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Certified Project Management Analyst (CPMA)

 IQN CPMA digital badge & digital certificate

Advance your career by tapping into the critical competencies you require to add a badge of successful project professional. Having the CPMA designation not only uniquely qualifies you for the competitive job market, but also proves that you are up to date on the CPMA Body of Knowledge.


CPMA certification will validate your commitment to the high standards that your profession demands. The certification makes it easier for you to join the community of professionals by delving into all the tools you need to add credibility to your resume. Click here now to register your interest.

CPMA Body of Knowledge

Project Management

  • Introduction to Project and Project Management
  • Project Selection & Feasibility Analysis
  • Project Scope & Planning
  • Project Scheduling
  • Agile Project Management
  • Project Organisation & People Management 
  • Project Cost Estimation & Budgeting
  • Project Quality Management
  • Project Risk Management
  • Project Monitoring & Control
  • Project Termination/ Closure

Accreditation

Certified Project Management Analyst (CPMA)

Global Recognition

CPMA® certification is recognised in the UK as SCQF Level 7 qualification. In the European Qualifications Framework (EQF), Certified Project Management Analyst (CPMA) certification stands as Level 5 qualification. 

How to achieve CPMA designation?

Step 1 - Free Registration

Step 3 - Take the CPMA exam

Step 1 - Free Registration

Click here to register and receive your FREE 'CPMA Body of Knowledge' and practice book. Practice book contains exam-standard MCQs. You do not any other study materials for CPMA exam preparation.

Step 2 - Study

Step 3 - Take the CPMA exam

Step 1 - Free Registration

CPMA exam will assess your understanding of 'CPMA Body of Knowledge'. You can study independently. We call it ''self-study'' route. In selected countries, you may attend exam preparation classes at a registered centre.

Step 3 - Take the CPMA exam

Step 3 - Take the CPMA exam

Step 3 - Take the CPMA exam

 Once your exam preparation is complete, you need to register for your CPMA exam. Our computer-based exam is available any time of the year. You can sit for the exam virtually from anywhere in the world.

Eligibility

If you have minimum one year professional work experience in any field, then you are eligible to sit for the CPMA exam. Minimum one year experience is the only eligibility requirement. We will require you to provide your experience details (such as, name and address of your current/previous organisation) at the time of your exam registration.

Fees

No registration/initial fees

No annual or subscription fees

No annual or subscription fees

We do not charge any fees for study materials. CPMA Body of Knowledge (CPMABOK) and practice book are provided FREE. There is no initial registration or application fee either. 

No annual or subscription fees

No annual or subscription fees

No annual or subscription fees

Once you pass your exam, you are entitled to use the CPMA designation after your name for fifteen (15) years. There is no annual membership or subscription fee.

Exam fees

Re-sit exams

Re-sit exams

Exam fee is the only cost component in your investment towards gaining the designation. You will pay exam fees only when you will register for the exam. CPMA exam fee is £149.  This fees cover not only first exam attempt but also up to three (3) re-sit exam costs. That is, you do not have to pay additional fees for any re-sit exams!

Re-sit exams

Re-sit exams

Re-sit exams

 If you fail in the first exam attempt, you will be allowed (maximum) three (3) re-sit exam opportunities. All re-sit exam opportunities must be taken within six months from the date of the first exam attempt. You do not have to pay any fees to take re-sit exams. All re-sit exams are free!

Exam Structure

Duration & MCQs

Marks distribution

Marks distribution

Exam duration: 1 Hour

Total MCQs = 50

Marks distribution

Marks distribution

Marks distribution

50 MCQs x 2 marks = 

Total 100 Marks

Pass mark

Marks distribution

Pass mark

Minimum 60 Marks required out 

of 100 Marks

Exam Preparation

  • CPMA exam questions are set from the 'CPMA Body of Knowledge' (CPMABOK). You are also required to study MCQs provided in the 'Practice Book'. 
  • Each MCQ will have one correct or best answer. There will not be any negative marking if you select wrong answer for any of the MCQs.
  • Time required for exam preparation will vary. If you are already familiar with project management concepts, you could straight away register for the exam! However, if you are relatively new to project management field, you may need to study for no less than two (2) months.  
  • Some students prefer to take exam preparation independently. We call it "self-study" route. Other students prefer to take help from our registered centres. Registered centres are available in selected countries.
  • Registered centres provide excellent exam preparation classes. However, IQN is NOT involved in the services provided by the registered centres. Any agreement is directly between the student and the respective centre.

Digital Badge & Digital Certificate

  • We will issue the CPMA digital badge and digital certificate as soon as you will successfully pass the CPMA exam. 
  • Email ID provided by you at the time of exam registration must be absolutely correct since we will send instruction about your digital credentials to this email ID.   
  • Our digital credentials are issued through Credly. Organisations will be able to verify your credential online. You will be able to print your digital certificate through Credly account. 
  • Credly lets you share your digital badge to popular destinations such as LinkedIn. You may also copy the badge URL to paste on the resume and email signature.
  • In case you need a hard-copy certificate, additional fees  (£99) will be applicable.

IQN CPMA digital badge & digital certificate

CPMA Exemption

We allow exemption on our qualifications. You need to complete an exemption application form. 

Application for eligibility of exemption based on some predetermined criteria which are assessed on a case-by-case basis.


  • Exemption application assessment fee is £9. This amount is non-refundable.
  • CPMA exemption fee is same as the CPMA exam fee, i.e. £149. This amount will be invoiced if the application is accepted.
  • For claiming IQN professional certification exemption, you must attach your letter of experience (LoE) along with your academic and/or professional qualification.
  • Accepted applicants will be issued digital badges and certificates.


*This offer is valid until 31 March 2023.

Recertification Requirement

  • By successfully passing the CPMA exam, you will become authorised to use the CPMA post-nominal letters after your name for 15 (fifteen) years.  
  • We do NOT charge any annual membership or subscription fee. 
  • Maintaining the standards for the CPMA designation is crucial for your professional growth and fluency within the industry. For recertification, you will need to appear in the CPMA exam just once in every 15 (fifteen) years. 
  • Recertification ensures that all CPMA credential holders are maintaining the required level of knowledge and competence.

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