PTMP™  (formerly CAPP) is respected worldwide as the leading credential in parking and mobility.

Parking, Transportation & Mobility Professionals™  (PTMPs™ ) represent the best of the industry, advancing the profession and leading with innovation, professionalism, and expertise.

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The PTMP designation assures stakeholders (employers, regulators, consumers, and the public) that the credentialed professional has demonstrated an established level of industry-specific knowledge.

Parking, Transportation and mobility professional certification logo.
Effective March 17, 2025: CAPP is now PTMP.

IPMI Transforms Credential to Align with Industry Evolution

IPMI announces the transition of its industry-leading Certified Administrator of Public Parking (CAPP) credential to the newly created Parking, Transportation & Mobility Professional™ (PTMP™) credential. This unprecedented transformation continues the IPMI mission to advance the parking, transportation, and mobility profession.

The CAPP credential was created and named in 1991 by IPMI’s original predecessor organization, the Institutional and Municipal Parking Congress (IMPC), which eventually became the International Parking Institute (IPI). In 2018, the organization was renamed IPMI to meet the evolving needs of our members; it is in that same spirit of evolution that IPMI has reimagined our credentials.

In spring 2024, IPMI completed a Job Analysis Survey. The results illustrated a gap between the knowledge, skills, and abilities that the CAPP role performs and the name of the credential. To better align this vital certification with the evolution of the position, IPMI closed that gap and transformed the credential with the creation of the PTMP certification.

With this transition, the PTMP credential becomes the leading credential worldwide for parking, transportation, and mobility. Certification assures stakeholders (employers, regulators, consumers, and the public) that the credentialed professional has demonstrated superior industry-specific knowledge.

Currently certified CAPP professionals will have several options for transitioning their credential, and all newly certified professionals will begin receiving the PTMP credential effective immediately.

Why earn your PTMP?

We will let our PTMP Professionals tell you in their own words.

“This certification is the most significant credential in the Parking and Mobility Industry. It demonstrates the highest level of expertise and professionalism in the industry.”

Rob Maroney, PTMP /
Vice President, Government and University Services, LAZ Parking
Rob Maroney, CAPP, LAZ Parking

“When you see this certification behind someone’s name, you know that they have an expansive knowledge of the industry and desire to be part of a world-class organization that is ready to support you.”

Andrew Stewart, PTMP /
Associate Director, Field Operations, University of California, Riverside
Andrew Stewart, CAPP, University of California, Riverside

“Obtaining your credential is just the beginning. The work you do to maintain your certification helps to keep you informed and allows you to contribute back to the industry.”

Dillon Fried, PTMP /
Mobility & Curbside Manager, City of Minneapolis, Minnesota
Dillon Fried, CAPP, City of Minneapolis, Minnesota

“This certification is well respected by professionals, both inside and outside the industry. It has helped legitimize my role as a professional in my field.”

Meredith Garrett, CAPP /
Systems Specialist, Kent State University
Meredith Garrett, CAPP, Kent State University

“This certification serves as a cornerstone for demonstrating a comprehensive base of knowledge about our industry. No other credential comes close. You wouldn’t get surgery from someone who is not an M.D. or get in a plane flown by someone without a pilot’s license. When the position matters, the credential matters and this certification is the definitive credential in our industry.”

Brett Munkel, PTMP /
Vice President, Healthcare and University Services, Metropolis
Brett Munkel, CAPP, Metropolis

“This certification has opened many doors for me professionally and has helped our organization make more informed business decisions related to our operation based on industry best practices.”

Kevin Guilbault, PTMP /
Deputy Director, Transportation and Parking Services, Princeton University
Kevin, Guilbault, CAPP, Princeton University

“This certification has taught me the ins and outs of the parking and mobility industry and opened the door for me to continue to advance in my career.”

Hannah R. Adeponu, PTMP /
Parking and Mobility Manager, City of Omaha, Nebraska
Hannah Adeponu, CAPP, City of Omaha, Nebraska

“This credential is the leading credential in parking. It plays a crucial role in the success of many organizations around the world. Without it, would there even be a world of parking?”

Oswaldo Tosado, PTMP /
Deputy Director, Allentown Parking Authority
Oswaldo Tosado, CAPP, Allentown Parking Authority

“At the end of the day, we are all accountable to ourselves- our success is a result of what WE do.”

Varena Harding, PTMP /
Admin AGM, Parking Concepts, Inc.
Varena Harding, CAPP, Parking Concepts

“Receiving this certification was very rewarding because I was the only one within my organization to have the distinction of being certified.”

Cha’ssem Anderson, CAPP, AICP /
Associate Director, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Cha'ssem Anderson, CAPP, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
William M. Voigt CAPP Classic Gold Tournament Scholarship Breakfast sponsored by ParkMobile, part of EasyPark Group
Certification Scholarship

Apply for Certification Scholarship Funds to Attend IPMI Trainings, Courses, and Conference

The Certification Scholarship is available to eligible industry professionals pursuing their PTMP credential.  Anyone who is pursuing PTMP within the next two years or any current PTMP who has accumulated six Certification Points may apply for scholarship funding. The fund can be used on IPMI professional development and is available to offset registration fees, travel, and lodging expenses.

Deadlines are on a rolling basis and applications must be received two weeks before the start of a course and four weeks before the start of the IPMI Conference & Expo.

What You Need to Know

Achieving Your PTMP

In March 2025, IPMI transformed the industry-leading Certified Administrator of Public Parking (CAPP) credential to the newly created Parking, Transportation & Mobility Professional™ (PTMP™) credential. This unprecedented transformation continues the IPMI mission to advance the parking, transportation, and mobility profession.

In spring 2024, IPMI completed a Job Analysis Survey. The results illustrated a gap between the knowledge, skills, and abilities that the CAPP role performs and the name of the credential. To better align this vital certification with the evolution of the position, IPMI closed that gap and transformed the credential with the creation of the PTMP certification.

Discover the requirements to earn your PTMP, including work experience and eligibility.   Sign up here for our Path to PTMP  to get resources and information to plan ahead for your certification,

Got a question? Access PTMP Frequently Asked Questions.

PTMP Chats

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Deadlines

Recertification occurs every three years on January 1.  Earn and document 20 recertification points every three years to maintain your credential.  Some quick links to get you started:

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PTMP Track

Are you on the Path to PTMP? 

Get started pursuing your PTMP:  Sign up for our free Path to PTMP and we’ll be in touch with resources and programs.

Still have questions? 

Visit our detailed PTMP FAQ page for more information.

The IPMI Certification Board is active in all aspects of the program, from strategic guidance to candidate support.

The Board is elected by the PTMP community and provides leadership for the PTMP Program.
Sam Veraldi, MBA, CAPP, FLASH

Sam Veraldi, MBA, PTMP

Chair

President, Strategic Advisors Management

Vanessa Solesbee, CAPP, CCTM, Dixon Resources Unlimited

Vanessa Solesbee, PTMP, CCTM

Chair Elect

Principal Planner, Dixon Resources Unlimited

Hal King, CAPP, City of Lansing, Michigan

Hal King, PTMP

Past Chair

Parking Manager, City of Lansing, Michigan

Gwendolyn Bolden, CAPP, Medical University of South Carolina

Gwendolyn Bolden, PTMP

Member

Director of Parking Management, Medical University of South Carolina

Victor Hill, MPA, CAPP, Walker Consultants

Victor Hill, MPA, PTMP

Member

Mobility and Parking Consultant, Walker Consultants

Laura Lierz, CAPP, Reimagined Parking

Laura Lierz, PTMP

Member

Vice President Municipal & Educational Services, Reimagined Parking