Certification Application
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- IPMA-CP
- IPMA-CP Executive Level (Not available online. Download the application.)
- IPMA-CS (Not available online. Download the application.)
The certification application is a multi-part form, requiring detailed information in a variety of areas. Please make sure you have this information available before continuing:
- Contact information
- IPMA-HR Member ID, if applicable
- Technical proficiency descriptions (IPMA-CS only)
Areas of Technical Specialization
- Employee Labor Relations
- Employee Selection
- Organizational and Employee Development
- Benefits Administration/Risk Management
- HR Research
- HR Management Systems
- Recruitment
- HR Diversity/EEO
- Compensation
- Classification
IPMA-CS - To be certified as an IPMA-HR Certified Specialist, you are required to demonstrate proficiency at the mastery level in the area of technical specialization for at least the previous five years, one of which must be in the public sector; and have completed a minimum of 30 hours of professional development training in the area of technical specialization within the past three years. For calculating hours of professional development training, one full day of training equals six hours. Your typed description should not exceed three (3) pages.
- Educational background information - details of higher education (university names and locations) as well as continuing education and certificate programs you have completed.
- Employment history, including dates
- Current position description
- Professional membership
- Certifications received
Payment: Certification application fees are due at the time of submission. Applicants can pay by Check, MasterCard or Visa. If your application is rejected or withdrawn for any reason, you will receive a refund of your application fee less a $25 processing fee.
| IPMA-CP/IPMA-CS Application Fees | |
|---|---|
| IPMA-HR Member | $250 |
| Non-Member | $300 |
| Study Guide (for online exam) | $50 |
Successful completion of the IPMA-HR Human Resources Competency Model program – "Developing Competencies for HR Success" entitles the applicant to a discounted fee:
| Discounted Fees (IPMA-CP/IPMA-CS only) | |
|---|---|
| IPMA-HR Member | $150 |
| Non-Member | $200 |
| Executive Level Application Fees | |
|---|---|
| IPMA-HR Member | $200 |
| Non-Member | $250 |