Association for Project Management
About us
In our changing world, project professionals are at the forefront of delivering change and the environment for delivery is becoming ever more complex. The project profession needs to be better understood, to have consistent standards and to set the highest bar.
We’re Association for Project Management – APM. We’re the only chartered membership organisation representing the project profession in the world, building the profile and respect the profession warrants and setting the most exacting standards. We’re a registered charity, delivering education and developing qualifications, conducting research and providing resources. We run events, share best practice and give the project management community – individuals and businesses – the opportunity to connect and debate.
We know that better project delivery is about achieving your desired outcome. We believe it’s about more than process alone. When doing so will make a difference, we challenge the status quo and champion the new. So, in a complex and shifting world, we help the project profession deliver better.
Why choose us
Wherever you are in your career, our qualifications grow your skillset, enhance your credentials and give you a competitive edge. You might want to learn the basics of good project management. You might be building your career and want to prove you’ve got the skills of an established project professional. Or perhaps you’ve already got years of experience and want to showcase your knowledge. Wherever you are on your journey, it’s never too late to explore our range of internationally-recognised qualifications and standards in project management. We’re here to support you every step of the way.
As the only chartered membership organisation for the project profession, we set the highest standards for the industry. We offer a range of ways to take our qualifications so you can find the route that suits you – through one of our accredited training providers or your employer, with an academic institution or directly with us. Our robust qualifications and assessments are the hallmark of quality, ensuring you showcase your knowledge, understanding and capabilities, and reinforcing your competences so you stand out from the crowd. With syllabuses across a variety of methodologies, our qualifications are transferable to any sector, giving you flexibility with skills that are always relevant. We’re an inclusive organisation so we make reasonable adjustments for candidates who need it.
You don’t have to be an APM member to take our qualifications. However, joining our community and having access to our wide range of learning tools, publications, events and resources will enhance your learning. We believe that being the best project professional involves ongoing learning. Our qualifications enable you to do just that, with the opportunity for professional development, taking your expertise to the next level. They show your commitment to becoming a better project professional and delivering better project outcomes. This can only be positive for all of us, because when projects succeed, society benefits.