APM Registered

Project Professional

(RPP)

2nd Edition 2017

1) Process

2) Support

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APM Registered Project Professional (RPP)

What is it? What are the benefits?

What is the application process?

How long does it take?

How much does it cost?

Provek specialist support for candidates

Candidate readiness checker tool (free to use)

Our coaching support options for candidates

Why use specialist support?

How much does it cost?

APM RPP

What is it?

Designation of professionalism for project professionals

Rigorous assessment of competence

Senior level

Demonstrates leadership and ability in a complex project environment

What are the benefits?

Demonstrates professionalism to others

Independent recognition of your proven project capabilities

Motivates and rewards

Excellent self-development

Individuals achieving RPP expected to become Chartered Project

Professional (ChPP)

The RPP standard

APM RPP is available to anyone, from any professional

background, with relevant experience of managing

others in a project environment.

RPP is a robust assessment of the APM FIVE

Dimensions of Professionalism with successful

candidates being entered onto the APM Register of

Project Professionals.

The standard was initially launched in 2011 and has

been refreshed and launched in 2017.

APM Registered Project Professional (RPP) is a pan-sector

standard that demonstrates responsible

leadership and the competences necessary for project,

programme or portfolio management.

RPP application process

1

2

• Supporting referees contacted

• Portfolio of evidence reviewed by APM assessor

3

• Invited to professional review

• Pay second stage payment *

4• If successful, join APM Register of Project Professionals

5

• Maintain status by remaining APM member and ongoing CPD, which may be audited

*For current RPP fees payable see APM website: www.apm.org.ukcurrent RPP fees payable see APM website: www.apm.org.uk

• Submit completed APM RPP 2nd Edition Application Form

• Pay first stage payment*

• Supporting referees contacted

• Application Form reviewed by APM assessor

• Invited to Interview

• Pay second stage payment *

• If successful, join APM Register of Project Professionals

• Maintain status by remaining APM member and ongoing

CPD, which may be audited

1. Candidate completes APM RPP 2nd Edition Application Form

Sections 1 & 2

Personal details

Confirm route – Developmental or Experiential

Section 3

CPD Log – minimum of 35 hours relevant CPD in last 12 months

Section 4

Two Referees

Project overview (min.2/max.5)

Section 5

Competence questions (five question sets)

Practical competence & breadth of knowledge questions *Note 1

Submit to APM by email. No additional documents allowed

Candidate time required: typically 40 to 60 hours to complete

*Note 1: If candidate holds APM PPQ or APM PQ, then candidate is NOT

required to complete the breadth of knowledge questions

2. Application Form assessed

Application checked for completeness and within word count limits

Both referees contacted by email

CPD Log assessed by APM

Application Form assessed by qualified RPP assessor

If candidate has met the RPP standard, then RPP assessor

provides assessment report to APM for use at the candidate

Interview by RPP assessors

If candidate has NOT met the RPP standard, then RPP

assessor provides assessment report to APM for onward

communication to the Candidate

3. Candidate invited to Interview

If successful at Step 2, then APM invites the Candidate to attend an

Interview within the next 12 months

Candidate books time and location at one of APM scheduled events

(face-to-face or video link also available)

Candidate meets two RPP Assessors for interview for 45-60 minutes

Meet with two RPP Assessors to answer competence based

questions

Candidate informed if successful or not by APM

within a few weeks (not confirmed at the event)

If successful, added to APM RPP public register

Total RPP process - time and cost

How long does it take?

Depends on Candidate motivation and time available to commit to

the preparation required.

Typical is 7 to 10 months from start to finish including all Candidate

and APM steps

Driven Candidates can achieve in 4 to 6 months

Recommended Candidate sets a clear timeline to keep momentum

How much does it cost?

APM update their fees each year. For current fees see:

https://www.apm.org.uk/qualifications-and-training/registered-

project-professional-rpp/application-process/

Fees paid in two stages – one fee when candidate submits RPP

Application Form to APM for assessment and then if successful, a

second fee when booking the Interview

Changes – 2nd Edition process (2017) vs original RPP process

Main drivers for RPP 2nd Edition process:

Alignment with APM 2nd Edition Competence Framework

Refresh/update of RPP assessment process after 6 years of use

How does the 2nd Edition RPP process differ to original process?

Has an additional route recognising achievement of the APM Project

Professional Qualification (PPQ) or APM Practitioner Qualification (PQ)

Majority of project evidence in past 7 years (previously 8 years)

Minimum of 2 projects referenced (previously 1 project minimum)

Five competence question sets (previously 29 competences)

Talk/presentation no longer required at interview (previously 10 min. talk)

Interview can be completed face-to-face or via video link (video link not

available as standard previously)

Provek specialist support for candidates

Candidate readiness checker tool (free to use)

Our coaching support options for candidates

How much does it cost?

Why use specialist support?

Provek APM RPP Readiness Checker tool

√ Takes c. 90 minutes to complete

√ Personal report provided immediately offline

√ Provides confidence of readiness for RPP

√ Filters out those not ready for RPP, avoiding

disappointment later and wasted hours

√ Used to aid individual and organisation; but

not required by APM for RPP submission

√ Provek available to discuss borderline cases

Provek coaching support package options

Key features:

Free use of Provek APM RPP Readiness Assessment tool before you decide / commit

Choose one of THREE support packages to suit your own needs

Support / coaching is provided by a qualified RPP Assessor

On-demand video resources on the award winning The PM Channel covering the whole RPP process

Provek tips, examples and advice built on years of RPP assessing and support experience

Anytime telephone & email queries or advice from Provek assessor team

Timeline (typical) – using Provek support package RPP C

Months 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11

Project

Managers

Pre-Brief Seminar: Set expectations: what

is RPP, candidate requirements; Provek

support; Q&A opportunity. 1.5 hours.

Individual RPP Readiness Assessment: Use

Provek APM RPP Readiness Checker tool

(offline with built in reporting). Allow 1.5 hours.

Stage 1 workshop: 2 hours candidate pre-

work + half-day workshop. Tips and detailed

requirements to prepare RPP Application Form.

Prepare Application Form to submit

to APM: Candidate prepares Application

Form. Provek RPP Expert available by

email / telephone. On-demand videos

via The PM Channel. Allow 40-60 hours.

Submit Application Form to APM: Final

Provek and peer review. Submit to APM for

assessment.

Stage 2 workshop: Half-day workshop.

Tips and requirements for the Interview.

Prepare for Interview: Candidate

prepares for the interview. Provek

RPP Expert available by email /

telephone Allow c. 5 to 8 hours.

RPP Designation awarded: Candidates

successful at Interview receive their RPP

Designation.

Interview with APM RPP Assessors:

Candidate attends Interview on scheduled

date. (1 hour slot).

RPP support package options – choose to suit your needs

Item Item details RPP

A

RPP

B

RPP

C

Provek APM RPP

Readiness Checker

tool (free to use)

• Assessment of readiness for RPP in terms of project

complexity and core competences

• This is free to use before committing to RPP process√ √ √

Provek RPP Document

Package

• Tips and examples

• Key documents

• Guidance√ √ √

RPP Kick-off briefing • RPP process explained

• Set candidate expectationsVideo Video

Face to

face or

webinar

Training session 1:

Complete Application

Form

• Step by step understanding of how to complete APM

application

• Tips, advice and guidance

• Hands-on starting to draft own portfolio.

• Expert review of drafts

• Stimulate own timeline plan

Video

Face to

face or

webinar

Face to

face or

webinar

RPP expert review of

Application Form

• Phased 100% review of Application Form and CPD log√ √ √

Training session 2:

Preparing for Interview

• Provides full understanding of Interview

• Tips, advice and guidance

• Role play competence Q & A

• Action plan leading up to Interview

Video Video

Face to

face or

webinar

End to end RPP expert

advice and help

(telephone / email)

• RPP expert support end to end throughout the RPP

application process for questions, clarifications and

advice.. √ √ √

All support package options include full access to RPP videos (tips, guidance, explanations, examples) via The PM Channel

Invaluable on-demand RPP support videos

On-demand RPP videos –

tips, advice, guidance and

examples

Access via personal login

to The PM Channel

Key documents can be

downloaded directly

Intuitive and easy to use

Created and owned by

Provek Ltd

RPP support package options – PRICES £ per person

Number of candidates in

single cohort

RPP

A

RPP

B

RPP

C

1 to 2 550 1250 1800

3 to 6 550 850 1250

7 to 10 530 750 1100

> 10 Discuss with Provek

Price includes:

• Scope of services and support as defined in

previous slide for 12 month from support start date

• Full access to all RPP resources on The PM

Channel including personal login

• Payment on entry into the support process

Provek APM RPP Readiness

Checker tool is made available free

of charge and is recommended to

be used before committing to the

RPP process

Price excludes:

• VAT

• APM RPP application fees paid direct by candidate /

organisation direct to APM on application submission

• For RPP B and C support options, travel &

subsistence for RPP expert for face to face meetings

/ training sessions and a suitable room (if required)

Why use specialist support? Why use Provek?

Why use specialist support

The application is a challenging process requiring typically over 50 hours of

Candidate preparation time and deep thought and reflection

To help those who should pass to avoid failing

To ensure a Candidate’s considerable preparation time is well spent

To enable a Candidate to do full justice to presenting their evidence

Why use Provek’s specialist support?

Proven track record – helped over 100 candidates achieve RPP

Expert support team of four experienced RPP assessors

Unique on-demand video-based resources invaluable to Candidate

A range of support packages to suit individual needs

Anytime help by email or telephone

To discuss your needs

Email: enquiries@provek.co.uk

Telephone: 01635 524610