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Transcript of APM Registered Project Professional workshop presentation 17th February 2015, Thames Valley branch
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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
copy Association for Project Management 2011
APM Qualifications 17022015
Introductory Certificate ndash The APM Project Fundamentals
Qualification (SCQF Level 6) for a fundamental awareness of
project management terminology
APMP ndash 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
Certificated Project Manager (IPMA Level B) closed to new
applications as of 31 December 2011
copy 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 APMrsquos
agenda
RPP is the APM chartered standard in all but name
RPP moves project professionalism to a whole new
level
copy Association for Project Management 2011
Key benefits
For society
ndash Confidence that project professionals are independently assessed as competent and accountable
For organisations
ndash Competitive advantage through enhanced delivery to clients and greater likelihood of project success
For individuals
ndash Enhanced professional status valued by employers and by clients
ndash An opportunity to benchmark your professional capability against the APM FIVE Dimensions
copy Association for Project Management 2011
Support for APM Registered Project Professional
ldquoRPP is a clear
demonstration of capability
and experience and will help
us in our drive to further
enhance professionalism
across our project
management communityldquo
Erik Johannsen
Head of Project
Management UK
BAE Systems
ldquoRPP is the new gold standard against
which true professionals in project
management will be measuredrdquo
Mike Nichols
Former APM Chairman and Nichols
Group Chief Executive
copy Association for Project Management 2011
Organisations that have contributed to the development of RPP
PM Professional Learning
copy Association for Project Management 2011
The 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
copy Association for Project Management 2011
Positioning RPP
Professionalism = knowledge +
experience + ethics + leadership
Senior practitioner
expert
Practitioner
Foundation
Ca
pa
bil
ity
le
ve
l
Many
Some
Few
IC
APMP PQ
Competence =
knowledge + experience
Knowledge
Assessment
CPM
copy Association for Project Management 2011
The requirements No minimum education or membership requirements
Leadership and Professionalism amp Ethics
Commitment to code of professional conduct and CPD
29 core competences Knowledge and experience
18 complementary competences Knowledge only
copy 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
copy Association for Project Management 2011
RPP requirement
Demonstrate core
competences
Demonstrate
complementary
competences
CPD (lt12 months)
Project track record
Professional review
Relationship with APM qualifications and memberships
Satisfies requirements Partially satisfies requirements
IC
APMP
PQ
CPM
MAPM
FAPM
copy Association for Project Management 2011
The process
1
bull Submit completed portfolio of evidence
bull Pay first stage payment (pound267 plus VAT pound472 for non members)
2
bull Supporting referees contacted
bull Portfolio of evidence reviewed by APM assessor
3
bull Invited to professional review
bull Pay second stage payment (pound439 plus VAT)
4 bull If successful join APM Register of Project Professionals
5
bull Maintain status by remaining APM member (additional pound53 fee applies) and ongoing CPD which may be audited
copy 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
copy 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
copy Association for Project Management 2011
Recognition
Use of post-nominals ndash RPP MAPM or RPP FAPM
Certificate of achievement
Logo for exclusive RPP use
Public register at APMorguk
RPP online community
Presentations and promotion
copy Association for Project Management 2011
January 2007 The APM Board resolved to embark on a programme for the
association to achieve Chartered Status to become chartered as an organisation
and to operate a register of Chartered practitioners
November 2007 At the APM Annual General Meeting members voted
unanimously to approve the motion to petition for a charter and to create a
register of practitioners
April 2008 Our preliminary application was made to the Privy Council
October 2008 A formal application was submitted to the Privy Council and duly
gazetted in line with the recognised application process No objections to the
application were received during the gazetting process
May 2009 Working group was formed to develop the Chartered Project
Professional Standard
August 2009 Influencing campaign continues with the support of key supporters
from the corporate community and within government
RPP amp Chartered status the storyhellip
copy Association for Project Management 2011
April 2010 APM embarks on a pilot for a new Registered Project Professional
standard
June 2010 Announcement that APM has embarked on its programme to refresh
the APM Body of Knowledge Competence Framework and APM qualifications
November 2010 APM announces launch of its new Registered Project
Professional Standard
March 2011 Registered Project Professional standard launched
June 2012 Former APM chairman Mike Nichols issues a statement on APMrsquos
application for Chartered status
February 2013 APM was informed that in his role as the Lead Privy Council
Adviser in this matter the Minister for the Cabinet Office had decided to
recommend that a Royal Charter should be granted to APM
RPP amp Chartered status the story hellip
copy Association for Project Management 2011
RPP amp Chartered status the story hellip
July 2013 APM was informed that a committee of the Privy Council had
unanimously reached its recommendation that a Royal Charter should be granted
to APM and that this recommendation would be placed on the list of business for
the meeting of the Privy Council to be held in October 2013 This decision was
subsequently challenged by Project Management Institute (PMI) who sought
permission for Judicial Review naming the Minister for the Cabinet Office the
Privy Council Office and the Attorney General as Defendants and APM as an
interested party
March 2014 A substantive hearing of the Judicial Review claim was scheduled for
8th and 9th July 2014 at the High Court in London
July 2014 The substantive hearing of the Judicial Review claim was duly held on 8th
and 9th July 2014 at the High Court in London with the Judge reserving judgement
copy Association for Project Management 2011
RPP amp Chartered status the story hellip
July 2014 Having reserved judgment at the substantive hearing of the Judicial
Review claim which ended on 9th July 2014 at the High Court in London the Judge
Mr Justice Mitting handed down his judgment on 17th July 2014 The Judge
dismissed the claim on all grounds
August 2014 PMI sought permission from the Judge to appeal this decision which
he refused PMI then had a limited period in which to seek leave to appeal directly
from the Court of Appeal
December 2014 On 9th December 2014 APM was informed that the Court of
Appeal has decided to grant permission to PMI to appeal Mr Justice Mittingrsquos
decision The Court stated that given that this is the first time that the grant or
refusal of a Royal Charter has been challenged in the courts the case should be
considered by the Court of Appeal It is expected that the hearing will take place
before May 2015
February 2015 APM continue to maintain an appropriate lsquosilencersquo but have now
released the above timetable on their website
copy Association for Project Management 2011
Useful Info
Frequently asked questions re RPP - httpswwwapmorgukrppfaq
Supporting materials - httpswwwapmorgukcontentrequired-materials-and-support-literature
RPP Competences Booklet -
httpswwwapmorguksitesdefaultfilesopenRPP_Competences_v115B15Dpdf
APM 5 Dimensions - httpswwwapmorgukAPM5Dimensions
PD information - httpswwwapmorgukCPD
CPD activities - httpswwwapmorgukCPDActivities
APM Professional Code of Conduct - httpswwwapmorgukCodeOfConduct
PM Channel ndash useful video clips re RPP and PQ plus other project information
httpswwwthepmchannelcomresourcespId=570ampcId=574
David Coombes RPP MAPM
Chairman APM Thames Valley Branch
chairmanapm-thamesvalleyorguk
copy Association for Project Management 2011
copy Association for Project Management 2011
Topics
Context
Definition of APM Registered Project Professional
High level requirements and process
Support resources for applicants
Recognition
Progress
Links to info
copy Association for Project Management 2011
APM Qualifications 17022015
Introductory Certificate ndash The APM Project Fundamentals
Qualification (SCQF Level 6) for a fundamental awareness of
project management terminology
APMP ndash 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
Certificated Project Manager (IPMA Level B) closed to new
applications as of 31 December 2011
copy 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 APMrsquos
agenda
RPP is the APM chartered standard in all but name
RPP moves project professionalism to a whole new
level
copy Association for Project Management 2011
Key benefits
For society
ndash Confidence that project professionals are independently assessed as competent and accountable
For organisations
ndash Competitive advantage through enhanced delivery to clients and greater likelihood of project success
For individuals
ndash Enhanced professional status valued by employers and by clients
ndash An opportunity to benchmark your professional capability against the APM FIVE Dimensions
copy Association for Project Management 2011
Support for APM Registered Project Professional
ldquoRPP is a clear
demonstration of capability
and experience and will help
us in our drive to further
enhance professionalism
across our project
management communityldquo
Erik Johannsen
Head of Project
Management UK
BAE Systems
ldquoRPP is the new gold standard against
which true professionals in project
management will be measuredrdquo
Mike Nichols
Former APM Chairman and Nichols
Group Chief Executive
copy Association for Project Management 2011
Organisations that have contributed to the development of RPP
PM Professional Learning
copy Association for Project Management 2011
The 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
copy Association for Project Management 2011
Positioning RPP
Professionalism = knowledge +
experience + ethics + leadership
Senior practitioner
expert
Practitioner
Foundation
Ca
pa
bil
ity
le
ve
l
Many
Some
Few
IC
APMP PQ
Competence =
knowledge + experience
Knowledge
Assessment
CPM
copy Association for Project Management 2011
The requirements No minimum education or membership requirements
Leadership and Professionalism amp Ethics
Commitment to code of professional conduct and CPD
29 core competences Knowledge and experience
18 complementary competences Knowledge only
copy 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
copy Association for Project Management 2011
RPP requirement
Demonstrate core
competences
Demonstrate
complementary
competences
CPD (lt12 months)
Project track record
Professional review
Relationship with APM qualifications and memberships
Satisfies requirements Partially satisfies requirements
IC
APMP
PQ
CPM
MAPM
FAPM
copy Association for Project Management 2011
The process
1
bull Submit completed portfolio of evidence
bull Pay first stage payment (pound267 plus VAT pound472 for non members)
2
bull Supporting referees contacted
bull Portfolio of evidence reviewed by APM assessor
3
bull Invited to professional review
bull Pay second stage payment (pound439 plus VAT)
4 bull If successful join APM Register of Project Professionals
5
bull Maintain status by remaining APM member (additional pound53 fee applies) and ongoing CPD which may be audited
copy 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
copy 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
copy Association for Project Management 2011
Recognition
Use of post-nominals ndash RPP MAPM or RPP FAPM
Certificate of achievement
Logo for exclusive RPP use
Public register at APMorguk
RPP online community
Presentations and promotion
copy Association for Project Management 2011
January 2007 The APM Board resolved to embark on a programme for the
association to achieve Chartered Status to become chartered as an organisation
and to operate a register of Chartered practitioners
November 2007 At the APM Annual General Meeting members voted
unanimously to approve the motion to petition for a charter and to create a
register of practitioners
April 2008 Our preliminary application was made to the Privy Council
October 2008 A formal application was submitted to the Privy Council and duly
gazetted in line with the recognised application process No objections to the
application were received during the gazetting process
May 2009 Working group was formed to develop the Chartered Project
Professional Standard
August 2009 Influencing campaign continues with the support of key supporters
from the corporate community and within government
RPP amp Chartered status the storyhellip
copy Association for Project Management 2011
April 2010 APM embarks on a pilot for a new Registered Project Professional
standard
June 2010 Announcement that APM has embarked on its programme to refresh
the APM Body of Knowledge Competence Framework and APM qualifications
November 2010 APM announces launch of its new Registered Project
Professional Standard
March 2011 Registered Project Professional standard launched
June 2012 Former APM chairman Mike Nichols issues a statement on APMrsquos
application for Chartered status
February 2013 APM was informed that in his role as the Lead Privy Council
Adviser in this matter the Minister for the Cabinet Office had decided to
recommend that a Royal Charter should be granted to APM
RPP amp Chartered status the story hellip
copy Association for Project Management 2011
RPP amp Chartered status the story hellip
July 2013 APM was informed that a committee of the Privy Council had
unanimously reached its recommendation that a Royal Charter should be granted
to APM and that this recommendation would be placed on the list of business for
the meeting of the Privy Council to be held in October 2013 This decision was
subsequently challenged by Project Management Institute (PMI) who sought
permission for Judicial Review naming the Minister for the Cabinet Office the
Privy Council Office and the Attorney General as Defendants and APM as an
interested party
March 2014 A substantive hearing of the Judicial Review claim was scheduled for
8th and 9th July 2014 at the High Court in London
July 2014 The substantive hearing of the Judicial Review claim was duly held on 8th
and 9th July 2014 at the High Court in London with the Judge reserving judgement
copy Association for Project Management 2011
RPP amp Chartered status the story hellip
July 2014 Having reserved judgment at the substantive hearing of the Judicial
Review claim which ended on 9th July 2014 at the High Court in London the Judge
Mr Justice Mitting handed down his judgment on 17th July 2014 The Judge
dismissed the claim on all grounds
August 2014 PMI sought permission from the Judge to appeal this decision which
he refused PMI then had a limited period in which to seek leave to appeal directly
from the Court of Appeal
December 2014 On 9th December 2014 APM was informed that the Court of
Appeal has decided to grant permission to PMI to appeal Mr Justice Mittingrsquos
decision The Court stated that given that this is the first time that the grant or
refusal of a Royal Charter has been challenged in the courts the case should be
considered by the Court of Appeal It is expected that the hearing will take place
before May 2015
February 2015 APM continue to maintain an appropriate lsquosilencersquo but have now
released the above timetable on their website
copy Association for Project Management 2011
Useful Info
Frequently asked questions re RPP - httpswwwapmorgukrppfaq
Supporting materials - httpswwwapmorgukcontentrequired-materials-and-support-literature
RPP Competences Booklet -
httpswwwapmorguksitesdefaultfilesopenRPP_Competences_v115B15Dpdf
APM 5 Dimensions - httpswwwapmorgukAPM5Dimensions
PD information - httpswwwapmorgukCPD
CPD activities - httpswwwapmorgukCPDActivities
APM Professional Code of Conduct - httpswwwapmorgukCodeOfConduct
PM Channel ndash useful video clips re RPP and PQ plus other project information
httpswwwthepmchannelcomresourcespId=570ampcId=574
David Coombes RPP MAPM
Chairman APM Thames Valley Branch
chairmanapm-thamesvalleyorguk
copy Association for Project Management 2011
copy Association for Project Management 2011
APM Qualifications 17022015
Introductory Certificate ndash The APM Project Fundamentals
Qualification (SCQF Level 6) for a fundamental awareness of
project management terminology
APMP ndash 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
Certificated Project Manager (IPMA Level B) closed to new
applications as of 31 December 2011
copy 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 APMrsquos
agenda
RPP is the APM chartered standard in all but name
RPP moves project professionalism to a whole new
level
copy Association for Project Management 2011
Key benefits
For society
ndash Confidence that project professionals are independently assessed as competent and accountable
For organisations
ndash Competitive advantage through enhanced delivery to clients and greater likelihood of project success
For individuals
ndash Enhanced professional status valued by employers and by clients
ndash An opportunity to benchmark your professional capability against the APM FIVE Dimensions
copy Association for Project Management 2011
Support for APM Registered Project Professional
ldquoRPP is a clear
demonstration of capability
and experience and will help
us in our drive to further
enhance professionalism
across our project
management communityldquo
Erik Johannsen
Head of Project
Management UK
BAE Systems
ldquoRPP is the new gold standard against
which true professionals in project
management will be measuredrdquo
Mike Nichols
Former APM Chairman and Nichols
Group Chief Executive
copy Association for Project Management 2011
Organisations that have contributed to the development of RPP
PM Professional Learning
copy Association for Project Management 2011
The 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
copy Association for Project Management 2011
Positioning RPP
Professionalism = knowledge +
experience + ethics + leadership
Senior practitioner
expert
Practitioner
Foundation
Ca
pa
bil
ity
le
ve
l
Many
Some
Few
IC
APMP PQ
Competence =
knowledge + experience
Knowledge
Assessment
CPM
copy Association for Project Management 2011
The requirements No minimum education or membership requirements
Leadership and Professionalism amp Ethics
Commitment to code of professional conduct and CPD
29 core competences Knowledge and experience
18 complementary competences Knowledge only
copy 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
copy Association for Project Management 2011
RPP requirement
Demonstrate core
competences
Demonstrate
complementary
competences
CPD (lt12 months)
Project track record
Professional review
Relationship with APM qualifications and memberships
Satisfies requirements Partially satisfies requirements
IC
APMP
PQ
CPM
MAPM
FAPM
copy Association for Project Management 2011
The process
1
bull Submit completed portfolio of evidence
bull Pay first stage payment (pound267 plus VAT pound472 for non members)
2
bull Supporting referees contacted
bull Portfolio of evidence reviewed by APM assessor
3
bull Invited to professional review
bull Pay second stage payment (pound439 plus VAT)
4 bull If successful join APM Register of Project Professionals
5
bull Maintain status by remaining APM member (additional pound53 fee applies) and ongoing CPD which may be audited
copy 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
copy 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
copy Association for Project Management 2011
Recognition
Use of post-nominals ndash RPP MAPM or RPP FAPM
Certificate of achievement
Logo for exclusive RPP use
Public register at APMorguk
RPP online community
Presentations and promotion
copy Association for Project Management 2011
January 2007 The APM Board resolved to embark on a programme for the
association to achieve Chartered Status to become chartered as an organisation
and to operate a register of Chartered practitioners
November 2007 At the APM Annual General Meeting members voted
unanimously to approve the motion to petition for a charter and to create a
register of practitioners
April 2008 Our preliminary application was made to the Privy Council
October 2008 A formal application was submitted to the Privy Council and duly
gazetted in line with the recognised application process No objections to the
application were received during the gazetting process
May 2009 Working group was formed to develop the Chartered Project
Professional Standard
August 2009 Influencing campaign continues with the support of key supporters
from the corporate community and within government
RPP amp Chartered status the storyhellip
copy Association for Project Management 2011
April 2010 APM embarks on a pilot for a new Registered Project Professional
standard
June 2010 Announcement that APM has embarked on its programme to refresh
the APM Body of Knowledge Competence Framework and APM qualifications
November 2010 APM announces launch of its new Registered Project
Professional Standard
March 2011 Registered Project Professional standard launched
June 2012 Former APM chairman Mike Nichols issues a statement on APMrsquos
application for Chartered status
February 2013 APM was informed that in his role as the Lead Privy Council
Adviser in this matter the Minister for the Cabinet Office had decided to
recommend that a Royal Charter should be granted to APM
RPP amp Chartered status the story hellip
copy Association for Project Management 2011
RPP amp Chartered status the story hellip
July 2013 APM was informed that a committee of the Privy Council had
unanimously reached its recommendation that a Royal Charter should be granted
to APM and that this recommendation would be placed on the list of business for
the meeting of the Privy Council to be held in October 2013 This decision was
subsequently challenged by Project Management Institute (PMI) who sought
permission for Judicial Review naming the Minister for the Cabinet Office the
Privy Council Office and the Attorney General as Defendants and APM as an
interested party
March 2014 A substantive hearing of the Judicial Review claim was scheduled for
8th and 9th July 2014 at the High Court in London
July 2014 The substantive hearing of the Judicial Review claim was duly held on 8th
and 9th July 2014 at the High Court in London with the Judge reserving judgement
copy Association for Project Management 2011
RPP amp Chartered status the story hellip
July 2014 Having reserved judgment at the substantive hearing of the Judicial
Review claim which ended on 9th July 2014 at the High Court in London the Judge
Mr Justice Mitting handed down his judgment on 17th July 2014 The Judge
dismissed the claim on all grounds
August 2014 PMI sought permission from the Judge to appeal this decision which
he refused PMI then had a limited period in which to seek leave to appeal directly
from the Court of Appeal
December 2014 On 9th December 2014 APM was informed that the Court of
Appeal has decided to grant permission to PMI to appeal Mr Justice Mittingrsquos
decision The Court stated that given that this is the first time that the grant or
refusal of a Royal Charter has been challenged in the courts the case should be
considered by the Court of Appeal It is expected that the hearing will take place
before May 2015
February 2015 APM continue to maintain an appropriate lsquosilencersquo but have now
released the above timetable on their website
copy Association for Project Management 2011
Useful Info
Frequently asked questions re RPP - httpswwwapmorgukrppfaq
Supporting materials - httpswwwapmorgukcontentrequired-materials-and-support-literature
RPP Competences Booklet -
httpswwwapmorguksitesdefaultfilesopenRPP_Competences_v115B15Dpdf
APM 5 Dimensions - httpswwwapmorgukAPM5Dimensions
PD information - httpswwwapmorgukCPD
CPD activities - httpswwwapmorgukCPDActivities
APM Professional Code of Conduct - httpswwwapmorgukCodeOfConduct
PM Channel ndash useful video clips re RPP and PQ plus other project information
httpswwwthepmchannelcomresourcespId=570ampcId=574
David Coombes RPP MAPM
Chairman APM Thames Valley Branch
chairmanapm-thamesvalleyorguk
copy Association for Project Management 2011
copy 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 APMrsquos
agenda
RPP is the APM chartered standard in all but name
RPP moves project professionalism to a whole new
level
copy Association for Project Management 2011
Key benefits
For society
ndash Confidence that project professionals are independently assessed as competent and accountable
For organisations
ndash Competitive advantage through enhanced delivery to clients and greater likelihood of project success
For individuals
ndash Enhanced professional status valued by employers and by clients
ndash An opportunity to benchmark your professional capability against the APM FIVE Dimensions
copy Association for Project Management 2011
Support for APM Registered Project Professional
ldquoRPP is a clear
demonstration of capability
and experience and will help
us in our drive to further
enhance professionalism
across our project
management communityldquo
Erik Johannsen
Head of Project
Management UK
BAE Systems
ldquoRPP is the new gold standard against
which true professionals in project
management will be measuredrdquo
Mike Nichols
Former APM Chairman and Nichols
Group Chief Executive
copy Association for Project Management 2011
Organisations that have contributed to the development of RPP
PM Professional Learning
copy Association for Project Management 2011
The 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
copy Association for Project Management 2011
Positioning RPP
Professionalism = knowledge +
experience + ethics + leadership
Senior practitioner
expert
Practitioner
Foundation
Ca
pa
bil
ity
le
ve
l
Many
Some
Few
IC
APMP PQ
Competence =
knowledge + experience
Knowledge
Assessment
CPM
copy Association for Project Management 2011
The requirements No minimum education or membership requirements
Leadership and Professionalism amp Ethics
Commitment to code of professional conduct and CPD
29 core competences Knowledge and experience
18 complementary competences Knowledge only
copy 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
copy Association for Project Management 2011
RPP requirement
Demonstrate core
competences
Demonstrate
complementary
competences
CPD (lt12 months)
Project track record
Professional review
Relationship with APM qualifications and memberships
Satisfies requirements Partially satisfies requirements
IC
APMP
PQ
CPM
MAPM
FAPM
copy Association for Project Management 2011
The process
1
bull Submit completed portfolio of evidence
bull Pay first stage payment (pound267 plus VAT pound472 for non members)
2
bull Supporting referees contacted
bull Portfolio of evidence reviewed by APM assessor
3
bull Invited to professional review
bull Pay second stage payment (pound439 plus VAT)
4 bull If successful join APM Register of Project Professionals
5
bull Maintain status by remaining APM member (additional pound53 fee applies) and ongoing CPD which may be audited
copy 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
copy 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
copy Association for Project Management 2011
Recognition
Use of post-nominals ndash RPP MAPM or RPP FAPM
Certificate of achievement
Logo for exclusive RPP use
Public register at APMorguk
RPP online community
Presentations and promotion
copy Association for Project Management 2011
January 2007 The APM Board resolved to embark on a programme for the
association to achieve Chartered Status to become chartered as an organisation
and to operate a register of Chartered practitioners
November 2007 At the APM Annual General Meeting members voted
unanimously to approve the motion to petition for a charter and to create a
register of practitioners
April 2008 Our preliminary application was made to the Privy Council
October 2008 A formal application was submitted to the Privy Council and duly
gazetted in line with the recognised application process No objections to the
application were received during the gazetting process
May 2009 Working group was formed to develop the Chartered Project
Professional Standard
August 2009 Influencing campaign continues with the support of key supporters
from the corporate community and within government
RPP amp Chartered status the storyhellip
copy Association for Project Management 2011
April 2010 APM embarks on a pilot for a new Registered Project Professional
standard
June 2010 Announcement that APM has embarked on its programme to refresh
the APM Body of Knowledge Competence Framework and APM qualifications
November 2010 APM announces launch of its new Registered Project
Professional Standard
March 2011 Registered Project Professional standard launched
June 2012 Former APM chairman Mike Nichols issues a statement on APMrsquos
application for Chartered status
February 2013 APM was informed that in his role as the Lead Privy Council
Adviser in this matter the Minister for the Cabinet Office had decided to
recommend that a Royal Charter should be granted to APM
RPP amp Chartered status the story hellip
copy Association for Project Management 2011
RPP amp Chartered status the story hellip
July 2013 APM was informed that a committee of the Privy Council had
unanimously reached its recommendation that a Royal Charter should be granted
to APM and that this recommendation would be placed on the list of business for
the meeting of the Privy Council to be held in October 2013 This decision was
subsequently challenged by Project Management Institute (PMI) who sought
permission for Judicial Review naming the Minister for the Cabinet Office the
Privy Council Office and the Attorney General as Defendants and APM as an
interested party
March 2014 A substantive hearing of the Judicial Review claim was scheduled for
8th and 9th July 2014 at the High Court in London
July 2014 The substantive hearing of the Judicial Review claim was duly held on 8th
and 9th July 2014 at the High Court in London with the Judge reserving judgement
copy Association for Project Management 2011
RPP amp Chartered status the story hellip
July 2014 Having reserved judgment at the substantive hearing of the Judicial
Review claim which ended on 9th July 2014 at the High Court in London the Judge
Mr Justice Mitting handed down his judgment on 17th July 2014 The Judge
dismissed the claim on all grounds
August 2014 PMI sought permission from the Judge to appeal this decision which
he refused PMI then had a limited period in which to seek leave to appeal directly
from the Court of Appeal
December 2014 On 9th December 2014 APM was informed that the Court of
Appeal has decided to grant permission to PMI to appeal Mr Justice Mittingrsquos
decision The Court stated that given that this is the first time that the grant or
refusal of a Royal Charter has been challenged in the courts the case should be
considered by the Court of Appeal It is expected that the hearing will take place
before May 2015
February 2015 APM continue to maintain an appropriate lsquosilencersquo but have now
released the above timetable on their website
copy Association for Project Management 2011
Useful Info
Frequently asked questions re RPP - httpswwwapmorgukrppfaq
Supporting materials - httpswwwapmorgukcontentrequired-materials-and-support-literature
RPP Competences Booklet -
httpswwwapmorguksitesdefaultfilesopenRPP_Competences_v115B15Dpdf
APM 5 Dimensions - httpswwwapmorgukAPM5Dimensions
PD information - httpswwwapmorgukCPD
CPD activities - httpswwwapmorgukCPDActivities
APM Professional Code of Conduct - httpswwwapmorgukCodeOfConduct
PM Channel ndash useful video clips re RPP and PQ plus other project information
httpswwwthepmchannelcomresourcespId=570ampcId=574
David Coombes RPP MAPM
Chairman APM Thames Valley Branch
chairmanapm-thamesvalleyorguk
copy Association for Project Management 2011
copy Association for Project Management 2011
Key benefits
For society
ndash Confidence that project professionals are independently assessed as competent and accountable
For organisations
ndash Competitive advantage through enhanced delivery to clients and greater likelihood of project success
For individuals
ndash Enhanced professional status valued by employers and by clients
ndash An opportunity to benchmark your professional capability against the APM FIVE Dimensions
copy Association for Project Management 2011
Support for APM Registered Project Professional
ldquoRPP is a clear
demonstration of capability
and experience and will help
us in our drive to further
enhance professionalism
across our project
management communityldquo
Erik Johannsen
Head of Project
Management UK
BAE Systems
ldquoRPP is the new gold standard against
which true professionals in project
management will be measuredrdquo
Mike Nichols
Former APM Chairman and Nichols
Group Chief Executive
copy Association for Project Management 2011
Organisations that have contributed to the development of RPP
PM Professional Learning
copy Association for Project Management 2011
The 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
copy Association for Project Management 2011
Positioning RPP
Professionalism = knowledge +
experience + ethics + leadership
Senior practitioner
expert
Practitioner
Foundation
Ca
pa
bil
ity
le
ve
l
Many
Some
Few
IC
APMP PQ
Competence =
knowledge + experience
Knowledge
Assessment
CPM
copy Association for Project Management 2011
The requirements No minimum education or membership requirements
Leadership and Professionalism amp Ethics
Commitment to code of professional conduct and CPD
29 core competences Knowledge and experience
18 complementary competences Knowledge only
copy 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
copy Association for Project Management 2011
RPP requirement
Demonstrate core
competences
Demonstrate
complementary
competences
CPD (lt12 months)
Project track record
Professional review
Relationship with APM qualifications and memberships
Satisfies requirements Partially satisfies requirements
IC
APMP
PQ
CPM
MAPM
FAPM
copy Association for Project Management 2011
The process
1
bull Submit completed portfolio of evidence
bull Pay first stage payment (pound267 plus VAT pound472 for non members)
2
bull Supporting referees contacted
bull Portfolio of evidence reviewed by APM assessor
3
bull Invited to professional review
bull Pay second stage payment (pound439 plus VAT)
4 bull If successful join APM Register of Project Professionals
5
bull Maintain status by remaining APM member (additional pound53 fee applies) and ongoing CPD which may be audited
copy 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
copy 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
copy Association for Project Management 2011
Recognition
Use of post-nominals ndash RPP MAPM or RPP FAPM
Certificate of achievement
Logo for exclusive RPP use
Public register at APMorguk
RPP online community
Presentations and promotion
copy Association for Project Management 2011
January 2007 The APM Board resolved to embark on a programme for the
association to achieve Chartered Status to become chartered as an organisation
and to operate a register of Chartered practitioners
November 2007 At the APM Annual General Meeting members voted
unanimously to approve the motion to petition for a charter and to create a
register of practitioners
April 2008 Our preliminary application was made to the Privy Council
October 2008 A formal application was submitted to the Privy Council and duly
gazetted in line with the recognised application process No objections to the
application were received during the gazetting process
May 2009 Working group was formed to develop the Chartered Project
Professional Standard
August 2009 Influencing campaign continues with the support of key supporters
from the corporate community and within government
RPP amp Chartered status the storyhellip
copy Association for Project Management 2011
April 2010 APM embarks on a pilot for a new Registered Project Professional
standard
June 2010 Announcement that APM has embarked on its programme to refresh
the APM Body of Knowledge Competence Framework and APM qualifications
November 2010 APM announces launch of its new Registered Project
Professional Standard
March 2011 Registered Project Professional standard launched
June 2012 Former APM chairman Mike Nichols issues a statement on APMrsquos
application for Chartered status
February 2013 APM was informed that in his role as the Lead Privy Council
Adviser in this matter the Minister for the Cabinet Office had decided to
recommend that a Royal Charter should be granted to APM
RPP amp Chartered status the story hellip
copy Association for Project Management 2011
RPP amp Chartered status the story hellip
July 2013 APM was informed that a committee of the Privy Council had
unanimously reached its recommendation that a Royal Charter should be granted
to APM and that this recommendation would be placed on the list of business for
the meeting of the Privy Council to be held in October 2013 This decision was
subsequently challenged by Project Management Institute (PMI) who sought
permission for Judicial Review naming the Minister for the Cabinet Office the
Privy Council Office and the Attorney General as Defendants and APM as an
interested party
March 2014 A substantive hearing of the Judicial Review claim was scheduled for
8th and 9th July 2014 at the High Court in London
July 2014 The substantive hearing of the Judicial Review claim was duly held on 8th
and 9th July 2014 at the High Court in London with the Judge reserving judgement
copy Association for Project Management 2011
RPP amp Chartered status the story hellip
July 2014 Having reserved judgment at the substantive hearing of the Judicial
Review claim which ended on 9th July 2014 at the High Court in London the Judge
Mr Justice Mitting handed down his judgment on 17th July 2014 The Judge
dismissed the claim on all grounds
August 2014 PMI sought permission from the Judge to appeal this decision which
he refused PMI then had a limited period in which to seek leave to appeal directly
from the Court of Appeal
December 2014 On 9th December 2014 APM was informed that the Court of
Appeal has decided to grant permission to PMI to appeal Mr Justice Mittingrsquos
decision The Court stated that given that this is the first time that the grant or
refusal of a Royal Charter has been challenged in the courts the case should be
considered by the Court of Appeal It is expected that the hearing will take place
before May 2015
February 2015 APM continue to maintain an appropriate lsquosilencersquo but have now
released the above timetable on their website
copy Association for Project Management 2011
Useful Info
Frequently asked questions re RPP - httpswwwapmorgukrppfaq
Supporting materials - httpswwwapmorgukcontentrequired-materials-and-support-literature
RPP Competences Booklet -
httpswwwapmorguksitesdefaultfilesopenRPP_Competences_v115B15Dpdf
APM 5 Dimensions - httpswwwapmorgukAPM5Dimensions
PD information - httpswwwapmorgukCPD
CPD activities - httpswwwapmorgukCPDActivities
APM Professional Code of Conduct - httpswwwapmorgukCodeOfConduct
PM Channel ndash useful video clips re RPP and PQ plus other project information
httpswwwthepmchannelcomresourcespId=570ampcId=574
David Coombes RPP MAPM
Chairman APM Thames Valley Branch
chairmanapm-thamesvalleyorguk
copy Association for Project Management 2011
copy Association for Project Management 2011
Support for APM Registered Project Professional
ldquoRPP is a clear
demonstration of capability
and experience and will help
us in our drive to further
enhance professionalism
across our project
management communityldquo
Erik Johannsen
Head of Project
Management UK
BAE Systems
ldquoRPP is the new gold standard against
which true professionals in project
management will be measuredrdquo
Mike Nichols
Former APM Chairman and Nichols
Group Chief Executive
copy Association for Project Management 2011
Organisations that have contributed to the development of RPP
PM Professional Learning
copy Association for Project Management 2011
The 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
copy Association for Project Management 2011
Positioning RPP
Professionalism = knowledge +
experience + ethics + leadership
Senior practitioner
expert
Practitioner
Foundation
Ca
pa
bil
ity
le
ve
l
Many
Some
Few
IC
APMP PQ
Competence =
knowledge + experience
Knowledge
Assessment
CPM
copy Association for Project Management 2011
The requirements No minimum education or membership requirements
Leadership and Professionalism amp Ethics
Commitment to code of professional conduct and CPD
29 core competences Knowledge and experience
18 complementary competences Knowledge only
copy 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
copy Association for Project Management 2011
RPP requirement
Demonstrate core
competences
Demonstrate
complementary
competences
CPD (lt12 months)
Project track record
Professional review
Relationship with APM qualifications and memberships
Satisfies requirements Partially satisfies requirements
IC
APMP
PQ
CPM
MAPM
FAPM
copy Association for Project Management 2011
The process
1
bull Submit completed portfolio of evidence
bull Pay first stage payment (pound267 plus VAT pound472 for non members)
2
bull Supporting referees contacted
bull Portfolio of evidence reviewed by APM assessor
3
bull Invited to professional review
bull Pay second stage payment (pound439 plus VAT)
4 bull If successful join APM Register of Project Professionals
5
bull Maintain status by remaining APM member (additional pound53 fee applies) and ongoing CPD which may be audited
copy 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
copy 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
copy Association for Project Management 2011
Recognition
Use of post-nominals ndash RPP MAPM or RPP FAPM
Certificate of achievement
Logo for exclusive RPP use
Public register at APMorguk
RPP online community
Presentations and promotion
copy Association for Project Management 2011
January 2007 The APM Board resolved to embark on a programme for the
association to achieve Chartered Status to become chartered as an organisation
and to operate a register of Chartered practitioners
November 2007 At the APM Annual General Meeting members voted
unanimously to approve the motion to petition for a charter and to create a
register of practitioners
April 2008 Our preliminary application was made to the Privy Council
October 2008 A formal application was submitted to the Privy Council and duly
gazetted in line with the recognised application process No objections to the
application were received during the gazetting process
May 2009 Working group was formed to develop the Chartered Project
Professional Standard
August 2009 Influencing campaign continues with the support of key supporters
from the corporate community and within government
RPP amp Chartered status the storyhellip
copy Association for Project Management 2011
April 2010 APM embarks on a pilot for a new Registered Project Professional
standard
June 2010 Announcement that APM has embarked on its programme to refresh
the APM Body of Knowledge Competence Framework and APM qualifications
November 2010 APM announces launch of its new Registered Project
Professional Standard
March 2011 Registered Project Professional standard launched
June 2012 Former APM chairman Mike Nichols issues a statement on APMrsquos
application for Chartered status
February 2013 APM was informed that in his role as the Lead Privy Council
Adviser in this matter the Minister for the Cabinet Office had decided to
recommend that a Royal Charter should be granted to APM
RPP amp Chartered status the story hellip
copy Association for Project Management 2011
RPP amp Chartered status the story hellip
July 2013 APM was informed that a committee of the Privy Council had
unanimously reached its recommendation that a Royal Charter should be granted
to APM and that this recommendation would be placed on the list of business for
the meeting of the Privy Council to be held in October 2013 This decision was
subsequently challenged by Project Management Institute (PMI) who sought
permission for Judicial Review naming the Minister for the Cabinet Office the
Privy Council Office and the Attorney General as Defendants and APM as an
interested party
March 2014 A substantive hearing of the Judicial Review claim was scheduled for
8th and 9th July 2014 at the High Court in London
July 2014 The substantive hearing of the Judicial Review claim was duly held on 8th
and 9th July 2014 at the High Court in London with the Judge reserving judgement
copy Association for Project Management 2011
RPP amp Chartered status the story hellip
July 2014 Having reserved judgment at the substantive hearing of the Judicial
Review claim which ended on 9th July 2014 at the High Court in London the Judge
Mr Justice Mitting handed down his judgment on 17th July 2014 The Judge
dismissed the claim on all grounds
August 2014 PMI sought permission from the Judge to appeal this decision which
he refused PMI then had a limited period in which to seek leave to appeal directly
from the Court of Appeal
December 2014 On 9th December 2014 APM was informed that the Court of
Appeal has decided to grant permission to PMI to appeal Mr Justice Mittingrsquos
decision The Court stated that given that this is the first time that the grant or
refusal of a Royal Charter has been challenged in the courts the case should be
considered by the Court of Appeal It is expected that the hearing will take place
before May 2015
February 2015 APM continue to maintain an appropriate lsquosilencersquo but have now
released the above timetable on their website
copy Association for Project Management 2011
Useful Info
Frequently asked questions re RPP - httpswwwapmorgukrppfaq
Supporting materials - httpswwwapmorgukcontentrequired-materials-and-support-literature
RPP Competences Booklet -
httpswwwapmorguksitesdefaultfilesopenRPP_Competences_v115B15Dpdf
APM 5 Dimensions - httpswwwapmorgukAPM5Dimensions
PD information - httpswwwapmorgukCPD
CPD activities - httpswwwapmorgukCPDActivities
APM Professional Code of Conduct - httpswwwapmorgukCodeOfConduct
PM Channel ndash useful video clips re RPP and PQ plus other project information
httpswwwthepmchannelcomresourcespId=570ampcId=574
David Coombes RPP MAPM
Chairman APM Thames Valley Branch
chairmanapm-thamesvalleyorguk
copy Association for Project Management 2011
copy Association for Project Management 2011
Organisations that have contributed to the development of RPP
PM Professional Learning
copy Association for Project Management 2011
The 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
copy Association for Project Management 2011
Positioning RPP
Professionalism = knowledge +
experience + ethics + leadership
Senior practitioner
expert
Practitioner
Foundation
Ca
pa
bil
ity
le
ve
l
Many
Some
Few
IC
APMP PQ
Competence =
knowledge + experience
Knowledge
Assessment
CPM
copy Association for Project Management 2011
The requirements No minimum education or membership requirements
Leadership and Professionalism amp Ethics
Commitment to code of professional conduct and CPD
29 core competences Knowledge and experience
18 complementary competences Knowledge only
copy 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
copy Association for Project Management 2011
RPP requirement
Demonstrate core
competences
Demonstrate
complementary
competences
CPD (lt12 months)
Project track record
Professional review
Relationship with APM qualifications and memberships
Satisfies requirements Partially satisfies requirements
IC
APMP
PQ
CPM
MAPM
FAPM
copy Association for Project Management 2011
The process
1
bull Submit completed portfolio of evidence
bull Pay first stage payment (pound267 plus VAT pound472 for non members)
2
bull Supporting referees contacted
bull Portfolio of evidence reviewed by APM assessor
3
bull Invited to professional review
bull Pay second stage payment (pound439 plus VAT)
4 bull If successful join APM Register of Project Professionals
5
bull Maintain status by remaining APM member (additional pound53 fee applies) and ongoing CPD which may be audited
copy 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
copy 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
copy Association for Project Management 2011
Recognition
Use of post-nominals ndash RPP MAPM or RPP FAPM
Certificate of achievement
Logo for exclusive RPP use
Public register at APMorguk
RPP online community
Presentations and promotion
copy Association for Project Management 2011
January 2007 The APM Board resolved to embark on a programme for the
association to achieve Chartered Status to become chartered as an organisation
and to operate a register of Chartered practitioners
November 2007 At the APM Annual General Meeting members voted
unanimously to approve the motion to petition for a charter and to create a
register of practitioners
April 2008 Our preliminary application was made to the Privy Council
October 2008 A formal application was submitted to the Privy Council and duly
gazetted in line with the recognised application process No objections to the
application were received during the gazetting process
May 2009 Working group was formed to develop the Chartered Project
Professional Standard
August 2009 Influencing campaign continues with the support of key supporters
from the corporate community and within government
RPP amp Chartered status the storyhellip
copy Association for Project Management 2011
April 2010 APM embarks on a pilot for a new Registered Project Professional
standard
June 2010 Announcement that APM has embarked on its programme to refresh
the APM Body of Knowledge Competence Framework and APM qualifications
November 2010 APM announces launch of its new Registered Project
Professional Standard
March 2011 Registered Project Professional standard launched
June 2012 Former APM chairman Mike Nichols issues a statement on APMrsquos
application for Chartered status
February 2013 APM was informed that in his role as the Lead Privy Council
Adviser in this matter the Minister for the Cabinet Office had decided to
recommend that a Royal Charter should be granted to APM
RPP amp Chartered status the story hellip
copy Association for Project Management 2011
RPP amp Chartered status the story hellip
July 2013 APM was informed that a committee of the Privy Council had
unanimously reached its recommendation that a Royal Charter should be granted
to APM and that this recommendation would be placed on the list of business for
the meeting of the Privy Council to be held in October 2013 This decision was
subsequently challenged by Project Management Institute (PMI) who sought
permission for Judicial Review naming the Minister for the Cabinet Office the
Privy Council Office and the Attorney General as Defendants and APM as an
interested party
March 2014 A substantive hearing of the Judicial Review claim was scheduled for
8th and 9th July 2014 at the High Court in London
July 2014 The substantive hearing of the Judicial Review claim was duly held on 8th
and 9th July 2014 at the High Court in London with the Judge reserving judgement
copy Association for Project Management 2011
RPP amp Chartered status the story hellip
July 2014 Having reserved judgment at the substantive hearing of the Judicial
Review claim which ended on 9th July 2014 at the High Court in London the Judge
Mr Justice Mitting handed down his judgment on 17th July 2014 The Judge
dismissed the claim on all grounds
August 2014 PMI sought permission from the Judge to appeal this decision which
he refused PMI then had a limited period in which to seek leave to appeal directly
from the Court of Appeal
December 2014 On 9th December 2014 APM was informed that the Court of
Appeal has decided to grant permission to PMI to appeal Mr Justice Mittingrsquos
decision The Court stated that given that this is the first time that the grant or
refusal of a Royal Charter has been challenged in the courts the case should be
considered by the Court of Appeal It is expected that the hearing will take place
before May 2015
February 2015 APM continue to maintain an appropriate lsquosilencersquo but have now
released the above timetable on their website
copy Association for Project Management 2011
Useful Info
Frequently asked questions re RPP - httpswwwapmorgukrppfaq
Supporting materials - httpswwwapmorgukcontentrequired-materials-and-support-literature
RPP Competences Booklet -
httpswwwapmorguksitesdefaultfilesopenRPP_Competences_v115B15Dpdf
APM 5 Dimensions - httpswwwapmorgukAPM5Dimensions
PD information - httpswwwapmorgukCPD
CPD activities - httpswwwapmorgukCPDActivities
APM Professional Code of Conduct - httpswwwapmorgukCodeOfConduct
PM Channel ndash useful video clips re RPP and PQ plus other project information
httpswwwthepmchannelcomresourcespId=570ampcId=574
David Coombes RPP MAPM
Chairman APM Thames Valley Branch
chairmanapm-thamesvalleyorguk
copy Association for Project Management 2011
copy Association for Project Management 2011
The 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
copy Association for Project Management 2011
Positioning RPP
Professionalism = knowledge +
experience + ethics + leadership
Senior practitioner
expert
Practitioner
Foundation
Ca
pa
bil
ity
le
ve
l
Many
Some
Few
IC
APMP PQ
Competence =
knowledge + experience
Knowledge
Assessment
CPM
copy Association for Project Management 2011
The requirements No minimum education or membership requirements
Leadership and Professionalism amp Ethics
Commitment to code of professional conduct and CPD
29 core competences Knowledge and experience
18 complementary competences Knowledge only
copy 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
copy Association for Project Management 2011
RPP requirement
Demonstrate core
competences
Demonstrate
complementary
competences
CPD (lt12 months)
Project track record
Professional review
Relationship with APM qualifications and memberships
Satisfies requirements Partially satisfies requirements
IC
APMP
PQ
CPM
MAPM
FAPM
copy Association for Project Management 2011
The process
1
bull Submit completed portfolio of evidence
bull Pay first stage payment (pound267 plus VAT pound472 for non members)
2
bull Supporting referees contacted
bull Portfolio of evidence reviewed by APM assessor
3
bull Invited to professional review
bull Pay second stage payment (pound439 plus VAT)
4 bull If successful join APM Register of Project Professionals
5
bull Maintain status by remaining APM member (additional pound53 fee applies) and ongoing CPD which may be audited
copy 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
copy 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
copy Association for Project Management 2011
Recognition
Use of post-nominals ndash RPP MAPM or RPP FAPM
Certificate of achievement
Logo for exclusive RPP use
Public register at APMorguk
RPP online community
Presentations and promotion
copy Association for Project Management 2011
January 2007 The APM Board resolved to embark on a programme for the
association to achieve Chartered Status to become chartered as an organisation
and to operate a register of Chartered practitioners
November 2007 At the APM Annual General Meeting members voted
unanimously to approve the motion to petition for a charter and to create a
register of practitioners
April 2008 Our preliminary application was made to the Privy Council
October 2008 A formal application was submitted to the Privy Council and duly
gazetted in line with the recognised application process No objections to the
application were received during the gazetting process
May 2009 Working group was formed to develop the Chartered Project
Professional Standard
August 2009 Influencing campaign continues with the support of key supporters
from the corporate community and within government
RPP amp Chartered status the storyhellip
copy Association for Project Management 2011
April 2010 APM embarks on a pilot for a new Registered Project Professional
standard
June 2010 Announcement that APM has embarked on its programme to refresh
the APM Body of Knowledge Competence Framework and APM qualifications
November 2010 APM announces launch of its new Registered Project
Professional Standard
March 2011 Registered Project Professional standard launched
June 2012 Former APM chairman Mike Nichols issues a statement on APMrsquos
application for Chartered status
February 2013 APM was informed that in his role as the Lead Privy Council
Adviser in this matter the Minister for the Cabinet Office had decided to
recommend that a Royal Charter should be granted to APM
RPP amp Chartered status the story hellip
copy Association for Project Management 2011
RPP amp Chartered status the story hellip
July 2013 APM was informed that a committee of the Privy Council had
unanimously reached its recommendation that a Royal Charter should be granted
to APM and that this recommendation would be placed on the list of business for
the meeting of the Privy Council to be held in October 2013 This decision was
subsequently challenged by Project Management Institute (PMI) who sought
permission for Judicial Review naming the Minister for the Cabinet Office the
Privy Council Office and the Attorney General as Defendants and APM as an
interested party
March 2014 A substantive hearing of the Judicial Review claim was scheduled for
8th and 9th July 2014 at the High Court in London
July 2014 The substantive hearing of the Judicial Review claim was duly held on 8th
and 9th July 2014 at the High Court in London with the Judge reserving judgement
copy Association for Project Management 2011
RPP amp Chartered status the story hellip
July 2014 Having reserved judgment at the substantive hearing of the Judicial
Review claim which ended on 9th July 2014 at the High Court in London the Judge
Mr Justice Mitting handed down his judgment on 17th July 2014 The Judge
dismissed the claim on all grounds
August 2014 PMI sought permission from the Judge to appeal this decision which
he refused PMI then had a limited period in which to seek leave to appeal directly
from the Court of Appeal
December 2014 On 9th December 2014 APM was informed that the Court of
Appeal has decided to grant permission to PMI to appeal Mr Justice Mittingrsquos
decision The Court stated that given that this is the first time that the grant or
refusal of a Royal Charter has been challenged in the courts the case should be
considered by the Court of Appeal It is expected that the hearing will take place
before May 2015
February 2015 APM continue to maintain an appropriate lsquosilencersquo but have now
released the above timetable on their website
copy Association for Project Management 2011
Useful Info
Frequently asked questions re RPP - httpswwwapmorgukrppfaq
Supporting materials - httpswwwapmorgukcontentrequired-materials-and-support-literature
RPP Competences Booklet -
httpswwwapmorguksitesdefaultfilesopenRPP_Competences_v115B15Dpdf
APM 5 Dimensions - httpswwwapmorgukAPM5Dimensions
PD information - httpswwwapmorgukCPD
CPD activities - httpswwwapmorgukCPDActivities
APM Professional Code of Conduct - httpswwwapmorgukCodeOfConduct
PM Channel ndash useful video clips re RPP and PQ plus other project information
httpswwwthepmchannelcomresourcespId=570ampcId=574
David Coombes RPP MAPM
Chairman APM Thames Valley Branch
chairmanapm-thamesvalleyorguk
copy Association for Project Management 2011
copy Association for Project Management 2011
Positioning RPP
Professionalism = knowledge +
experience + ethics + leadership
Senior practitioner
expert
Practitioner
Foundation
Ca
pa
bil
ity
le
ve
l
Many
Some
Few
IC
APMP PQ
Competence =
knowledge + experience
Knowledge
Assessment
CPM
copy Association for Project Management 2011
The requirements No minimum education or membership requirements
Leadership and Professionalism amp Ethics
Commitment to code of professional conduct and CPD
29 core competences Knowledge and experience
18 complementary competences Knowledge only
copy 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
copy Association for Project Management 2011
RPP requirement
Demonstrate core
competences
Demonstrate
complementary
competences
CPD (lt12 months)
Project track record
Professional review
Relationship with APM qualifications and memberships
Satisfies requirements Partially satisfies requirements
IC
APMP
PQ
CPM
MAPM
FAPM
copy Association for Project Management 2011
The process
1
bull Submit completed portfolio of evidence
bull Pay first stage payment (pound267 plus VAT pound472 for non members)
2
bull Supporting referees contacted
bull Portfolio of evidence reviewed by APM assessor
3
bull Invited to professional review
bull Pay second stage payment (pound439 plus VAT)
4 bull If successful join APM Register of Project Professionals
5
bull Maintain status by remaining APM member (additional pound53 fee applies) and ongoing CPD which may be audited
copy 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
copy 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
copy Association for Project Management 2011
Recognition
Use of post-nominals ndash RPP MAPM or RPP FAPM
Certificate of achievement
Logo for exclusive RPP use
Public register at APMorguk
RPP online community
Presentations and promotion
copy Association for Project Management 2011
January 2007 The APM Board resolved to embark on a programme for the
association to achieve Chartered Status to become chartered as an organisation
and to operate a register of Chartered practitioners
November 2007 At the APM Annual General Meeting members voted
unanimously to approve the motion to petition for a charter and to create a
register of practitioners
April 2008 Our preliminary application was made to the Privy Council
October 2008 A formal application was submitted to the Privy Council and duly
gazetted in line with the recognised application process No objections to the
application were received during the gazetting process
May 2009 Working group was formed to develop the Chartered Project
Professional Standard
August 2009 Influencing campaign continues with the support of key supporters
from the corporate community and within government
RPP amp Chartered status the storyhellip
copy Association for Project Management 2011
April 2010 APM embarks on a pilot for a new Registered Project Professional
standard
June 2010 Announcement that APM has embarked on its programme to refresh
the APM Body of Knowledge Competence Framework and APM qualifications
November 2010 APM announces launch of its new Registered Project
Professional Standard
March 2011 Registered Project Professional standard launched
June 2012 Former APM chairman Mike Nichols issues a statement on APMrsquos
application for Chartered status
February 2013 APM was informed that in his role as the Lead Privy Council
Adviser in this matter the Minister for the Cabinet Office had decided to
recommend that a Royal Charter should be granted to APM
RPP amp Chartered status the story hellip
copy Association for Project Management 2011
RPP amp Chartered status the story hellip
July 2013 APM was informed that a committee of the Privy Council had
unanimously reached its recommendation that a Royal Charter should be granted
to APM and that this recommendation would be placed on the list of business for
the meeting of the Privy Council to be held in October 2013 This decision was
subsequently challenged by Project Management Institute (PMI) who sought
permission for Judicial Review naming the Minister for the Cabinet Office the
Privy Council Office and the Attorney General as Defendants and APM as an
interested party
March 2014 A substantive hearing of the Judicial Review claim was scheduled for
8th and 9th July 2014 at the High Court in London
July 2014 The substantive hearing of the Judicial Review claim was duly held on 8th
and 9th July 2014 at the High Court in London with the Judge reserving judgement
copy Association for Project Management 2011
RPP amp Chartered status the story hellip
July 2014 Having reserved judgment at the substantive hearing of the Judicial
Review claim which ended on 9th July 2014 at the High Court in London the Judge
Mr Justice Mitting handed down his judgment on 17th July 2014 The Judge
dismissed the claim on all grounds
August 2014 PMI sought permission from the Judge to appeal this decision which
he refused PMI then had a limited period in which to seek leave to appeal directly
from the Court of Appeal
December 2014 On 9th December 2014 APM was informed that the Court of
Appeal has decided to grant permission to PMI to appeal Mr Justice Mittingrsquos
decision The Court stated that given that this is the first time that the grant or
refusal of a Royal Charter has been challenged in the courts the case should be
considered by the Court of Appeal It is expected that the hearing will take place
before May 2015
February 2015 APM continue to maintain an appropriate lsquosilencersquo but have now
released the above timetable on their website
copy Association for Project Management 2011
Useful Info
Frequently asked questions re RPP - httpswwwapmorgukrppfaq
Supporting materials - httpswwwapmorgukcontentrequired-materials-and-support-literature
RPP Competences Booklet -
httpswwwapmorguksitesdefaultfilesopenRPP_Competences_v115B15Dpdf
APM 5 Dimensions - httpswwwapmorgukAPM5Dimensions
PD information - httpswwwapmorgukCPD
CPD activities - httpswwwapmorgukCPDActivities
APM Professional Code of Conduct - httpswwwapmorgukCodeOfConduct
PM Channel ndash useful video clips re RPP and PQ plus other project information
httpswwwthepmchannelcomresourcespId=570ampcId=574
David Coombes RPP MAPM
Chairman APM Thames Valley Branch
chairmanapm-thamesvalleyorguk
copy Association for Project Management 2011
copy Association for Project Management 2011
The requirements No minimum education or membership requirements
Leadership and Professionalism amp Ethics
Commitment to code of professional conduct and CPD
29 core competences Knowledge and experience
18 complementary competences Knowledge only
copy 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
copy Association for Project Management 2011
RPP requirement
Demonstrate core
competences
Demonstrate
complementary
competences
CPD (lt12 months)
Project track record
Professional review
Relationship with APM qualifications and memberships
Satisfies requirements Partially satisfies requirements
IC
APMP
PQ
CPM
MAPM
FAPM
copy Association for Project Management 2011
The process
1
bull Submit completed portfolio of evidence
bull Pay first stage payment (pound267 plus VAT pound472 for non members)
2
bull Supporting referees contacted
bull Portfolio of evidence reviewed by APM assessor
3
bull Invited to professional review
bull Pay second stage payment (pound439 plus VAT)
4 bull If successful join APM Register of Project Professionals
5
bull Maintain status by remaining APM member (additional pound53 fee applies) and ongoing CPD which may be audited
copy 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
copy 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
copy Association for Project Management 2011
Recognition
Use of post-nominals ndash RPP MAPM or RPP FAPM
Certificate of achievement
Logo for exclusive RPP use
Public register at APMorguk
RPP online community
Presentations and promotion
copy Association for Project Management 2011
January 2007 The APM Board resolved to embark on a programme for the
association to achieve Chartered Status to become chartered as an organisation
and to operate a register of Chartered practitioners
November 2007 At the APM Annual General Meeting members voted
unanimously to approve the motion to petition for a charter and to create a
register of practitioners
April 2008 Our preliminary application was made to the Privy Council
October 2008 A formal application was submitted to the Privy Council and duly
gazetted in line with the recognised application process No objections to the
application were received during the gazetting process
May 2009 Working group was formed to develop the Chartered Project
Professional Standard
August 2009 Influencing campaign continues with the support of key supporters
from the corporate community and within government
RPP amp Chartered status the storyhellip
copy Association for Project Management 2011
April 2010 APM embarks on a pilot for a new Registered Project Professional
standard
June 2010 Announcement that APM has embarked on its programme to refresh
the APM Body of Knowledge Competence Framework and APM qualifications
November 2010 APM announces launch of its new Registered Project
Professional Standard
March 2011 Registered Project Professional standard launched
June 2012 Former APM chairman Mike Nichols issues a statement on APMrsquos
application for Chartered status
February 2013 APM was informed that in his role as the Lead Privy Council
Adviser in this matter the Minister for the Cabinet Office had decided to
recommend that a Royal Charter should be granted to APM
RPP amp Chartered status the story hellip
copy Association for Project Management 2011
RPP amp Chartered status the story hellip
July 2013 APM was informed that a committee of the Privy Council had
unanimously reached its recommendation that a Royal Charter should be granted
to APM and that this recommendation would be placed on the list of business for
the meeting of the Privy Council to be held in October 2013 This decision was
subsequently challenged by Project Management Institute (PMI) who sought
permission for Judicial Review naming the Minister for the Cabinet Office the
Privy Council Office and the Attorney General as Defendants and APM as an
interested party
March 2014 A substantive hearing of the Judicial Review claim was scheduled for
8th and 9th July 2014 at the High Court in London
July 2014 The substantive hearing of the Judicial Review claim was duly held on 8th
and 9th July 2014 at the High Court in London with the Judge reserving judgement
copy Association for Project Management 2011
RPP amp Chartered status the story hellip
July 2014 Having reserved judgment at the substantive hearing of the Judicial
Review claim which ended on 9th July 2014 at the High Court in London the Judge
Mr Justice Mitting handed down his judgment on 17th July 2014 The Judge
dismissed the claim on all grounds
August 2014 PMI sought permission from the Judge to appeal this decision which
he refused PMI then had a limited period in which to seek leave to appeal directly
from the Court of Appeal
December 2014 On 9th December 2014 APM was informed that the Court of
Appeal has decided to grant permission to PMI to appeal Mr Justice Mittingrsquos
decision The Court stated that given that this is the first time that the grant or
refusal of a Royal Charter has been challenged in the courts the case should be
considered by the Court of Appeal It is expected that the hearing will take place
before May 2015
February 2015 APM continue to maintain an appropriate lsquosilencersquo but have now
released the above timetable on their website
copy Association for Project Management 2011
Useful Info
Frequently asked questions re RPP - httpswwwapmorgukrppfaq
Supporting materials - httpswwwapmorgukcontentrequired-materials-and-support-literature
RPP Competences Booklet -
httpswwwapmorguksitesdefaultfilesopenRPP_Competences_v115B15Dpdf
APM 5 Dimensions - httpswwwapmorgukAPM5Dimensions
PD information - httpswwwapmorgukCPD
CPD activities - httpswwwapmorgukCPDActivities
APM Professional Code of Conduct - httpswwwapmorgukCodeOfConduct
PM Channel ndash useful video clips re RPP and PQ plus other project information
httpswwwthepmchannelcomresourcespId=570ampcId=574
David Coombes RPP MAPM
Chairman APM Thames Valley Branch
chairmanapm-thamesvalleyorguk
copy Association for Project Management 2011
copy 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
copy Association for Project Management 2011
RPP requirement
Demonstrate core
competences
Demonstrate
complementary
competences
CPD (lt12 months)
Project track record
Professional review
Relationship with APM qualifications and memberships
Satisfies requirements Partially satisfies requirements
IC
APMP
PQ
CPM
MAPM
FAPM
copy Association for Project Management 2011
The process
1
bull Submit completed portfolio of evidence
bull Pay first stage payment (pound267 plus VAT pound472 for non members)
2
bull Supporting referees contacted
bull Portfolio of evidence reviewed by APM assessor
3
bull Invited to professional review
bull Pay second stage payment (pound439 plus VAT)
4 bull If successful join APM Register of Project Professionals
5
bull Maintain status by remaining APM member (additional pound53 fee applies) and ongoing CPD which may be audited
copy 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
copy 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
copy Association for Project Management 2011
Recognition
Use of post-nominals ndash RPP MAPM or RPP FAPM
Certificate of achievement
Logo for exclusive RPP use
Public register at APMorguk
RPP online community
Presentations and promotion
copy Association for Project Management 2011
January 2007 The APM Board resolved to embark on a programme for the
association to achieve Chartered Status to become chartered as an organisation
and to operate a register of Chartered practitioners
November 2007 At the APM Annual General Meeting members voted
unanimously to approve the motion to petition for a charter and to create a
register of practitioners
April 2008 Our preliminary application was made to the Privy Council
October 2008 A formal application was submitted to the Privy Council and duly
gazetted in line with the recognised application process No objections to the
application were received during the gazetting process
May 2009 Working group was formed to develop the Chartered Project
Professional Standard
August 2009 Influencing campaign continues with the support of key supporters
from the corporate community and within government
RPP amp Chartered status the storyhellip
copy Association for Project Management 2011
April 2010 APM embarks on a pilot for a new Registered Project Professional
standard
June 2010 Announcement that APM has embarked on its programme to refresh
the APM Body of Knowledge Competence Framework and APM qualifications
November 2010 APM announces launch of its new Registered Project
Professional Standard
March 2011 Registered Project Professional standard launched
June 2012 Former APM chairman Mike Nichols issues a statement on APMrsquos
application for Chartered status
February 2013 APM was informed that in his role as the Lead Privy Council
Adviser in this matter the Minister for the Cabinet Office had decided to
recommend that a Royal Charter should be granted to APM
RPP amp Chartered status the story hellip
copy Association for Project Management 2011
RPP amp Chartered status the story hellip
July 2013 APM was informed that a committee of the Privy Council had
unanimously reached its recommendation that a Royal Charter should be granted
to APM and that this recommendation would be placed on the list of business for
the meeting of the Privy Council to be held in October 2013 This decision was
subsequently challenged by Project Management Institute (PMI) who sought
permission for Judicial Review naming the Minister for the Cabinet Office the
Privy Council Office and the Attorney General as Defendants and APM as an
interested party
March 2014 A substantive hearing of the Judicial Review claim was scheduled for
8th and 9th July 2014 at the High Court in London
July 2014 The substantive hearing of the Judicial Review claim was duly held on 8th
and 9th July 2014 at the High Court in London with the Judge reserving judgement
copy Association for Project Management 2011
RPP amp Chartered status the story hellip
July 2014 Having reserved judgment at the substantive hearing of the Judicial
Review claim which ended on 9th July 2014 at the High Court in London the Judge
Mr Justice Mitting handed down his judgment on 17th July 2014 The Judge
dismissed the claim on all grounds
August 2014 PMI sought permission from the Judge to appeal this decision which
he refused PMI then had a limited period in which to seek leave to appeal directly
from the Court of Appeal
December 2014 On 9th December 2014 APM was informed that the Court of
Appeal has decided to grant permission to PMI to appeal Mr Justice Mittingrsquos
decision The Court stated that given that this is the first time that the grant or
refusal of a Royal Charter has been challenged in the courts the case should be
considered by the Court of Appeal It is expected that the hearing will take place
before May 2015
February 2015 APM continue to maintain an appropriate lsquosilencersquo but have now
released the above timetable on their website
copy Association for Project Management 2011
Useful Info
Frequently asked questions re RPP - httpswwwapmorgukrppfaq
Supporting materials - httpswwwapmorgukcontentrequired-materials-and-support-literature
RPP Competences Booklet -
httpswwwapmorguksitesdefaultfilesopenRPP_Competences_v115B15Dpdf
APM 5 Dimensions - httpswwwapmorgukAPM5Dimensions
PD information - httpswwwapmorgukCPD
CPD activities - httpswwwapmorgukCPDActivities
APM Professional Code of Conduct - httpswwwapmorgukCodeOfConduct
PM Channel ndash useful video clips re RPP and PQ plus other project information
httpswwwthepmchannelcomresourcespId=570ampcId=574
David Coombes RPP MAPM
Chairman APM Thames Valley Branch
chairmanapm-thamesvalleyorguk
copy Association for Project Management 2011
copy Association for Project Management 2011
RPP requirement
Demonstrate core
competences
Demonstrate
complementary
competences
CPD (lt12 months)
Project track record
Professional review
Relationship with APM qualifications and memberships
Satisfies requirements Partially satisfies requirements
IC
APMP
PQ
CPM
MAPM
FAPM
copy Association for Project Management 2011
The process
1
bull Submit completed portfolio of evidence
bull Pay first stage payment (pound267 plus VAT pound472 for non members)
2
bull Supporting referees contacted
bull Portfolio of evidence reviewed by APM assessor
3
bull Invited to professional review
bull Pay second stage payment (pound439 plus VAT)
4 bull If successful join APM Register of Project Professionals
5
bull Maintain status by remaining APM member (additional pound53 fee applies) and ongoing CPD which may be audited
copy 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
copy 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
copy Association for Project Management 2011
Recognition
Use of post-nominals ndash RPP MAPM or RPP FAPM
Certificate of achievement
Logo for exclusive RPP use
Public register at APMorguk
RPP online community
Presentations and promotion
copy Association for Project Management 2011
January 2007 The APM Board resolved to embark on a programme for the
association to achieve Chartered Status to become chartered as an organisation
and to operate a register of Chartered practitioners
November 2007 At the APM Annual General Meeting members voted
unanimously to approve the motion to petition for a charter and to create a
register of practitioners
April 2008 Our preliminary application was made to the Privy Council
October 2008 A formal application was submitted to the Privy Council and duly
gazetted in line with the recognised application process No objections to the
application were received during the gazetting process
May 2009 Working group was formed to develop the Chartered Project
Professional Standard
August 2009 Influencing campaign continues with the support of key supporters
from the corporate community and within government
RPP amp Chartered status the storyhellip
copy Association for Project Management 2011
April 2010 APM embarks on a pilot for a new Registered Project Professional
standard
June 2010 Announcement that APM has embarked on its programme to refresh
the APM Body of Knowledge Competence Framework and APM qualifications
November 2010 APM announces launch of its new Registered Project
Professional Standard
March 2011 Registered Project Professional standard launched
June 2012 Former APM chairman Mike Nichols issues a statement on APMrsquos
application for Chartered status
February 2013 APM was informed that in his role as the Lead Privy Council
Adviser in this matter the Minister for the Cabinet Office had decided to
recommend that a Royal Charter should be granted to APM
RPP amp Chartered status the story hellip
copy Association for Project Management 2011
RPP amp Chartered status the story hellip
July 2013 APM was informed that a committee of the Privy Council had
unanimously reached its recommendation that a Royal Charter should be granted
to APM and that this recommendation would be placed on the list of business for
the meeting of the Privy Council to be held in October 2013 This decision was
subsequently challenged by Project Management Institute (PMI) who sought
permission for Judicial Review naming the Minister for the Cabinet Office the
Privy Council Office and the Attorney General as Defendants and APM as an
interested party
March 2014 A substantive hearing of the Judicial Review claim was scheduled for
8th and 9th July 2014 at the High Court in London
July 2014 The substantive hearing of the Judicial Review claim was duly held on 8th
and 9th July 2014 at the High Court in London with the Judge reserving judgement
copy Association for Project Management 2011
RPP amp Chartered status the story hellip
July 2014 Having reserved judgment at the substantive hearing of the Judicial
Review claim which ended on 9th July 2014 at the High Court in London the Judge
Mr Justice Mitting handed down his judgment on 17th July 2014 The Judge
dismissed the claim on all grounds
August 2014 PMI sought permission from the Judge to appeal this decision which
he refused PMI then had a limited period in which to seek leave to appeal directly
from the Court of Appeal
December 2014 On 9th December 2014 APM was informed that the Court of
Appeal has decided to grant permission to PMI to appeal Mr Justice Mittingrsquos
decision The Court stated that given that this is the first time that the grant or
refusal of a Royal Charter has been challenged in the courts the case should be
considered by the Court of Appeal It is expected that the hearing will take place
before May 2015
February 2015 APM continue to maintain an appropriate lsquosilencersquo but have now
released the above timetable on their website
copy Association for Project Management 2011
Useful Info
Frequently asked questions re RPP - httpswwwapmorgukrppfaq
Supporting materials - httpswwwapmorgukcontentrequired-materials-and-support-literature
RPP Competences Booklet -
httpswwwapmorguksitesdefaultfilesopenRPP_Competences_v115B15Dpdf
APM 5 Dimensions - httpswwwapmorgukAPM5Dimensions
PD information - httpswwwapmorgukCPD
CPD activities - httpswwwapmorgukCPDActivities
APM Professional Code of Conduct - httpswwwapmorgukCodeOfConduct
PM Channel ndash useful video clips re RPP and PQ plus other project information
httpswwwthepmchannelcomresourcespId=570ampcId=574
David Coombes RPP MAPM
Chairman APM Thames Valley Branch
chairmanapm-thamesvalleyorguk
copy Association for Project Management 2011
copy Association for Project Management 2011
The process
1
bull Submit completed portfolio of evidence
bull Pay first stage payment (pound267 plus VAT pound472 for non members)
2
bull Supporting referees contacted
bull Portfolio of evidence reviewed by APM assessor
3
bull Invited to professional review
bull Pay second stage payment (pound439 plus VAT)
4 bull If successful join APM Register of Project Professionals
5
bull Maintain status by remaining APM member (additional pound53 fee applies) and ongoing CPD which may be audited
copy 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
copy 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
copy Association for Project Management 2011
Recognition
Use of post-nominals ndash RPP MAPM or RPP FAPM
Certificate of achievement
Logo for exclusive RPP use
Public register at APMorguk
RPP online community
Presentations and promotion
copy Association for Project Management 2011
January 2007 The APM Board resolved to embark on a programme for the
association to achieve Chartered Status to become chartered as an organisation
and to operate a register of Chartered practitioners
November 2007 At the APM Annual General Meeting members voted
unanimously to approve the motion to petition for a charter and to create a
register of practitioners
April 2008 Our preliminary application was made to the Privy Council
October 2008 A formal application was submitted to the Privy Council and duly
gazetted in line with the recognised application process No objections to the
application were received during the gazetting process
May 2009 Working group was formed to develop the Chartered Project
Professional Standard
August 2009 Influencing campaign continues with the support of key supporters
from the corporate community and within government
RPP amp Chartered status the storyhellip
copy Association for Project Management 2011
April 2010 APM embarks on a pilot for a new Registered Project Professional
standard
June 2010 Announcement that APM has embarked on its programme to refresh
the APM Body of Knowledge Competence Framework and APM qualifications
November 2010 APM announces launch of its new Registered Project
Professional Standard
March 2011 Registered Project Professional standard launched
June 2012 Former APM chairman Mike Nichols issues a statement on APMrsquos
application for Chartered status
February 2013 APM was informed that in his role as the Lead Privy Council
Adviser in this matter the Minister for the Cabinet Office had decided to
recommend that a Royal Charter should be granted to APM
RPP amp Chartered status the story hellip
copy Association for Project Management 2011
RPP amp Chartered status the story hellip
July 2013 APM was informed that a committee of the Privy Council had
unanimously reached its recommendation that a Royal Charter should be granted
to APM and that this recommendation would be placed on the list of business for
the meeting of the Privy Council to be held in October 2013 This decision was
subsequently challenged by Project Management Institute (PMI) who sought
permission for Judicial Review naming the Minister for the Cabinet Office the
Privy Council Office and the Attorney General as Defendants and APM as an
interested party
March 2014 A substantive hearing of the Judicial Review claim was scheduled for
8th and 9th July 2014 at the High Court in London
July 2014 The substantive hearing of the Judicial Review claim was duly held on 8th
and 9th July 2014 at the High Court in London with the Judge reserving judgement
copy Association for Project Management 2011
RPP amp Chartered status the story hellip
July 2014 Having reserved judgment at the substantive hearing of the Judicial
Review claim which ended on 9th July 2014 at the High Court in London the Judge
Mr Justice Mitting handed down his judgment on 17th July 2014 The Judge
dismissed the claim on all grounds
August 2014 PMI sought permission from the Judge to appeal this decision which
he refused PMI then had a limited period in which to seek leave to appeal directly
from the Court of Appeal
December 2014 On 9th December 2014 APM was informed that the Court of
Appeal has decided to grant permission to PMI to appeal Mr Justice Mittingrsquos
decision The Court stated that given that this is the first time that the grant or
refusal of a Royal Charter has been challenged in the courts the case should be
considered by the Court of Appeal It is expected that the hearing will take place
before May 2015
February 2015 APM continue to maintain an appropriate lsquosilencersquo but have now
released the above timetable on their website
copy Association for Project Management 2011
Useful Info
Frequently asked questions re RPP - httpswwwapmorgukrppfaq
Supporting materials - httpswwwapmorgukcontentrequired-materials-and-support-literature
RPP Competences Booklet -
httpswwwapmorguksitesdefaultfilesopenRPP_Competences_v115B15Dpdf
APM 5 Dimensions - httpswwwapmorgukAPM5Dimensions
PD information - httpswwwapmorgukCPD
CPD activities - httpswwwapmorgukCPDActivities
APM Professional Code of Conduct - httpswwwapmorgukCodeOfConduct
PM Channel ndash useful video clips re RPP and PQ plus other project information
httpswwwthepmchannelcomresourcespId=570ampcId=574
David Coombes RPP MAPM
Chairman APM Thames Valley Branch
chairmanapm-thamesvalleyorguk
copy Association for Project Management 2011
copy 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
copy 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
copy Association for Project Management 2011
Recognition
Use of post-nominals ndash RPP MAPM or RPP FAPM
Certificate of achievement
Logo for exclusive RPP use
Public register at APMorguk
RPP online community
Presentations and promotion
copy Association for Project Management 2011
January 2007 The APM Board resolved to embark on a programme for the
association to achieve Chartered Status to become chartered as an organisation
and to operate a register of Chartered practitioners
November 2007 At the APM Annual General Meeting members voted
unanimously to approve the motion to petition for a charter and to create a
register of practitioners
April 2008 Our preliminary application was made to the Privy Council
October 2008 A formal application was submitted to the Privy Council and duly
gazetted in line with the recognised application process No objections to the
application were received during the gazetting process
May 2009 Working group was formed to develop the Chartered Project
Professional Standard
August 2009 Influencing campaign continues with the support of key supporters
from the corporate community and within government
RPP amp Chartered status the storyhellip
copy Association for Project Management 2011
April 2010 APM embarks on a pilot for a new Registered Project Professional
standard
June 2010 Announcement that APM has embarked on its programme to refresh
the APM Body of Knowledge Competence Framework and APM qualifications
November 2010 APM announces launch of its new Registered Project
Professional Standard
March 2011 Registered Project Professional standard launched
June 2012 Former APM chairman Mike Nichols issues a statement on APMrsquos
application for Chartered status
February 2013 APM was informed that in his role as the Lead Privy Council
Adviser in this matter the Minister for the Cabinet Office had decided to
recommend that a Royal Charter should be granted to APM
RPP amp Chartered status the story hellip
copy Association for Project Management 2011
RPP amp Chartered status the story hellip
July 2013 APM was informed that a committee of the Privy Council had
unanimously reached its recommendation that a Royal Charter should be granted
to APM and that this recommendation would be placed on the list of business for
the meeting of the Privy Council to be held in October 2013 This decision was
subsequently challenged by Project Management Institute (PMI) who sought
permission for Judicial Review naming the Minister for the Cabinet Office the
Privy Council Office and the Attorney General as Defendants and APM as an
interested party
March 2014 A substantive hearing of the Judicial Review claim was scheduled for
8th and 9th July 2014 at the High Court in London
July 2014 The substantive hearing of the Judicial Review claim was duly held on 8th
and 9th July 2014 at the High Court in London with the Judge reserving judgement
copy Association for Project Management 2011
RPP amp Chartered status the story hellip
July 2014 Having reserved judgment at the substantive hearing of the Judicial
Review claim which ended on 9th July 2014 at the High Court in London the Judge
Mr Justice Mitting handed down his judgment on 17th July 2014 The Judge
dismissed the claim on all grounds
August 2014 PMI sought permission from the Judge to appeal this decision which
he refused PMI then had a limited period in which to seek leave to appeal directly
from the Court of Appeal
December 2014 On 9th December 2014 APM was informed that the Court of
Appeal has decided to grant permission to PMI to appeal Mr Justice Mittingrsquos
decision The Court stated that given that this is the first time that the grant or
refusal of a Royal Charter has been challenged in the courts the case should be
considered by the Court of Appeal It is expected that the hearing will take place
before May 2015
February 2015 APM continue to maintain an appropriate lsquosilencersquo but have now
released the above timetable on their website
copy Association for Project Management 2011
Useful Info
Frequently asked questions re RPP - httpswwwapmorgukrppfaq
Supporting materials - httpswwwapmorgukcontentrequired-materials-and-support-literature
RPP Competences Booklet -
httpswwwapmorguksitesdefaultfilesopenRPP_Competences_v115B15Dpdf
APM 5 Dimensions - httpswwwapmorgukAPM5Dimensions
PD information - httpswwwapmorgukCPD
CPD activities - httpswwwapmorgukCPDActivities
APM Professional Code of Conduct - httpswwwapmorgukCodeOfConduct
PM Channel ndash useful video clips re RPP and PQ plus other project information
httpswwwthepmchannelcomresourcespId=570ampcId=574
David Coombes RPP MAPM
Chairman APM Thames Valley Branch
chairmanapm-thamesvalleyorguk
copy Association for Project Management 2011
copy 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
copy Association for Project Management 2011
Recognition
Use of post-nominals ndash RPP MAPM or RPP FAPM
Certificate of achievement
Logo for exclusive RPP use
Public register at APMorguk
RPP online community
Presentations and promotion
copy Association for Project Management 2011
January 2007 The APM Board resolved to embark on a programme for the
association to achieve Chartered Status to become chartered as an organisation
and to operate a register of Chartered practitioners
November 2007 At the APM Annual General Meeting members voted
unanimously to approve the motion to petition for a charter and to create a
register of practitioners
April 2008 Our preliminary application was made to the Privy Council
October 2008 A formal application was submitted to the Privy Council and duly
gazetted in line with the recognised application process No objections to the
application were received during the gazetting process
May 2009 Working group was formed to develop the Chartered Project
Professional Standard
August 2009 Influencing campaign continues with the support of key supporters
from the corporate community and within government
RPP amp Chartered status the storyhellip
copy Association for Project Management 2011
April 2010 APM embarks on a pilot for a new Registered Project Professional
standard
June 2010 Announcement that APM has embarked on its programme to refresh
the APM Body of Knowledge Competence Framework and APM qualifications
November 2010 APM announces launch of its new Registered Project
Professional Standard
March 2011 Registered Project Professional standard launched
June 2012 Former APM chairman Mike Nichols issues a statement on APMrsquos
application for Chartered status
February 2013 APM was informed that in his role as the Lead Privy Council
Adviser in this matter the Minister for the Cabinet Office had decided to
recommend that a Royal Charter should be granted to APM
RPP amp Chartered status the story hellip
copy Association for Project Management 2011
RPP amp Chartered status the story hellip
July 2013 APM was informed that a committee of the Privy Council had
unanimously reached its recommendation that a Royal Charter should be granted
to APM and that this recommendation would be placed on the list of business for
the meeting of the Privy Council to be held in October 2013 This decision was
subsequently challenged by Project Management Institute (PMI) who sought
permission for Judicial Review naming the Minister for the Cabinet Office the
Privy Council Office and the Attorney General as Defendants and APM as an
interested party
March 2014 A substantive hearing of the Judicial Review claim was scheduled for
8th and 9th July 2014 at the High Court in London
July 2014 The substantive hearing of the Judicial Review claim was duly held on 8th
and 9th July 2014 at the High Court in London with the Judge reserving judgement
copy Association for Project Management 2011
RPP amp Chartered status the story hellip
July 2014 Having reserved judgment at the substantive hearing of the Judicial
Review claim which ended on 9th July 2014 at the High Court in London the Judge
Mr Justice Mitting handed down his judgment on 17th July 2014 The Judge
dismissed the claim on all grounds
August 2014 PMI sought permission from the Judge to appeal this decision which
he refused PMI then had a limited period in which to seek leave to appeal directly
from the Court of Appeal
December 2014 On 9th December 2014 APM was informed that the Court of
Appeal has decided to grant permission to PMI to appeal Mr Justice Mittingrsquos
decision The Court stated that given that this is the first time that the grant or
refusal of a Royal Charter has been challenged in the courts the case should be
considered by the Court of Appeal It is expected that the hearing will take place
before May 2015
February 2015 APM continue to maintain an appropriate lsquosilencersquo but have now
released the above timetable on their website
copy Association for Project Management 2011
Useful Info
Frequently asked questions re RPP - httpswwwapmorgukrppfaq
Supporting materials - httpswwwapmorgukcontentrequired-materials-and-support-literature
RPP Competences Booklet -
httpswwwapmorguksitesdefaultfilesopenRPP_Competences_v115B15Dpdf
APM 5 Dimensions - httpswwwapmorgukAPM5Dimensions
PD information - httpswwwapmorgukCPD
CPD activities - httpswwwapmorgukCPDActivities
APM Professional Code of Conduct - httpswwwapmorgukCodeOfConduct
PM Channel ndash useful video clips re RPP and PQ plus other project information
httpswwwthepmchannelcomresourcespId=570ampcId=574
David Coombes RPP MAPM
Chairman APM Thames Valley Branch
chairmanapm-thamesvalleyorguk
copy Association for Project Management 2011
copy Association for Project Management 2011
Recognition
Use of post-nominals ndash RPP MAPM or RPP FAPM
Certificate of achievement
Logo for exclusive RPP use
Public register at APMorguk
RPP online community
Presentations and promotion
copy Association for Project Management 2011
January 2007 The APM Board resolved to embark on a programme for the
association to achieve Chartered Status to become chartered as an organisation
and to operate a register of Chartered practitioners
November 2007 At the APM Annual General Meeting members voted
unanimously to approve the motion to petition for a charter and to create a
register of practitioners
April 2008 Our preliminary application was made to the Privy Council
October 2008 A formal application was submitted to the Privy Council and duly
gazetted in line with the recognised application process No objections to the
application were received during the gazetting process
May 2009 Working group was formed to develop the Chartered Project
Professional Standard
August 2009 Influencing campaign continues with the support of key supporters
from the corporate community and within government
RPP amp Chartered status the storyhellip
copy Association for Project Management 2011
April 2010 APM embarks on a pilot for a new Registered Project Professional
standard
June 2010 Announcement that APM has embarked on its programme to refresh
the APM Body of Knowledge Competence Framework and APM qualifications
November 2010 APM announces launch of its new Registered Project
Professional Standard
March 2011 Registered Project Professional standard launched
June 2012 Former APM chairman Mike Nichols issues a statement on APMrsquos
application for Chartered status
February 2013 APM was informed that in his role as the Lead Privy Council
Adviser in this matter the Minister for the Cabinet Office had decided to
recommend that a Royal Charter should be granted to APM
RPP amp Chartered status the story hellip
copy Association for Project Management 2011
RPP amp Chartered status the story hellip
July 2013 APM was informed that a committee of the Privy Council had
unanimously reached its recommendation that a Royal Charter should be granted
to APM and that this recommendation would be placed on the list of business for
the meeting of the Privy Council to be held in October 2013 This decision was
subsequently challenged by Project Management Institute (PMI) who sought
permission for Judicial Review naming the Minister for the Cabinet Office the
Privy Council Office and the Attorney General as Defendants and APM as an
interested party
March 2014 A substantive hearing of the Judicial Review claim was scheduled for
8th and 9th July 2014 at the High Court in London
July 2014 The substantive hearing of the Judicial Review claim was duly held on 8th
and 9th July 2014 at the High Court in London with the Judge reserving judgement
copy Association for Project Management 2011
RPP amp Chartered status the story hellip
July 2014 Having reserved judgment at the substantive hearing of the Judicial
Review claim which ended on 9th July 2014 at the High Court in London the Judge
Mr Justice Mitting handed down his judgment on 17th July 2014 The Judge
dismissed the claim on all grounds
August 2014 PMI sought permission from the Judge to appeal this decision which
he refused PMI then had a limited period in which to seek leave to appeal directly
from the Court of Appeal
December 2014 On 9th December 2014 APM was informed that the Court of
Appeal has decided to grant permission to PMI to appeal Mr Justice Mittingrsquos
decision The Court stated that given that this is the first time that the grant or
refusal of a Royal Charter has been challenged in the courts the case should be
considered by the Court of Appeal It is expected that the hearing will take place
before May 2015
February 2015 APM continue to maintain an appropriate lsquosilencersquo but have now
released the above timetable on their website
copy Association for Project Management 2011
Useful Info
Frequently asked questions re RPP - httpswwwapmorgukrppfaq
Supporting materials - httpswwwapmorgukcontentrequired-materials-and-support-literature
RPP Competences Booklet -
httpswwwapmorguksitesdefaultfilesopenRPP_Competences_v115B15Dpdf
APM 5 Dimensions - httpswwwapmorgukAPM5Dimensions
PD information - httpswwwapmorgukCPD
CPD activities - httpswwwapmorgukCPDActivities
APM Professional Code of Conduct - httpswwwapmorgukCodeOfConduct
PM Channel ndash useful video clips re RPP and PQ plus other project information
httpswwwthepmchannelcomresourcespId=570ampcId=574
David Coombes RPP MAPM
Chairman APM Thames Valley Branch
chairmanapm-thamesvalleyorguk
copy Association for Project Management 2011
copy Association for Project Management 2011
January 2007 The APM Board resolved to embark on a programme for the
association to achieve Chartered Status to become chartered as an organisation
and to operate a register of Chartered practitioners
November 2007 At the APM Annual General Meeting members voted
unanimously to approve the motion to petition for a charter and to create a
register of practitioners
April 2008 Our preliminary application was made to the Privy Council
October 2008 A formal application was submitted to the Privy Council and duly
gazetted in line with the recognised application process No objections to the
application were received during the gazetting process
May 2009 Working group was formed to develop the Chartered Project
Professional Standard
August 2009 Influencing campaign continues with the support of key supporters
from the corporate community and within government
RPP amp Chartered status the storyhellip
copy Association for Project Management 2011
April 2010 APM embarks on a pilot for a new Registered Project Professional
standard
June 2010 Announcement that APM has embarked on its programme to refresh
the APM Body of Knowledge Competence Framework and APM qualifications
November 2010 APM announces launch of its new Registered Project
Professional Standard
March 2011 Registered Project Professional standard launched
June 2012 Former APM chairman Mike Nichols issues a statement on APMrsquos
application for Chartered status
February 2013 APM was informed that in his role as the Lead Privy Council
Adviser in this matter the Minister for the Cabinet Office had decided to
recommend that a Royal Charter should be granted to APM
RPP amp Chartered status the story hellip
copy Association for Project Management 2011
RPP amp Chartered status the story hellip
July 2013 APM was informed that a committee of the Privy Council had
unanimously reached its recommendation that a Royal Charter should be granted
to APM and that this recommendation would be placed on the list of business for
the meeting of the Privy Council to be held in October 2013 This decision was
subsequently challenged by Project Management Institute (PMI) who sought
permission for Judicial Review naming the Minister for the Cabinet Office the
Privy Council Office and the Attorney General as Defendants and APM as an
interested party
March 2014 A substantive hearing of the Judicial Review claim was scheduled for
8th and 9th July 2014 at the High Court in London
July 2014 The substantive hearing of the Judicial Review claim was duly held on 8th
and 9th July 2014 at the High Court in London with the Judge reserving judgement
copy Association for Project Management 2011
RPP amp Chartered status the story hellip
July 2014 Having reserved judgment at the substantive hearing of the Judicial
Review claim which ended on 9th July 2014 at the High Court in London the Judge
Mr Justice Mitting handed down his judgment on 17th July 2014 The Judge
dismissed the claim on all grounds
August 2014 PMI sought permission from the Judge to appeal this decision which
he refused PMI then had a limited period in which to seek leave to appeal directly
from the Court of Appeal
December 2014 On 9th December 2014 APM was informed that the Court of
Appeal has decided to grant permission to PMI to appeal Mr Justice Mittingrsquos
decision The Court stated that given that this is the first time that the grant or
refusal of a Royal Charter has been challenged in the courts the case should be
considered by the Court of Appeal It is expected that the hearing will take place
before May 2015
February 2015 APM continue to maintain an appropriate lsquosilencersquo but have now
released the above timetable on their website
copy Association for Project Management 2011
Useful Info
Frequently asked questions re RPP - httpswwwapmorgukrppfaq
Supporting materials - httpswwwapmorgukcontentrequired-materials-and-support-literature
RPP Competences Booklet -
httpswwwapmorguksitesdefaultfilesopenRPP_Competences_v115B15Dpdf
APM 5 Dimensions - httpswwwapmorgukAPM5Dimensions
PD information - httpswwwapmorgukCPD
CPD activities - httpswwwapmorgukCPDActivities
APM Professional Code of Conduct - httpswwwapmorgukCodeOfConduct
PM Channel ndash useful video clips re RPP and PQ plus other project information
httpswwwthepmchannelcomresourcespId=570ampcId=574
David Coombes RPP MAPM
Chairman APM Thames Valley Branch
chairmanapm-thamesvalleyorguk
copy Association for Project Management 2011
copy Association for Project Management 2011
April 2010 APM embarks on a pilot for a new Registered Project Professional
standard
June 2010 Announcement that APM has embarked on its programme to refresh
the APM Body of Knowledge Competence Framework and APM qualifications
November 2010 APM announces launch of its new Registered Project
Professional Standard
March 2011 Registered Project Professional standard launched
June 2012 Former APM chairman Mike Nichols issues a statement on APMrsquos
application for Chartered status
February 2013 APM was informed that in his role as the Lead Privy Council
Adviser in this matter the Minister for the Cabinet Office had decided to
recommend that a Royal Charter should be granted to APM
RPP amp Chartered status the story hellip
copy Association for Project Management 2011
RPP amp Chartered status the story hellip
July 2013 APM was informed that a committee of the Privy Council had
unanimously reached its recommendation that a Royal Charter should be granted
to APM and that this recommendation would be placed on the list of business for
the meeting of the Privy Council to be held in October 2013 This decision was
subsequently challenged by Project Management Institute (PMI) who sought
permission for Judicial Review naming the Minister for the Cabinet Office the
Privy Council Office and the Attorney General as Defendants and APM as an
interested party
March 2014 A substantive hearing of the Judicial Review claim was scheduled for
8th and 9th July 2014 at the High Court in London
July 2014 The substantive hearing of the Judicial Review claim was duly held on 8th
and 9th July 2014 at the High Court in London with the Judge reserving judgement
copy Association for Project Management 2011
RPP amp Chartered status the story hellip
July 2014 Having reserved judgment at the substantive hearing of the Judicial
Review claim which ended on 9th July 2014 at the High Court in London the Judge
Mr Justice Mitting handed down his judgment on 17th July 2014 The Judge
dismissed the claim on all grounds
August 2014 PMI sought permission from the Judge to appeal this decision which
he refused PMI then had a limited period in which to seek leave to appeal directly
from the Court of Appeal
December 2014 On 9th December 2014 APM was informed that the Court of
Appeal has decided to grant permission to PMI to appeal Mr Justice Mittingrsquos
decision The Court stated that given that this is the first time that the grant or
refusal of a Royal Charter has been challenged in the courts the case should be
considered by the Court of Appeal It is expected that the hearing will take place
before May 2015
February 2015 APM continue to maintain an appropriate lsquosilencersquo but have now
released the above timetable on their website
copy Association for Project Management 2011
Useful Info
Frequently asked questions re RPP - httpswwwapmorgukrppfaq
Supporting materials - httpswwwapmorgukcontentrequired-materials-and-support-literature
RPP Competences Booklet -
httpswwwapmorguksitesdefaultfilesopenRPP_Competences_v115B15Dpdf
APM 5 Dimensions - httpswwwapmorgukAPM5Dimensions
PD information - httpswwwapmorgukCPD
CPD activities - httpswwwapmorgukCPDActivities
APM Professional Code of Conduct - httpswwwapmorgukCodeOfConduct
PM Channel ndash useful video clips re RPP and PQ plus other project information
httpswwwthepmchannelcomresourcespId=570ampcId=574
David Coombes RPP MAPM
Chairman APM Thames Valley Branch
chairmanapm-thamesvalleyorguk
copy Association for Project Management 2011
copy Association for Project Management 2011
RPP amp Chartered status the story hellip
July 2013 APM was informed that a committee of the Privy Council had
unanimously reached its recommendation that a Royal Charter should be granted
to APM and that this recommendation would be placed on the list of business for
the meeting of the Privy Council to be held in October 2013 This decision was
subsequently challenged by Project Management Institute (PMI) who sought
permission for Judicial Review naming the Minister for the Cabinet Office the
Privy Council Office and the Attorney General as Defendants and APM as an
interested party
March 2014 A substantive hearing of the Judicial Review claim was scheduled for
8th and 9th July 2014 at the High Court in London
July 2014 The substantive hearing of the Judicial Review claim was duly held on 8th
and 9th July 2014 at the High Court in London with the Judge reserving judgement
copy Association for Project Management 2011
RPP amp Chartered status the story hellip
July 2014 Having reserved judgment at the substantive hearing of the Judicial
Review claim which ended on 9th July 2014 at the High Court in London the Judge
Mr Justice Mitting handed down his judgment on 17th July 2014 The Judge
dismissed the claim on all grounds
August 2014 PMI sought permission from the Judge to appeal this decision which
he refused PMI then had a limited period in which to seek leave to appeal directly
from the Court of Appeal
December 2014 On 9th December 2014 APM was informed that the Court of
Appeal has decided to grant permission to PMI to appeal Mr Justice Mittingrsquos
decision The Court stated that given that this is the first time that the grant or
refusal of a Royal Charter has been challenged in the courts the case should be
considered by the Court of Appeal It is expected that the hearing will take place
before May 2015
February 2015 APM continue to maintain an appropriate lsquosilencersquo but have now
released the above timetable on their website
copy Association for Project Management 2011
Useful Info
Frequently asked questions re RPP - httpswwwapmorgukrppfaq
Supporting materials - httpswwwapmorgukcontentrequired-materials-and-support-literature
RPP Competences Booklet -
httpswwwapmorguksitesdefaultfilesopenRPP_Competences_v115B15Dpdf
APM 5 Dimensions - httpswwwapmorgukAPM5Dimensions
PD information - httpswwwapmorgukCPD
CPD activities - httpswwwapmorgukCPDActivities
APM Professional Code of Conduct - httpswwwapmorgukCodeOfConduct
PM Channel ndash useful video clips re RPP and PQ plus other project information
httpswwwthepmchannelcomresourcespId=570ampcId=574
David Coombes RPP MAPM
Chairman APM Thames Valley Branch
chairmanapm-thamesvalleyorguk
copy Association for Project Management 2011
copy Association for Project Management 2011
RPP amp Chartered status the story hellip
July 2014 Having reserved judgment at the substantive hearing of the Judicial
Review claim which ended on 9th July 2014 at the High Court in London the Judge
Mr Justice Mitting handed down his judgment on 17th July 2014 The Judge
dismissed the claim on all grounds
August 2014 PMI sought permission from the Judge to appeal this decision which
he refused PMI then had a limited period in which to seek leave to appeal directly
from the Court of Appeal
December 2014 On 9th December 2014 APM was informed that the Court of
Appeal has decided to grant permission to PMI to appeal Mr Justice Mittingrsquos
decision The Court stated that given that this is the first time that the grant or
refusal of a Royal Charter has been challenged in the courts the case should be
considered by the Court of Appeal It is expected that the hearing will take place
before May 2015
February 2015 APM continue to maintain an appropriate lsquosilencersquo but have now
released the above timetable on their website
copy Association for Project Management 2011
Useful Info
Frequently asked questions re RPP - httpswwwapmorgukrppfaq
Supporting materials - httpswwwapmorgukcontentrequired-materials-and-support-literature
RPP Competences Booklet -
httpswwwapmorguksitesdefaultfilesopenRPP_Competences_v115B15Dpdf
APM 5 Dimensions - httpswwwapmorgukAPM5Dimensions
PD information - httpswwwapmorgukCPD
CPD activities - httpswwwapmorgukCPDActivities
APM Professional Code of Conduct - httpswwwapmorgukCodeOfConduct
PM Channel ndash useful video clips re RPP and PQ plus other project information
httpswwwthepmchannelcomresourcespId=570ampcId=574
David Coombes RPP MAPM
Chairman APM Thames Valley Branch
chairmanapm-thamesvalleyorguk
copy Association for Project Management 2011
copy Association for Project Management 2011
Useful Info
Frequently asked questions re RPP - httpswwwapmorgukrppfaq
Supporting materials - httpswwwapmorgukcontentrequired-materials-and-support-literature
RPP Competences Booklet -
httpswwwapmorguksitesdefaultfilesopenRPP_Competences_v115B15Dpdf
APM 5 Dimensions - httpswwwapmorgukAPM5Dimensions
PD information - httpswwwapmorgukCPD
CPD activities - httpswwwapmorgukCPDActivities
APM Professional Code of Conduct - httpswwwapmorgukCodeOfConduct
PM Channel ndash useful video clips re RPP and PQ plus other project information
httpswwwthepmchannelcomresourcespId=570ampcId=574
David Coombes RPP MAPM
Chairman APM Thames Valley Branch
chairmanapm-thamesvalleyorguk
copy Association for Project Management 2011
copy Association for Project Management 2011
