IPMA CCT certification: providing competence for consultants, coaches, and trainers in project management

IPMA CCT certification for consultants, coaches, and trainers in project ma­ nagement, which is part of the certification line of the International Project Management Association (IPMA), has been analyzed. The certification is based on the IPMA ICB4CCT standard requirements. In Russia, this certification is implemented by the National Project Management Association “SOVNET”. The relevance of the research stems from the growing need to ensure the quality of educational and consulting support for project activities. Implementing IPMA CCT certification is a logical response to the challenges associated with the need to confirm the competence of specialists developing project management talent. The study is based on an analysis of IPMA regulatory and methodological documentation (ICB4, ICB4CCT, and ICRCCT), as well as internal materials and practices of the SOVNET’s certification programs. Methods of system analysis, classification, and comparative description have been used. The authors define the CCT certification’s place within the IPMA-SOVNET certification system, describe its three-level structure, and outline key candidate requirements. The competencybased assessment model has been analyzed, and the end-to-end certification process has been described. It has been concluded that the CCT certification implementation in Russia expands opportunities for professional growth for consul­ tants, coaches, and trainers and contributes to improving the quality of training for project management specialists.

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