IPMA-USA is a US-based not-for-profit professional society dedicated to advancing the project management discipline. Working with members, IPMA-USA provides the leadership needed for both the professional growth of members and the competent practice of project management. IPMA-USA is the United States member association of IPMA, the International Project Management Association. Thus, our members are also automatically members of IPMA. IPMA is a federation of national project management associations, promoting global standards in competence-based certification, while retaining local control and sensitivity to nation-specific customs and standards. As a result, our Multi-Level Competency Based Certifications are recognized in over 50 nations around the world.