The IDPM Certification endows the managers involved in international development projects with credibility and professional recognition in their field.
The IDPM Certification highlights the outstanding achievements of managers involved in international development projects by awarding them the title of Certified International Development Project Manager. It will also constitute a standard for the international agencies, governments and international contractors in better assessing the professional competence of their potential collaborators.The IDPM Certification is a professional certification that will be granted upon successful completion of an exam organized by SETYM International and of the University of Quebec in Montreal (UQAM) based on the following topics:
1. Development Support Policies, Project Design and Preparation
2. Operational Planning, Project Team Management, Budgetary Control
3. Results-Based Management, Performance Indicators, Monitoring and Evaluation
4. Procurement
The questions are directly related to the above mentioned topics. The candidate needs to be proficient both in theory and in practice in order to provide appropriate answers.
Why be IDPM certified
This certification will be an asset to the candidate’s career. Being a IDPM Certified International Development Project Manager means that:
» his/her knowledge and skills in project management comply with the international standards that are recognized by the international contractors, governments and the international agencies;
» he/she is dedicated to continuous professional improvement.
How to apply
The managers involved in international development projects have to present a complete application file detailing their professional and academic achievements that will be evaluated by members of SETYM International and of the University of Quebec in Montreal (UQAM). Click here to find out what documents the application file should include.
To be eligible the candidate needs to provide proof of:
» a university degree
» relevant work experience with an international development project or programme
» any other attended professional training courses in project management
Should the application file comply with the requirements of the certification, the candidate will have to pass the IDPM Certification exam. Please contact us at certification@setym.com and we will send you the calendar with the dates and locations where the certification exams will take place. We will also gladly assist you with any questions you might have.
For easier communication, please do not forget to provide us with your full name, job title, ministry, institution or company, city and country.
We thank you for your interest.
