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Topics § Context § Definition of APM Registered Project Professional § High level requirements and process § Support resources for applicants § Recognition © Association for Project Management 2011

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 © Association for Project Management 2011

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 5 Dimensions © Association for Project Management 2011

Support for APM Registered Project Professional “RPP is the new gold standard against which true professionals in project management will be measured” Mike Nichols, Chairman and Chief Executive Nichols Group “Having project professionals within Siemens striving to attain APM Registered Project Professional will contribute immensely to the success of our projects. ” Paul Hodgkins, PM@Siemens Programme Executive © Association for Project Management 2011 “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

Organisations that have contributed to the development of RPP PM Professional Learning © Association for Project Management 2011

The standard 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. § 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 © Association for Project Management 2011

Capability level Positioning RPP Senior practitioner / expert CPM Practitioner PQ APMP Foundation Many Some Few © Association for Project Management 2011 IC Knowledge Competence = knowledge + experience Assessment Professionalism = knowledge + experience + ethics + leadership

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 © Association for Project Management 2011

The portfolio of evidence Personal information, education and qualifications Project track record (1200 words max) 29 core competence statements (approx. 150 words each) Complementary competence statement Evidence of 35 hours CPD in last 12 months Names of two supporting referees © Association for Project Management 2011

Relationship with APM qualifications and memberships RPP requirement IC APMP PQ Demonstrate core competences Demonstrate complementary competences CPD (<12 months) CPM MAPM FAPM Project track record Professional review Satisfies requirements © Association for Project Management 2011 Partially satisfies requirements

The process 1 • Submit completed portfolio of evidence • Pay first stage payment 2 • Supporting referees contacted • Portfolio of evidence reviewed by APM assessor 3 • Invited to professional review • Pay second stage payment 4 5 • If successful, join APM Register of Project Professionals • Maintain status by remaining APM member (additional fee applies) and ongoing CPD, which may be audited © Association for Project Management 2011

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 © Association for Project Management 2011

Support and guidance § § § § Accredited provider Candidates guidance Application form RPP Competences Complexity questionnaire FAQs Introductory video APM Code of Conduct © Association for Project Management 2011

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 © Association for Project Management 2011

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