Chartered Project Professional

This page provides an overview of the APM Chartered Status and Chartered Project Professional. 

The qualification is anticipated to be available from 2010 after APM has become a Chartered Institute.  The development of the chartered status and chartered project professional is on going and subject to change at any time.  The information provided below is based on the situation at December 2008.  More information and latest developments can be found at: www.apm.org.uk

 

The ChPP

The APM intends that the qualification of Chartered Project Professional (ChPP) will become a mark that recognises all professionals working in project management including project and programme managers, and specialists such as planners, risk managers and project controllers. 

 

Entry Criteria

To become a ChPP you will need to demonstrate the capabilities of a responsible leader, have the ability to manage a complex project and use adequate project management tools, processes and techniques.  To demonstrate these capabilities will require:

It is likely that you will need to show evidence that you have achieved an understanding of  best practice theory and have applied the theories in your work.

 

Benefits

We believe that becoming a ChPP will provide significant long term benefits for both yourself and your organisation as follows:

Your career Provides a clear pathway for developing your skills supported by robust structure of qualifications

Improved capability leading to higher performance with a potential reduction in stress and anxiety levels

Improved credibility with peers, across the organisational and with external bodies such as clients, suppliers, regulatory authorities, etc.

Greater recognition leading potentially to better career prospects, higher remuneration and more challenging and interesting assignments.
Your work

 

 Ability to advance best practice supported by APM and community

Improved leadership skills including effective management of project teams and stakeholders

Improved risk taking, decision making and problem solving skills

Improved teamwork and stakeholder engagement.

Your organisation Improved credibility and reputation with customers, partners, suppliers, industrial peers, regulatory authorities, other external bodies and the general public

Higher performance with enhanced competitive position

Fast learning organisation and improved integration, leading to greater overall robustness and long term survival. 

 

 

What to do now

If you are interested in becoming a ChPP, we recommend you undertake the following activities as soon as you can:

 

Continuous Professional Development

An appropriate CPD cycle is shown in the diagram.

It begins with an initial review of current competence analysis against the APM competency framework (gap analysis).  This enables the planning of activities to address gaps in competencies.  Progress on these activities may be reviewed periodically and changes made as appropriate, for example a new opportunity may arise allowing you to address an existing competency gap.

 

Typically the cycle is repeated on an annual basis.

Activities may include formal training, attending seminars or events including APM organised events, work experience events, research and case study.  As you competencies develop you can include supervisory, mentoring and training activities to your log - all can count towards CPD provided they are relevant to project management. 

The most important aspect is to keep records and supporting evidence such as papers, training course manuals, references to reading materials, etc.  It is also recommended that any specific activities that you undertake are endorsed by an appropriate person, for example by a supervisor, expert, course tutor or APM member who can be contacted by APM assessors to verify the activity and its value to your development.

 

Timetable

The APM is planning to begin a register of Chartered Project Professionals from mid 2010.