Certification Candidate Training –
IPMA Level D
Let’s get you ready for the robust IPMA individual competence certification in the field of project management at Level D.

Certification Process
For All Domains
For All Levels:
IPMA Level A
IPMA Level B
IPMA Level C
IPMA Level D
Certification process
No. | Topic | Level D |
1 | Individual competence Baseline | All |
2 | Application | All |
5 | Self-assessment | All |
4 | Exam | B, C |
1. Structure of the ICB
Twenty-nine Competence
- Perspective
- Peolple
- Practice
Three Domains
- Project Management
- Programme Management
- Portfolio Management
2. Application (Level D)
Application form includes the following sections:
- General information
- Assurances and releases
- Personal information
- Exam and interview dates
- Required supporting information
- Pre-submittal checklist and payment.
Download your Application form here.
Start your application by checking the box for Level D. If you think you might be eligible for a higher level, contact PMDAN Certification Body at [email protected] for advice before submitting your application.
The General Information section has links to all the documents you will need. Your assessment must be completed within 18 months.
All assurances must be marked “yes” or your application will be rejected. Releases are your choice.
Personal Information should all be self-explanatory. Starred fields are required. Provide professional references, not personal references. References must be familiar with your work. References are normally contacted via email.
Section 4 is for individual applicants only. Individuals applicants must provide 3 options.
Check the boxes as indicated; sign and date your application. Make your payment online.
3. Self-assessment (Level D)
What do you see as your strengths and weaknesses?
- You sit for your exam
Download your Self-assessment form here.
First page has General Information and Instructions. Contact PMDAN Certification Body at [email protected] if you have questions or problems.
Scoring instructions are repeated in lavender block: S = strengths; W = weaknesses. Identify 6-8 strengths and 6-8 weaknesses.
As you enter your scores, the Overall sections will display your current totals. There is one Overall section at the top of the worksheet and another at the bottom.
4. Exam (Level D)
Sample Questions and Scoring
The exam has Two Parts:
- Could address any competence element
- 4 options and one right answer
- Could address any competence element
- One, and only one, right answer
Key words (not, least, except) underlined- Correct answers balanced (usually 12-18 of each)
- All questions conform to best practices:
- No excess text
- No trick questions
- No obscure references
Cost and schedule risk can be directly mitigated through the use of:
- Directly is the key word in the question stem, and that is why it is underlined.
- Options a, b, and c may all be used in risk analysis, but c would directly mitigate any identified risk.
Draw and label a probability-impact matrix. Describe how it is used.
Scoring Guidance | Max Pts. |
Drawing: probability on one axis | 2 |
Drawing: impact (or effect) on the other axis | 2 |
Drawing: at least 3 columns and at least 3 rows | 1 |
Description: estimate/evaluate probability and impact | 4 |
Description: place risks in correct cell | 4 |
Description: use to prioritize risks | 7 |
20 |
Short-Essay Discussion
- Scoring Guidance ensures consistency
- Assessors can award 0 to maximum points
- Maximum of 20 points for each question
- Grammar and punctuation are not scored
Passing Scores 70%
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Multiple-choice section is worth 50 points
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Short-essay section is worth 200 points
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Total score of 175 required to pass
Key Advise!
Do not Panic!
- Do not dwell on questions you find challenging. Move on to less challenging questions and come back later. That way you accumulate more time for questions you may find challenging.
Download your Sample Exam here

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