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The demand for project management skills continues to grow across a range of industries, and professionals are building lucrative and rewarding careers.
We are Australia’s leading membership association for project professionals.
We are represented in every state and territory by chapters, made up of AIPM members.
AIPM’s RegPM™ certification levels are the utmost recognition for project management professionals.
Established in 1978, the Australian Institute of Project Management (AIPM) is Australia’s premier and longest-standing association in project management. As the leading body for project professionals in Australia, we drive project leadership and performance by bringing people and ideas together and offer membership, training and certification programs designed to accelerate professional growth and development.
Our Vision is to be the leading advocate and resource for project management professionals in Australia, fostering excellence and innovation.
Our Mission is to advance the practice and profession of project management in Australia through education, certification, and community engagement.
The Strategic Plan is underpinned by four core Values that will guide the AIPM’s actions and decisions over the next five years:
In an ever-changing environment, the AIPM is committed to embracing flexibility, new ideas, and the latest technology to stay ahead of industry trends and challenges.
The AIPM aims to make a significant positive difference in the project management community and the broader industry, contributing to meaningful outcomes that resonate nationwide.
Operating with a clear focus on strategic goals, the AIPM is dedicated to achieving meaningful progress that aligns with the needs of its members and the wider community.
The AIPM prioritises the needs and contributions of its diverse membership base, ensuring that its initiatives and programs reflect the voices and aspirations of the project management community.
The project management discipline grows in Australia across multiple industries, leading to the creation of the Project Managers’ Forum in 1976.
Driven by founding chair Bruce Hovey and a group of founding members in New South Wales, Project Managers’ Forum accepted over 250 members in its first year, conducted public forums, and organised a two-day conference. The organisation extends to Victoria in 1978 and officially registers as a non-profit limited liability company and an association.
The Project Managers’ Forum becomes the Australian Institute of Project Management (AIPM) in 1978, with over 500 members.
The project management world begins to develop the standards that underpin professionalisation today, as management of megaprojects comes to the forefront with the building of the Channel Tunnel and the Hong Kong Second Harbour Crossing.
The Project Manager Forum extends across Australia with the creation of chapters in South Australia, Queensland, and the Australian Capital Territory. The development of a certification program for project managers begins in the Australian Capital Territory in 1987.
The AIPM constitution, the National Competency Standards for project management, and a national support office are established in 1991.
The Western Australian Project Management Association (WAPMA), an independent organisation, joins AIPM in 1997, and a Northern Territory Chapter forms in 1999.
Project management grows and matures as a discipline, as does the AIPM, which becomes known as the peak body for project management in Australia.
During the early 2000s, project-driven organisations grow across Australia, and the rigour of project management increases with the value of competent project managers.
The AIPM introduces the Project Management Achievement Awards (PMAA) to recognise, honour and promote outstanding achievements in program and project management. The Tasmanian chapter forms in 2001, establishing the AIPM in every state and territory across Australia.
The AIPM celebrates its 40th Anniversary in 2016 growing to thousands of members across Australia.
No longer a sub-domain of construction, production, and IT, project management becomes a domain, with the emergence of undergraduate project management degrees in Australia.
Qualification and RegPM™ certification now become essential in some industries to securing a role as a project manager.
The AIPM welcomes special interest groups initiatives and introduces a Mentoring Program and organisation packages.
As the leading project management association in Australia, the AIPM drives professional excellence and thought leadership in the project arena and brings people and ideas together for Australia’s success.
As project management becomes an essential skill in all industries, the AIPM looks to expand to a wider audience, seeking to raise the capability of project leaders and welcomes all project professionals to be part of the community.
Learn about our governance, check out our annual reports and catch up on our advocacy
We believe that excellence in governance goes hand-in-hand with delivering organisation results. The AIPM strives for transparency in our governance practices and policies.
As the voice of excellence in project management, we work on behalf of our members to drive project advocacy in Australia, tackling the professional priorities of our members.
Access our previous annual general meetings (AGM) as well as annual reports including strategic updated and detailed financial reports.
We’re a diverse community of passionate leaders, team members, and volunteers, who are driving project management in Australia.
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