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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#IPMI2027 Call for Presentations
Monday, Aug 17, 2026 to Thursday, Sep 10, 2026#IPMI2027 Call for Presentations opens through August 17th to September 10.
APO
Events
Sep 8, 2026 to Sep 10, 2026 | 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. (EDT)
APO New 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
Leadership
Sep 9, 2026 | 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. (EDT)
Leading with Authenticity: The Power of Introverted and Extroverted Leadership
Leadership isn’t defined by volume; it’s defined by impact. Whether you lead with quiet reflection or energetic enthusiasm, understanding and embracing your natural style can unlock new levels of influence and effectiveness.
Awards
Events
Sep 14, 2026 to Oct 29, 2026
Call for Entries: 2027 Awards Program Opens
IPMI’s annual awards and recognition programs celebrate projects, programs, individuals, and organizations in the parking, transportation, and mobility industry. Winners in the Awards of Excellence and Professional Recognition Awards programs exemplify industry excellence and will be celebrated at our annual Conference & Expo in Milwaukee.
Events
Sep 16, 2026 | 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. (EDT)
Free Webinar: Best Practices for Winning Entries on the Professional Recognition Awards
Get all the details on the Professional Recognition Awards. We will review the categories, criteria, submission portal, and timeline, and we will also be joined by marketing communications expert Dorothy J. Verdon, CPSM, who will share information about what makes a great award submission.
Events
Parksmart
Sustainability
Training/Education
Oct 6, 2026 to Oct 15, 2026 | 1:30 p.m. – 3:00 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
Frontline
Training/Education
Oct 14, 2026 | 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. (EDT)
Ask, Observe, and Improve: The Power of Curiosity on the Frontline
Curiosity isn’t just a personal trait; it’s a professional advantage. In parking enforcement, customer service, and operations, curiosity fuels better decisions, stronger customer relationships, and greater job satisfaction. When frontline professionals approach challenges with a mindset of discovery, they open the door to innovation, efficiency, and professional growth.
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.Â
