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PROGRAMME AND PROJECT MANAGEMENT

Association for Project Management Group Certificate and Diploma in Project and Programme Management

The Diploma in Project and Programme Management (PPM) has been developed jointly by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI) and the APM Group (APMG). The CMI is the UK’s leading management body whose main objective is to increase the skills and capability of all managers in the UK. APMG is a certification body accredited by the United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) for Office of Government Commerce’s (OGC) Best Practice PPM processes, namely PRINCE2®, Managing Successful Projects (MSP®), and the Management of Risk (MoR™).

The Diploma, a Level 5 qualification, is equivalent to a degree and consists of 12 units, eight of which are core units and four optional. Two of the optional units relate to Programme Management Initiation Planning and Control and the other two optional units relate to Project Management Initiation Planning and Control.

As well as offering the Diploma in PPM we are also able to offer the intermediate qualification of the Certificate in PPM, also awarded by CMI. This can be gained either separately or as part of the programme through to the end Diploma. The Certificate level follows exactly the same syllabus except it only requires four units to be completed.

PRINCE2® is a Registered Trade Mark of the OGC in the UK and other countries. MSP® is a Registered Trade Mark of the OGC. MoR™ is a Registered Trademark and a Registered Community Trademark of the OGC.

For further information Lynne Fairbairn 01344 634 079, gtn 3803 4079 lynne.fairbairn@nationalschool.gsi.gov.uk nationalschool.gov.uk/cmippm

Programme and

Project Sponsorship

The professional Programme and Project Sponsorship (PPS) qualification is based on the Office of Government Commerce’s (OGC) Best Practice Guidance.

The programme combines leadership ability with Programme and Project Management (PPM) skills.

This qualification certifies that you are equipped with the knowledge and skills to lead a successful delivery of a policy or strategy; to lead an initiative or deliver to a target.

The PPS syllabus has been split into four separate units:
- the role of the sponsor
- the sponsor working with people
- identifying and establishing a programme/project
- the delivery journey.

The syllabus is methodology independent and uses generic terms as far as possible. However, it is assumed that candidates are familiar with OGC Best Practice Guidance.

Programme Director Adrian Kent and Stuart Wilson

Code Length Price

PSRO 2 days £990

Venue Dates

Sunningdale 26-27 Apr 10, 20-21 Oct 10

For further information Gillian Carter 01344 634 042, gtn 3803 4042 gillian.carter@nationalschool.gsi.gov.uk nationalschool.gov.uk/psro

Programme and project management professionals should also see our introductory, and other, programmes on these subjects on pages 51-52

Portfolio, Programme and Project Support Office (P3O) Certificated Foundation

P3O Qualification

For those who are required to provide an effective and comprehensive support service to portfolio, programme and projects this three-day certification programme provides an understanding of the Portfolio, Programme and Project Support Offices (P3O) model based on Office of Government Commerce (OGC) guidance.

The course prepares you for the Foundation Certificate exam.

Programme Director Adrian Kent

Code Length Price

PPPO 3 days £1,290

Venue Dates

London 6-8 Apr 10, 19-21 Jul 10, 13-15 Oct 10, 26-28 Jan 11

For further information Claire Duffus 01344 634 620, gtn 3803 4620 claire.duffus@nationalschool.gsi.gov.uk nationalschool.gov.uk/pppo

Senior Responsible Owners

As a Senior Responsible Owner for a programme or project, you are accountable for results. Our series of SRO Masterclass events, delivered in close association with the Office of Government Commerce, is designed to allow you to explore the issues with an experienced SRO and to develop a network with your peers.

For further information Claire Duffus 01344 634 620, gtn 3803 4620 claire.duffus@nationalschool.gsi.gov.uk