The document is a membership brochure for the Association for Project Management (APM), which is the world's only chartered body for the project profession. It outlines the benefits of APM membership including access to resources, qualifications, networking opportunities, and career support. Membership levels include Student, Associate, Full, and Fellow, with increasing benefits and requirements at each level. The APM helps individuals and organizations strengthen project delivery and supports the project profession.

1. APM The world’s only Chartered
Organisation for the project profession.
Why Membership is right for you and your career.
19th January 2023

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Dionne Suppiah
Membership Development Manager.
dionne.suppiah@apm.org.uk

3. Helping the project profession deliver better
• We’re chartered to build the profession’s profile and set the
highest standards
• We’re a registered charity and our activities are broad
• Sharing best practice and leading debate
• We’re about more than just process
• We challenge the status quo and champion innovation
• We’re helping the project profession deliver better
• We have over 40,000 individual members and 450 corporate
members
Because when projects succeed, society benefits
And helping individuals build their career in project management
We’re APM, the
only chartered
membership
organisation
for the project
profession
in the world
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4. Our vision
A world in which all
projects succeed
Our mission
To advance the science,
theory and practice of
project and programme
management for the
for the public benefit
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5. Student
Student membership
is open to any
full-time or
part-time student
or apprentice
aged 16 or over
who has an
interest in project
management
Associate
Associate membership
is designed to
support those
that have an
interest in project
management
or are at the
early stages
of their career
Full
Full membership
is designed for the
project professional
with five years’
experience
working in
a project
practitioner
role
Fellow
Fellowship
recognises those
who have made
a significant
contribution
to the profession
as a practitioner,
teacher or
researcher
Supporting project professionals at every step of the way
Be a part of APM at every stage of your career and you’ll make an impact, delivering better projects with better outcomes.
That’s better for you and for the wider world too.
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6. Student Membership Benefits
• Access to member only digital knowledge resources including example templates.
• Access to APM Community our members-only online forum.
• Preferential rates on APM qualifications and publications.
• Digital badge to demonstrate alignment to APM.
• Access to our digital book downloads.
• Digital access to Project journal achieve.
• Free or discounted access to APM conferences and events.
• Access to MyCPD
• Access to the APM Competence Framework tool.
Our student membership is free of charge throughout the duration of your course!
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Student Membership
Who is Student Membership for?
Student membership is free of charge and available to full or part-time students aged 16 or
over with an interest in project management, or are participating in an apprentice scheme.
What Membership Grade is right for me?

7. Associate Membership Benefits
Associate Membership gives you all the benefits of student membership plus
• APM Mentoring program. Your chance to gain one to one mentoring from
experienced project leaders.
• APM Learning regularly updated modules to help you gain your CPD points and
develop your knowledge and career.
• Subscription to APM’s Project Journal
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Associate Membership
Who is Associate Membership for?
Is available to anyone with an interest in project management or those in the earlier stages
of their career. The annual subscription is £142.
What Membership Grade is right for me?

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9. Full Membership Benefits
Full Membership gives you all the benefits of both student membership and associate,
plus
• Post nominals (MAPM) to demonstrate that you have achieved the required standard.
• Board election voting rights to influence the future of APM and the wider project
profession.
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Full Membership
Who is Full Membership for?
Is the first level of membership that has an entry criteria. This membership is aimed at
those working in the profession there are three routes to entry that requires either five
years experience, or a mixture of qualifications and experience. The annual subscription is
£180.
What Membership Grade is right for me?

10. Fellow Membership Benefits
Fellow Membership gives you all the benefits of the memberships plus
• Post nominals (FAPM) to demonstrate that you have achieved the required standard,
and your contribution to the profession.
• Fellows Forum with other Fellows and senior project professional leaders.
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Fellow Membership
Who is Fellowship for?
Fellowship recognizes those who have made a significant contribution to the project
profession as a practitioner, teacher or researcher. The annual subscription is £196.
What Membership Grade is right for me?

11. Competency Framework
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The Competency Framework is
our self-assessment tool that will
help you to assess and improve
your performance in the
workplace, identifying areas of
strength and any skills gaps. You
can also compare your results to a
number of roles, so you can
benchmark yourself. As an APM
member you will be able to track
your progress over time by viewing
previous assessments you have
completed.

12. My CPD – exclusive to individual members
Members can access My CPD our CPD
tracking tool. In conjunction with the
competency framework This allows you to
reflect on areas you would like to develop
and what knowledge and skills you would
like to work on.
You can reflect on the skills you have
gained and use the tool to develop your
career.
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13. Broaden your knowledge and sharpen your skills
APM Learning
Continuing professional development is about you and your commitment to your ongoing learning and ethical practice.
It encourages you to look forward and identifying opportunities to learn something new, refresh your knowledge and skills, or simply
keep up to date with the latest developments from the project profession. Our wide range of resources help you do just that, from
podcasts to the latest research and blogs to industry insights.
We also have Project, our award-winning journal, showcasing the latest news, opinions and insights for those in the project community,
delivered quarterly straight to the doors of our members.
Project journal APM publications APM Podcast
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14. Be a part of our community
We bring project professionals
together from across the globe to
network, learn and grow.
Our branch and Specific Interest
Groups (SIGs) offer opportunities to
network with practitioners within your
region or discuss aspects of project
management to further understanding
and share good practice.
Specific Interest Groups (SIGs)
discuss particular aspects
of project management
to further understanding
and good practice.
APM branches offer
opportunities to network and
learn about latest developments
in project management within
your region.
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Specific Interest Groups
13
Branches
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15. APM Branches
APM branches offer opportunities to network and
learn about the latest developments in project
management within your region.
Branches also host local events throughout the
year. You can connect with your local branch on
the APM Community App.
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16. APM Specific Interest Groups
Assurance Planning, Monitoring and Control
Benefits and Value PMO
Contracts and Procurement Portfolio Management
Enabling Change Programme Management
Governance Risk
Knowledge Systems Thinking
People Women in Project Management
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APM SIGs offer opportunities to discuss, and learn about, specific aspects of the project
profession. You also have the opportunity to influence the direction of the profession.

17. Our community
Alongside our branch and SIG communities
we also have the APM Community platform
exclusively available to our members.
We have created a safe environment for our
members to support each other, find a mentor
and collaborate together so they can realise
their potential.
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18. Innovative research that is advancing our profession
Our research programme aims to advance new and existing
knowledge in the delivery of projects, programmes and
portfolios.
The programme covers both academic and business research
and comprises several components such as research funding,
research collaboration, events and dissemination.
We have a broad range of research initiatives and activities
that are open for you and your organisation to engage with
at any one time.
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19. Conferences and events that deliver the latest insights
We run more than 200 events every year ranging from
webinars and awards ceremonies to thought-provoking
conferences.
Covering a range of project management topics our events
support all professionals wherever they are in their career.
Providing the latest insight into our profession and celebrating
your achievements, we’re very proud of our award-winning
events that deliver high-quality content again and again.
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20. APM career journey framework
What membership is right for you?
Project professional
career phase Career stage Entry level Typical job titles Membership grade Qualification Specialist certificate Standard
Support
Performs routine tasks
Early career
• School leaver
• Vocational qualifications
• Project Assistant
• PMO Administrator
• Team Assistant
Student or
Associate membership
Project Fundamentals
Qualification
— —
Operational
Performs end-to-end
processes
Mid career
• Level 4 Apprenticeship
(England and Wales)
• Level 8 Apprenticeship (Scotland)
• Graduate entry
• Other professional qualifications
• Project Officer
• Project Analyst
• Project Data Analyst
• Assistant Project Manager
• Junior Project Manager
• Project Engineer
Associate or
Full membership
Project Management
Qualification
— —
Management
Manages delivery
and people
Mid career
• Level 4 Apprenticeship
(England and Wales)
• Level 8 Apprenticeship (Scotland)
• Graduate entry
• Other professional qualifications
• Senior Project Engineer
• Project Manager
• PMO Manager
Associate or
Full membership
Project Management
Qualification or Project
Professional Qualification
Specialist certificate
(depending on subject)
Chartered
Leadership
Influences direction
and delivers
significant outcomes
Mid career
• Level 6 Apprenticeship
(England and Wales)
• Level 10 Apprenticeship (Scotland)
• Postgraduate
• Other professional qualifications
• Portfolio Manager
• Senior Project Manager
• Head of Projects
• Head of Projects and Programme
Management
• Head of Project Management Office
Full or
Fellow membership
Project Management
Qualification or Project
Professional Qualification
Specialist certificate
(depending on subject)
Chartered
Strategic
Sets strategic direction
Advance career
• Postgraduate
• Other professional qualifications
• Programme Director
• PMO Director
• Director of Projects
• Portfolio Director
Fellow membership —
Specialist certificate
(depending on subject)
Chartered
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21. Wherever you are in your career, our
qualifications grow your skillset, enhance your
credentials and give you a competitive edge.
You might want to learn the basics of good
project management. You might be building
your career and want to prove you’ve got the
skills of an established project professional.
Or perhaps you’ve already got years of
experience and want to showcase your
knowledge. Wherever you are on your
journey, it’s never too late to explore our range
of internationally recognized qualifications
and standards in project management.
Stand out from the crowd with our qualifications
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22. The APM Project Fundamentals
Qualification is for those wishing to gain
a broad understanding of the principles
of the profession and the fundamentals
of project management terminology.
We have a level of qualification for each stage of your career.
The APM Project Professional
Qualification assesses capability in delivering
projects and is our most comprehensive
assessment of professional project
management capability, covering the core
and specific competences required across
all areas of project management.
Our qualifications
The APM Project Management
Qualification is aimed at those
wishing to achieve a broad level of
project management knowledge
sufficient to participate in projects
from individual assignments through
to large capital projects.
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23. As the only chartered membership organisation for the project
profession, we set the benchmark. Whether you manage projects,
programmes or portfolios, chartered status shows you’ve achieved
the highest standard of expertise and have proven your exceptional
project capabilities.
Our Chartered Project Professionals span a range of sectors, ages
and career stages, from organisations big and small. And while we
provide several routes, it doesn’t matter whether you’ve gained
previous qualifications – it’s your proven project experience and
technical knowledge that count.
Why would you become a chartered project professional?
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24. Benefits of Becoming a Chartered Project Professional
• Post nominals (ChPP).
• Personal recognition from your peers in project management and other professions.
• Enhanced CV to stand out in the jobs market.
• Increased understanding helping you to work more effectively.
• Assurance for clients of high standards and ethical practice.
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How do I qualify to become a Chartered Project Professional?
There are three routes to qualify with a combination of experience and recognised
assessments for technical knowledge and professional practice.
How do I become a Chartered Project Professional (ChPP)?

25. Our Corporate Partnership Programme
is aimed at organisations who are
serious about developing their project
management capability and community,
who want to learn from each other and be
aligned to the only chartered membership
organisation for the project profession
in the world. You’ll join like-minded
professionals from different organisations,
large and small, with the same passion
for the profession as you. Keep up to
date, give your organisation a voice and
be at the heart of the project profession.
Show your organisation’s commitment
with corporate partnership
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26. If you’re committed to your employees’ professional
development, join us as a Corporate Partner and
access the tools and resources that help enhance
your project capability.
Demonstrate your commitment to improving the
effectiveness of your project management community
to your staff, management and clients with our
Corporate Affiliate package.
Our packages
Organisation size Annual fee
250+ £5,995
1-249 £1,850
Charity £550
Organisation size Annual fee
250+ £1,100
1-249 £630
Charity £445
Our Corporate Partnership Programme is exempt from VAT.
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27. Some of our Corporate Partners
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28. Thank you,
any questions?
Dionne Suppiah
Membership Development Manager
dionne.Suppiah@apm.org.uk
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