IPM Foundation: Project Management for Everyone, Everywhere.

Introduction

Project Management has long been recognised as a key discipline for organising and driving temporary efforts to achieve meaningful outcomes. It provides the structure and mindset needed to plan, execute, and deliver value.

Now that we live in an era of constant change — where shifting markets, emerging technologies, and evolving expectations challenge the way organisations operate — project management has become a critical skill. It’s not just about meeting deadlines or creating Gantt charts; it’s about bringing clarity to complexity, guiding teams through uncertainty, and keeping efforts aligned with purpose and results.

While many people access project management expertise through certification programmes, professional courses, or academic degrees, others are already practising project management every day — without even realising it. They organise teams, coordinate events, lead community projects, or manage complex tasks at work. They plan, adapt, and deliver — embodying the very essence of project management.

All of these everyday project leaders share one thing in common: a drive to make things happen.

A Foundation Built by Volunteers

Founded in 2025 and inspired by over 35 years of experience from the Institute of Project Management (IPM) in Dublin, the IPM Foundation was created to be powered entirely by volunteers. Its mission is simple yet ambitious:

To make project management knowledge accessible to everyone, everywhere.

The Foundation brings together people who are passionate about sharing what they know and learning from one another. Volunteers from around the world contribute their time, ideas, and expertise to bring project management to everyone — all open and freely available.

The IPM Foundation isn’t just an organisation — it’s a movement. A space where knowledge is co-created, where curiosity meets purpose, and where collaboration turns ideas into real-world outcomes.

Join the Movement

Whether you’re a certified project manager, an educator, a student, or simply someone who enjoys making things happen — the IPM Foundation welcomes you.

Your experience, your story, and your willingness to support can help someone take their first step in project management. Whether by sharing insights, mentoring, or simply helping others access knowledge, every contribution matters. Together, we can inspire future leaders and show that project management truly belongs to everyone.

Let’s build this community together — and bring project management to everyone.