Accredited Parking Organization
Accredited Parking Organization (APO) is a designation for parking, transportation, and mobility organizations that have achieved a comprehensive standard of excellence.
Education & Advancement
Learn. Grow. Lead.
From continuing education to individual certification and organizational accreditation, IPMI has you covered at every stage of your career.
Overview
Education & Advancement Programs
Parking, Transportation & Mobility Professional™ (PTMP™ )
IPMI offers industry-leading certification that places those who earn the designations as the leaders of the profession. The PTMP credential is respected worldwide as the leading parking and mobility credential.
Conference & Expo
The IPMI Conference & Expo brings together professionals representing every level of experience and segment of the parking, transportation, and mobility industry. The event delivers four days of exceptional education, the largest display of parking- and mobility-specific technology and innovations, networking, and the opportunity to connect with a global community – to advance the industry.
On-Site Training
Employees are an organization’s most valuable asset. An investment in staff training and education brings a high rate of return in job performance and satisfaction. IPMI offers custom, agency-specific trainings on these topics for your staff. Our training team is made up of industry veterans who can help your organization soar.
Parking Enforcement & Compliance Professional™ (PECP™ )
Parking Enforcement & Compliance Professional™ (PECP) is the next step in your career path as a parking enforcement professional.
Virtual Education
Virtual education includes live online training in the form of webinars, Frontline training , and instructor-led learning courses. IPMI also offers a robust online library for on-demand learning.
Professional Development: By The Numbers
150
+
on-demand virtual offerings, including more than 70 webinars, 40 courses, and 50 on-demand Frontline trainings.
3,000
+
hours of webinars taken by more than 2,500 professionals in the last four years.
25,000
+
hours of education earned online through IPMI over the last ten years.
Upcoming Education & Events
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Free Roundtable
Free Higher Education Member Roundtable: Communicating and Working with Students
Tuesday, Jan 13, 2026 | 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. (EDT)Open to members from academic institutions. Register for the free higher education members-only roundtable and ask for advice about your own situation, offer your expertise, and connect with others facing similar challenges.
Events
Leadership
Jan 14, 2026 | 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. (EDT)
Discover Your Leadership Edge
Effective leadership is the cornerstone of success in today’s rapidly evolving parking and mobility landscape. Explore the full spectrum of leadership styles and gain actionable insights to help professionals at every level strengthen their influence and impact.
Airports
Events
Training/Education
Jan 15, 2026 | 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. (EDT)
Airport Operators Focus Group Meeting
Register for IPMI’s members-only focus group on airports. Open to all airport operations professionals as well as off-site airport parking operators, consultants, and suppliers serving the airport segment.
Certification
Events
Jan 22, 2026 | 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. (EDT)
PTMP Chat
Engage with members of the board, current and prospective members, and staff who will answer questions and share insights on the program, resources, and benefits.
Airports
Events
Training/Education
Jan 29, 2026 | 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. (EDT)
Airport Operators Focus Group Meeting
Open to all airport operations professionals as well as off-site airport parking operators, consultants, and suppliers serving the airport segment.
APO
Events
Feb 3, 2026 to Feb 5, 2026 | 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. (EDT)
APO Site Reviewer Training
Join staff and current APOs in exploring the program. Discuss the application process, best practices for success in achieving the designation, and the positive effects that APOs have realized as a result of their accreditation.
Events
Municipal/Cities
Training/Education
University
Feb 10, 2026 | 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. (EDT)
FREE Event: That’s My Spot: When Residents, Businesses, and Schools Fight for the Same Space
Register for IPMI’s members-only roundtable dedicated to finding the balance and prioritizing competing stakeholder groups in dynamic, high-demand environments. Our discussion will zero in on residential parking needs and programs, especially where they are in fierce competition with other patron segments in both municipal and academic settings.
Become a Member
Become a member of the International Parking & Mobility Institute and unlock exclusive education benefits.
Free Frontline Fundamentals training, discounted rates for education and on-demand learning, and the lowest registration rates for the IPMI Parking & Mobility Conference & Expo are just a few reasons that membership is in investment in your success.
