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Joined APM - Awarded MAPM March 1999

Gained APMP September 1999

Gained APM PQ September 2003

Awarded FAPM September 2009

Gained RPP January 2011*

Became an RPP Assessor and RPP Champion

Awarded Hon. FAPM July 2014

About Me: Carol Bell, RPP Hon. FAPM

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Topics

Context

Definition of Registered Project Professional

High level requirements and process

Support and resources for applicants

Recognition

Q&A

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Why launch APM Registered Project Professional?

Lower tolerance of project failure,

Greater demand for transparency / accountability

RPP moves project professionalism to a whole

new level

Becoming a chartered body tops APM’s agenda

RPP is the APM chartered standard in all but name

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RPP Development – Contributor Organisations

PM Professional Learning

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Support from Corporate Members for APM Registered Project Professional

“Having project professionals

within Siemens striving to

attain APM Registered Project

Professional will contribute

immensely to the success of

our projects.”

Paul Hodgkins,

PM@Siemens

Programme Executive

“RPP is the new gold standard

against which true professionals

in project management will be

measured”

Mike Nichols,

Chairman and Chief Executive

Nichols Group

“RPP is a clear

demonstration of capability

and experience and will help

us in our drive to further

enhance professionalism

across our project

management community“

Erik Johannsen,

Head of Project

Management UK,

BAE Systems

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Key benefits

For society

– Confidence that project professionals are independently assessed as competent and accountable

For individuals

– Enhanced professional status, valued by employers and by clients

– An opportunity to benchmark professional capability against the APM 5 Dimensions

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Key benefits of RPP Status

For APM Corporate Member organisations

– Competitive advantage

– Enhanced delivery

– Greater likelihood of project success

– Enhanced professional status for your staff

An opportunity to set up a company-specific assessment process mapped to your needs*

*(with APM Professional Standards and Knowledge )

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What is “The Standard”?

Registered Project Professional recognises those who exemplify the characteristics of a responsible leader, with the ability to successfully manage others on a complex project using appropriate tools, processes and techniques.

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The standard

Breadth of knowledge and understanding as

defined by the APM Body of Knowledge

Depth of experience and capability in line with the

APM Competence Framework

Achievement through professional qualifications

and a portfolio of evidence detailing success

Commitment through appropriate continuing

professional development

Accountability through APM Membership and

adherence to the APM Code of Professional Conduct

RPP Candidates must demonstrate:

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Positioning RPP against APM Qualifications

Professionalism = knowledge +

experience + ethics + leadership

Senior Practitioner /

Expert

Practitioner

Foundation

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Some

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IC

APMP

PQ

Competence =

knowledge + experience

Knowledge

Assessment

CPM

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RPP requirement

Demonstrate core

competences

Demonstrate

complementary

competences

CPD (<12 months)

Project track record

Professional review

Relationship of RPP to APM Qualifications and Membership levels

Satisfies requirements Partially satisfies requirements

IC

APMP

PQ

CPM

MAPM

FAPM

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The requirements RPP has no minimum education, qualification or

professional membership requirements

Leadership and Professionalism & Ethics

Commitment to code of professional conduct and CPD

29 core competences Knowledge and experience

18 complementary competences Knowledge only

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The route to RPP

1

• Submit completed portfolio of evidence and CPD log

• Pay first stage payment: Member £274, Non-Member £484, +VAT

2

• Verification of APM qualifications; supporting referees contacted

• Portfolio of evidence reviewed by APM assessor

3

• If portfolio meets RPP Standard, invited to professional review

• Pay 2nd stage payment (Member £450 + VAT ) before attending

4

• Attend Professional Review. Assessment of core competencies based on information in Project Track Record and CPD

5

• If successful, invited to join APM Register of Project Professionals

• Maintain status by remaining an APM member (for which an additional fee applies) and ongoing CPD, which may be audited

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Stage 1: 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

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Stage 2: The Professional Review

Identity checked by PR Facilitator

Introduction to Assessors

“The Talk”

10 Minutes

Mandatory competence discussion

Other Key competence discussion

Conclusion

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Support and guidance

The APM website

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

Branches and SIGs

List of Accredited training providers

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Also on the APM Website… Application form

Candidates guidance notes

RPP Competences booklet

Project Complexity questionnaire

Code of Professional Conduct

CPD guidance

CPD Log template

Frequently Asked Questions

Introductory videos

Podcast

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Recognition for RPP

Use of post-nominals – RPP MAPM or RPP FAPM

Certificate of achievement

Logo for exclusive RPP use

Exclusive lapel pin

Public register at APM.org.uk

RPP online community

And eventually - we hope

Chartered Project Professional (ChPP)

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The route to RPP MAPM - and beyond

Qualifications

(if applicable, not mandatory)

Track Record

(Experience and Competence)

Your demonstration of and

commitment to Leadership,

Professionalism, Ethics & CPD

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Top tips for success

Follow the Guidance

Ask advice from others who have

undertaken the process (even if

unsuccessful)

Follow the Guidance

Understand – and act on – any feedback

from the assessors

Follow the Guidance

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Any

Questions?