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Following the successful launch of the Certified Public-Private Partnerships (PPP) Professional (CP3P®) Foundation course and exam in March 2016, PPP practitioners will soon be able to demonstrate their knowledge by taking the Preparation exam, the first of the two higher level exams.
One of the aims of the certification is to strengthen PPP best practice through a global standard of knowledge. Over the past year, interest in the Public-Private Partnerships Certification Program has grown rapidly and has established a truly global reach, with candidates from 46 countries now certified at Foundation level.
After passing the Foundation level examination, candidates can choose to take either one or both of the two higher level exams: Preparation and Execution. Candidates who pass all three examinations will be entitled to use the Certified Public-Private Partnerships Professional (CP3P) credential.
Building on the program’s success to date, the Preparation exam, is based on chapters 2 to 5 of the PPP Certification Guide and will test a candidate’s understanding of a PPP framework and application of PPP Project Identification, Screening, Appraisal and Preparation Processes in a given governmental context.
Audience for the Preparation exam
The Preparation exam is aimed at individuals involved in the development or implementation of Public-Private Partnership frameworks or the initiation and preparation of PPP projects. Public sector officials and PPP practitioners, as well as their advisors and consultants will find the exam beneficial to enhance their delivery of PPPs. The private sector will also have an interest in this certification to better understand the PPP concept as an asset/business opportunity, Government objectives and institutional arrangements.
The exam is based on a fictional infrastructure PPP scenario and candidates will be required to apply their knowledge of the PPP Guide to the given situation. The questions are complex multiple choice, and the exam time is 2.5 hours. Candidates will be required to score 50% or more in order to pass. A sample exam paper will be provided to candidates who have registered to take the exam.
Classroom and online training
Candidates will be able to take the exam at the end of an accredited training course via our network of global training providers. The training course will typically be delivered over 5 days, and include time for candidates to sit the Preparation exam. We anticipate that Accredited Training Organisations will be able to offer Preparation courses and exams from May 2017.
The exam will also be available online from the end of May for candidates who wish to self-study, however, APMG will not be developing a free online training course for the Preparation exam. We therefore strongly recommend attendance at an accredited training course in order to be fully prepared for the exam.
The other higher level exam, Execution, is due for launch later this year and more details will be provided in due course.
Find out more
For more information or to register your interest in the Preparation exam, please visit www.ppp-certification.com/contact-us or email partnerships@apmg-international.com
Project Manager at APMG.
The Certified PPP Professional (CP3P) program continues to go from strength to strength since its launch in March 2016. Please find some of the key highlights to date detailed below:
- The increasing popularity of the scheme has resulted in PPP professionals from 57 countries around the world being certified at Foundation level
- A total of nine Accredited Training Organizations (ATOs) and four Affiliated Partners are now capable of delivering face-to-face training in support of the PPP Program. These are all subject to our industry renowned, rigorous assessment and surveillance procedures, designed to maintain the integrity and quality of CP3P training services they offer
- A number of the Multilateral Development Banks (MDBs) involved in supporting the scheme, have subsidised training for public sector workers in PPP communities in the regions in which they operate. These include: Serbia, Uganda, Rwanda, Kenya, Singapore and the US.
- Over 83,000 people have downloaded our PPP Certification Guide on which the certification is based
- French, Chinese and Latin American Spanish versions of the PPP Guide and exams are on schedule to be available by the end of 2017 to support the increasing global demand
- Foundation level exams are available at preferential rates through the World Bank Group, other MDBs and ATOs. PPP Units are eligible to apply for exam vouchers at preferential rates. For more information on obtaining exam vouchers at preferential rates, please contact partnerships@apmg-international.com
Project Manager at APMG.
The third and final exam within APMG’s PPP Certification Program will be available soon. The Foundation and Preparation exams are already available, giving individuals the opportunity to demonstrate, through passing the Foundation exam, that they have a good knowledge of the PPP process and terminology as described in chapter 1 of the PPP Certification Guide. Individuals who have gone on to pass the Preparation exam have demonstrated an understanding of how to apply and tailor processes, roles and responsibilities to determine how the government selects implements and manages PPP projects, as described in chapters 2 to 5 of the PPP Guide.
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 will be based on chapters 5 to 8 of the PPP Certification Guide and will have the same format as the Preparation exam. Therefore, the exam will be based on a fictional scenario, be 2½ hours in duration, will have 4 main questions each worth 20 marks and the pass mark will be 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 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.
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.
Candidates will, once again, have the option of downloading the PPP Guide for free and studying chapters 5 to 8 in preparation for taking the exam online directly with APMG. Alternatively, our existing network of Accredited Training Organisations will be adding this course to their portfolio and will offer the Execution training course and exams to individuals around the world. The recommendation course duration is 5 days, but please check the full details with the course provider before booking.
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Project Manager at APMG.
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.
For more information contact the APMG PPP team via email partnerships@apmg-international.com
Project Manager at APMG.
APMG is delighted to announce that P3Korea has been approved to deliver the Execution level of the Public-Private Partnerships (PPP) Certification Program (CP3P). P3Korea is the first training organisation in the world to gain approval from APMG to deliver all three courses and examinations within the CP3P certification program.
All candidates are required to pass the Foundation level exam, before taking one or both of the higher level exams: Preparation and Execution.
Students who pass all three examinations are awarded the CP3P credential to demonstrate they have a full understanding of the PPP lifecycle, as detailed within the PPP Certification Guide.
Dr Jae Sung Lee, President and CEO of P3Korea said, “We are highly honoured to be the first ATO that has achieved the accreditation to deliver courses and exams for all three levels of the PPP Certification. Without the strong desire of the P3Korea’s applicants to take the Execution course, we would not have made this early decision to apply for approval to deliver the Execution course and examination. We’re delighted that P3 Korea can now contribute to the career development of PPP professionals from various industrial sectors.
“Especially when they have to make a critical decision for a successful PPP project, PPP practitioners would feel the high necessity to understand the whole PPP lifecycle and the ability to apply this knowledge into the real project situation. APMG’s Execution course and examination provides the opportunity for them to achieve those requirements. In this context, the CP3P Execution course should be introduced as early and widely as possible to achieve the initial vision of CP3P certification program.”
Upon the awarding of accreditation to P3Korea for the Execution course and exam, Richard Pharro, CEO of APMG International said, “By offering the full suite of the PPP Certification Program, P3Korea is the first to give professionals access to the training needed to become a fully-fledged PPP practitioner, in one place. P3Korea is at the forefront of realising the ambition of all those involved in creating the program; equipping professionals globally with the competencies needed to deliver world-class PPPs.”
APMG’s PPP Certification Program is an innovation of the Asian Development Bank (ADB), the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB), the Multilateral Investment Fund (MIF), the World Bank Group (WBG) and part-funded by the Public-Private Infrastructure Advisory Facility (PPIAF). The aim of the certification program is to enhance PPP performance globally through the adoption of a common language across PPP project teams in both the public and the private sector.
About P3Korea
P3Korea is a specialized firm in PPP training. The founders have deep experience in PPP project development and project management as well.
As one can surmise from our company name, we are based in Korea. Korea has a very special and unique history in the world: Korea was built from scratch after the Korean War and has achieved its current strong economic position in about thirty years.
P3Korea would like to share our country’s experience and learning with other countries, especially EMDEs, who have the same needs as we had in the past. We’d like to provide our support to the government officials who want to have clear knowledge on PPPs and to establish a suitable PPP framework for their country.
P3 Korea recognizes that there are more parties who want to apply a PPP method into new business development. P3Korea would run to meet any parties who want to learn or to consult about PPP knowledge and its application.
Our reply to any queries and discussions are warranted by visiting: www.p3korea.com
About APMG International
APMG International is an award-winning, global examination institute that offers a broad portfolio of professional certifications for knowledge-based workers. APMG certifications are designed to provide professional career development for individuals, equipping them with the skills, knowledge, tools and techniques to help them and their organizations perform more effectively.
In addition, APMG provides accreditation services for individuals and organisations around the world that provide high quality training and consultancy services in support of our certifications.
Committed to quality, APMG’s certification and accreditation processes are developed and managed in accordance with a robust quality management system accredited by the United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS). www.apmg-international.com
Project Manager at APMG.
APMG International is pleased to announce that chapters 2 to 5 of the PPP Guide and the CP3P Preparation exam are now available in Chinese. The PPP Guide is a FREE downloadable resource to help candidates prepare for the PPP Certification Program.
Earlier this year, chapter 1 of the PPP Guide and the Foundation exam were translated into Chinese and this new translation now means that individuals can download chapters from the PPP Guide and study in their native language for both the Foundation and Preparation exams, helping them take the steps towards achieving the CP3P credential.
To access chapters of the PPP Guide in Chinese, click here: https://ppp-certification.com/chinese-ppp-guide
The PPP Certification Program comprises three examinations: Foundation, Preparation and Execution. The Foundation exam is a pre-requisite for sitting the two higher level exams.
“This is an important milestone: the first time that Chapter 2-5 of the PPP Guide is available in a non-English language. Releasing it in Chinese is a timely response to the growing importance of PPPs in China, as well as the increasing demand for global knowledge exchange of PPP good practices. We’re seeing significant interest in the Practitioner Level exams and expect that PPP professionals in China will benefit from this release. ” Abha Joshi-Ghani, Senior Advisor, Head of infrastructure, Analytics, and Programs, World Bank.
The Institution of Public Private Partnerships, China, carried out the translation work of both the Foundation and Preparation level materials and chairman, Walter Chan said, “The Institution of Public Private Partnerships recognises the Chinese translation of the PPP Certification Guide can play an important role in enhancing knowledge and establishing good practices for PPP professionals in China. The PPP Guide enables the governments and the private sectors to benefit from the PPP experience worldwide and improve the delivery of PPPs.”
To receive further updates on the PPP Certification Program, please subscribe to our newsletter via the PPP website (https://ppp-certification.com/) or follow our LinkedIn page (https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/apmg-public-private-partnerships/)
About the PPP Guide
The PPP Certification Guide is an innovation of the Asian Development Bank (ADB), the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB), the Multilateral Investment Fund (MIF), the World Bank Group (WBG) and part funded by the Public-Private Infrastructure Advisory Facility (PPIAF) with a shared vision of enhancing PPP performance globally.
About APMG International
APMG International is an award-winning, global examination institute that offers a broad portfolio of professional certifications for knowledge-based workers. APMG certifications are designed to provide professional career development for individuals, equipping them with the skills, knowledge, tools and techniques to help them and their organizations perform more effectively.
In addition, APMG provides accreditation services for individuals and organisations around the world that provide high quality training and consultancy services in support of our certifications.
Committed to quality, APMG’s certification and accreditation processes are developed and managed in accordance with a robust quality management system accredited by the United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS). Visit: www.apmg-international.com
Project Manager at APMG.
APMG International is pleased to announce that chapter 1 of the PPP Guide is now available in Japanese. The PPP Guide is a FREE downloadable resource to help candidates prepare for the PPP Certification Program.
This new translation now means that individuals can download the PPP Guide and study in their native language for the Foundation exam, helping them take the first step towards achieving the CP3P credential.
To access the PPP Guide in Japanese, click here.
The PPP Certification Program comprises three examinations: Foundation, Preparation and Execution. The Foundation exam is a pre-requisite for sitting the two higher level exams. Candidates who sit all three exams can collect their CP3P digital badge to share on social media demonstrating they are a Certified PPP Professional.
“Releasing the Japanese translation allows more PPP professionals to study for the exam in their own language, building a common PPP lexicon around the globe. We wish this release a tremendous success and are confident that candidates will benefit greatly from this PPP Certification Program,” said Abha Joshi-Ghani, Senior Advisor, Infrastructure, Head of Infrastructure, Analytics, and Programs, World Bank.
Crown Agents Japan who are responsible for the translation said, “In 2015, the Japanese Government introduced a scheme called “Grant Aid for Concession (GAC)”, creating a hybrid scheme (co-financed PPPs), from Japan’s Official Development Assistance (ODA) to promote development of infrastructure project in developing countries. CA was appointed as procurement agent for projects in Kenya and the Philippines.
The definition and the focus of PPPs described in the PPP Guide is almost identical to Japan’s GAC scheme. Translation to a Japanese version is highly relevant to promote Japan’s GAC scheme, and beneficial not only for the Japanese Government, but also for Japanese consultants, engineers, contractors, financial institutes and other stakeholders of ODA and infrastructure industries. Considering such benefits, CAJ contacted APMG and proposed the Japanese version which is now being launched. CAJ has established a CP³P training team to provide the Foundation exam training. The team leader has over 15 years of experience in large-scale international infrastructure project management and 20 years of experience in Japanese and international PPP projects.”
To receive further updates on the PPP Certification Program, please subscribe to our newsletter via the PPP website (https://ppp-certification.com/) or follow our LinkedIn page (https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/apmg-public-private-partnerships/)
About the PPP Guide
The PPP Certification Guide is an innovation of the Asian Development Bank (ADB), the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB), the Multilateral Investment Fund (MIF), the World Bank Group (WBG) and part funded by the Public-Private Infrastructure Advisory Facility (PPIAF) with a shared vision of enhancing PPP performance globally.
About APMG International
APMG International is an award-winning, global examination institute that offers a broad portfolio of professional certifications for knowledge-based workers. APMG certifications are designed to provide professional career development for individuals, equipping them with the skills, knowledge, tools and techniques to help them and their organizations perform more effectively.
In addition, APMG provides accreditation services for individuals and organisations around the world that provide high quality training and consultancy services in support of our certifications.
Committed to quality, APMG’s certification and accreditation processes are developed and managed in accordance with a robust quality management system accredited by the United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS). Visit: www.apmg-international.com
About Crown Agents
Crown Agents Limited (CA) is an international development company that partners with governments, aid organisations and companies in over 100 countries. CA founded the Japanese office in 1967 and established Crown Agents Japan Limited (CAJ) in 2013 as one of the its three key global businesses. Its business areas includes CA Training and Professional Development which trains 1000 delegates a year worldwide. Visit: https://www.crownagents.com
Project Manager at APMG.
APMG International and IFC are pleased to announce that Foundation Level PPP Guide, training, and exam is now available in Russian, thanks to the support of the Swiss State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO). The PPP Guide is a FREE downloadable resource to help candidates prepare for the PPP Certification Program.
“The Russian language translation was organised by IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, with the support of SECO” said Georgi Petrov, IFC PPP Transaction Advisory Manager for Europe and Central Asia (ECA) “We hope that the PPP Guide will introduce more people to PPPs in ECA and motivate businesses and authorities to engage in this model more frequently.”
SECO supports the language adaptation of the PPP Guide into Russian to enhance PPPs which are based on international standards and increased private sector participation developments in ECA.
Abha Joshi-Ghani, Senior Advisor, Infrastructure, PPP, and Guarantees Department, the World Bank, said “The PPP Certification program is the definitive credential that demonstrates one’s knowledge and understanding of international PPP good practice. We are seeing increasing uptake on this program worldwide, and hope that PPP professionals in ECA find the program as useful as our other regions have found it.”
Marek Waskiewicz, Associate, Infrastructure Project Preparation Facility (IPPF) at EBRD, said “Since April 2017, EBRD’s Infrastructure Project Preparation Facility delivered the Foundation level trainings and examinations to public servants in Serbia, Belarus, Ukraine, Romania and Egypt. One of the major challenges we faced was related to language abilities and participants’ fluency in English. We are therefore very keen to see the Body of Knowledge translated into Russian and other languages. This allows us to build PPP capacity more effectively in EBRD Countries of Operation.”
The PPP Certification Program comprises three examinations: Foundation, Preparation and Execution, and the Foundation exam is a pre-requisite for sitting the two higher level exams. Chapter 1 of the PPP Guide and the Glossary are the core reading materials for candidates taking the Foundation Level exam.
Since the launch of the PPP Certification Program in English two years ago, the Foundation exam and PPP Guide have been translated into Spanish, French and Chinese, and now also into Russian. To access Chapter 1 (Foundation Level) of the PPP Guide in any of these languages, please visit the official website: https://ppp-certification.com/pppguide/download
To receive further updates on the PPP Certification Program, please subscribe to our newsletter via the PPP website or follow our LinkedIn page
About the PPP Guide
The PPP Certification Guide is an innovation of the Asian Development Bank (ADB), the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB), the Multilateral Investment Fund (MIF), the World Bank Group (WBG) and part funded by the Public-Private Infrastructure Advisory Facility (PPIAF) with a shared vision of enhancing PPP performance globally.
About APMG International
APMG International is an award-winning, global examination institute that offers a broad portfolio of professional certifications for knowledge-based workers. APMG certifications are designed to provide professional career development for individuals, equipping them with the skills, knowledge, tools and techniques to help them and their organizations perform more effectively.
In addition, APMG provides accreditation services for individuals and organisations around the world that provide high quality training and consultancy services in support of our certifications.
Committed to quality, APMG’s certification and accreditation processes are developed and managed in accordance with a robust quality management system accredited by the United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS).
Project Manager at APMG.
Компания APMG International и Международная Финансовая Корпорация (МФК) рады сообщить о том, что первый том Руководства по Государственно-частному партнерству (ГЧП) и иные материалы для подготовки и сдачи экзамена по Основам ГЧП теперь доступны на русском языке благодаря поддержке Швейцарского Государственного секретариата по экономическим вопросам (SECO). Руководство по ГЧП является БЕСПЛАТНЫМ ресурсом, размещенным олнайн и доступным для загрузки дляс целью помощи кандидатам, готовящимся к сдаче экзаменов по программе «Сертифицированный специалиста в области ГЧП».
«Перевод на русский язык был осуществлен по заказу МФК, входящей в Группу Всемирного банка, при поддержке SECO, - сообщил Георгий Петров, менеджер Группы МФК по консалтингу в области ГЧП, регион Европа и Центральная Азия: Мы надеемся, что Руководство по ГЧП будет содействовать тому, что большее число людей в Европе и Центральной Азии познакомится с ГЧП, способствуя мотивированности бизнеса и органов власти к более активному использованию данной модели осуществления проектов».
SECO поддерживает языковую адаптацию Руководства по ГЧП и его перевод на русский язык с целью поддержки проектов ГЧП, которые базируются на международных стандартах и содействуют росту частного участия в развитии инфраструктуры в странах Европы и Центральной Азии.
Абха Джоши-Гхани, старший советник Департамента инфраструктуры, ГЧП и гарантий Всемирного банка заявила: «Программа сертификации по ГЧП представляет собой полноценное подтверждение профессиональной квалификации в данной области, которое демонстрирует знание и понимание ее обладателем лучшей международной практики в области ГЧП. Мы видим, что в мире растет число людей, которые проходят обучение по данной программе и надеемся, что профессионалы в области ГЧП в странах Европы и Центральной Азии найдут ее полезной, как это уже произошло в других регионах мира.»
Марек Васкевич, банкир Фонда подготовки инфраструктурных проектов (IPPF) Европейского банка реконструкции и развития (ЕБРР) сказал: «С апреля 2017 Фонд подготовки инфраструктурных проектов ЕБРР осуществил проведение тренингов и экзаменов по Основам ГЧП для государственных служащих в Сербии, Беларуси, Украине, Румынии и Египте. Одним из главных препятствий, с которыми мы столкнулись, было то, что у некоторых участников уровень владения английским языком был недостаточен для успешного прохождения программы. В связи с этим мы весьма заинтересованы в том, чтобы Руководство по ГЧП было переведено на русский и иные языки. Это позволит нам более эффективно содействовать наращиванию компетенций в области ГЧП в странах операций ЕБРР.»
Программа по сертификации в области ГЧП включает в себя три экзамена: Основы ГЧП, Подготовка ГЧП и Реализация ГЧП, при этом успешное прохождение экзамена по Основам ГЧП является условием для сдачи двух экзаменов более высокого уровня. Глава 1 Руководства по ГЧП и Глоссарий являются основными материалами, изучение которых требуется для подготовки к сдаче экзамена по Основам ГЧП.
С того момента, как Программа по сертификации в области ГЧП стартовала два года назад, экзаменационные материалы уровня Основы ГЧП и Глава 1 Руководства по ГЧП были переведены на испанский, французский и китайский языки, а сейчас - также и на русский язык. Главу 1 (Основы ГЧП) Руководства по ГЧП на любом из указанных языков можно загрузить с официального веб-сайта: https://ppp-certification.com/pppguide/download
Для получения информационных сообщений о Программе по сертификации в области ГЧП можно подписаться на нашу рассылку новостей на сайте, посвященном Сертификации по ГЧП (https://ppp-certification.com/) или на нашу страницу в сети LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/apmg-public-private-partnerships/)
О Руководстве по ГЧП
Руководство по сертификации в области ГЧП представляет собой инновационную разработку Азиатского банка развития, Европейского банка реконструкции и развития, Межамериканского банка развития, Исламского банка развития, Многостороннего инвестиционного фонда и Группы Всемирного банка. Финансирование было частично предоставлено Фондом консалтинговой поддержки государственно-частных инфраструктурных проектов, который разделяет видение вышеупомянутых международных институтов развития в части содействия успешному применению ГЧП в мире .
Об APMG International
APMG International - отмеченный наградами глобальный институт, специализирующийся на экзаменационных программах и предлагающий большой портфель профессиональных сертификаций по широкому перечню специализаций. Сертификационные программы APMG преследуют задачу содействия развития профессиональной карьеры путем передачи знаний, обучения навыкам и методикам, которые позволят организациям и их сотрудникам более эффективно осуществлять свои функции.
Помимо этого APMG предоставляет в различных странах мира услуги аккредитации для индивидуумов и организаций, предоставляющих тренинговые и консалтинговые услуги по продвижению наших программ сертификации.
Преследуя высокий уровень качества, APMG формирует свои программы сертификации и аккредитации и управляет ими в соответствии с высокими стандартами системы управления качеством, принятой Службой аккредитации Великобритании (UKAS). Для ознакомления: www.apmg-international.com
Project Manager at APMG.
The Netherlands Taskforce Financing International Water Centre (TF IWC) finished its first CP3P Foundation course, delivered by Marcel van de Broeke on behalf of K-Infra at the beginning of December 2018. The 12 participants successfully took the exam, with an average score of 88%, the best scores of a group of candidates trained by K-Infra. With even one colleague achieving a 100% score. The unanimous reaction was; this is an excellent course because we now understand all aspects of PPP and within the Taskforce, we speak the same language on PPP.
Participants are members of the Taskforce Financing and were from the Ministry of Infrastructures, Foreign Affairs (including the staff of the Netherlands Embassy in Hanoi), Economic Affairs (RVO- Infrastructure Team) and the Netherlands Foreign Investment Bank (FMO). This team supports the work of the International Water Cluster of the Netherlands in developing, structuring and (financially) supporting projects in the 17 partners countries of the Netherlands.
The goals were firstly to understand the complete PPP cycle, international best practice and challenges on different topics in different countries. Secondly, within IWC, NL-TAS Unit , our Investment Bank and infrastructure team has to speak the same language. Thirdly to invest in our mutual cooperation and discuss different projects and frameworks. With the help of the trainer, Marcel van den Broek of K-infra, a former colleague of the Netherlands PPP Unit, all these aims where met and surpassed our expectations. Some quotes from the course attendees;
- when countries apply for Netherlands grants or loans for PPP project the applying government should have a bonus if they have done this training;
- with this knowledge, the Netherlands can support PPP development in our priority countries much better
- this should almost be mandatory for all PPP project team and governments around the world who do PPP projects
- having an official exam does lift the quality of the course, but also was very exciting to do an exam in your professional career again
The Netherlands has been contributing to the body of Knowledge from the beginning. Our main reasons where firstly that knowledge is essential for developing projects and access to funding. Secondly, to have a system that helps to have one voice on PPP. Now I have done this course, it really does address these topics fully, even beyond my expectations. But I also underline a formal (by the way demanding) exam; it separates the men (women) from the boys (girls) in PPP. If countries really want to have well-developed projects and access to financial resources, this is an essential start.
Infrastructure investment by MDB’s and Netherlands: https://ienw.smartgraph.bi/
About K-Infra
K-Infra was founded in 2016 by Andres Rebollo, the lead author of the PPP Certification Guide, the Body of Knowledge of the PPP Certification Program developed by APMG, with the support of the World Bank and other Multilateral Development Banks.
K-Infra’s core activity is to provide training services specialized in PPPs, as a tool for contracting and management of infrastructures and services for governments, as business line for construction companies, services operators and infrastructures operators, and as investment asset for financial investors and banks.
About APMG International
APMG International is an award-winning, global examination institute that offers a broad portfolio of professional certifications for knowledge-based workers. APMG certifications are designed to provide professional career development for individuals, equipping them with the skills, knowledge, tools and techniques to help them and their organizations perform more effectively.
In addition, APMG provides accreditation services for individuals and organisations around the world that provide high quality training and consultancy services in support of our certifications.
Committed to quality, APMG’s certification and accreditation processes are developed and managed in accordance with a robust quality management system accredited by the United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS). Visit: www.apmg-international.com
Project Manager at APMG.
APMG International is pleased to announce that Foundation Level PPP Guide, Training, and Exam taking is now available in Serbian, thanks to the Swiss State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO) support. The PPP Guide is a FREE downloadable resource to help candidates prepare for the PPP Certification Program. The version in Serbian has been promoted at the today’s 2nd Serbian Public Private Partnership Conference in Belgrade https://www.pppconference.rs
The Serbian language translation was organised by IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, with the support of SECO. “This in-depth certification program builds on a vast pool of international experience in PPPs to equip public officials with the knowledge they need to develop and manage PPPs,” said Georgi Petrov, Regional Manager for IFC’s PPP Transaction Advisory Services department. “Adopting internationally recognized good practice will help national and municipal governments in Serbia deliver projects effectively and efficiently and increase the attractiveness of the country’s PPP program to investors.”
SECO supports the language adaptation of the PPP Guide into to enhance PPPs which are based on international standards and increased private sector participation developments in ECA.
Jordan Schwartz, Director of the Infrastructure Finance, PPPs & Guarantees Group of the World Bank, said, “With Serbian translation, the PPP Certification Program has now been translated to seven languages, addressing the growing need for high-quality knowledge-sharing in PPPs. We’re very proud of the program—which strengthens global capacity to design and implement sustainable PPPs—and this translation makes it accessible to even more practitioners.”
Matthew Jordan-Tank, Head of Infrastructure Project Preparation Facility (IPPF) at EBRD, said “EBRD places a distinct focus on the importance of knowledge transfer and capacity building for our client countries . At the end of the day, this is the pathway to sustainable PPP delivery — when a critical mass of professionals at the local level understand the concepts, structures and language of PPPs, countries will begin to ramp up their delivery of PPP investments. We consider the MDB-supported PPP Certification training course with APMG to be a critical point of EBRD’s capacity building efforts, and are pleased to support Serbia in this effort.”
The PPP Certification Program comprises three examinations: Foundation, Preparation and Execution, and the Foundation exam is a pre-requisite for sitting the two higher level exams. Chapter 1 of the PPP Guide and the Glossary are the core reading materials for candidates taking the Foundation Level exam.
Since the launch of the PPP Certification Program in English, the Foundation exam and PPP Guide have been translated into Spanish, French, Chinese, Brazilian Portuguese, Russian and Serbian. To access Chapter 1 (Foundation Level) of the PPP Guide in any of these languages, please visit the official website: https://ppp-certification.com/pppguide/download
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About the PPP Guide
The PPP Certification Guide is an innovation of the Asian Development Bank (ADB), the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB), the World Bank Group (WBG) and part funded by the Public-Private Infrastructure Advisory Facility (PPIAF) with a shared vision of enhancing PPP performance globally.
About APMG International
APMG International is an award-winning, global examination institute that offers a broad portfolio of professional certifications for knowledge-based workers. APMG certifications are designed to provide professional career development for individuals, equipping them with the skills, knowledge, tools and techniques to help them and their organizations perform more effectively.
In addition, APMG provides accreditation services for individuals and organisations around the world that provide high quality training and consultancy services in support of our certifications.
Committed to quality, APMG’s certification and accreditation processes are developed and managed in accordance with a robust quality management system accredited by the United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS). Visit www.apmg-international.com
Project Manager at APMG.
Zahvaljujući podršci Švajcarskog državnog sekretarijata za ekonomske poslove (SECO), APMG International sa zadovoljstvom objavljuje da je Osnovni nivo JPP Vodiča, obuka i polaganje ispita sada dostupan na srpskom jeziku,.
Vodič za JPP je besplatan resurs koji se može preuzeti kako bi se pomoglo kandidatima da se pripreme za JPP sertifikacioni program. Verzija na srpskom jeziku promovisana je na današnjoj drugoj (2.) konferenciji za Javno Privatno Partnerstvo u Beogradu https://www.pppconference.rs
Prevod na srpskom jeziku organizovao je IFC, član grupe Svetske Banke, uz podršku SECO. „Ovaj detaljni program za (JPP) sertifikaciju nadovezuje se na ogromnu bazu međunarodnog iskustva u JPP kako bi se javni službenici opremili znanjem koje im je potrebno da razviju i upravljaju JPP“, rekao je Georgi Petrov, regionalni direktor IFC odeljenja za savetodavne usluge za transakcije JPP. „Usvajanje međunarodno priznate dobre prakse pomoći će nacionalnim i opštinskim vlastima u Srbiji da efikasno i u brzom roku isporuče projekte i povećaju privlačnost programa JPP za investitore.“
SECO podržava prilagođavanje Vodiča za JPP u cilju poboljšanja JPP koji se zasnivaju na međunarodnim standardima i povećanog razvoja učešća privatnog sektora u ECA.
Jordan Schvartz, direktor za finansiranje infrastrukture, grupe za JPP i garancije Svetske Banke, rekao je: “Sa srpskim prevodom, PPP sertifikacioni program je sada preveden na sedam jezika, koji rešava rastuću potrebu za visokokvalitetnom razmenom znanja u JPP. Veoma smo ponosni na program - koji jača globalni kapacitet za dizajniranje i implementaciju održivih JPP - i sa prevodom bice dostupan mnogim profesionalcima.”
Matthev Jordan-Tank, šef odeljenja za pripremu projekata za infrastrukturu (IPPF) u EBRD, rekao je da se „EBRD fokusira na važnost prenosa znanja i izgradnje kapaciteta za drzave koji su nasi klijenti. Na kraju krajeva, ovo je put ka održivoj isporuci JPP - kada kritična masa stručnjaka na lokalnom nivou razume koncepte, strukture i jezik JPP, zemlje će početi da povećavaju svoju isporuku investicija za JPP. Smatramo da je obuka za JPP sertifikaciju, koju podržava MDB u kolaboraciji sa APMG, EBRD-ev kritični cilj za izgradnju kapaciteta, i sa zadovoljstvom podržavamo Srbiju u ovim naporima. ”
JPP Program za sertifikaciju sastoji se od tri ispita: Osnovni nivo, Priprema i Izvršenje. Osnovni nivo je preduslov za polaganje dva ispita višeg nivoa. Poglavlje 1 Vodiča za PPP i Rečnik su osnovni materijali za čitanje kandidata koji polažu ispit na Osnovnom nivou.
Od lansiranja PPP sertifikacionog programa na engleskom jeziku, Osnovni nivo i PPP vodič su prevedeni na španski, francuski, kineski, brazilski portugalski, ruski i srpski jezik. Da biste pristupili Poglavlju 1 (Osnovni nivo) Vodiča za PPP na bilo kojem od ovih jezika, molimo vas da posetite zvaničnu veb stranicu: https://ppp-certification.com/pppguide/download
Da biste dobili dodatne informacije o PPP sertifikacionom programu, molimo vas da se pretplatite na naš bilten preko PPP veb stranice (https://ppp-certification.com/) ili pratite našu LinkedIn stranicu.
JPP Vodic za sertifikaciju predstavlja inovaciju Azijske razvojne banke (ADB), Evropske banke za obnovu i razvoj (EBRD), Inter-američke razvojne banke (IDB), Islamske razvojne banke (IsDB), i Grupacije Svetske banke (WBG), koja se delom finansira od strane Savetodavnog tela za javno-privatnu infrastrukturu (PPIAF) sa zajednickim ciljem da se performansa JPP poboljsa na globalnom nivou.
O APMG International kompaniji
Osvajač nagrada, APMG International je globalni institut za ispitivanje znanja koji nudi širok portfolio profesionalnih sertifikata za profesionalce. APMG sertifikati su osmišljeni tako da pružaju profesionalni razvoj karijere za pojedince, opremujući ih veštinama, znanjem, alatima i tehnikama kako bi pomogli pojedincima i njihovim organizacijama da rade efikasnije.
Pored toga, APMG pruža usluge akreditacije za pojedince i organizacije širom sveta kroz kvalitetnu obuku i konsultantske usluge kao podršku sertifikatima.
Posvećeni kvalitetu, APMG-ovi procesi sertifikacije i akreditacije se razvijaju i upravljaju u skladu sa robusnim sistemom upravljanja akreditovanim od strane Ujedinjenog Kraljevstva (UKAS). Posetite: www.apmg-international.com
Project Manager at APMG.
Since 2002, Romania has initiated a number of PPP projects that have supported economic growth and strengthened tourism, travel opportunities, healthcare, and infrastructural investments. Furthermore, new regulations introduced in May 2018 are helping to attract more interest from private partners, particularly for the development of large-scale projects. This in turn is creating a growing need for qualified PPP professionals who can design and manage such initiatives.
To strengthen Romania’s capacity to structure and implement sustainable PPPs, Chapter 1 of the PPP Certification Program Guide and Foundation level exam has been translated into Romanian.
The PPP Guide and APMG PPP Certification Program (CP3P) has been key to helping PPP professionals learn from best practices and develop the skills and expertise needed to deliver a pipeline of impactful and sustainable projects in social and economic infrastructure.
The APMG PPP Certification Program is an innovation of the Asian Development Bank (ADB), the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB), and the World Bank Group and part-funded by the Public-Private Infrastructure Advisory Facility (PPIAF). This new translation, supported by the International Finance Corporation (IFC), part of the World Bank Group, will further support PPP practitioners in Romania by equipping them with knowledge and resources in their native language.
“Public sector alone cannot fulfil the ambitious development objectives of Romania and Moldova, while the resources of the private sector remain highly untapped, especially in the area of public infrastructure,” said Mehita Fanny, IFC Regional Manager for Public-Private Partnership (PPP) in Europe. “IFC is committed to advancing public-private partnerships (PPPs) in Romania and Moldova by strengthening public sector institutional capacity through initiatives like the APMG PPP training and certification, designed to empower government officials with the skills needed to develop, implement, and manage well-structured PPP projects across all sectors.”
"When we started this project with the World Bank, we could not have predicted the global interest it has received" said Richard Pharro, CEO of APMG International. "I am delighted that, with the support of IFC, core parts of the PPP Guide have been translated into Romanian so practitioners in Romania and Moldova can develop their PPP knowledge and understanding in their native language. They have joined an ever-growing community of professionals using PPPs to make a difference in their country."
The Romanian edition of PPP Guide Chapter 1 is a free downloadable publication to help candidates prepare for the APMG PPP Foundation level exam and represents a good knowledge resource for all elements of the PPP cycle, including financial models and best contracting practices. Over 1.25 million visitors have accessed the Guide across all its language versions.
The APMG PPP Certification Program is an international success, with CP3P certified professionals in over 112 countries and the Foundation Certification now available in 11 languages.
Project Manager at APMG.
Over the past few decades, investment in public infrastructure has played a pivotal role in propelling Vietnam's economic development. Recently, the Vietnamese government greenlit a plan to allocate between US$43-65 billion for the construction and enhancement of roadways, railways, inland waterways, seaports, and air transport infrastructure from 2021 to 2030[1]. With a steadfast commitment to enticing more private sector investments and alleviating the strain on national debt and fiscal policies, Vietnam enacted a new Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Law, effective from January 1, 2021. Complementing this legislation, the Government issued Decree No. 35/2021/ND-CP and Decree No. 28/2021/ND-CP to provide comprehensive guidance on its implementation. These documents, alongside others, establish a legal framework to encourage private sector investment in socio-economic infrastructure projects, particularly in transport, energy, urban infrastructure, wastewater, and solid waste treatment.
Despite notable progress, the practical implementation of PPPs faces challenges, including the limited capacity of state agency officials involved in PPP projects. To address this, the PPP Guide and the APMG PPP Certification Program (CP3P) have been instrumental in assisting PPP professionals in developing best practice skills and knowledge. This is crucial for delivering a pipeline of quality and sustainable projects in social and economic infrastructure. In an effort to fortify the capabilities of Vietnamese state agencies in structuring and implementing sustainable PPPs, the Asian Development Bank has facilitated the translation of APMG PPP Guide Chapter 1 and the Foundation exam into Vietnamese.
Maria Joao M. Pateguana, Head of the Private Sector Development Unit at Viet Nam Resident Mission, Asian Development Bank, emphasizes, “We are confident that the translation of the APMG program into Vietnamese and providing training to PPP practitioners will significantly contribute to capacity building, fostering successful preparation, and facilitating the effective management of PPP projects in Vietnam. This initiative aligns with ADB's commitment to supporting the development of PPPs in the country”.
[1] Vietnamnet. 2021. “Prime Minister approves VN road transport development plan to 2030.” Accessed in September, 2022.
Project Manager at APMG.