Updated IPMA Individual Competence Baseline (ICB) for Project Management – Version 4.1

The International Project Management Association (IPMA) announces the release of the updated IPMA Individual Competence Baseline (ICB) for Project Management, version 4.1. This milestone update reflects IPMA’s unwavering commitment to advancing project management standards and equipping project professionals with the most current tools and knowledge for excellence.

The release of ICB version 4.1 is a testament to IPMA’s robust standards life cycle, encompassing extensive market surveys, research, and continuous improvements. IPMA employs a dynamic approach to standard development, ensuring that project managers worldwide benefit from the latest industry insights and best practices.

Version 4.1 of the IPMA Individual Competence Baseline (ICB) for Project Management introduces several critical editorial changes to bolster its relevance and effectiveness:

• Role-Based Competence Model: ICB 4.1 now includes a comprehensive role-based competence model, offering project managers a structured framework for enhancing their capabilities within specific roles.
• Text Rewording: The content in ICB 4.1 has been refined and reworded for greater clarity and ease of understanding, ensuring that project management concepts are accessible to all practitioners.
• Measures Added: Version 4.1 incorporates new measures to help project managers assess and improve their competence, providing actionable insights for professional development.
• KCI Title Clarification: The title clarification within ICB 4.1 ensures that Knowledge, Competence, and Individual performance (KCI) are clearly defined and understood.
• Agility: Recognizing the prominence of Agile methodologies in project management, ICB 4.1 includes a dedicated section on Agility to equip professionals for success in dynamic project environments.
• Sustainability and Resilience: Sustainability and resilience have been integrated into ICB 4.1, underscoring the importance of environmentally and socially responsible project management practices.
• Knowledge: ICB 4.1 places a stronger emphasis on knowledge, acknowledging its pivotal role in effective project management.

IPMA Individual Competence Baseline (ICB) for Project Management, version 4.1, is now available for download from the IPMA e-shop.