Why become a Chartered Project Professional?

Gain recognition for your expertise

Chartered Project Professional (ChPP) is the profession's benchmark of competence, recognising experienced project professionals who can demonstrate their knowledge, skills and impact in practice.
Achieving Chartered status validates your expertise and demonstrates your commitment to the highest professional standards.

Strengthen your professional reputation

Chartership provides independent recognition of your experience and capability, helping you stand out with employers, clients and peers.
•    85% say chartership has enhanced their professional reputation.*
•    88% say it has improved client relationships.*

Build trust and credibility

Chartered status shows your capability has been independently assessed against a recognised professional standard.
•    82% say chartership increases organisational confidence in project delivery.*

Support your career progression

Chartership demonstrates your readiness for greater responsibility and more complex project environments.

More than 80% of ChPPs* are involved in projects valued at over £5 million, reflecting the level of responsibility often associated with chartered status.

Increase your earning potential

Chartered Project Professionals report an average salary of £82,500.*

By demonstrating recognised competence and professional credibility, chartership can strengthen your long-term career prospects.

Join a community of recognised professionals

Become part of a network of experienced project professionals committed to excellence, continuous development and raising standards across the profession.

You've built the experience. Gain the recognition to match.

*Source: APM ChPP Impact survey 2024