APM Chartered Project Professional (ChPP)

Chartered Project Professional (ChPP) is the highest professional standard awarded by the Association for Project Management (APM). It recognises experienced project professionals who demonstrate advanced technical knowledge, professional competence and a commitment to ethical practice.

Achieving ChPP status allows you to use the post-nominal letters ChPP after your name, demonstrating your professional standing to employers, clients and industry peers.

Yes. Chartered Project Professional is a professional designation awarded by the Association for Project Management, the chartered membership organisation for the project profession.

ChPP is recognised across the UK project management industry and provides a way for experienced professionals to demonstrate their expertise against an established professional standard.

It can be particularly valuable for those working in construction, infrastructure, engineering, defence, technology and the public sector.

To apply for Chartered Project Professional status, you must be professionally active and demonstrate relevant experience in delivering projects, programmes, portfolios or key project control and enabling functions.

You must also demonstrate current knowledge of project management practices and active involvement in the profession.

APM offers four different pathways depending on your existing qualifications, recognised assessments and professional experience.

Not sure whether you’re eligible? Contact Training ByteSize and our team can help you understand your options before booking.

APM does not specify a minimum number of years of project management experience to apply for ChPP.

Instead, applicants must demonstrate the required level of professional competence, technical knowledge and relevant experience.

The quality and complexity of your professional experience are more important than simply the number of years you have worked in project management.

No. You do not necessarily need an APM Project Management Qualification (PMQ) or Project Management Professional (PMP) certification to apply for ChPP.

APM offers four pathways to chartered status, including an option for experienced professionals without a recognised assessment.

Your existing qualifications, recognised assessments and professional experience will help determine the most appropriate pathway for your application.

Candidates undertaking our ChPP preparation programme can typically expect to spend approximately three to six months preparing their application, depending on their experience, existing evidence and the level of support required.

The overall timeframe for achieving chartered status will also depend on APM’s application review and assessment scheduling.

No. There is no traditional written examination or multiple-choice test.

For Pathway 3 applicants, the assessment consists of two stages:

• Stage 1: A written submission demonstrating your professional experience and competence.
• Stage 2: A professional interview lasting up to one hour.

Both stages are managed and assessed directly by APM. Other pathways have different assessment requirements.

Our online ChPP preparation programme provides structured guidance and practical resources to support your application.

Depending on your chosen programme, support may include:

• Online preparation videos and guidance.
• ChPP application workbooks.
• Sample portfolio examples.
• Guidance on preparing competence statements.
• Continuing Professional Development (CPD) guidance.
• Interview preparation resources.
• Email support from an experienced ChPP professional.

For eligible applicants seeking additional support, our extended programme also offers mentoring, a virtual workshop and portfolio feedback.

Yes. Our programme provides access to guidance from an experienced project and programme management professional with over 30 years of hands-on industry experience.

Having successfully completed the ChPP assessment process themselves, your mentor understands what APM expects and has supported numerous individuals and organisations on their journey towards chartered status.

The level of direct mentoring available depends on the preparation package selected.

Absolutely. Our online ChPP preparation programme allows you to study flexibly around your professional and personal commitments.

You’ll have access to structured preparation materials that you can work through at your own pace, making it a convenient option for busy project professionals across the UK.

Additional virtual mentoring and workshop support may be available through our extended programme.

You may still be eligible to apply for ChPP even if your most recent project delivery experience was more than five years ago.

APM may require additional evidence explaining how you have maintained your professional knowledge and continued to engage with the project management profession.

Yes. Many organisations invest in professional development to strengthen their project management capability and support employee career progression.

If you’re seeking employer sponsorship for your ChPP preparation, Training ByteSize can provide programme information and a quotation to support your funding request.

We can also discuss preparation options for organisations looking to support multiple project professionals through the chartered process.

Once you have successfully completed the APM assessment and been awarded chartered status, you can use the professional designation ChPP after your name.

You will also be expected to maintain your professional competence through continuing professional development and comply with APM’s professional conduct requirements.

An annual chartered registration fee is payable to APM to maintain your status.