REG Partner

The IPMA Education & Training System (IPMA REG) is a premium product of IPMA to regulate and maintain the quality of education and training programs in the field of project management. The system is designed to ensure that educational institutions, training providers, and organizations meet IPMA's global standards for project management education.

The IPMA Education & Training System (IPMA REG) is a premium product of IPMA that connects education and training organisations, as well as independent professionals (freelancers), offering high quality courses and programmes in the field of project management.

REG Application Process

Applicants must first create an individual profile on MyIPMA then create an organisational profile within the ‘REG Partners’ tab.

Once the organisation has been approved by IPMA, an organisation must log into my.ipma and go to their blue profile.

Organisations to add all relevant people to their organisation – after they have created their own individual my.ipma profile.

Applicants must complete an application form via my.ipma, which will then be forward to the Member Association (IPMA-Australia) for review.

Applicant to include the following basic information in the application:

Course/Programme Name – the title should reflect the content of the course/programme. Titles must not include the names of other institutions, except for exam preparation courses/programmes. Exam preparation courses/programmes must state the certification level.
Main Language(s) – the language(s) in which the course/programme will be delivered if registered.
Mode of Delivery – onsite, online or hybrid.
Type of Course/Programme – training or education course/programme.

Applicants to include the following contact data in the application:

Organisation address
Organisation telephone number
Organisation website
Organisation email address

Applicant to include the following descriptions in the application:

Short Description – up to 250 characters. The description is to be used for promotion in search engines.
Long Description – up to 1000 characters. The description is to appear on the organisation’s profile, explaining the offering.
The format of the instruction.

Applicants to include the following course/programme Competence Elements into the application:

Competence Elements – a breakdown of the Competence Elements covered during the course/programme.
Duration – the number of direct contact hours required for delivery.
Course/Programme Outline – main topics covered in the offering.

Applicants to include 3-10 main learning outcomes in the application.

Applicant to receive communication from the National REG Director including a link, to upload any additional materials requested, along with key literature and materials which have been mapped against the IPMA ICB CEs included in the course/programme. (Note – this will be provided by IPMA-Australia though a secure team link)

Applicants to upload key literature and materials, along with the CE mapping matrix, into the REG portal link which has been communicated to them, the resources must be not older than 5 years. The literature and materials must be related to the course/programme’s topics.

Applicants to include the following additional materials to the application:

A legal statement from an official authority (for private/public companies), country of residence and permission to work (for freelancers) or accreditation for
educational institutions.
Information about the key experts responsible for delivery and management of the course/programme and Assessor(s) where applicable.
Signed application statement.

Applicants may request for REG application under one of the following six categories:

Training Course

A course offered by a training provider with the objective of developing competence in project, programme and/or portfolio management, with a duration of up to 60 contact hours (minimum of 2 hours per Competence Element)

Training Programme

A series of training courses offered by a training provider with the objective of developing competence in project, programme, and/or portfolio management, with a duration exceeding 60 contact hours (minimum of 2 hours per Competence Element).

Education Course

A course offered by an educational institution with the objective of developing competence in project, programme, and/or portfolio management, with a duration of up to 60 contact hours (minimum of 2 hours per Competence Element).

Education Programme

A series of education courses offered by an educational institution with the objective of developing competence in project, programme, and/or programme management, with a duration exceeding 60 contact hours (minimum of 2 hours per Competence Element).

Preparation Course

A course offered by a training provider/educational institution with the objective of developing competence in project, programme, and/or portfolio management, and preparing individuals for IPMA Certification. The course duration is up to 60 contact hours and must comply with the requirements of the IPMA-Australia Certification Body.

Exam Preparation Programme

A programme offered by a training provider/educational institution with the objective of developing competence in project, programme, and/or portfolio management, and to prepare individuals for IPMA Certification. The programme exceeds 60 contact hours and adheres to the requirements of the IPMA-Australia Certification Body.

IPMA REG A

ssessment Process

Timeline

It is anticipated that an IPMA REG assessment will be completed within 30 days of receipt of an application. However, this may be extended each time additional information/changes are needed or required by the assessment process.

A Positive Decision

If the application is approved, the IPMA REG logo and an acceptance letter (valid for one year) are sent to the REG Partner through the my.ipma system. The registered partner and course/programme is promoted through the my.ipma system, listed on the REG webpage, and periodically advertised via IPMA communication channels.

A Negative Decision

If the application is rejected, the process concludes at the local Member Association level. The National REG Director informs the applicant and provides and explanation for the decision which may be appealed.

Appeals/Complaints

The applicant has the right to appeal the decision of the Member Association, see also IPMA-Australia-MA-Appeals-Policy for more information. If the applicant believes there were procedural irregularities, an official complaint can be submitted directly to IPMA, which will investigate the case in collaboration with the National REG Director. See also IPMA-Australia MA Complaints Policy for more information

Re-registration (1-3 years)Courses and programmes are accepted into the REG system for a period of one year, after which registration should renew. Re-registration can be completed through one of the following three application routes:

1. Incremental Changes Route

This involves minor updates/changes, such as revisions to literature or course descriptions. These changes do not require a formal re-assessment and are approved by the National REG Director using the IPMA-Australia-MA-REG-Re-registration-Form. Registration is renewed upon payment of the annual fee for Route 1.

2. Minor Changes Route

This involves small modifications, such as updates to course material or key experts involved in the delivery of the course/programme. This update can be completed yearly (or during the year of the active REG period, dependent on when the change occurs). This re-registration requires an assessment by one REG assessor and approval by the REG Director. The REG Partner must submit IPMA-Australia-MA-REG-Re-registration-Form to the National REG Director to initiate this process. Registration is renewed upon payment of the annual fee for Route 2. We suggest this is done at the end of each year where possible.

3. Significant Changes Route

The REG Partner may submit significant changes, such as changes to course content, format or title during the active REG period. Significant changes require an assessment by two REG assessors, approval by the National REG Director and are subject to Route 3 (initial) registration fees. This Version 1.0 © Academy4 International 2024. All Rights Reservedprocess is initiated by contacting the National REG Director via email, initiating the initial registration process.The National REG Director will contact each REG Partner on an annual basis to request re-registration. If the re-registration process is not followed by the REG Partner, the National REG Director will inform IPMA, and registration will be removed. IPMA Logos and branding will also be withdrawn.

Re-registration After 3 Years

After a period of 3 years REG Partners are required to submit their course/programme through the original registration process, this is to ensure that the course/programme remains aligned with current trends in the project management field and meets the requirements of IPMA REG.
In this case, registration requires an assessment by two REG assessors, approval by the National REG Director and applicable registration fees. This process is initiated by contacting the National REG Director via email, initiating the initial registration process.
The National Reg Director will contact each REG Partner, annually to instigate re-registration, the training/education organisation or independent professional will have 30 days to submit a re-registration application form, if the timeline is not adhered to, the applicant will need to re-submit an initial application and will be subject initial application fees.