APM Membership Levels and Chartered Project Professional (ChPP) Pathways

Are you ready to validate your expertise and elevate your project career?

This webinar, hosted by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Network, was held on 8 September 2026. We broke down the Association for Project Management (APM) membership pathways and demystified the Chartered Project Professional (ChPP) application process.

Whether you're aiming to secure your Full Membership (MAPM) or ready to achieve Chartered status, this session provided clear, practical guidance on selecting the right entry route for your experience. You Learned how ChPP status boosts your professional credibility, command higher industry recognition, and got direct answers to your pathway questions from experienced chartered assessors and peers.

Key Takeaways:

• Compare the 3 distinct routes to ChPP and identify your best fit
• Understand the tangible career benefits of APM membership levels
• Insider tips on framing your competence evidence and preparing for interview

Masterclass: Navigating Your Route to APM Membership & Chartered Status (ChPP)

Achieving chartered status is the definitive gold standard for project, programme, and portfolio professionals. It signals proven technical competence, commitment to professional ethics, and leadership capability. But with multiple routes and membership tiers, where should you start and how do you optimize your application?

Why Attend? Designed for project managers, PMO leaders, and directors looking to benchmark their experience against global standards, this comprehensive session demystifies the APM journey. We’ll explore the progressive stages of APM membership from Student and Associate right through to Full (MAPM) and Fellow (FAPM), and provide a deep dive into the Chartered Project Professional (ChPP) standard.

What We Covered:

Unlocking APM Membership Value

How choosing the right membership tier opens access to peer networks, industry research, legal/career hubs, and continuous professional development (CPD) tools.

ChPP Entry Routes Demystified:

A step-by-step breakdown of the three application routes so you can choose the most efficient path:

• Pathway 1: An experiential route for seasoned practitioners applying directly via detailed written portfolio and interview.
• Pathway 2: For candidates holding recognized assessments for technical knowledge and professional practice.
• Pathway 3: For candidates holding recognized qualifications such as PMP and PMQ.
• Pathway 4: Candidates that hold recognized accredited routes for knowledge an  experience which have been approved by APM
• Crafting a Winning Application:

Practical advice on selecting your core competencies, writing concise project summaries, and avoiding common pitfalls during written submissions. 

Navigating the ChPP Interview:

What to expect during the oral assessment, how to articulate your leadership impact, and how to approach questions on professional ethics.

Get your specific pathway and evidence questions answered directly in a candid, supportive session by those that have already taken the journey.

Invest in your professional future. Join us to get clear on your next step, streamline your preparation, and gain the ultimate mark of distinction in project management.

Speaker: Dr Mark Reeson, Project Director, HanmiGlobal Saudi

 Dr Mark Reeson MBA ChPP RPP FAPM is a project management specialist with over thirty-five years’ experience.  A Fellow of the Association for Project Management, and has been involved in many project and programme consultative roles.

Most recently Mark has become the Project Management Excellence Manager with the Ministry of Health whilst working in Saudi Arabia and the wider Middle East on a variety of PMO and construction projects, for HanmiGlobal Saudi, a South Korean company based in Riyadh.

Still working as an APM ChPP assessor, Mark is committed to the ongoing development of the future generations of project managers.

As a regular public speaker Mark now shares his experience, knowledge and commitment with those associations wanting to progress project management in a more sustainable and successful manner.

Mark has very kindly allowed his presented material to be made available for viewing. The webinar recording on Vimeo is now available in our APM resources area and also embedded below for reference.