CIPPM is an international association and center of advanced communication, research, and learning for professional project managers and those interested in project management. CIPPM exists to serve, support, and advance project and quality management which serves society, including public and private business, politics, and social. Founded in 1987, CIPPM is a non-profit organization located in Ann Arbor, Michigan (United States) at the Univerisity of Michigan and sub-affiliated with MIT. CIPPM is an Affiliated Research Partner with these institutions.

CIPPM provides certification in the form of approval of PMs and organizations which meet strict professional and ethical criteria. The designation CIPPM^® and the use of the CIPPM logo and Guidelines text (required) in sales/development/promotional and proposal material offers assurance of quality, expertise, and effectiveness. Individuals, Organizations, and Corporate entities are certified by CIPPM upon acceptance of membership by CIPPM.