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APM Chartered status awareness and the value of APM membership – UAE focused

The APM UAE Network explored Chartered Project Professional (ChPP) status, the benchmark for technical knowledge, professional practice, and ethics, and the value of APM membership. The APM UAE Network invited project, program, and portfolio professionals across the UAE to a dedicated session on Chartered Project Professional (ChPP) status and the value of APM membership. As the only chartered membership organization for the project profession in the world, APM sets the benchmark for technical knowledge, professional practice, and ethical behavior. Chartered status, recognised internationally as the equivalent of Chartered Accountant, Chartered Engineer, or Chartered Surveyor designations, demonstrates that a project professional has achieved a defined level of expertise across the APM Competence Framework, validated through a rigorous, externally assessed process. This session walked through the pathways to ChPP, explained how prior project, programme, and portfolio experience can be evidenced regardless of formal qualifications held, and clarified the distinction between APM membership and chartered status, including how membership supports continuing professional development (CPD), networking, and access to the APM's extensive volunteer community. With a growing population of project professionals across the UAE, and momentum building through initiatives such as the Abu Dhabi University–APM Memorandum of Understanding to advance project management excellence in the region, now is a timely moment for individuals and organizations to understand the credibility, mobility, and competitive edge that chartered status and APM membership bring. Whether you are early in your career, considering Fellowship, or supporting your team's professional development, this session will have helped you understand what chartered status really signals, and how APM membership can strengthen your project delivery capability in the UAE market. https://www.apm.org.uk/news/apm-chartered-status-awareness-and-the-value-of-apm-membership-uae-focused/

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APM Chartered status awareness and the value of APM membership - UAE focused APM UAE Network Webinar A dedicated session for project, programme & portfolio professionals across the UAE By Emile FAKHOURY, ChPP FAPM Wed 12 Aug 2026 – 18.30 UAE time
Which best describes your current project management career stage? • Exploring a career in project management • Early-career project professional • Experienced project or programme professional • Senior leader or portfolio professional • Employer, PMO, learning or talent representative Poll - 1
© 2026 Association for Project Management 3 My Journey with APM Born in Lebanon BE, Mechanical Engineering Lebanese University, Lebanon 2001 With Distinction ME, Energy Paris VI University , France 2002 With Distinction R&D Engineer Air Liquide, France, 2004 Site Engineer Hidada, KSA 2005 Project Engineer Petrofac, UAE 2005 Project Manager GE, UAE 2009 Senior Project Manager Rolls Royce/Siemens, UAE 2011 Configuration Manager Siemens, USA 2016 Senior Manager GE, UAE 2016 Business Manager Exterran, UAE 2017 APM level C 2014 APM level D 2012 Excellent Performance for Project Successful Completion Exterran / BGC / Jun 2018 Excellent Performance for Maintenance Project Siemens / SEWA / Jan 2015 Best Performance for Customer Focus General Electric / June 2010 Best in Class for FSI Program Petrofac / Shell Global Solution / September 2005 Process improvement award Siemens / June 2016 Excellent Performance for the Carbon Black Project GE / Samsung / Mar 2017 Emile Fakhoury – Career Journey Business Development Manager Veolia, UAE 2021 Largest service order in business history Suez / L&T / 2021 Sr. Project Manager Alucor, UAE 2026 APM Fellow 2019 APM Chartered 2021 3
The project profession in the UAE & globally: why now? With 25 million additional project professionals needed globally by 2030, and the UAE investing billions across Vision 2031 mega-programmes, the demand for credentialed professionals has never been higher. Now is the moment for UAE professionals to understand the credibility, mobility, and competitive edge that chartered status brings. The Abu Dhabi University–APM Memorandum of Understanding signals growing institutional commitment to advancing project management excellence in the region — a recognition that professional standards matter at the highest levels. Fewer than half of all projects globally are led by a qualified project manager. Whether you are early in your career, considering Chartership, or supporting your team’s professional development — this session is for you. © 2026 Association for Project Management 4
APM Membership vs Chartered Status: understanding the distinction APM Membership Membership is open to all and provides access to CPD tools, the APM Community platform, the Body of Knowledge, events, and the Project journal. It is the foundation of your APM journey. Chartered Status (ChPP) ChPP is an externally assessed designation awarded to those who demonstrate the highest standard of competence. It is not automatic with membership — it must be earned through a rigorous assessment process. What ChPP Signals Membership supports your journey. ChPP validates that you have arrived — at the highest standard the profession recognises globally. Both, Together Many UAE professionals begin with Full Membership, build CPD evidence, and then pursue ChPP. The two work in tandem — membership keeps your designation active and your learning current. © 2026 Association for Project Management 5
Which statement best reflects your understanding? • APM membership automatically provides Chartered status • ChPP is an independently assessed professional designation • ChPP is only a training course • ChPP is only available to existing APM Fellows • I am still unsure Poll - 2
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. © 2026 Association for Project Management 7
As the only chartered membership organisation for the project profession, we set the benchmark. Chartered status is recognised internationally as the equivalent of Chartered Accountant, Chartered Engineer, or Chartered Surveyor designations — demonstrating a defined level of expertise validated through rigorous, independent assessment. For UAE-based professionals, ChPP signals credibility, mobility, and competitive edge — in a market where major programme sponsors increasingly scrutinise the professional standing of the teams they appoint. Our Chartered Project Professionals span a range of sectors, ages and career stages. It doesn’t matter whether you’ve gained previous qualifications — it’s your proven project experience and technical knowledge that count. Chartered Project Professional Standard © 2026 Association for Project Management 8
Routes to Chartered Project Professional (ChPP) © 2026 Association for Project Management 9
Pathway 1 is for project professionals who meet the eligibility criteria but don’t have a recognised assessment. What is the eligibility criteria? •Proven experience in delivering projects, programmes, portfolios, or key control/enabling functions. •Up-to-date knowledge of current practices and methods. •Active involvement in the project management profession. If the evidence provided is more than five years old, a currency statement is required to demonstrate how they continue to meet the above criteria. Pathway 1 to ChPP © 2026 Association for Project Management 10 How do I apply via Pathway 1? You will follow a two-stage process: a written submission, followed by an interview. Stage 1 - Written submission •Overviews of between one and four projects, programmes or portfolios to provide context for further evidence. •Written statements covering professional practice in the required competences. •Confirmation of CPD undertaken as required by APM’s scheme during the past 12 months. •Details of two proposers. •Agreement to commit to and comply with the APM Code of Professional Conduct. Stage 2 - Interview If your written submission is successful, you’ll be invited to 2 hours interview •Exploration and validation of your professional practice from your written submission. •Assessment of technical knowledge across the competences, based on the contextual evidence supplied in your written submission. •Ethics, compliance, and professionalism.
Pathway 2 is for project professionals who meet the eligibility criteria and have a recognised assessment for technical knowledge. What is the eligibility criteria? •Proven experience in delivering projects, programmes, portfolios, or key control/enabling functions. •Up-to-date knowledge of current practices and methods. •Active involvement in the project management profession. If the evidence provided is more than five years old, a currency statement is required to demonstrate how they continue to meet the above criteria. Pathway 2 to ChPP © 2026 Association for Project Management 11 How do I apply via Pathway 2? You will follow a two-stage process: a written submission, followed by an interview. Stage 1 - Written submission •Evidence of achieving a recognised assessment. •Overviews of between one and four projects, programmes or portfolios to provide context for further evidence. •Written statements covering professional practice in the required competences. •Confirmation of CPD undertaken as required by APM’s scheme during the past 12 months. •Details of two proposers. •Agreement to commit to and comply with the APM Code of Professional Conduct. Stage 2 - Interview If your written submission is successful, you’ll be invited to a 1 ½ hour interview •Exploration and validation of your professional practice from your written submission. •Ethics, compliance, and professionalism.
Pathway 3 is for project professionals who meet the eligibility criteria and have a recognised assessment for professional practice. What is the eligibility criteria? •Proven experience in delivering projects, programmes, portfolios, or key control/enabling functions. •Up-to-date knowledge of current practices and methods. •Active involvement in the project management profession. If the evidence provided is more than five years old, a currency statement is required to demonstrate how they continue to meet the above criteria Pathway 3 to ChPP © 2026 Association for Project Management 12 How do I apply via Pathway 3? You will follow a two-stage process: a written submission, followed by an interview. Stage 1 - Written submission •Evidence of achieving a recognised assessment. •Overviews of between one and four projects, programmes or portfolios to provide context for further evidence. •Written statements covering professional practice in the required competences. •Confirmation of CPD undertaken as required by APM’s scheme during the past 12 months. •Details of two proposers. •Agreement to commit to and comply with the APM Code of Professional Conduct. Stage 2 - Interview If your written submission is successful, you’ll be invited to a 1 hour interview • Assessment of technical knowledge across the competences, based on the contextual evidence supplied in your written submission. •Ethics, compliance, and professionalism.
Pathway 4 is for project professionals who meet the eligibility criteria and have a recognised assessment for professional practice. What is the eligibility criteria? •Proven experience in delivering projects, programmes, portfolios, or key control/enabling functions. •Up-to-date knowledge of current practices and methods. •Active involvement in the project management profession. If the evidence provided is more than five years old, a currency statement is required to demonstrate how they continue to meet the above criteria Pathway 4 to ChPP © 2026 Association for Project Management 13 How do I apply via Pathway 4? You will follow a two-stage process: a written submission, followed by an interview. Stage 1 - Written submission Evidence of achieving a recognised assessment. Details of CPD undertaken as required by APM’s scheme during the past 12 months. Details of two proposers. Agreement to commit to and comply with the APM Code of Professional Conduct. Stage 2 - Interview If your written submission is successful, you’ll be invited to a ½ hour interview •Exploration of your CPD. •Questions on current practice relating to the mandatory competences. •Ethics, compliance, and professionalism.
Based on what you have heard, which situation most closely describes you? • I do not hold a recognised assessment • I have a recognised technical-knowledge assessment • I have a recognised professional-practice assessment • I believe I have recognised assessments covering both • I do not yet know whether my qualification is recognised Poll - 3
ChPP Self-Assessment Tool The tool helps you to assess and support your readiness to apply for chartered status. It assists in identifying what evidence is most appropriate to use in your application and also outlines areas of possible development needs if you are working towards achieving chartered status in the future. https://www.apm.org.uk/chartered-standard APM Competence Framework The chartered standard is aligned to APM Competence Framework 3rd edition, do ensure you familiarize yourself with our framework. https://www.apm.org.uk/resources/find-a-resource/competence- framework/ What support is available? © 2026 Association for Project Management 15 Support Clinics We run a range of monthly support clinics to help you through your application to becoming a Chartered Project Professional. • Understanding the chartered application process. • Preparing your chartered application: your application. • Preparing your chartered application: your interview. These support clinics are available to all and are free to attend https://www.apm.org.uk/chartered-standard/support-services/
Your next steps: getting started with APM & ChPP Join or upgrade your APM membership Visit apm.org.uk to join as a Student, Associate, or Full Member. Follow us: linkedin.com/company/apm-uae-network Apply for ChPP Visit apm.org.uk/chartered-standard for the application guide, competence framework, and assessment dates. Speak to the APM UAE Network to connect with a ChPP mentor who can guide you through your application. Whether you are early in your career or supporting your team’s development visit apm.org.uk/chartered-standard or speak to the APM UAE Network team today. © 2026 Association for Project Management 16
Organisations that invest in chartered status signal a commitment to delivery excellence and attract top talent. In the UAE, major programme sponsors such as ADNOC, DEWA, SHELL, PDO, WOOD and government ministries and private companies increasingly scrutinise project delivery capability. Having ChPP-accredited professionals on your team is a tangible differentiator in competitive bids and client relationships. APM Corporate Partnership further embeds this culture, giving your organisation a direct voice in shaping the profession and access to tailored training, CPD tools, and the APM network. Organisational value: why your employer should support ChPP © 2026 Association for Project Management 17
© 2026 Association for Project Management 18 *APM Market and Salary Trends Survey 2023
APM UAE Mentoring Programme – Call for Mentors/Mentees The APM UAE Mentoring Programme is officially open, and we are inviting experienced project professionals to step forward as UAE Mentors & Mentees. This programme is supported by the newly launched APM online mentoring portal, developed in close collaboration between the APM UAE Network and Association for Project Management —making it easier than ever to connect, become a mentor, register as a mentee and make an impact. How to Register as a UAE Mentor/Mentee Step 1 – Activate Your Community Profile Log in to the APM Community Platform Ensure your profile visibility is set to Visible/Public. https://community.apm.org.uk/ Email community@apm.org.uk confirming your intention to apply as a UAE Mentor/Mentees Step 2 – Apply to Be a UAE Mentor/Mentee Complete the UAE Mentor/Mentee application Follow the full mentor onboarding journey via the portal Step 3 – Complete Volunteering Onboarding All mentors must complete APM’s Volunteering Onboarding This can be done before or after applying, but is mandatory for approval This is an opportunity to give back, share your experience, and help shape the future of the profession in the UAE. © 2026 Association for Project Management 19