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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.
No, complex project management and project management are not separate professions. Complexity is an inherent part of the project management process, not a distinct or external discipline. All projects, regardless of size or scope, contain varying degrees of complexity due to factors such as multiple stakeholders, interdependencies, resource constraints, and evolving risks.
Effective project management involves recognising and managing this complexity through adaptive approaches, collaborative leadership, and the use of appropriate tools and frameworks. Navigating complexity is a core competency of professional project managers, who are trained to respond to uncertainty, balance competing priorities, and deliver outcomes in dynamic environments.
Rather than being a separate profession, managing complexity is embedded in the role of all skilled project managers. It’s part of what makes project management both challenging and essential across industries.
While the titles differ, the RegPM certification awarded by the Australian Institute of Project Management (AIPM) is considered equivalent to the Chartered status commonly recognised in the UK. Both represent the highest standards of professional competence, experience, and ethical practice within their respective regions.
Chartered status in the UK is often linked to royal charters and reflects a governance structure tied to the monarchy. In contrast, Australia’s professional certification bodies, such as the AIPM, operate under a different governance model, independent of royal or government charters, and are structured as member-based professional associations. This difference in governance reflects the broader historical and institutional distinctions between the two countries.
The RegPM certification aligns with global best practice through its rigorous, competency-based assessment and strong emphasis on continuous professional development (CPD). It is also globally recognised as a benchmark of project management excellence, demonstrating an individual’s capability and commitment to professional standards on the international stage.
The key difference between the RegPM and Chartered certifications lies primarily in terminology and regional context, not in the level of recognition or the expectations of professional excellence. The RegPM certification stands as Australia’s benchmark for project management professionalism, much like the Chartered status does in the UK.
We do not give individual career advice, but we can assist in advancing your project management career through AIPM membership.
AIPM membership gives you access to exclusive benefits essential for advancing your career, growing your network, and improving your project management and leadership skills. We provide certification, events, networking opportunities, an online community platform, mentoring program, resources and so much more.
Check out our resource, The Project Management Career Path guide for career information and tips.
There aren’t any requirements for our Individual Membership. We welcome diversity in our membership, so whether you’re an experienced project manager or someone who has an interest in project management, we invite you to join our community. You’ll need to provide your contact information and credit card details to start your membership.
Acceptable evidence of enrolment includes one of the following:
Once you have finished your studies, you will be eligible to upgrade to become an Individual Member of AIPM.
To upgrade your membership, please contact us. Student members upgrading to member status will need to pay the prorated difference in membership fees between the Student Membership and Individual Membership.
Membership lasts for a period of one year. As the year comes to an end, you will be sent a reminder email to renew your membership.
Our preferred method of payment is via credit card. We don’t currently offer instalment plans.
Our system will automatically generate an invoice for you upon payment, which will go to your email (please also check your junk email or spam folders). However, if you require another copy, you can find that by logging into your account.
Some organisations may support their staff financially as part of their professional development portfolio. If you find that your organisation doesn’t cover membership, the great thing about AIPM membership is it is tax deductible.
If your membership has expired or has been suspended, please contact us and we will assist you in renewing your membership. Renewing is a simple process of reviewing and updating your contact details and making payment of the annual membership fee.
You may have seen MAIPM or FAIPM listed at the end of your name or another member’s name. These are the postnominals (letters) members can place at the end of their name when they are members of AIPM. Stand out from the crowd with AIPM postnominals that demonstrate your commitment to your continued professional development.
You will now need to login with your email address on your AIPM account. If you are unsure of your email address, think there is an error, or are locked out of your account, contact us and we will assist you in accessing your account.
If you have been locked out of your online account, contact us to reset your login credentials.
Log into your account to ensure your membership is currently active, contact details are correct, and your subscription settings are up to date. If all details are current, contact us for further assistance.
You can update most of your details online. Simply log into your account and update your details.
Members need to opt-in to the member directory. You can do this in your AIPM account. First, you need to login in to your account, select “Account” in the dropdown under your name, locate the “About me” tab, edit under “Profile preferences” and selecting “Yes” to “List me on the member directory” and save.
Digital certificates are now available immediately within your account. These can be found on your AIPM dashboard and are accessible to current members and RegPM™ holders. If your membership has lapsed or you have not renewed your certification, these will not be available.
When you apply for AIPM membership, you are explicitly accepting the following terms and conditions:
Before proceeding with your membership and RegPM certification application, we strongly encourage you to carefully read and understand these terms and conditions. If you have any questions or concerns about these conditions, we encourage you to contact our support team at info@aipm.com.au for clarification before making your payment.
Customers and members can now find previous invoices in your account. To locate, you will need to login to your account, select “account” in the dropdown or from your dashboard. Locate the “purchases” tab and find previous invoices. Click the icon under the invoice column. This will open the invoice in a popup window. Select the red download icon/button to download your invoice.
If you’re unsure which certification level is right for you, visit our certification page which runs through the different levels in detail. You can also take our self-evaluation quiz to help you determine which level to apply for or make an enquiry for more assistance.
No, certification is not industry specific. The great part about our certification program, is that once you’re certified as a project professional it will apply no matter which industry you work in. RegPM™ certification is based on the Professional Competency Standards for Project Management (PCSPM), which was developed using cross-industry feedback.
We will automatically grant the Certified Practising Project Practitioner (CPPP) level of RegPM™ certification to individuals who have completed a course or certification on our approved list. To apply for this, you will need to be an AIPM as an Individual Member.
The short answer is no, as there is a difference between a certification (issued by a professional body) and a qualification (issued by a university, TAFE, or registered training authority etc.).
While certification assesses your workplace-based competency, generally qualifications issued by universities and other higher education institutions do not include a competency-based component in the assessment criteria. Instead, the assessment component usually comprises of exams and assignments, and focuses on knowledge only.
The RegPM™ is a workplace assessment program. When compiling the logbook for the RegPM™, you must be able to provide evidence from a recent project or projects within the past 3 years for each performance criteria.
This will be easier to do if you are currently working on a project(s). If you are not working on a project, then it may take longer to gather the evidence. It is also possible to complete the program using evidence of your project management capabilities applied in some other context, e.g., projects you may be involved in for volunteer associations.
Although from a workplace assessment perspective, it is often useful for your assessor to observe you in your working environment, it is not essential. A number of overseas candidates have successfully completed our certification program, communicating with their assessors over email and by video calls.
Please keep in mind you will need to be able to complete your assessment documentation, provide project management evidence, and partake in an interview in English.
When you apply for a RegPM certification, you are explicitly accepting the following terms and conditions:
Before proceeding with your RegPM certification application, we strongly encourage you to carefully read and understand these terms and conditions. If you have any questions or concerns about these conditions, we encourage you to contact our support team at info@aipm.com.au for clarification before making your payment.
In project management, a ‘Capability’ refers to the combination of resources, skills, processes, and technologies that an organisation possesses, which collectively enable it to effectively initiate, plan, execute, monitor, and close projects to achieve desired outcomes. It encompasses the competencies and capacities of the project team, the maturity of project management practices, and the availability of tools and systems that support project activities. A high level of capability in project management ensures that projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards, aligning with strategic objectives.
A ‘Capability Manager’ is a professional responsible for developing, managing, and enhancing the organisation’s project management capabilities. This role involves identifying, developing, managing, and maintaining the necessary resources, skills, processes, and technologies to ensure successful project delivery. The Capability Manager works to align project management practices with the organisation’s strategic goals and objectives, ensuring continuous improvement and maturity in project execution.
The Capability Management Certification is suitable for professionals who are involved in the capability lifecycle, an integrated process used to manage a capability from being initially identified, through to being approved when all the governance requirements are satisfied, and, eventually, to being retired when it is considered to be no longer necessary.
This includes the development and delivery of capital projects, and associated through-life support, related to major capital equipment, infrastructure, enterprise enablers and information and communications technology.
For more information about the RegPM certification level, please visit the AIPM certification page.
You may apply for recognition as a Registered Capability Manager at your current RegPM certification level (e.g., CPPM to CPCM).
For further information and to apply, please contact the AIPM RegPM Team: repm@aipm.com.au
The competency standards for the capability certification stream are similar to those for the project management stream as both streams focus on assessing the candidates’ skills and experience in managing the process (e.g. time, budget, quality, risk).
However, those wishing to apply for and obtain a certification in capability management will be required to demonstrate experience specifically in managing capability projects.
AIPM’s assessors are highly skilled project management professionals who are experienced in project management and competency-based assessment methods.
There is no pass or fail criteria, only ‘competent’ or ‘not yet competent’. If you receive a ‘not yet competent’, your assessor will provide guidance on where the gaps are, and you can choose how to fill the gaps. The current assessment process will be closed and if you wish to be assessed again when you have closed the gaps, this will require a new certification assessment application.
There is a six-month timeframe for candidates to complete their assessment after applying. If you have been involved in project management for some time, you may be able to complete your assessment sooner than this.
If you are unable to meet the deadline for the submission of your assessment evidence due to extenuating circumstances (such as serious illness or bereavement) you may apply for a one-month extension.
Other situations will be dealt with on a case-by-case basis. To be considered, circumstances must be supported with written evidence. All extension requests are subject to the AIPM RegPM™ Extension Policy.
The AIPM will issue a digital certificate with on successful completion of the assessment process. After you have been awarded a RegPM™ certification at one of the levels, you will be able to add the following postnominals after your surname:
You can add the postnominals to your email signature, resume, letterhead, and LinkedIn profile to highlight your competency in project management.
It’s important once you have completed your certification to continue your knowledge of the project management space. To maintain your RegPM™ certification you will need to undertake continual professional development (CPD) and maintain 70 CPD points over the course of three years. We offer you a host of ways to upskill and stay updated on all that is latest from the project management industry. Access our CPD categories and points table.
Certification is a benefit of membership of the AIPM. For your certification to remain valid, and to continue to use the postnominals, you need to remain a member by paying your annual membership renewal fee.
You will need to opt-in to the member directory. To do this, log into your account and access your profile. In the “About me” section, under profile preference, select ‘Yes’ to list me on the member directory.
You will be listed as a member and RegPM™ certified for the duration of your award period (three years from the date your RegPM™ certification was issued, subject to continued membership of the AIPM. After three years, RegPM™ certification recipients must recertify to remain on the directory.
You can only recertify at your current RegPM™ level and this is achieved by payment of a recertification fee and meeting of CPD requirements. If you choose to upgrade to the next level of certification (i.e., CPPP to CPPM™ or CPPM to CPPD/CPPE) you will need to demonstrate competency at this new level, and this is classified as a new assessment.
The CPD log is a self-managed system. To log your CPD points, you’ll need to log into your account. Once logged in, select the button ‘Update CPD’ under RegPM™ certification or click here.
Please refer to the CPD categories and points table to determine how many CPD points you are eligible for and what category the record should come under.
Once you have submitted CPD points, you are not able to edit the records. To make any amendments, please email regpm@aipm.com.au or contact us detailing the changes that need to be made.
While you are not required to upload your evidence to the AIPM website, you are required to retain a copy of your evidence for your certification period (three years). Should you be subject to a CPD audit, you will be required to show evidence of your CPD.
Evidence may include certificates of attendance or attainment, confirmation of webinar or event attendance, or other documented evidence as identified in CPD categories and points table.
Another common reason for points that you have submitted not reflecting on your records is that the date was not within the award period. All activities logged for CPD points must fall within the award period of your certification.
For example: If you were awarded certification on 11 June 2023, you cannot record CPD points for a conference you attended on 5 March 2021.
When you recertify, your CPD status will reset to zero and you will need to log 70 CPD points across the new three-year term.
If you attended the full duration of an online or in-person event, you will need to upload your CPD points yourself.
See the above section on CPD points for more information.
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All users will need to login or create an account to register for an event. You can register others within your organisation but no longer can register guests for an event. After you add the event to your cart and pay, you will be sent an order and event booking confirmation email.
If you have an event enquiry you can contact us at events@aipm.com.au. If your enquiry is urgent, please give us a call on 02 8288 8700.
An automated link will be sent to you by Zoom when you register for the event.
In the automated email from Zoom, it states: “Please register your name and email via this link to receive your login details.” This link is specifically provided for you to register your name and email address in order to receive the actual link to the webinar. It is different and unique for each event. If you do not register through this link, you will not receive any further communication or a link to the webinar.
When you register for an event or webinar, you are explicitly accepting the following terms and conditions:
Cancellation policy: Events and webinars will be held subject to sufficient registrations. The AIPM reserves the right to cancel an event or webinar prior to commencement of the event. If an event is cancelled, you will have the opportunity to transfer your registration or be issued a full refund. Registration fees are non-refundable if candidates cancel within 10 days of the event start date or for non-attendance on the day.
Non-Refundable Fees: Please be aware that the fees associated with your AIPM events or webinars are non-refundable. Once you’ve made your payment, the registration process commences, incurring costs for the organisation. Consequently, we are unable to accommodate any requests for refunds.
Applicant Responsibility: It is your responsibility to ensure that you make your registration decisions thoughtfully, taking into consideration your personal and professional circumstances. Any changes in your situation, whether personal or professional, are your responsibility and will not qualify for a refund of the fees paid.
Acknowledgment: By submitting your application, you are both acknowledging and agreeing to these terms and conditions. This includes acknowledging the non-refundable nature of the fees, regardless of any circumstances that may arise after your payment. You further affirm that you will not make requests or expect refunds once your application is processed.
Before proceeding with your event or webinar registration, we strongly encourage you to carefully read and understand these terms and conditions. If you have any questions or concerns about these conditions, we encourage you to contact our support team at info@aipm.com.au for clarification before making your payment.
You can now only register others in your organisation for an event. If you are attached to the same organisation within our system, then you will be able to search their name after selecting “Register someone else” on the event registration page.
Companies need to be registered with AIPM as a non-member company for this capability. To do this, please contact us.
There are few changes to our event registration process on our website.
Moving forward, all users will need to login or create an account to register for an event. You can register others within your organisation but no longer can register guests for an event. After you add the event to your cart and pay, you will be sent an order and event booking confirmation email.
The AIPM delivers workshops in specialty areas and we also endorse project management courses by other organisations and educational providers that align to industry standards, as listed on our Training Courses.
You can search for the course on our endorsed course directory on our website.
AIPM endorsed courses can assist you in:
We cannot give advice or recommendations when selecting an endorsed course.
To help you narrow down the results, you can filter courses by location, delivery mode and course type on our directory. We suggest contacting the endorsed course provider for advice. Use the ‘visit course’ button on our register to go to the provider’s course page.
We cannot give advice or recommendations when selecting a course. As your education needs are based on your personal needs, please consider the differences between a VET or higher education qualification to ensure the course you choose is right for you.
We do not endorse all project management training that is publicly available. Courses that appear on our endorsed course register have been endorsed at the providers’ request.
When you register for a training course or a qualification, you are explicitly accepting the following terms and conditions:
Cancellation policy: Courses will be held subject to sufficient registrations. The AIPM reserves the right to cancel a course prior to commencement of the course. If a course is cancelled, you will have the opportunity to transfer your registration or be issued a full refund. Registration fees are non-refundable if candidates cancel within 10 days of the course start date or for non-attendance on the day.
Acknowledgment: By submitting your application, you are both acknowledging and agreeing to these terms and conditions. This includes acknowledging the non-refundable nature of the fees, and cancellation policy.
Before proceeding with your course registration, we strongly encourage you to carefully read and understand these terms and conditions. If you have any questions or concerns about these conditions, we encourage you to contact our support team at info@aipm.com.au for clarification before making your payment.
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