Core Structure
Three Competence Areas
| Area |
Focus |
Elements |
| Perspective |
Context & Strategy |
5 competences |
| People |
Personal & Social |
10 competences |
| Practice |
Technical & Methods |
14 competences |
Perspective Competences
Strategic Elements
| Competence |
Key Indicators |
Assessment Criteria |
| Strategy |
Business alignment |
Strategic contribution |
| Governance |
Organizational structure |
Compliance |
| Compliance |
Standards & regulations |
Legal adherence |
| Power & Interest |
Stakeholder influence |
Relationship management |
| Culture & Values |
Organizational context |
Cultural adaptation |
People Competences
Personal & Social Skills
| Competence |
Description |
Key Indicators |
| Self-reflection |
Personal awareness |
Growth mindset |
| Leadership |
Team direction |
Vision & guidance |
| Personal Communication |
Information exchange |
Clear messaging |
| Relationships |
Stakeholder engagement |
Network building |
| Teamwork |
Collaboration |
Team effectiveness |
| Conflict & Crisis |
Problem resolution |
Conflict management |
| Resourcefulness |
Creative solutions |
Innovation |
| Negotiation |
Agreement building |
Win-win outcomes |
| Results Orientation |
Goal achievement |
Performance focus |
| Personal Integrity |
Ethical behavior |
Trust building |
Practice Competences
Technical Methods
| Competence |
Tools |
Techniques |
| Project Design |
Framework development |
Methodology selection |
| Requirements |
Scope definition |
Need analysis |
| Benefits |
Value creation |
ROI assessment |
| Scope |
Work breakdown |
Deliverables |
| Time |
Schedule management |
Timeline planning |
| Organization |
Team structure |
Resource allocation |
| Quality |
Standards compliance |
Quality control |
| Finance |
Cost management |
Budget control |
| Resources |
Asset allocation |
Resource optimization |
| Procurement |
Contract management |
Vendor relations |
| Planning |
Project roadmap |
Milestone setting |
| Risk |
Risk assessment |
Mitigation strategies |
| Stakeholders |
Engagement planning |
Communication |
| Change & Transformation |
Change management |
Transition planning |
Competence Assessment
Evaluation Levels
| Level |
Description |
Requirements |
| 1 |
Knowledge |
Basic understanding |
| 2 |
Application |
Practical use |
| 3 |
Integration |
Complex implementation |
| 4 |
Expert |
Advanced mastery |
Assessment Methods
| Method |
Purpose |
Application |
| Written Exam |
Knowledge testing |
Theory verification |
| Interview |
Experience validation |
Practical assessment |
| Report |
Project documentation |
Implementation proof |
| 360° Feedback |
Behavioral assessment |
Competence validation |
Certification Framework
Certification Levels
| Level |
Title |
Experience Required |
| A |
Projects Director |
5+ years complex projects |
| B |
Senior Project Manager |
5+ years |
| C |
Project Manager |
3+ years |
| D |
Project Associate |
Entry level |
Implementation Guidelines
Organizational Integration
- Competence Development
- Training programs
- Mentoring
- Coaching
- Practice opportunities
- Assessment Process
- Regular evaluation
- Feedback loops
- Development planning
- Performance tracking
Professional Development Path
| Stage |
Focus |
Activities |
| Entry |
Basic skills |
Training & education |
| Intermediate |
Practice application |
Project experience |
| Advanced |
Complex projects |
Leadership roles |
| Expert |
Strategic management |
Program direction |
Best Practices
Competence Development
- Continuous Learning
- Regular training
- Knowledge updates
- Skill practice
- Experience sharing
- Performance Improvement
- Goal setting
- Progress monitoring
- Feedback integration
- Adaptation strategies
Application Methods
| Method |
Purpose |
Implementation |
| Training |
Skill development |
Structured programs |
| Mentoring |
Experience transfer |
One-on-one guidance |
| Practice |
Skill application |
Project work |
| Assessment |
Progress tracking |
Regular evaluation |
Quality Standards
Performance Indicators
| Area |
Metrics |
Evaluation |
| Knowledge |
Understanding level |
Testing |
| Application |
Practical skills |
Project results |
| Behavior |
Professional conduct |
Observation |
| Results |
Achievement |
Performance review |
Future Trends
Evolution Areas
- Digital Transformation
- Virtual collaboration
- Digital tools
- Remote work
- Technology integration
- Emerging Competences
- Agile methods
- Sustainability
- Innovation
- Digital literacy
- Assessment Evolution
- Online evaluation
- Real-time feedback
- AI-assisted assessment
- Continuous monitoring
Practical Application
Implementation Steps
- Assessment
- Current state
- Gap analysis
- Development needs
- Action planning
- Development
- Training design
- Resource allocation
- Progress tracking
- Performance review
Success Factors
| Factor |
Description |
Implementation |
| Leadership Support |
Management commitment |
Active engagement |
| Resource Availability |
Required tools & time |
Resource planning |
| Clear Framework |
Structured approach |
Process definition |
| Regular Assessment |
Progress monitoring |
Evaluation system |
Documentation Requirements
Core Documents
- Competence Records
- Assessment results
- Development plans
- Progress tracking
- Achievement evidence
- Professional Portfolio
- Project experience
- Certifications
- Training records
- Performance reviews
The IPMA Competence Baseline provides a comprehensive framework for professional project management development and assessment. It emphasizes the importance of balanced development across perspective, people, and practice competences while providing clear guidelines for implementation and assessment.
