This presentation was given by Nick Jones, one of APM's membership development managers, on 22nd October 2014. The audience was made up of students from Robert Gordon University, local APM membership in Aberdeen and also newcomers who are interested in getting involved with APM.

2. Structure
 APM
 Current context and APM Vision 2020
 The 5 Dimensions of Professionalism
 APM Corporate Accreditation
 Supportive resources

3. c.21,000 individual members
c.560 corporate members
Engaging with c. 500,000 people online
Leading member of the IPMA
c.90,000 APM qualified and growing
200+ events nationally every year
Educational charity
Turnover £7m+
Preparing to become a chartered body
About APM

4. APM – keeping good company

5. The community we serve
The profession

6. Structure
 APM
 Current context and APM Vision 2020
 The 5 Dimensions of Professionalism
 APM Corporate Accreditation
 Supportive resources

7. Market perception of a PM professional
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3
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5
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Competence/Experience
IPMA Level D
IPMA Level C
IPMA Level B
IPMA Level A
Unclassified
: APM Registered Project Professional (RPP)
PRINCE2
International
standard
Market
profile
Raise the standard
: APM Introductory Certificate
: APMP/
/PMP
>95%

9. “Project management is viewed as a prestigious career path in the private sector”

10. 86% of projects fail to deliver against their budget, schedule, scope, quality and benefits baseline
December 2012
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11. The profession: themes and trends
Tolerance of failure in decline
Professionalism versus methodologies
Growth of portfolio management
Largest projects not deliverable from within single organisation
Collaboration and partnership
Increasingly complex governance
New commercial models
Success is the default expectation
“It is time to lead”
http://www.apm.org.uk/news/time-lead

12. Project management as a career
Project management is expanding:
Growing demand
More industry sectors require project managers
More people are becoming aware of project management as a career option much earlier
Educational institutes adapting to accommodate
Source : Technojobs

13. Project management as a career
Employers are looking for
–A balance between education and knowledge
–The development of key soft skills
Degrees can offer PM as a module option
Training can be used to expand competencies
Get as much PM experience as possible.
Source : Technojobs

14. A big vision ...
A world in which All Projects Succeed

15. Structure
 APM
 Current context and APM Vision 2020
 The 5 Dimensions of Professionalism
 APM Corporate Accreditation
 Supportive resources

16. Strategy to deliver the vision
1.Develop and maintain APM infrastructure
2.Develop and maintain standards & knowledge
3.Promote and apply those standards & knowledge

17. The APM model of professionalism

18. The core components
A framework or methodology which
defines the processes and practices
for the organisation
A competence framework to map
levels of knowledge and
experience at appropriate levels
Qualifications to provide developmental
opportunities and recognition of
competence at appropriate levels
A continuing professional development
scheme that broadens horizons and builds
understanding through sharing of good practice
Recognition that true professionals should
be accountable for their actions and adhere
to a code of ethics and professional conduct

19. Breadth & Depth

20. Organisational capability
Introductory
APMP (IPMA Level D)
Practitioner (IPMA Level C)
(IPMA Level B)
Knowledge
Competence
0 years
8 – 10 years
Registered Project Professional
Higher Apprenticeship in project management
Achievement – Qualifications

21. Commitment – Continuing Professional Development
Commitment

22. Accountability – membership
Project management professional
Student
Associate
Full member MAPM
Fellow member FAPM
Knowledge
Competence
0 years
8 – 10 years

23. Individual Member Benefits:

24. Student membership – the basics
Cost: £23 per year, initial registration fee waived
Join online – quick and easy
Get the full range of benefits available to other individual member grades

25. Some benefits of student membership
Discounts on APM books
Free downloads of many APM publications
Discounts on APM qualifications
Networking through nationwide programme of good practice events
Online forums - ask questions, assistance with research.

26. Built into everything we do
APM Registered Project Professional
Corporate accreditation
Academic accreditation

27. Structure
 APM
 Current context and APM Vision 2020
 The 5 Dimensions of Professionalism
 APM Corporate Accreditation
 Supportive resources

28. APM Corporate Accreditation
APM Corporate Accreditation recognises the commitment of organisations to the 5 Dimensions of Professionalism.
Currently 51 Accredited organisations, including Shell, Doosan, Jacobs, Sellafield, Costain, Network Rail, Amec and Petrofac
Benefits:
Differentiation - Stand out as an exemplar in the development of P3M professionals.
Offers assurance to stakeholders.
Can utilise to help attract and retain the best talent.

29. Global PM Academy
Aligned to APM qualifications and RPP
48 RPP’s to date

30. Accredited for Offshore Projects & Operations division
First scheme to gain maximum 25/25 assessment score

31. Structure
 APM
 Current context and APM Vision 2020
 The 5 Dimensions of Professionalism
 APM Corporate Accreditation
 Supportive resources

32. APM Branches
Scotland
North West
South Wales & West of England
Yorkshire & N Lincs
Northern Ireland
(Hong Kong)
North East
East of England
London
Wessex
Thames Valley
Midlands
South East

33. SIG Network
Women in Project Management
Value Management
Programme Management
Portfolio Management
PMO
People
Knowledge
Governance
Contracts & Procurement
Benefits Management
Assurance
APM Specific Interest Groups (SIGs)
Planning, Monitoring & Controls
Risk
Sustainability

34. APM Conference

36. Project and Network Magazines

37. APM Website: www.apm.org.uk
To get the most out of the website, register here
Find out more about membership
Access member resources
Ask questions and join discussions
Find out about professional qualifications

38. Structure
 APM
 Current context and APM Vision 2020
 The 5 Dimensions of Professionalism
 APM Corporate Accreditation
 Supportive resources

39. Nick Jones
Senior Membership Development Manager
nick.jones@apm.org.uk
DDI: 01844 271673
Mobile: 07841 436282
Questions?