The IPA Institute

May contractors attend the Institute programs?

Yes, contractors are welcome to attend our programs if sponsored by an owner and working on a specific project.

Where are the Institute’s programs located?

Our goal is to deliver Institute programs close to those executing projects around the world.

Is it possible to hold your programs in-house?

Yes, we do offer our programs in-house. We can use the current course curriculum, or we can customize a program to fit your organization’s needs. A twenty student minimum is required in order to hold a program in-house. We can also work with a company’s internal training program, as well.

What level of experience would be required to attend an Institute program?

Minimal experience in project management is needed for Capital Project Delivery Excellence and Small & Plant-Based Project Delivery Excellence. The Successful Megaprojects Seminar assumes knowledge of basic project management principles.

What is the program format or instruction method for program delivery?

The program includes lectures supported with presentation slides, and active class discussion, with exercises and case studies presented in a breakout setting.

Does our company need to be an existing IPA client in order to attend a program?

No, it’s not necessary to be an existing IPA client in order to attend a program.

What is the program cancellation policy?

If an enrollee cancels within 30 days of the program, only half of the registration fee will be returned. If an enrollee cancels before this timeframe, the entire registration fee will be returned.

Will I receive a refund or be able to attend another program if I do not attend the course I registered for?

If you are registered for a course and do not attend, you will be charged the full amount for the course. If you are unable to attend the course, the enrollee or the company may appoint a substitute at any time without penalty. However, should you cancel your registration within 30 days of the course, only half of the registration fee will be returned. If an enrollee cancels before this timeframe, the entire registration fee will be returned.

How do I pay to attend a program?

The IPA Institute accepts all major credit cards. The fee is due and payable to the Institute at the time of registration. A receipt is automatically generated and sent to you once you have completed all the registrations steps.

How can I obtain a receipt for the program payment?

After registering and paying for the course, the website will automatically generate a receipt for your transaction. Once your registration has been entered to our course database, you will receive an email confirming your attendance and course payment.

Does the IPA Institute offer Professional Development Units (PDUs)?

The IPA Institute, a Registered Education Provider with the Project Management Institute (PMI), offers Professional Development Units (PDU) to PMI registered course attendees.

Does the Institute offer discounts for the program fee?

For a publicly offered Institute program, company discounts are possible if five or more attendees are from a specific location within a company. If we were to deliver a program at your site, the cost would be reduced due to a lower overhead for the Institute, provided that a minimum of twenty participants attended the program.

Which IPA Institute courses earn Professional Development Units (PDUs)?

The IPA Institute courses currently registered with the Project Management Institute (PMI) are: Capital Project Delivery Excellence, Small & Plant Project Delivery Excellence and Upstream Version of Capital Project Delivery Excellence Course.

How many Professional Development Units (PDUs) does a course provide?

One contact hour of learning relevant to project management through our courses is equal to one PDU. The number of PDUs earned will be indicated on the certificate provided on the course.

How do I claim Professional Development Units (PDUs)?

To claim your PDUs you go to the Project Management Institute website and under the Career Development section search for Certification and Credential tab. There you will need to fill a CCR form.

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