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APM Registered
Project Professional
(RPP)
Process and Support v2-4
Provek Ltd – Tel: 01635 524610
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 RPP 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