IPMA Certification in Iceland

Administered by VSF – The Icelandic Project Management Association

VSF is the national certification body for project managers in Iceland, operating under the authorization of the International Project Management Association (IPMA).
The IPMA Four-Level Certification System (4-L-C) assesses project management competence based on internationally recognized standards.

Certification is available at four levels – A, B, C and D – reflecting increasing degrees of responsibility and complexity in project management.

IPMA Level A – Certified Project Director

For senior professionals responsible for directing very complex projects, programmes, or portfolios with strategic impact.
Requirements:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a responsible leadership role within very complex projects, at least 3 years at a strategic level.
• Evidence of managing projects or programmes of strategic importance.
  

Assessment methods:

Report, interview, and portfolio of evidence.

IPMA Level B – Certified Senior Project Manager

For experienced project managers leading complex projects.
Requirements:

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience as a project manager, of which at least 3 years in managing complex projects.
• Demonstrated leadership, stakeholder management, and application of professional methods

Assessment methods:
Written exam, project report, and interview.

IPMA Level C – Certified Project Manager

For project managers working independently in moderately complex projects.
Requirements:

• At least 3 years’ experience as a project manager in moderately complex projects.
• Demonstrated understanding of project management processes and application of tools and techniques. 

Assessment methods:

Written exam and interview.

IPMA Level D – Certified Project Management Associate

For professionals who understand project management principles and methods and support project teams.
Requirements:

• Demonstrated knowledge of project management as defined in the IPMA Individual Competence Baseline (ICB4).
• No specific project experience required. 

Assessment method:

Written exam.

Application Process

Applications are accepted year-round through VSF’s online application form.
All candidates are required to:

1. Submit a completed application form and self-assessment based on the IPMA competence elements
2. Provide project descriptions, complexity ratings, CV and other application required documents for each level.
3. Participate in assessments as defined for each level.

Further details, templates and guidance are available upon request at vottun@vsf.is

Recognition and Validity

All certifications are issued by VSF Certification Body (VSF Vottun) on behalf of IPMA and are valid for five years.
Recertification requires demonstration of continued professional development (CPD) and, for Levels A–C, ongoing management practice.

Language

Assessments and documentation are available in Icelandic or English as follows.
IPMA A : English only

IPMA B: English or Icelandic

IPMA C: English or Icelandic

IPMA D: English or Icelandic

Applicants may request to complete the process in English when submitting their application.