Picking up from your card — IPMA Level D.
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APM's entry-level qualification, based on the APM Body of Knowledge.
The entry-level PMI certification for aspiring project managers.
AAPM's certification for international project managers.
CompTIA's vendor-neutral project management certification.
AIPM's practitioner certification for project managers (Australia).
Scrum Alliance's foundational ScrumMaster certification.
IAPM's certification for agile project management.
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