For those who meet the eligibility criteria but don’t have a recognised assessment.
(Previously Route 3)
The standard has been designed to be equally accessible to individuals both with or without project management qualifications (APM or others) but with significant relevant experience of projects, programmes or portfolios. It’s drawn from the APM Competence Framework.
We recognise the diverse paths individuals take into the profession, offering four pathways to ChPP.
View our upcoming assessment cycle dates.
Our Chartered Project Professionals span a range of sectors, ages and career stages, from organisations big and small. It’s for project professionals that:
Please note: You do not need to be an APM member to apply and there is no minimum years’ experience requirement.
Why become a Chartered Project Professional? |
Global recognition |
Becoming a Chartered Project Professional gives you global credibility, recognition and validates your expertise. This boosts your reputation, opens doors to new opportunities, and builds trust with clients and peers through external validation of skills. |
Networking opportunities |
Joining a community of fellow Chartered Project Professionals provides valuable networking opportunities allowing you to connect and collaborate with like-minded professionals in the field. |
Increased earning potential |
58% of Chartered Project Professional earn over £70,000*. With industry recognition, enhanced expertise, and proven skills, professionals may command higher salaries and rewarding career opportunities. |
For those who meet the eligibility criteria but don’t have a recognised assessment.
(Previously Route 3)
For those who meet the eligibility criteria and have a recognised assessment for technical knowledge.
(Previously Route 1)
For those who meet the eligibility criteria and have a recognised assessment for professional practice.
For those who meet the eligibility criteria and have a recognised assessment for both professional practice and technical knowledge.
(Previously Route 2)
A recognised assessment is awarded to an organisation who can show that a particular development programme or qualification meets either the technical knowledge or the technical knowledge and professional practice criteria needed to achieve the standard.
This means that if you have successfully passed the assessment you’ll be eligible to apply for the Chartered Project Professional (ChPP) standard via Pathway 2, 3 or 4.
The ChPP Self-Assessment Tool helps assess your readiness and identify the most suitable evidence for your application, as well as highlight areas for development.
We process applications through an assessment cycle.
Submission deadline |
Results release* |
Friday 15 November 2024 |
Wednesday 12 February 2025 |
Friday 17 January 2025 |
Wednesday 26 March 2025 |
Friday 21 March 2025 |
Wednesday 28 May 2025 |
*The results release date is provisional, subject to interview availability and volume. Successful applicants will be notified via email from the chartered team and will be added to the public directory on the APM website if they have opted to do so.
ChPP, MAPM
ChPP
BSc (Hons), ChPP, MAPM
ChPP, MAPM
Do you work in the built environment? As of 1 October 2023 you now need to prove you have the competence or are supervised by a competent project professional as defined in the Buildings Safety Act to manage the construction of buildings of any size. Our chartered standard has been named as a way of proving professional competence. Those who hold ChPP and have the relevant experience in the built environment, will be regarded as being able to demonstrate competence until September 2025.
You can find out more about the changes here.