1. Chartered Project Professional a game changer for you and the profession

2. What is the Chartered Project Professional (ChPP) standard?

3. What is the chartered standard?
A professional benchmark that demonstrates attainment of a defined level of technical knowledge, professional practice and ethical behaviour
Basis of assessment for applicants to obtain ChPP status and join Register of ChPPs
Designed to be rigorous & accessible to individuals with qualifications or significant relevant experience of projects, programmes and portfolios
Requires: Technical knowledge, application of that knowledge through professional practise, commitment to professional ethics, CPD and currency of practice.
Drawn from APM’s Competence Framework & consultation responses

4. Developed with consultation
Feedback from more than 120 organisations and individuals, used to inform the Chartered Standard, more than 70% of respondents indicated their support and recognition for the standard.

5. Chartered timeframes
APM strategic objective: successfully position, develop and launch the chartered standard (ChPP) to become the accepted benchmark standard for project professionals

6. Where chartered fits in the APM picture
Typical years of experience
APM Qualifications/Standards
APM Membership Grades
IPMA Level
7+ years
RPP|ChPP
Fellow (FAPM) A
Full (MAPM B
5-7 years
APM PPQ C
2-4 years
APM PMQ
Associate|Student D
0-2 years
APM PFQ

7. Why become chartered?

8. Benefits: for the profession and the public
Enhanced status of project management
Raised standards of practice
Improved project outcomes
Better public understanding and confidence in project management
Assurance and confidence for customers of project management services
Opening the door to collaboration with other professions

9. Benefits: individuals
Personal recognition from peers in project management and other professions
Enhanced CV to stand out in the job market
A framework for career development
International recognition
Assures clients of a high standards and ethical practice
Use of the post nominal ChPP
Increased understanding, helping project managers to work more effectively

10. Benefits: employers
Proof of a high standard of practice and ethical standards
Attracting the best talent through the active support of chartered
A competitive edge
A ready-made framework for developing people
Motivated teams, committed to continued professional development and ethics
Increased status of project management in organisations/clients and the public.

11. Raising the reputation of the profession
Most important impacts of the introduction of chartered standard for individuals of the profession
In 2018 APM will introduce a chartered standard for individuals of the project profession. Which four of the following would be the most important potential impacts of its introduction?
Base: Workers surveyed whose role involves project management

12. How to become chartered

13. Who is ChPP for?
ChPP is for anyone that is meets the following criteria:
A proven track record delivering projects, programmes, portfolios or a key control or enabling function and;
Has up-to-date knowledge of current practices and methods
Is actively involved in the project management profession.
Note: applicants can be members or non-members of APM.

14. How to check if you are ready for chartered
You are professionally active with a proven track record of delivering projects, programmes, portfolios or a key control or enabling function.
These projects, programmes or portfolios exhibit characteristics of complexity.
You have the required breadth of project experience to meet the requirements of ten mandatory and two elective competences.
You have an advanced technical knowledge and are able to confidently evaluate and analyse theory of current practices and methods.
You are committed to continuing professional development and an ethical way of working.

15. ChPP application guidance
Designed to be accessible
Helps applicants do three key things:
Understand what being chartered means for them
Decide if becoming chartered is right for them now or at a later date
Prepare their application

16. ChPP application guidance: what is in it?
Benefits for individuals and employers
Eligibility criteria
Details of the three application routes
Overview of assessment process
Competences and assessment criteria
Hints and tips
Who to contact for help

17. Routes to chartered

18. STAGE ONE – WRITTEN SUBMISSION
Route 1 For those who have a recognised assessment for technical knowledge
STAGE ONE – WRITTEN SUBMISSION
Assessment of technical knowledge is via the recognised assessment that is held.
Assessment of professional practice is via written submission and interview.
Declaration of up-to-date CPD.
STAGE TWO - INTERVIEW
Up to one hour face-to-face interview to cover:
Professional practice: validates written submission.
Ethics.

19. STAGE ONE – WRITTEN SUBMISSION
Route 2 For those who have a recognised assessment for technical knowledge and professional practice
STAGE ONE – WRITTEN SUBMISSION
Assessment of technical knowledge is via the recognised assessment that is held.
Assessment of professional practice is via the recognised assessment that is held.
Upload of CPD log to demonstrate CPD meets the requirements of the APM CPD scheme.
STAGE TWO - INTERVIEW
Up to 30 minute phone interview to cover:
CPD
Currency
Ethics.

20. STAGE ONE – WRITTEN SUBMISSION
Route 3 An experiential route for those who do not have a recognised assessment but do meet the eligibility criteria
STAGE ONE – WRITTEN SUBMISSION
Assessment of technical knowledge is via an extended interview.
Assessment of professional practice is via written submission and interview.
Declaration of up-to-date CPD.
STAGE TWO - INTERVIEW
Up to two hour face-to-face interview to cover:
Professional practice: validates written submission.
Technical knowledge: questioning to assess breadth of knowledge.
Ethics.

21. What is being assessed?
Technical knowledge Advanced technical knowledge and understanding of how to deliver projects, programmes or portfolios, taking into account many interacting factors and different approaches that could be taken.

22. What is being assessed? Professional practice
Application of technical knowledge to deliver projects, programmes or portfolios that involved:
Uncertainty or conflicting objectives
High levels of unpredictability or risk
Multiple work packages, projects or programmes
Multiple interdependent stakeholders, possibly with competing interests.

23. What is being assessed?
CPD and Ethics Applications must commit to professional ethics and show continued professional development (CPD).

24. How to become chartered: the process
Read the guidance notes carefully
Application completed online
Application assessed
Applicant progresses to the next stage – interview

25. This cycle is now closed
Assessment cycles
APM will process applications through an assessment cycle.
The first four cycles are set out below:
Submission deadline
Results release*
Friday 29 June
This cycle is now closed
Wednesday 31 October
Friday 31 August
Wednesday 19 December
Friday 26 October
Wednesday 27 February
Friday 4 January
Wednesday 3 April
*Successful applicants notified via from the chartered team and will be added to the public directory on the APM website if they have opted to do so.

26. Recognised assessments

27. Recognised assessments
An awarding body or other organisation may apply to APM to have its assessment recognised as either:
meeting the technical knowledge requirements, or
meeting the technical knowledge and professional practice requirements.

28. Recognised assessments
An awarding body or organisation will need to demonstrate that the assessment is:
At least at the required level for technical knowledge, or technical knowledge and professional practice.
Is externally regulated by an approved body (such as Ofqual), or aligns to the quality requirements of ISO17024.
Covers a minimum number of mandatory and elective competences.

29. Recognised assessments
The list will grow as providers apply to have their courses and qualifications assessed.
APM is working actively with providers to grow this list.
For example APM Registered Project Professional (RPP) is recognised and applicants will apply through route 2.

30. Recognised assessment overview document
Overview of assessment process (similar to accreditation)
Assessment criteria
Details of ongoing requirements
Who to contact for further info

31. Three things to remember
Consider if becoming chartered is for you now or perhaps later when you feel it is right.
Encourage your team to apply.
If relevant get your employer to support and publicly back the initiative.

32. Want to know more. Visit apm. org. uk/chpp Email chartered@apm. org
Want to know more? Visit apm.org.uk/chpp Ready to apply? Download the guidance, talk to your employer and get ready for applications opening. Want to get your people chartered? Speak to your APM representative.

33. Thank you and questions