The much-anticipated Execution exam for APMG’s Public-Private Partnerships (PPP) Certification Program is now live.
The Execution exam is the 2nd of the two higher level exams and completes the certification program.
About the Execution Exam
The purpose of the Execution certification is to confirm whether the candidate has achieved sufficient understanding of how to apply the structuring & drafting process of PPP tender documents and the PPP contract, the tendering and awarding of PPP contracts, and the management of PPP contracts during the Construction and Operations Phases.
The Execution exam is based on chapters 5 to 8 of the PPP Certification Guide. The exam is based on a fictional scenario, is 2½ hours in duration, and has 4 main questions each worth 20 marks and the pass mark is 40 out of a possible 80 marks. As with the Preparation exam, candidates will be permitted to refer to the PPP Certification Guide during the Execution examination.
All candidates must have already passed the Foundation exam to be eligible to sit the Execution exam. Candidates may wish to only take one of the two higher level exams (whichever is most relevant to their role), therefore it is not mandatory to have passed both the Foundation and Preparation exams before taking the Execution exam. However, to get a holistic understanding of the PPP process cycle, we recommend that all three exams are taken.
Target Audience for the Execution exam
The target audience for the Execution exam is individuals who are involved in the structuring & tendering of PPP projects, and the management of PPP contracts. This will mostly be public sector officials and practitioners and their advisors and consultants. However, individuals from the private sector will also be interested.
Getting certified
Candidates will be able to take the Execution exam at the end of an accredited training course via APMG’s network of Accredited training organisations (ATOs). A training course is typically 5 days long and includes time for candidates to sit the Execution exam.
There is a self-study option for candidates who wish to download and study the PPP Guide, although there will be no free online-training for the Execution exam.
All candidates who pass a CP3P exam will be awarded an e-certificate and a digital badge to prove their success.
CP3P Credential
Candidates who pass all three examinations (Foundation, Preparation and Execution) will automatically be awarded the CP3P credential. The credential is a digital badge and e-certificate which demonstrates that the holder has a full knowledge of the PPP lifecycle, as documented in the PPP Guide. Digital badges can be shared with colleagues and friends via social media networks.
