The international four-level project management certification system
A staged system that confirms a professional's experience, authority and project management capability against international standards. The only officially IPMA-accredited national body in Uzbekistan.
75+
Countries where it is recognised
1,420+
Certified in Uzbekistan
ICB 4.0
Competence standard in force
5 years
Validity of the international certificate
Qualification requirements
The IPMA 4-L-C level matrix
Each level reflects the depth of a professional's management responsibility and their years of practical experience. Pick a level and compare the requirements.
Project manager
Certified Project Manager
Projects of moderate complexity, 3+ years of practice, full control of budget, schedule and quality.
Key criteria
- Experience: At least 3 years of project management practice
- Authority: Planning, risk and communication
- Assessment: Written exam + practical cases + interview
6,900,000 UZS
Apply for Level CFull comparison
IPMA Individual Competence Baseline (ICB 4.0) criteria
| Requirement / criterion | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Experience required | 5+ years in portfolio/programme | 5+ years, three of them complex | 3+ years in project management | Not required |
| Exam format | Report + assessor interview | Test + case report + interview | Test + short case + interview | 120-question computer test |
| Scope | Large strategic portfolio | Cross-sector projects | Mid-size projects | PMO coordination |
| Recertification | CPD report every 5 years | CPD report every 5 years | CPD report every 5 years | CPD report every 5 years |
Methodological standard
The five stages of getting certified
The transparent, independent assessment path from the moment your application is accepted to your entry in the international registry.
- 01
Application and CV
Complete the online form and submit your CV and a list of previous projects.
Takes 1–2 days
- 02
Review
Assessment of documents and portfolio, and a check of how complex your projects were.
Takes 5–7 days
- 03
Written exam
An independent test covering theory, cases and the ICB 4.0 standard.
3 hours
- 04
Assessor interview
An interview on practical cases with two internationally certified assessors.
60–90 minutes
- 05
Certificate and registry
The international certificate is issued and recorded in the official IPMA registry.
Valid for 5 years
Certification preparation guide
Download the official guide to the ICB 4.0 standard and the structure of the exam questions.
Verify a certificate
Every PMBA / IPMA certificate carries its own unique identification number. Employers, government bodies and partners can use this system to confirm in seconds that a professional's certificate is genuine and still valid.
- Synchronised directly with the international IPMA database
- Instant authentication by QR code or serial number
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Enter the unique code shown on the certificate. For example: DEMO-2024-UZ01
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N. Aliyev
Genuine / activeCertificate: IPMA Level C — Certified Project Manager
DEMO-2024-UZ01- Issued
- 14 March 2022
- Valid until
- 2027 (in force)
- Accreditation body
- PMBA Uzbekistan
Accreditation registration
Apply for certification
Enter your details. An association coordinator will contact you within 24 hours with the full road map for the selection stage.
Application and CV
Takes 1–2 days
Review
Takes 5–7 days
Written exam
3 hours