About CP3P Certification
Overview
CP3P Training and Certifications
Benefits of CP3P Certification
For Individuals
- Demonstrate a solid understanding of PPP principles, processes and best practises.
- Leverage a shared lexicon (PPP terminology) used worldwide and enhance cross-team collaboration.
- Follow a structured learning path that guides professionals through the design of a PPP project, its implementation and the management of associated contracts.
- Increase the likelihood of developing and implementing a successful PPP program that delivers the right projects effectively and efficiently.
- Pass all three examinations and demonstrate the necessary skills to achieve successful PPP project outcomes with the CP3P credential.
For Organizations
- Guides organizations on how to access and attract more international investors.
- Improves understanding of internationally recognized good practices which helps businesses access new markets more successfully.
- Provides private sector employees of PPPs with an appropriate understanding of the motivations, objectives, and concerns of future public partners, i.e. governments.
- Gives a standardized framework for the delivery of PPP projects worldwide which provides clarity and consistency.
- Increases capacity to deliver successful PPP infrastructure projects, ensuring fewer projects fail to meet requirements or expectations.
Study materials
Study materials
Useful links
Useful links
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The APMG PPP Certification Program Official Website
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The PPP Certification Guide
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Free Online Training Course for the APMG PPP Certification Program
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Become an Accredited Training Organization (ATO) for the APMG PPP Certification…
Documentation
Documentation
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When you are ready to take your exam, book an online timeslot yourself with APMG, or your training organization may organize this for you. If you pass your exam APMG will issue you with a digital badge for you to share!
CP3P Certification levels
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Self-study
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Training organizations for CP3P Certification
Important information about language
The training services listed on this website have undergone a quality assurance process to ensure they meet high standards. However, please note that while the quality of the training content has been assessed, the language capabilities in which these services are delivered have not been specifically evaluated. We recommend that users verify the language proficiency and suitability of the service for their needs directly with the Training Organisation prior to enrollment or participation.
Testimonials
SFIA

This APMG certification has been informally mapped against the SFIA Framework to indicate the skills that are addressed and referenced by the certification. Although it is not yet possible to claim this digital badge, the indicative skills can be used to plan your professional development through assessing the skills you have and the skills you need for the role you want.
knowledge
CP3P Foundation
Generic attribute Knowledge up to level 2
Same as above plus Sourcing up to level 5, Investment Appraisal level 4
knowledge
CP3P Preparation
Generic attribute Knowledge up to level 3
Same as above plus Sourcing up to level 5, Investment Appraisal level 4
knowledge
CP3P Execution
Generic attribute Knowledge up to level 3
Same as above plus Sourcing up to level 5, Investment Appraisal level 4
FAQs
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However, successful candidates are able to share and display their digital badge publicly.
Some certifications do not require training in order to take the exam however, for most certifications, training is advised.
For some certifications individuals also have the option to self-study in preparation for the exam and, when they are ready, can even take the exam from the comfort of their home or office.
You can find details of our self-study exams, available to purchase, via our public exams portal.
Most, if not all, of our certifications come with at least one Sample Exam to help participants prepare for their exam. Access to the Sample Exams can be located on our website.
If you are sitting the examination through an Accredited Training Organization, the cost of the exam is generally included in the course fee. Please ensure you confirm with your training provider that the exam is included in these costs.
If you have selected a self-study option, please note that APMG-International uses a global pricing model for all exams. The examination fees for candidates attending a public exam centre are determined by the location where the exams are administered.
To find out the costs in your region, please refer to our examination portal or contact the APMG-International Service Desk (servicedesk@apmg-international.com).
Candidates will be able to claim their digital badge and electronic certificate from the APMG Candidate Portal within two business days of their exam result being issued.
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, log into the account and accept your pending badge.
- Provisional results: After completing the Foundation examination, candidates may receive provisional results either orally from the invigilator or on-screen at the end of an online exam.
- Official results: Once processed, official results, including a PDF breakdown of marks by syllabus area, are available in the APMG Candidate Portal. Results are issued as the total number of marks achieved.
- Processing time: Exam papers are usually marked immediately after the exam. APMG formally processes and confirms results via the Candidate Portal within 2 working days of receiving completed papers.
- Outstanding payments: In exceptional cases, results may be withheld until full payment has been received.