The competency-based certification for U.S. practitioners is based on a program designed and accredited by the International Project Management Association.
The American Society for the Advancement of Project Management (asapm) has introduced the Certified Senior Project Manager (CSPM) credential, a competency-based certification for U.S. practitioners based on the Four Level Certification program designed and accredited by the International Project Management Association (IPMA).
“IPMA has certified more individuals as project managers than any other organization in the world,” said Stacy Goff, asapm vice president. “We are really excited to be able to offer a version of the 4-L-C tailored to the unique needs of the U.S. market. The certification program is managed by the Project Management Certification Board (PMCert), a semi-autonomous body set up to ensure the objectivity of the certification process and to comply with the mandates of ISO 17024.
The Certified Senior Project Manager is one of the four levels of certification to be offered by asapm. “We also have a knowledge-based credential targeted at newcomers to the field, and during 2007, we will begin to certify entry level project managers,” said Bill Duncan, PMCert Chair. ”In the future, we will also offer credentials to individuals who are functioning above the senior project manager level.”