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Association for Project Management : Why APM
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The Association for Project Management has over 35 years combining its members’ extensive experience in developing the science and art of project management. This is encapsulated in the APM Body of Knowledge, qualifications and other research activities and disseminated through its members, and more widely via print, electronic media and events. Through its work with the profession it satisfies the five criteria set out by Privy Council:

The institution should comprise members of a unique profession: The APM Body of Knowledge is a recognised authority in the subject of project management. Pre-eminent organisations such as the Ministry of Defence, DWP, Olympic Delivery Authority, BAE Systems and BT are corporate members of the association and have aligned their project management activities to APM and its Body of Knowledge.

Members of the institution should be qualified to at least first degree level: The 2007 APM members' survey shows 71% of APM members are educated to degree level with 37% holding a post graduate qualification, 11% are chartered with another institution. Allowing for double counting this covers 88% of members. All full members have demonstrated that they have a minimum of five years experience and 75% have 10 years or more.

The institution should be financially sound and able to demonstrate a track record of achievement: APM was formed in 1972 and has grown to have a permanent professional headquarters with over 30 staff. APM is an organisation with a turnover of approximately £4.4 million per year, with robust reserves.

Must be acting in the public interest: APM is a registered charity working for the public benefit and the only body able to provide independent cross-sector representation of project management. The APM Body of Knowledge reflects project management throughout all sectors of the market and represents the practical experience of its members.

The institution is normally expected to be of substantial size: APM currently has over 16,000 individual and almost 500 corporate members.

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