Developed on the basis of ICB IPMA Competence Baseline Version 3.0 of the International Project Management Association IPMA This publication represents the basis of professional knowledge, national requirements for the competence of project management specialists and a system for assessing their competence, is a regulatory document of the Russian national certification program for project management. Taking into account the Russian specifics, the book systematically sets out the basics of professional knowledge, requirements and a system for assessing the competence of project management specialists. The basic provisions of the certification program of the International Project Management Association IPMA and the methodological principles of the formation of the National Certification Program on its basis are given. This edition is official in preparation for passing the international certification exam according to the IPMACOBHET standard.