Beynəlxalq sertifikasiya imtahanı

Principles of IPMA’s certification

1.1 IPMA 4-L-C System

IPMA sets the international specification for certification as the owner of the 4-L-C System:

• Levels A, B, C and D for the domain of Project Management;
• Levels A and B for the domain of Program Management; and
• Levels A and B for the domain of Portfolio Management.

The international specification identifies:

• the required components of the certification process for each level and domain of certification including Candidate eligibility criteria;
• which combination of Competence Elements from the IPMA ICB is required to be assessed for each level and domain;
• which assessment methods shall be used by the CB for each level and domain;
• the extent and nature of evidence required from Candidates to achieve certification; and
• the threshold values for certification to be achieved.

The CB ensures that, on delivery of every assessment for certification that it makes available, the content of the assessment:

• is fit for purpose;
• is appropriate for the method of assessment chosen; and
• is consistent with the specification for the certification level and domain applied for

1.2 Principles of certification

The principles of certification are that assessments are:

• fair, using a standard process and treating all Candidates equally;
• valid, asking only for evidence which is appropriate for the competences(s) being assessed;
• reliable and consistent, such that each Candidate would receive the same assessment outcome if assessed by different Assessors, and that each Assessor applies the same principles to each Candidate they assess;
• based on current and recent evidence at the level being assessed;
• based on sufficient evidence for a robust judgment to be made by an Assessor;
• based on authentic evidence, which can be verified as the Candidate’s;
• accurate, using different assessment methods throughout the process; and
• transparent, so that the Candidate is aware of all the process of assessment, associated costs and the basis on which Assessors’ judgements will be made.

 

1.3 IPMA  4-L-C   level    definitions

There  are  4  levels  in the     IPMA   4-L-C  System – Levels A, B, C and D. The     IPMA   level definitions are  constructed against the following core criteria:

• Level A is constructed in  terms  of the leadership of  others in very complex projects throughout  the life cycle at a  strategic level.  This also    applies to portfolio and programme management  roles and life cycles  (where applicable).
• Level B is constructed  in terms  of  the leadership of  others in complex projects throughout the life cycle.  This also applies to portfolio and programme  management  roles and life cycles  (where applicable).
• Level C is constructed in terms  of  the management of others in projects of moderate complexity throughout the life cycle through the          application of knowledge/theory across all relevant  competences.
• Level D is constructed in terms of knowledge across all relevant competences only.

There  are  3   domains in  the     IPMA   4-L-C  System – project,  programme  and portfolio. In the 3 domains, projects  have  4  levels (A, B,  C        and D); programme  and  portfolio  each   have   2 levels   (A and B).   This    creates 8 profiles in the IPMA  4-L-C System as  shown below:

Each profile  has associated role descriptions and eligibility criteria  as shown  in  the table below:

4. Candidates Assessment

 4.1 Assessment requirements

 The CB provides or makes available detailed documentation in line with the IPMA ICR for each certification profile it offers. This documentation shall be clear and accurate and shall communicate, to the reasonable and informed person, what the certification requires of Applicants, Candidate and Assessors and how the certification meets the requirements of the IPMA ICR.

In designing an assessment for a profile that it makes available, or proposes to make available, the CB shall ensure that it has or can obtain adequate resources to enable the assessment to be delivered effectively and efficiently.

Each assessment shall:

• be fit for purpose;
• adhere to the IPMA principles of certification;
• be appropriate for the mechanisms chosen;
• ensure it allows each specified level of attainment detailed in the specification to be reached by a Candidate who has attained the required level of knowledge, skills or ability;
• be consistent with the IPMA ICR; and
• ensure it allows Assessors to be able to differentiate accurately and consistently between levels of attainment by a Candidate.

The IPMA ICR defines the minimum compliance requirements to be met by the CB.

The CB defines the order in which mechanisms are applied. However, if an interview is part of the assessment process, it shall be the final assessment mechanism.

The CB shall:

• arrange for the assessment of each Candidate against all the specified requirements for the level and domain of certification sought;
• nominate an NLA (National Lead Assessor) and, where applicable, an NCA (National Co-Assessor) for each Candidate;
• ensure that due process is followed for each Candidate, and that all stages of the assessment are conducted in accordance with the stated specifications and the IPMA ICR;
• ensure that proper and complete records of each Candidate and each assessment of each

Candidate are made during the assessment process and retained as required by the IPMA ICR;

• receive the recommendation of the Assessor(s) at the conclusion of the assessment process and decide whether or not certification should be given to the Candidate; and
• ensure that feedback is provided to the Candidate.

For each certification that it makes available, a CB shall have in place effective arrangements to ensure that, as far as possible, the criteria against which a Candidate’s performance will be determined are:

• understood by the Assessors and accurately applied;
• applied consistently by the Assessors, regardless of the identity of the Assessor or Candidate; and
• decided upon by CB personnel having satisfied themselves that all certification requirements have been met.

The CB shall not grant certification until all the requirements have been fulfilled and the process that has been followed has been checked to comply with the IPMA ICR.

The CB shall offer assessment in accordance with the IPMA Assessment paths for the level and domain of certification being sought and shall ensure the assessment instruments for conducting Candidate assessment are in accordance with the IPMA principles of certification.

 4.2 Assessment path steps

 The table below summarizes the assessment paths and steps that each CB shall apply for the initial certification of a Candidate.

4.3 Competence baseline for assessment

The frame of reference during the assessment process is the Competence Elements (CE) as defined in the IPMA Individual Competence Baseline (IPMA ICB). It is the IPMA Standard for certification and shall be used for the assessment of Candidates by CBs.

The CB shall use either the IPMA ICB in its IPMA published form or a version translated into its local language. If translated, the CB shall provide the IPMA CVMB with a copy of the IPMA ICB in the local language. This shall be an accurate translation without addition or modification.

4.4 Competence Element (CE)

 The IPMA ICB has a number of Competence Elements (CEs), each of which has a number of Key Competence Indicators (KCIs). The assessment of a Candidate is undertaken at the CE level using the KCIs to support the assessment.

The IPMA ICB definition of individual competence is “the application of knowledge, skills and abilities in order to achieve the desired results in a work environment.”

Using this definition:

The assessment of an A-level Candidate shall be based on the demonstration of the CE applied in a very complex project/program/portfolio environment.

The assessment of a B-level Candidate shall be based on the demonstration of the CE applied in a complex project/program/portfolio environment.

The assessment of a C-level Candidate shall be based on the demonstration of the CE applied in a project environment of moderate complexity.

The assessment of a D-level Candidate shall be based on knowledge where Candidates can demonstrate understanding of the relevant CE in a non-complex project environment be formulated such that they allow Candidates to demonstrate application of knowledge, skills and abilities.

4.5 Coverage and achievement of Levels A, B, C and D

To achieve a Level A, Candidates must demonstrate evidence of 80% of the domain CEs defined in the ICB, in a very complex environment.

To achieve a Level B, Candidates must demonstrate evidence of 80% of the domain CEs defined in the ICB, in a complex environment.

To achieve a Level C, Candidates must demonstrate evidence of 80% of the domain CEs defined in the ICB, in a moderately complex environment.

To demonstrate sufficient evidence against a specific CE, a Candidate shall demonstrate a minimum of 50% of the KCIs. The CB shall capture this evidence of attainment.

CBs shall construct the content of the assessment path so that evidence of the KCIs can be drawn from across the assessment methods used.

To achieve a Level D, Candidates shall demonstrate knowledge of 80% of the domain CEs defined in the IPMA ICB. The CEs within the IPMA ICB shall be used as a basis for the creation of Level D exam questions.

No one-assessment method shall cover all CEs. Calculated percentages shall be rounded down to a whole number.

 4.6 Use of language and stimulus materials

The CB shall ensure that it uses appropriate language and stimulus materials. Materials are considered appropriate if they:

• enable Candidates to demonstrate their level of competence attained;
• require knowledge, skills and ability to achieve results which are required for IPMA certification;
• are clear and unambiguous (unless ambiguity forms part of the assessment);
• are not likely to cause unnecessary offence to Candidates.

The CB shall take all reasonable steps to ensure that no Candidate is disadvantaged by the by the language or stimulus material used.

Principles of IPMA’s certification

1.1 IPMA 4-L-C System

IPMA sets the international specification for certification as the owner of the 4-L-C System:

• Levels A, B, C and D for the domain of Project Management;
• Levels A and B for the domain of Program Management; and
• Levels A and B for the domain of Portfolio Management.

The international specification identifies:

• the required components of the certification process for each level and domain of certification including Candidate eligibility criteria;
• which combination of Competence Elements from the IPMA ICB is required to be assessed for each level and domain;
• which assessment methods shall be used by the CB for each level and domain;
• the extent and nature of evidence required from Candidates to achieve certification; and
• the threshold values for certification to be achieved.

The CB ensures that, on delivery of every assessment for certification that it makes available, the content of the assessment:

• is fit for purpose;
• is appropriate for the method of assessment chosen; and
• is consistent with the specification for the certification level and domain applied for

1.2 Principles of certification

The principles of certification are that assessments are:

• fair, using a standard process and treating all Candidates equally;
• valid, asking only for evidence which is appropriate for the competences(s) being assessed;
• reliable and consistent, such that each Candidate would receive the same assessment outcome if assessed by different Assessors, and that each Assessor applies the same principles to each Candidate they assess;
• based on current and recent evidence at the level being assessed;
• based on sufficient evidence for a robust judgment to be made by an Assessor;
• based on authentic evidence, which can be verified as the Candidate’s;
• accurate, using different assessment methods throughout the process; and
• transparent, so that the Candidate is aware of all the process of assessment, associated costs and the basis on which Assessors’ judgements will be made.

 

1.3 IPMA  4-L-C   level    definitions

There  are  4  levels  in the     IPMA   4-L-C  System – Levels A, B, C and D. The     IPMA   level definitions are  constructed against the following core criteria:

• Level A is constructed in  terms  of the leadership of  others in very complex projects throughout  the life cycle at a  strategic level.  This also    applies to portfolio and programme management  roles and life cycles  (where applicable).
• Level B is constructed  in terms  of  the leadership of  others in complex projects throughout the life cycle.  This also applies to portfolio and programme  management  roles and life cycles  (where applicable).
• Level C is constructed in terms  of  the management of others in projects of moderate complexity throughout the life cycle through the          application of knowledge/theory across all relevant  competences.
• Level D is constructed in terms of knowledge across all relevant competences only.

There  are  3   domains in  the     IPMA   4-L-C  System – project,  programme  and portfolio. In the 3 domains, projects  have  4  levels (A, B,  C        and D); programme  and  portfolio  each   have   2 levels   (A and B).   This    creates 8 profiles in the IPMA  4-L-C System as  shown below:

Each profile  has associated role descriptions and eligibility criteria  as shown  in  the table below: