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
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hours of education earned online through IPMI over the last ten years.
Upcoming Education & Events
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Free Chat
New Member Chat
Thursday, Jun 25, 2026 | 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. (EDT)IPMI offers the largest and leading community of parking, transportation, and mobility professionals in the world. Get more connected with our community and learn about all the benefits of membership, including unrivaled education and training, accreditation and certification programs, and career-building opportunities.
Events
Training/Education
University
Jul 1, 2026 | 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. (EDT)
Free Higher Education Member Roundtable: Transportation Demand Management (TDM): Behavioral Strategies to Reduce Single-Occupancy Vehicle Use
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
Parksmart
Sustainability
Training/Education
Jul 7, 2026 to Jul 16, 2026 | 12:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. (ET)
2026 Parksmart Advisor Training
Parksmart Advisors lead clients through the GBCI certification process for high-performing, sustainable parking structure design and construction. Offered by the United States Green Building Council (USGBC) and Green Business Certification Institute (GBCI) alongside the suite of LEED rating systems, Parksmart is the only rating system dedicated to improving the quality and performance of parking structures. As a unique building type, these structures offer unique opportunities to drive greater sustainability practices and outcomes at the intersection of parking, transportation, and mobility.
Events
Leadership
Jul 8, 2026 | 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. (EDT)
The Full Lot: How Your Leadership Capacity Impacts Team Flow
Every parking structure has a maximum capacity, and so does every leader. When a leader’s cognitive capacity is “full,” the team experiences “gridlock.” This session uses simple, relatable analogies to show how a leader’s unseen stress translates into measurable team problems like inconsistency, high anxiety, and staff turnover. We will provide practical tools—like the 3-Point Clarity Check and the Refuel Protocol—to help
Events
Jul 15, 2026 to Aug 12, 2026
2026 Call for Volunteers Opens
IPMI opens our Call for Volunteers every two years. The current season will kick off this October and continue through May 2028. IPMI members in good standing provide their expertise, time, and knowledge to advance the parking, transportation, and mobility profession. Volunteers gain experience, connect with their peers, and contribute to strategic IPMI initiatives on the most critical issues and trends in our industry.
APO
Events
Jul 16, 2026 | 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. (EDT)
Accreditation Chat
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
Frontline
Training/Education
Aug 12, 2026 | 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. (EDT)
Stronger Together: Building Solid, Supportive, and Successful Teams
Every team experiences highs and lows, but great teams know how to turn challenges into opportunities for growth. Explore how to cultivate a workplace culture that drives success through collaboration, trust, and shared purpose.
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.
