Governance
Decisions about IPP standards, qualifications, and membership criteria are made by a governance board that operates independently of Module Six's commercial interests.
The structure
IPP operates with a governance board that includes practising project practitioners, employer representatives, and independent members. No single interest group holds a majority. Commercial decisions by Module Six do not override IPP governance decisions on standards and qualifications.
IPP is developed by Module Six, and that relationship is transparent. Module Six funds development and operations. IPP provides a qualification framework and professional home for Module Six products. The governance board ensures that arrangement serves members, not the reverse.
Setting and reviewing qualification standards, assessment criteria, and pass marks
Approving the competency framework underpinning Calibrate and IPP qualifications
Determining membership tier entry requirements and review processes
Handling complaints and appeals that cannot be resolved through normal processes
Overseeing the accreditation of third-party training providers
IPP publishes its membership framework, competency framework, assessment standards, and code of conduct. Transparency is a prerequisite for credibility. If IPP is not willing to show how its qualifications and membership work, there is no basis for asking employers and professionals to trust them.
The privacy notice is also published as a page at ipp.pro/privacy. Both are generated from the same source, so they cannot disagree.
IPP Governance Charter v2.0 (PDF) ↓Each document above carries its issue number and date on its cover. The full library, including retired issues, is listed in the IPP Document Register. Reviewed annually by the IPP governance board.
Module Six does not hold a majority vote on professional standards matters.
Members at Member (MIPP) and Fellow (FIPP) grades elect the seats designated as member-elected, being not fewer than two: one member, one vote, by electronic ballot. The founding board is appointed, because a founding board cannot be elected by a membership that does not yet exist. Elections begin at the end of its first term, or earlier if a member-elected seat falls vacant. Set out in the Membership Framework, section 8.1, and in the Governance Charter.
One address for everything: governance@ipp.pro. Acknowledged within 5 working days, with a case number.
Assessment appeals: within 20 working days of your result, written response within 15. Service complaints and decision challenges: decided within 20 working days. Nobody reviews their own decision.
Board appointments are confirmed before IPP's public launch. Interested in contributing?
Get in touchThe board
Chair
Senior project practitioner and independent chair. Appointment in progress before public launch.
Employer representative
Representing the interests of organisations that employ project practitioners.
Non-majority
Commercial and operational perspective. Does not hold a majority vote on standards matters.