CP3P The APMG Public-Private Partnerships (PPP) Certification Program

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When you pass an exam - you'll instantly have the option to claim a digital badge representing your new certificate.

Your badge can be embedded on an email signature, website, social media or digital CV.

With just one click employers, customers and clients can easily view and verify your credentials and skills.

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CP3P (Certified PPP Professional) is the credential awarded to candidates who have passed all three exams within the Certification Program. Candidates are permitted to use this credential following their name so they may be recognized for their knowledge of PPP.

Once you’ve been notified that you’ve passed your exam - you will have the option to create a digital badge in APMG's Candidate Portal.

Visit APMG's Candidate Portal, view your exam results and select 'Create Badge'.

This takes you to the Credly website where the digital badges are hosted. You will be guided through the Credly account creation process.

Once you have created an account with Credly - login into the account and accept your pending badge.

You can always access all your electronic certificates and badges via the APMG Candidate Portal. Once you have logged on to the Candidate Portal, click on the ‘Badges and Certificates’ option from the menu bar at the top of screen. From here you should click on the ‘Create Badge/Certificate’ button. This will take you to the Credly platform to create and account and download your badge and certificate.

Step-by-step guidance is available to download from the ‘Badges and Certificates’ area in your Candidate Portal.

Electronic certificates are environmentally friendly, but you can print the certificate yourself at home or work, if required.

If you have any problems with accessing your digital certificate, please contact our Customer Interaction Team - servicedesk@apmg-international.com

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.

The PPP Certification Program Guide (the PPP Guide) compiles good practices in the PPP industry and is organized into eight modules that reflect the stages a PPP project lifecycle. It was written by a team of experts, chosen for their experience in PPP programs and projects in the target markets. Authors are listed on this website: https://ppp-certification.com/ppp-certification-guide/acknowledgements.

Contents of the PPP Guide have been peer reviewed by a wide group of PPP practitioners and leaders with relevant expertise. It will be updated periodically to reflect the needs, opinions, lessons and changing culture of the industry it serves. There is no need to get recertified every time the PPP Guide is updated. 

This PPP Guide compiles good PPP practices from a wide variety of regions and sectors and provides the basis for courses and examinations. This publication has undergone a robust peer review process. It was reviewed by a panel comprising a wide range of PPP practitioners and MDBs covering all regions and sectors. 

The Foundation exam covers chapter 1 of the PPP Guide: Introduction and Overview, including Appendix A and the Glossary. This is a compulsory module and exam in order to proceed to next stages. 

The Preparation exam covers chapters 2 to chapter 5 (sections 1 to 5.8 and section 9.9 of chapter 5 only); and

The Execution exam covers chapters 5 to chapter 8.

No, it is not mandatory to attend an accredited training course, but it is recommended. The training courses are delivered through our Accredited Training Organisations (ATOs). Details of the organisations accredited by APMG to deliver the CP³P training can be found by clicking on the 'Training Providers' button at the top of the screen.

 In addition to receiving accredited training, individuals also have the option of self-study to prepare for the examinations by downloading the PPP Guide free of charge from the PPP Certification Program website: https://ppp-certification.com/ppp-certification-guide/about-ppp-guide

It is possible to earn PMI Education PDUs for attending third-party provider training (training courses not offered by a PMI Authorized Training Partner), as long as the training meets the requirements around the skill areas of the PMI Talent Triangle. Please check the PMI website (https://www.pmi.org/certifications/certification-resources/maintain/earn-pdus/education) for further details on how to record your PDUs and what supporting evidence is required.

The Foundation exam is a simple multiple choice exam with 50 questions which must be completed in 40 minutes. The pass mark is 50% (25 marks out of 50).

The Preparation exam is a complex multiple choice exam with 4 questions, each worth 20 marks, which must be completed in 2.5 hours. The pass mark is 50% (40 marks out of 80).

The Execution exam is a complex multiple choice exam with 4 questions, each worth 20 marks, which must be completed in 2.5 hours. The pass mark is 50% (40 marks out of 80).