| Developmental Programme of the Year

This category aims to recognise excellence in the delivery and outcomes/benefits of project management developmental programmes or schemes. This may include (but is not limited to):

• Graduate schemes
• Apprenticeship schemes
• Career development pathways

The category is open to organisations of all kinds, but the programme must be specifically related to educating and developing project, programme and portfolio management skills in their paid or voluntary employees. Entrants can be members or non-members of APM, from both in and outside of the UK.

Entries should take the form of a 1,000-word statement (in English) addressing the criteria below. In addition, entrants may also submit up to two pieces of supporting evidence which must only include:

• images and/or graphics (no text, just short captions)
• a link to a video no more than 2 minutes in length

Evidence must support information already included in the submission and must not introduce additional elements. Please see further details on the ‘Supporting evidence’ tab of the Awards platform.

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DXC Technology launched a development program in partnership with 2020 Business Insight in November 2023, with the aim to upskill all Business and Project Management academics.

This 11-day training programme offers a tailored blend of custom content designed to align with DXC processes, combined with globally recognized qualifications. It ensures comprehensive coverage of essential project management competencies to support career progression.

MPFT has created a project management development programme to address several challenges. The programme combines training on project competencies with mentoring, networking and shadowing opportunities.

Open to staff across the Trust regardless of role, experience or seniority, over 500 colleagues have been through the training so far. Evaluated using the Kirkpatrick model, it can evidence a significant improvement in project management knowledge, skills and confidence.

CPD approved by Keele University, the programme has supported the development of a sustainable project management talent pipeline to support the organisation in enhancing services to the benefit of patients and the communities the Trust serves.

MPower: MIGSO-PCUBED’s Project Management Apprenticeship Programme. Through this we are developing future project professionals and making a contribution to mitigating the skills gap risk highlighted by APM’s Golden Thread Report.