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.

“Without my certification, I would be drowning in challenges, but my certification has allowed me to be proactive to prevent problems from occurring.”

Dennis Delaney, PTMP /
Assistant Director, University of Texas, Austin
Dennis Delaney, CAPP, University of Texas Austin

“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

“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

“My Badge of Honor. I wear it with pride. “Sometimes it’s not how fast you get there, it’s that you get there!” My journey to obtain this certification started in 2006 on my first day as an Enforcement Officer. I have learned something new every day since.”

Tavris Parker, PTMP /
Parking Operations Manager, City of Virginia Beach, Virginia
Tavris Parker, CAPP, City of Virginia Beach

“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

“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

“Earning this certification is not only a symbol of personal achievement, but it also exemplifies your commitment to excellence, innovation, and progress in the dynamic parking and mobility industry and those who choose to work within it.”

Lonetta Hanson, MPP, PTMP /
Assistant Director, University of Minnesota
Lonetta Hanson, CAPP, University of Minnesota

“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 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

“Understand that one day, you will have the power to make a difference, so use it well.” – Mindy Kaling”

Laura Lierz, PTMP /
Vice President Municipal & Educational Services, Reimagined Parking
Laura Lierz, CAPP, Reimagined Parking
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