About Praxis Framework™ Certification
Overview
Praxis Framework™ Training and Certifications
Benefits of Praxis Framework™ Certification
For Individuals
- Understand project/programme functions as well as the processes and documentation used to manage lifecycle phases.
- Apply and tailor Praxis to any organization by inserting process models, templates and content directly into the Praxis framework.
- Understand the consolidated similarities and differences between Praxis and other prominent guides such as: PRINCE2®, MSP® and the APM Body of Knowledge.
- Develop and maintain an effective project or programme delivery infrastructure in a decreased timescale.
- Implement the framework at any stage of delivery to become a highly responsive project/programme manager.
For Organizations
- Introduces a 360° capability assessment tool that also acts as a checklist to embed best-practices.
- Supports instant feedback with real-time dashboards, helping teams make data-driven decisions that accelerate product delivery and enhance overall performance.
- Helps teams manage expectations and communicate more effectively through a universal project/programme taxonomy and terminology guide.
- Guides teams by using first-hand community knowledge uploaded to the online Praxis framework for easy reference and continued professional development.
- Helps global companies standardize project/programme management without having to retrain employees who may hold different project management certifications.
Study materials
Useful links
Useful links
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Praxis Framework™ Website
Documentation
Documentation
Success in 1 2 3
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Pass the exam & receive a certificate
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!
Praxis Framework™ Certification levels
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Training organizations for Praxis Framework™ 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
Praxis Framework Foundation was my first international certification and, honestly, having APMG as the examination institute clearly improved my experience. When I checked online about APMG I just found positive reviews, which helped me to build more confidence to continue. APMG is serious business, I was delighted to see how serious the proctored examination was taken. Everyone would benefit from APMG exams.
In Australia, the Queensland Government has endorsed Praxis Framework alongside PRINCE2 for public sector projects.
Videos & Case studies
Videos
Case studies
Praxis Ensures Project Consistency
Driving Business Excellence: A Case Study on American Express GBT.
Online Learning to Programme Success
Career Story: Senior Programme Manager
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
Praxis Framework Foundation
Generic attribute Knowledge up to level 3, Project Management level 4, Methods and Tools up to level 4
Same as above plus Project Management up to level 6
knowledge
Praxis Framework Practitioner
Generic attribute Knowledge up to level 4, Project Management up to level 5, Methods and Tools up to level 4
Same as above plus Methods and Tools level 5, Project Management level 6
knowledge
Praxis Framework™ Bridging Course
Generic attribute Knowledge up to level 4, Project Management up to level 5, Methods and Tools up to level 4
Same as above plus Methods and Tools level 5, Project Management up to level 6
competency
Praxis Framework Professional
Generic attribute Knowledge up to level 5, Generic attribute Business Skills up to level 5, Programme Management level 6, Project Management up to level 5
Same as above plus Project Management up to level 7
knowledge
Praxis Framework Foundation
Generic attribute Knowledge up to level 3, Project Management level 4, Methods and Tools up to level 4
Same as above plus Project Management up to level 6
knowledge
Praxis Framework Practitioner
Generic attribute Knowledge up to level 4, Project Management up to level 5, Methods and Tools up to level 4
Same as above plus Methods and Tools level 5, Project Management level 6
knowledge
Praxis Framework™ Bridging Course
Generic attribute Knowledge up to level 4, Project Management up to level 5, Methods and Tools up to level 4
Same as above plus Methods and Tools level 5, Project Management up to level 6
competency
Praxis Framework Professional
Generic attribute Knowledge up to level 5, Generic attribute Business Skills up to level 5, Programme Management level 6, Project Management up to level 5
Same as above plus Project Management up to level 7
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FAQs
The entire Praxis Framework is available for free online at the Praxis Framework website. If preferred, it is also available in print form from APMG Store.
Praxis is an openly available Project, Programme and Portfolio Management Framework, available at the Praxis Framework website.
The Praxis certifications do not expire.
There are numerous best practice guides available, but none that look at all the areas needed to effectively deliver a project or programme - Knowledge, Method, Competency and Capability. Praxis encompasses all the elements needed to deliver a successful project or programme, all in one framework. It is also the first framework to integrate projects, programmes and portfolios.
The Praxis Framework Foundation & Practitioner exams are available in English, Chinese and Bahasa (Indonesian).
The Foundation exam only is also available in Dutch and Polish.
Candidates sitting a Praxis Framework exam in a second language are allowed extra time to complete the exam - i.e. Foundation exam candidates receive an additional 15 minutes, while Practitioner exam candidates receive an additional 40 minutes to complete the exam.
Please contact either your training provider or the APMG Customer team (+44 1494 452 450) to discuss your additional time requirements.
The framework includes all aspects of project, programme, and portfolio delivery. However due to the lengthy timeframe that would be required to cover project, programme and portfolio management in training, the certification syllabus only covers projects and programmes.
Your training organization specified that they wish to view candidate results before releasing. If you would like your results sooner, you may contact your ATO directly and request your results that way. After they have released them, you will be able to create/view your Digital Badge and download your Digital Certificate in your Credly account in the Certificates section of your portal.
Since 2018, we are no longer registered for AXELOS qualifications and are unable to provide the certificates.
If you received your AXELOS qualification before this time, you can contact customer service and upon providing your candidate number, ask if a copy of your certificate still exists in our system.
Alternatively, you can reach out to IT PeopleCert directly with this request quoting your candidate number.
If you do not have your candidate number, we can provide it to you. Additionally, we are happy to provide a letter of verification for any exams sat with us.
Using a company device in which you do not have administrative rights and access to download additional software tends to cause issues when sitting your exam via ProctorU, as outlined in the Candidate Guidance Agreement.
If you wish to sit your exam via ProctorU again, you will need to pay a reschedule fee of £32 (which you can do in the Candidate Portal) before you can select a new date and time.
Alternatively, you can reschedule your exam via our AIPP service, where you can take your exam over Zoom without downloading any additional software. Please note there are fewer exam slots available through AIPP.
Full details of our Proctoring options can be found on our Proctoring Page.
When you pass an exam – you will instantly have the option to claim a digital badge as representation of your new certificate. Your badge can be embedded on an email signature, website, digital CV, or shared via LinkedIn.
Access the downloadable guide for more information on how to claim your digital badge.