-Level Certification A certification that evolves with you and recognizes the growth in your knowledge, skills, and abilities.
  • Competence-Based Go beyond knowledge-based tests and create a foundation of real competence that improves individual, project, and organizational effectiveness.
  • Global & Local Join IPMA-USA and gain access to the global IPMA network of experts, events, and content including our library of more that 350 curated books and courses.
  • World-Class Training Marketplace Improve your skills though our high-quality registered training partners who deliver competence-based training programs.
  • Research Driven Gain access to cutting-edge research from leading university programs around the world addressing the project challenges of tomorrow. ​
  • Customized Corporate Programs Give your corporate project management program real credibility by integrating IPMA’s certification and training programs
  • Conferences and Forums Speak, learn, network, and collaborate with peers from many industries at our custom designed events.
  • Value Focused Know that your investment is supporting a non-profit educational organization.​