Institute of Project Management Professionals Ghana (IPMP Ghana) is a duly constituted professional body established to promote excellence, ethics, and competence in project management in Ghana. The Institute is legally registered under the Professional Bodies Act of Ghana. It has a full mandate to regulate, standardise, and advance professional project management education and practice within the country.
As a recognised professional body, IPMP Ghana is authorised to:
- Develop and publish nationally relevant Project Management Standards and Frameworks;
- Accredit academic and professional programmes in project management and related disciplines;
- Certify and license project management professionals based on defined competency, ethics, and professional development requirements;
- Promote continuous professional development (CPD) and lifelong learning among practitioners;
- Serve as an advisory and reference institution on project management practice for public and private sector organisations.
The accreditation system of IPMP Ghana is anchored in competency-based education, professional ethics, and alignment with global best practices, while remaining responsive to Ghana’s socio-economic and institutional context. Accredited programmes are assessed against clearly defined academic, professional, and practical criteria to ensure relevance, rigour, and industry applicability.
Through its accreditation and regulatory functions, IPMP Ghana contributes to:
- Strengthening the quality of project delivery across sectors;
- Enhancing professional accountability and standards;
- Supporting national development through improved project outcomes.
IPMP Ghana’s recognition under the Professional Bodies Act affirms its legitimacy, authority, and responsibility as the national professional reference institution for project management practice and education in Ghana.
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