APM Chartered Project Professional (ChPP) Process and ...
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APM Chartered
Project Professional
(ChPP)
Process and Support
October 2019
Provek Ltd – Tel: 01635 524610
www.provek.co.uk
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APM Chartered Project Professional (ChPP)
• 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?
Contents
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What is it?
• Benchmark of professional project practice
• 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
APM Chartered Project Professional (ChPP)
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The route will depend on whether you have a recognised assessment:
• Route 1: for those who have a recognised assessment for technical
knowledge e.g. hold APM PQ or APM PPQ; note: APM PMQ or
APMP does not provide any exemption
• Route 2: for those who have a recognised assessment for technical
knowledge and professional practice (e.g. hold APM RPP)
• Route 3: an experiential route for those who do not have a
recognised assessment but do meet the eligibility criteria
Three routes to APM ChPP
Two stage process for all routes
Stage 1: Online written application/submission
Stage 2: Interview
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Requirements for an individual to be ready for ChPP
• You are professionally active with a proven track record of delivering
projects, programmes, portfolios or a key control or enabling function
• Your projects, programmes or portfolios delivered exhibit
characteristics of complexity
• You have the required breadth of project experience to meet the
requirements of ten mandatory and two elective competences
• You have an advanced technical knowledge and are able to confidently
evaluate and analyse theory of current practices and methods
• You are committed to continuing professional development and an
ethical way of working.
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• Submit completed APM ChPP Stage 1 Written Submission
• Pay first stage payment*
• Supporting referees contacted
• Written submission reviewed by APM assessor
• Invited to professional review
• Pay second stage payment *
• If successful, join APM Register of Project Professionals
• Maintain status by remaining APM member and ongoing CPD, which may be auditedPD, which may be audited
*For current ChPP fees payable see APM website.org.uk
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How long does it take?
• Depends on candidate motivation and time available to commit to the
preparation required
• Effort required is estimated to be between 25 and 35 hours
• Driven candidates are expected to achieve in 4 to 6 months
• Recommended candidate or cohort 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/chartered-standard/application-process/
• APM fees paid in two stages – one fee when candidate submits ChPP
written submission to APM for assessment and then if successful, a
second fee when booking the interview
APM ChPP process time and APM fees
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Provek supports your journey to ChPP
Kick-Off
presentation
ChPP Readiness
Checker
ChPP
ready?
ChPP Stage 1
Written training
Prepare & Submit
Application to APM
ChPP Stage 2
Interview training
“Pass”
?
Create & Action
development plan
Review & agree
actions
Prepare for
Interview
Attend ChPP
Interview
“Pass”
?
ChPP
Awarded
Review & agree
actions
Kick-Off Written submission Interview Award
No No
No
Yes Yes
Yes
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• Takes c. 60 to 90 minutes to complete
• Built on the successful Provek RPP Readiness
Checker tool
• Personal report provided immediately offline
• Provides confidence of readiness for ChPP
• Filters out those not ready for ChPP, avoiding
disappointment later and wasted hours
• Used to aid individual and organisation; but
not required by APM for ChPP submission
• Provek available to discuss borderline cases
or any queries arising
Provek ChPP Readiness Checker tool
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• Stage 1 training session
• Completing the online APM ChPP application form – requirements and tips
• Presenting own evidence in the right way for success – tips and techniques
• Candidate completes written submission section by section – supported
by Provek expert remote review of 100% of draft and feedback
• Candidate submits final written application form to APM for assessment
(after final review by Provek expert)
Stage 1: Written Submission - Provek specialist support
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• If the candidate’s stage 1 written online application is successful
then the candidate will be invited for interview (stage 2)
• Stage 2 training session
• Interview structure and process – what the assessors are looking for
• Preparing for the interview – approach and tips
• One to one role play (candidate-assessor)
• Candidate prepares for interview – supported by Provek expert as
needed
• Candidate attends interview with two APM ChPP Assessors – in
person or via video call as chosen by the candidate
• Candidate receives final ChPP result on a date specified by APM
Stage 2: Interview - Provek specialist support
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• On-demand video resources on the award
winning The PM Channel covering the whole
ChPP process
• On-demand ChPP resources – tips, advice,
guidance and examples
• Access via personal login to The PM Channel
• Key documents can be downloaded directly
• Intuitive and easy to use
• Provek created, runs and owns The PM
Channel
Provek support videos on The PM Channel
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Provek ChPP expert support package options - Routes 1 or 3
Item REMOTE Support Package
- for 1 or more candidates
LIVE Support Package
- for 4 or more candidates
1 ChPP kick-off briefing and ChPP Readiness
Checker completion & report
√
On-demand video
√ GROUP
Face-to-face OR Webinar
2 One-to-One Readiness Checker Follow-up call
[OPTIONAL]
√
Optional
√
Optional
3 Stage 1 Training session – Complete written
submission
√
On-demand video
√ GROUP
Face-to-face OR Webinar
4 ChPP expert review of written submission
(individual)
√ √
5 Stage 2 Training session - Preparing for interview √
On-demand video
√ GROUP
Face-to-face OR Webinar
6 End to end ChPP expert advice and help
(telephone and email) – including access to ChPP
videos on The PM Channel
√ √
7 Monthly ChPP Progress Reports – for cohorts only √ √
8 Monthly ChPP Progress Reviews with client
nominated contacts – for cohorts only [OPTIONAL]
√
Optional
√
Optional
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Provek ChPP expert support package options - Routes 1 or 3
Item Item details
1 ChPP kick-off briefing and
ChPP Readiness Checker
completion & report
(Cohort max. 40 per session)
• ChPP process explained. Set candidate expectations
• Explain context for ChPP Readiness Checker tool
• Candidate completes the Provek ChPP Readiness Checker tool (individual)
• Candidate report generated indicating ChPP Readiness and any gaps identified
2 One-to-One Readiness
Checker Follow-up call
[OPTIONAL]
• Review & discuss report from ChPP Readiness Checker
• Confirm suitability for ChPP now or specific gaps to address
• Help candidate consider how to address any gaps
3 Stage 1 Training session –
Complete written submission
(Cohort max. 12 per session)
• Step by step - how to complete APM ChPP Stage 1 Written Submission
• Provek ChPP Handbook. Tips, advice and guidance
• Hands-on starting to draft own portfolio.
• Stimulate candidate setting a personal timeline plan
4 ChPP expert review of written
submission (individual)
• Phased 100% expert review by an approved ChPP Assessor of written
submission including CPD log
• Final written submission review before submit to APM
5 Stage 2 Training session -
Preparing for interview
(Cohort max. 12 per session)
• Provides full understanding of APM ChPP Stage 2 Interview
• Tips, advice and guidance
• Role play competence Q & A
• Action plan leading up to interview
Steps
1 to 5
Remote support packages available for 1 or more candidates.
Live support packages available for a cohort of 4 or more candidates.
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Provek APM ChPP support package options (Routes 1 or 3)
Item Item details
6 End to end ChPP expert
advice and help (telephone
and email) – including access
to ChPP videos on The PM
Channel
• ChPP expert support end to end throughout the ChPP application process for
questions, clarifications and advice.
• Anytime access to on-demand ChPP videos (for examples, support, refresher,
guidance and tips) via Provek’s award winning The PM Channel
• In addition to expert support already provided in item 4 for review of a
candidate’s written submission.
7 Monthly ChPP Progress
Reports
• Provek send a progress report to nominated client contacts comprising all
candidates participating in the ChPP programme.
8 Monthly ChPP Progress
Reviews with client
nominated contacts
[OPTIONAL]
• 30-45 minute monthly review call to discuss the progress of the ChPP cohort and
agree any actions required
Steps
6 to 8
Continued ……..
Remote support packages available for 1 or more candidates.
Live support packages available for a cohort of 4 or more candidates.
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Why use ChPP specialist support
• The written submission application is estimated to take approximately
25 to 35 hours of candidate preparation time
• 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 and approach – helped over 100 candidates
achieve RPP (see some of the organisation’s logos below)
• Expert support team of experienced ChPP assessors
• Unique on-demand video-based resources invaluable to candidate
• A range of support packages to suit individual needs
• Help by email or telephone through the whole journey