FAQs
We've gathered answers to our most frequently asked questions, covering everything from when you will receive your exam results to how to become an approved trainer. For questions about a specific certification or product, please see the product tab.
FAQs per product
Praxis Framework™ Certification
The Praxis certifications do not expire.
Private Brand Fundamentals Certification
No, these exams are only available as closed book.
Currently the Private Brand Fundamentals trainings are delivered in English.
The Private Brand Fundamentals certifications do not expire and there are no on-going maintenance requirements.
Project Management (PM²) Foundation Certification
PM² is the official European Commission project management methodology, created by incorporating best practices, standards and methodologies to support the management of any type of project.
The PM² Foundation certification has been developed by APMG to certify your ability as a Project Manager to:
- Define key project & PM² concepts.
- Describe the project organisation, roles and phases of a project.
- Understand planning, monitoring and controlling of projects.
- Identify project risks and issues.
- Explain change, quality and requirements management.
- Understand reporting, communication and stakeholder management.
The PM² exam is currently available in English, Polish, French and Italian.
No, the exam is only available as closed book.
The PM² certificate does not expire.
Project Management for Sustainable Development (PM4SD™)
PM4SD stands for Project Management for Sustainable Development and is a specialised scheme for those working in the tourism sector. The certification aims to support the process of making tourism more sustainable and responsible by addressing the need to use a project management approach that can be applied specifically to the tourism sector and can be used as a tool for the implementation of sustainability principles. The scheme follows best practice in project management and includes a number of components specific to sustainable tourism policies and practices.
The certification has both a Foundation and Practitioner level, which are based on the manual ‘Project Management for Sustainable Development’.
PM4SD is based on the manual ‘Project Management for Sustainable Development’ published by TSO. This can be purchased from APMG Business Books.
Most PM4SD accredited training organizations include this publication with the course materials.
A set of project management templates are also part of the examinable material. These will be supplied to you by your ATO if you receive accredited training. If you decide to self-study, on booking your PM4SD exam you will be sent a link to the templates at no additional cost.
For individuals self-studying it is almost impossible to say. As all candidates have different experience and amount of time available for study, it varies from person to person. We suggest you buy the manual and have a look through for yourself before deciding how long you need to spend learning.
For those studying with an accredited training organization, foundation courses are generally delivered over 3 days, while combined foundation and practitioner courses are generally delivered over 5 days. It is well worth investigating with individual providers, as many will offer tailored and blended learning solutions.
Pass marks for the PM4SD examinations are as follows:
Foundation: You will need to score 25/50 to pass the foundation exam.
Practitioner: You will need to score 40/80 to pass the practitioner exam.
PM4SD certification is not valid for a defined period and will not expire.
PM4SD foundation and practitioner exams are currently available in English only.
The Project Management for Sustainable Development book is currently available in English. A French and Spanish translation is underway.
Project Planning and Control (PPC) Certification
APMG International has partnered with the Association for Project Management (APM) to develop Project Planning and Control – this incorporates new guidance and a supporting training and certification scheme for business analysts. The Project Planning and Control guidance is aimed at:
Planning Managers
Planning Engineers
Project Control Managers
Project Control Engineers
It may also be useful to
Cost Engineers
Project Managers
Project Support Team Members
Project Planning and Control has one main publication supporting the qualification scheme, published by the APM, called PLANNING, SCHEDULING, MONITORING AND CONTROL - The Practical Project Management of Time, Cost and Risk.
This can be purchased from APMG Business Books at: www.apmg-businessbooks.com.
Most Project Planning and Control ATOs will include the guidance as part of the course fee.
Examinations are currently available in English only. Further translations will be considered subject to market demand.
For individuals self-studying it is almost impossible to say. As all candidates have different experiences and amount of time available for study, it varies from person to person. We suggest you buy the guidance and have a look through for yourself before deciding how long you need to spend learning.
For those studying with an accredited training organization, foundation courses are generally delivered over 3 days. A combined foundation and practitioner course will generally be delivered over 5 days. It is well worth investigating with individual providers, as many will offer tailored and blended learning solutions.
The Project Planning and Control foundation examination consists of 50 multiple-choice questions, with 25 marks (50%) required to pass. It is a closed-book examination to be completed in 40 minutes.
The practitioner examination consists of 8 questions with 10 marks available per question, to be completed in 3 hours. A total of 80 marks are available, with 40 marks (50%) required to pass. The exam is in the complex multiple OTE format based on a scenario and additional question information. It is an open-book examination (PPC guide only) and a simple calculator may also be used.
The pass mark for the Project Planning and Control examination is:
Foundation: You will need to score 25/50 (50%) to pass the foundation exam.
Practitioner: You will need to score 40/80 (50%) to pass the practitioner exam.
The certifications are not valid for a defined period of time and will not expire.
Public-Private Partnerships (CP3P) Certification
Candidates who complete all three exams are awarded the globally recognised CP3P credential which is endorsed by the Consultative Committee. This support along with collaboration with the Asian Development Bank, the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, the Inter-American Development Bank, the Islamic Development Bank and the World Bank Group (WBG) points to its potential for global acceptance.
The audience for the Certification Program includes individuals working on PPPs or individuals interested in learning about PPPs, regardless of discipline or sector. Some previous knowledge or experience in the topics covered in the PPP Guide, related to PPPs in general will be advantageous, but lack of experience should not prevent anyone from taking part in the Certification Program.
Anyone can apply to take the exams leading to gaining the CP3P credential, however in order to be eligible to take the Preparation and Execution exams, you must have already passed the Foundation exam.