Introduction to Qualifications & Standards David Coombes & Pete Walters APM Thames Valley Branch
Introduction to Qualifications & Standards
David Coombes & Pete WaltersAPM Thames Valley Branch
Presentation Introductions
Qualifications overview
5 Dimensions of Professionalism
Registered Project Professional
Final Questions / next steps……
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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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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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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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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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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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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 relatedto the case study.
Interview: – Candidates will be interviewed
by their assessors.
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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 - completePhase 2 - Pre-pilot testing with small number of candidatesPhase 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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The APM model of professionalism
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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 CompetenceFramework
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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The core componentsA 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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Questions?
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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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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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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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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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Organisations that have contributed to the development of RPP
PM Professional Learning
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The RPP standard
Breadth of understanding as defined by the APM Body of Knowledge
Depth of understanding in line with the APM CompetenceFramework
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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Positioning RPP
Professionalism = knowledge +experience + ethics + leadership
Senior practitioner /
expert
Practitioner
Foundation
Capa
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IC
APMPPQ*
Competence = knowledge + experience
Knowledge
Assessment
CPM
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RPP requirementIPMA 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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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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The requirementsNo minimum education or membership requirements
Leadership and Professionalism & Ethics Commitment to code of professional conduct and CPD
29 core competencesKnowledge and experience
18 complementary competencesKnowledge only
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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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The process
1• Submit completed portfolio of evidence• First stage payment £274 ex VAT (£484 ex VAT non members)
2• Supporting referees contacted• Portfolio of evidence reviewed by APM assessor
3• Invited to professional review• Second stage payment £450 ex VAT (£934 ex VAT non members)
4• If successful, join APM Register of Project Professionals
5• Maintain status by remaining APM member (additional £53 fee
applies) and ongoing CPD, which may be audited
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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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Support and guidance Accredited provider Candidates guidance Application form RPP Competences Complexity questionnaire FAQs Introductory video APM Code of Conduct
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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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Next steps…..
The bar will only ever be as high asyou set it!
We hope that this presentation has been informative and if you want more >>>>>>>
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APM Website: www.apm.org.uk
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Find out more about membership
Access member resources
Ask questions and join discussions
Find out about professional qualifications
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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%5D.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 MAPMChairman APM Thames Valley [email protected]
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Questions?
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