Presented by David Coombes (TVB Chairman & RPP Champion) and Pete Walters (TVB Corporate Rep and Director at 20|20 Insights) the audience were provided with an extensive explanation of the APM qualifications currently available, and an insight to the planned changes over the coming year. Pete explained the aim and suitability of qualifications, assessment criteria and learning options, including the relationship between APMP and PRINCE2.

1. Introduction to
Qualifications &
Standards
David Coombes & Pete Walters
APM Thames Valley Branch

2. Presentation
 Introductions
 Qualifications overview
 5 Dimensions of Professionalism
 Registered Project Professional
 Final Questions / next steps……
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3. APM Thames Valley Branch
 David Coombes – APM Volunteer 2010 >, RPP 2011, TVB
Chair 2013
 35+ years project & change management experience
 Leadership development consultant and business coach
 Pete Walters – APM Volunteer, TVB Corporate Lead
 Director of 20/20 Business Insight Ltd, APM training provider
10+ yrs
 25+ years project & programme management, UK &
international
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4. APM Qualifications @ Nov 2015
 Introductory Certificate: The APM Project Fundamentals
Qualification ( SCQF Level 6): for a fundamental awareness of project
management terminology.
 APMP: The APM Project Management Qualification (IPMA Level
D, SCQF Level 7): for people with some project management
experience. There is a specifically designed route to APMP for current
PRINCE2 Practitioners.
 Practitioner Qualification (IPMA Level C): a practical assessment of
project management skills.
 New IPMA Level B qualification currently in development………more
later…..
 APM Project Risk Management Certificates: APM offers level one and
level two certificates for project and programme managers involved in
project risk assessment
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5. Introductory Certificate
 The APM Project Fundamentals Qualification - (SCQF Level 6)
 Knowledge Based on APM BoK 6th Edition
 Syllabus assesses the key elements of the project management lifecycle and
covers knowledge areas from the APM Body of Knowledge, including planning
and scheduling, communication, teamwork, resource management, project risk
management and project reviews.
 6000+ passes achieved in last 12 months
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6. APMP
 The APM Project Management Qualification
(IPMA Level D, SCQF Level 7)
 Knowledge Based on APM BoK 6th Edition
 5000+ passes achieved in last 12 months
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7. APMP & PRINCE2
 There are two examination routes for the APMP qualification:
 A three hour paper where candidates must answer ten from sixteen
questions.
OR
 For current PRINCE2® Registered Practitioners a two hour paper that
recognises prior learning. In this paper candidates must answer six from
ten questions.
 APMP has 73 assessment criteria, 26 of which covered by PRINCE2
 73 - 26 = 47 assessment criteria for PRINCE2 candidates
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8. PQ / Level C
 Practitioner Qualification
(IPMA Level C)
 Knowledge & Experience Based
 Qualification is achieved through a residential
assessment focussing on:
 Individual work:
– Answer written questions based on a case study
and answer a question regarding current issues in
project management.
 Group work:
– Working in groups you will be observed
discussing and solving problems related
to the case study.
 Interview:
– Candidates will be interviewed
by their assessors.
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9. New Level B Qualification
 APM is in the process of developing a new qualification which will
provide the next progressive step beyond the APMP APM Project
Management Qualification .
 Phase 1 - Proof of concept - complete
Phase 2 - Pre-pilot testing with small number of candidates
Phase 3 - Live pilot with candidates from selected organisations
 The new qualification will provide a progressive “qualification route” to
become a Registered Project Professional.
 Based on APM’s Competence Framework 2nd edition, it has been
developed as a multi-paper qualification taken in stages covering 3
universal competences around governance, leadership and project
controls, alongside one optional paper.
 The optional papers focus on specific project, programme or portfolio
management competences, making it relevant to all project
professionals, not just project managers.
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10. The APM model of professionalism
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11. The APM FIVE Dimensions of Professionalism are a set of
values that provide a universal framework to help you
develop your career and achieve your professional goals.
 Breadth of understanding as defined by the APM Body of
Knowledge
 Depth of understanding in line with the APM Competence
Framework
 Achievement through professional qualifications and a
portfolio of evidence
 Commitment through continuing professional development
 Accountability through APM membership and Code of
Professional Conduct
FIVE Dimensions of Professionalism
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12. 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
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13. Questions?
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15. Topics
 Context
 Definition of APM Registered Project Professional
 High level requirements and process
 Support resources for applicants
 Recognition
 Progress
 Links to info
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16. Why launch APM Registered Project
Professional?
 Lower tolerance of failure, greater demand for
transparency and accountability
 Becoming a chartered body remains top of APM’s
agenda
 RPP is the APM chartered standard in all but name
 RPP moves project professionalism to a whole new
level
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17. Key benefits
 For society
– Confidence that project professionals are
independently assessed as competent and
accountable
 For organisations
– Competitive advantage through enhanced delivery
to clients and greater likelihood of project success
 For individuals
– Enhanced professional status, valued by employers
and by clients
– An opportunity to benchmark your professional
capability against the APM FIVE Dimensions
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18. Support for APM Registered Project
Professional
“RPP is a clear
demonstration of capability
and experience and will help
us in our drive to further
enhance professionalism
across our project
management community“
Erik Johannsen,
Head of Project
Management UK,
BAE Systems
“RPP is the new gold standard against
which true professionals in project
management will be measured”
Mike Nichols,
Former APM Chairman and Nichols
Group Chief Executive
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19. Organisations that have contributed to
the development of RPP
PM Professional Learning
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20. The RPP standard
 Breadth of understanding as defined by the APM Body of
Knowledge
 Depth of understanding in line with the APM Competence
Framework
 Achievement through professional qualifications and a
portfolio of evidence
 Commitment through continuing professional development
 Accountability through APM membership and Code of Professional
Conduct
APM Registered Project Professional recognises those who
are able to demonstrate the capabilities of a responsible
leader, who have the ability to manage a complex project
and use appropriate tools, processes and techniques.
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21. Positioning RPP
Professionalism
= knowledge +
experience + ethics
+ leadership
Senior
practitioner /
expert
Practitioner
Foundation
Capabilitylevel
Many
Some
Few
IC
APMP
PQ*
Competence
=
knowledge
+ experience
Knowledge
Assessment
CPM
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22. RPP requirement
IPMA Level
Demonstrate core
competences
Demonstrate
complementary
competences
CPD (<12 months)
Project track record
Professional review
Relationship with qualifications and memberships
 Satisfies requirements  Partially satisfies requirements
IC

APMP
(D)


PQ
(C)


CPM
(B)





MAPM

FAPM


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23. RPP – typical journey
 APM Registered Project Professional
 "The standard for extraordinary project professionals
 Knowledge & Experience Based
 Ethics & leadership
 770+ RPP’s
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24. The requirements
No minimum education or membership requirements
Leadership and
Professionalism & Ethics
Commitment to code of
professional conduct and CPD
29 core competences
Knowledge and experience
18 complementary
competences
Knowledge only
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25. The portfolio of evidence
Personal
information,
education and
qualifications
Project track record
(1200 words max)
29 core competence
statements (approx.
150 words each &
4500 max)
Complementary
competence
statement (250
words max)
Evidence of 35
hours CPD in last 12
months
Names of two
supporting referees
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26. The process
1
• Submit completed portfolio of evidence
• First stage payment £274 ex VAT (£484 ex VAT non members)
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• Supporting referees contacted
• Portfolio of evidence reviewed by APM assessor
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• Invited to professional review
• Second stage payment £450 ex VAT (£934 ex VAT non members)
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• If successful, join APM Register of Project Professionals
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• Maintain status by remaining APM member (additional £53 fee
applies) and ongoing CPD, which may be audited
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27. Support and guidance
 The APM website (candidate
guidance notes, FAQs)
 Online RPP community for
discussion and questions
 For all - the APM membership
services team (phone and email)
 For organisations - the APM
membership development team
 RPP Champions
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28. Support and guidance
 Accredited provider
 Candidates guidance
 Application form
 RPP Competences
 Complexity questionnaire
 FAQs
 Introductory video
 APM Code of Conduct
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29. Recognition
 Use of post-nominals –
RPP MAPM or RPP FAPM
 Certificate of achievement
 Logo for exclusive RPP use
 Public register at
APM.org.uk
 RPP online community
 Presentations and
promotion
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30. Next steps…..
 The bar will
only ever be
as high as
you set it!
 We hope that this presentation has been
informative and if you want more >>>>>>>
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31. 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
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32. Useful information
 Frequently asked questions re RPP - https://www.apm.org.uk/rppfaq
 Supporting materials - https://www.apm.org.uk/content/required-materials-and-
support-literature
 RPP Competences Booklet -
https://www.apm.org.uk/sites/default/files/open/RPP_Competences_v1.1%5B1%5
D.pdf
 APM 5 Dimensions - https://www.apm.org.uk/APM5Dimensions
 PD information - https://www.apm.org.uk/CPD
 CPD activities - https://www.apm.org.uk/CPDActivities
 APM Professional Code of Conduct - https://www.apm.org.uk/CodeOfConduct
 PM Channel – useful video clips re RPP and PQ, plus other project information
https://www.thepmchannel.com/resources/?pId=570&cId=574
 David Coombes RPP MAPM
Chairman APM Thames Valley Branch
chairman@apm-thamesvalley.org.uk
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33. Questions?
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