ChPP Pilot Candidate 

Terms of reference

The assessment was scored numerically, and no feedback was provided by the markers. 

Additionally, as our exam papers change, and future assessments would include different questions, having written narrative feedback wouldn’t be helpful in the way that is under the current assessment.  

Common themes that were seen during review include: 

• For the written exam, successful candidates demonstrated the ability to critically analyse and evaluate core areas of the defined competences, and fully addressed all elements of the questions posed. 
• For the presentation, successful candidates focused on demonstrating relevant evidence to their selected competences and assessment criteria.  
• For the Q&A, successful candidates included projects in their presentation that fully met each element of the required level of complexity, and ones where they had the appropriate accountability and authority.  

Due to the mitigations that were put in place to ensure that the final outcomes accurately reflected candidate performance, the score breakdowns are not directly comparable to your final outcome.  

As per the Terms of Reference for the pilot, no refunds are available. 

The fees are non-refundable for the pilot. However, you can apply under the current assessment process and will pay the resubmission fee for the written application which is currently £210 + VAT 

The results have undergone extensive moderation to account for areas of the pilot assessment that were evidenced through the evaluation process as requiring adjustment. This included consideration of findings from performance analysis, candidate and assessment personnel feedback, and recommendations arising from the independent review conducted by Cambridge Assessment. These mitigations were applied to ensure that final outcomes accurately reflected candidate performance and that no candidate was disadvantaged by issues identified within the pilot assessment design or delivery. 

As per the Terms of Reference for the pilot, no appeals will be heard. 

This isn’t possible, as the pilot was only available during the dates in April/May 2026. The pilot was not designed to support modular arrangements. The pilot elements do not match to the current construct elements, and the new assessment will not exactly match the pilot, so a re-sit isn’t possible under either the current or new assessment. 

To re-apply under the current construct, please log into MyAPM using the same email address and login details you used for the pilot, so that the system will recognise you as a previous applicant. Proceed to the Chartered home page and click the green ‘Apply Now’ button – this will generate a re-submission application form for you to fill in.  

There is no deadline by which you would need to re-apply, as the system recognises any past applications and changes you to a re-application no matter how much time has passed, so you are welcome to reapply whenever you are ready.  

The reduced re-application fee for a written submission under the current construct is £210 + VAT. The interview fee is then paid separately upon receiving a successful written submission result. The fee for the interview varies depending on your pathway.  

While the current process is in place, there is no deadline for the discounted re-application fee. 

That information is not yet available.  

No, if you have a recognised assessment for any of the other pathways, you are welcome to apply for the corresponding pathway. 

No, when you re-apply you can amend your competence selection.  

This isn’t possible, as the pilot was not designed to support modular arrangements, and the pilot elements do not match to the current construct elements. You would need to re-apply via your chosen pathway.  

This isn’t possible, as the pilot was not designed to support modular arrangements, and the pilot elements do not match to the current construct elements. You would need to re-apply via your chosen pathway.  

This won’t be possible, as the new construct will not match the pilot construct exactly. You would need to re-sit the new assessment in full.  

This won’t be possible, as the new construct will not match the pilot construct exactly. You would need to re-sit the new assessment in full. 

This will be included on your results email.  

Yes, the pilot achieved its aim in validating our new assessment model and gave valuable insights that we will be taking forward to the live assessment. Thank you for your support during this process. 

There are mentors available on the APM Community platform for APM members, who may be able to help you reflect on your current level and strategise ways to support you, should you choose to re-take the Chartered assessment.