APM Registered

Project Professional

(RPP)

Process and Support

v2-3

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www.provek.co.uk

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Contents

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?

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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

APM RPP

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• 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 was

refreshed in 2017.

The RPP standard

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

that demonstrates responsible leadership and the competences

necessary for project, programme or portfolio management.

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RPP application process

• Submit completed APM RPP 2nd Edition Application Form

• Pay first stage payment

• Supporting referees contacted

• Application Form reviewed by APM assessor

• Invited to professional review

• Pay second stage payment *

• If successful, join APM Register of Project Professionalsls

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

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

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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

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• 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

2. Application Form assessed

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• 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

3. Candidate invited to Interview

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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/

• APM 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

Total RPP process - time and cost

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• Candidate readiness checker tool (free to use)

• Our coaching support options for candidates

• How much does it cost?

• Why use specialist support?

Provek specialist support for candidates

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• 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 APM RPP Readiness Checker tool

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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

Provek coaching support package options

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

Project

Managers

Timeline (typical) – using Provek support package RPP C

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).

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RPP support package options – choose to suit your needs

Item Item details RPP

Remote

only

RPP

Face to

face or

webinar

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

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

VideoFace 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

VideoFace 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

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• 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

Invaluable on-demand RPP support videos

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RPP support package options – prices £ per person

Number of candidates in single

cohort

RPP

Remote only

RPP

Face to face or webinar

briefings

Per candidate (small cohorts) £600 £1,750 (webinar briefings)

Per candidate (large cohorts) £600 £1,300 (face to face briefings)

APM RPP Stage 1 and Stage 2 fees

(experiential and virtual interview)c. £750

Cohort size:

• A small cohort is fewer than 8 candidates and a large cohort is 8 or more.

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

Price excludes:

• VAT

• For RPP face to face option, travel & subsistence for RPP expert for face to face meetings and

training sessions and a suitable room (if required)

Provek APM RPP

Readiness Checker tool

is made available free of

charge and is

recommended to be

used before committing

to the ChPP process

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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

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To discuss your needs

Email: enquiries@provek.co.uk

Telephone: 01635 524610