APM at 50
Better projects for a better future
It’s our golden year at a golden moment for the project profession
In the last 50 years the world has changed beyond recognition. As we look to the future, addressing key challenges such as climate change, social inequality and digital transformation, we know it will change even more. If the last decade has shown anything – from the London Olympics to the COVID vaccine – it’s the power of successful project management to deliver positive impact. And, as the only chartered membership organisation representing the project profession in the world, APM and its professional community are at the forefront of delivering projects that succeed and benefit society.
How far we've come
1972
Founded in Sweden as INTERNET (UK)
1975
First issue of The Bulletin now Project Journal
1985
Opened first office in High Wycombe
1992
APM Body of Knowledge 1st edition published
1996
APM Project Management Qualification launched
1998
Reached 10,000 individual members
2004
Launched APM Project Management Awards
2008
Moved to Princes Risborough office
2008
Five dimensions of professionalism
2012
Launched APM Registered Project Professional
2017
Gained Royal Charter
2018
The Chartered Project Professional register opened
2020
APM qualifications moved online
2022
Over 35,000 members and our 50th anniversary
Share your stories
There have been many memories created at APM over the past 50 years. As we celebrate this milestone we hope to share as many of your memories as we can. If you have a story that you would like to share, then please fill out the form below. You can upload photos or write a short account of your memories. Don’t forget to tell us what your photo shows.
What’s coming up
50 projects for a better future
We’ve identified 50 impactful projects from the last 50 years.
COMING SOON
APM Power of Projects Conference
We will be celebrating our 50th anniversary at the conference on Thursday 9 June in London.
50 Years of Research
We’ll be bringing together key people from the academic world to discuss how project management has developed as a discipline over the last 50 years.
COMING SOON