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It's a momentous occasion for us at APMG – we've recently established a partnership with the World Bank Group (WBG) to create a new certification program for people working with Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs).

WGB’s the world’s largest development bank. Its objective is to reduce poverty in poorer countries. It has created a multi-module PPP Certification Program to address the pressing need for governments to utilize effective PPPs.
Growing populations and aging infrastructure are straining the capacity of many nations to deliver essential public services and grow their economies. Overcoming this infrastructure deficit will require public and private sectors working together, and well-structured public-private partnerships (PPPs) are one solution for helping governments raise the large sums of capital needed to meet infrastructure demands and spur development.

APMG currently delivers professional certifications in all regions of the globe every day of the year. We believe that qualifications give organizations confidence that people can deliver high standards while they are extremely motivating for staff.  We are delighted to work with the World Bank Group and the regional development banks in this important initiative.

Up-skilling those responsible for the management of PPP programs will deliver significant benefits to the communities they are designed to help. We hope they will also be a challenge and stimulation for those who take the training courses and put themselves forward for the examinations, starting in 2015.

Over the next year we will be developing the new Body of Knowledge which will support the certification scheme. We are currently inviting authors and contributors.

For more information email partnerships@apmg-international.com
 

As the Social Media and Online Content Writer within APMG’s Marketing Team – I help produce written copy for the APMG PPP website and the PPP Certification Program digital newsletter. I'm also responsible for creating social media material supporting the program and to raise awareness around PPP good practice. 

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LONDON, June 20, 2016—APMG International just launched the new APMG Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) Certification Program. The Certification Program has been developed to establish good practices across the globe for professionals working on PPPs.

Responding to the need to enhance knowledge around PPPs and in the absence of a global certification program on PPPs - the APMG PPP Certification Program is an innovation and a collaboration between 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) and the World Bank Group (WBG). The program is part funded by the Public-Private Infrastructure Advisory Facility (PPIAF).

Authored by many of the world’s top PPP experts with contributions from the multilateral development banks (MDBs), the PPP Certification Program Guide is at the core of the APMG PPP Certification Program. The PPP Guide is the definitive body of knowledge on PPPs, compiling a range of quality materials on PPP good practices – it can be used to support study for the APMG PPP Certification Program or as a stand-alone downloadable publication on PPPs.

“This is the first time the multilateral development banks have joined forces to promote a global program for building capacities for PPPs. We are delighted to partner with APMG to share with the world this unprecedented certification program on PPPs. This new curriculum aims to build capacity through foundation exams and a thorough PPP Guide. We hope this will serve as a comprehensive resource for PPP professionals and enable better understanding of how to deliver PPPs globally.” Laurence Carter, Senior Director, Public-Private Partnerships, World Bank Group, on behalf of the MDBs involved in this initiative.

The Foundation level exams are now available for self-study and work is underway to develop the Preparation and Execution level exams. The Foundation exam is aimed to test that candidates have sufficient understanding of the first chapter of the PPP Guide – ensuring they will be able to act as an informed member of a PPP finance project.

Once all three of the APMG PPP Certification Program levels are available – candidates will have the opportunity to gain the Certified Public-Private Partnerships Professional (CP3P) credential – providing them with global recognition of PPP proficiency.

The APMG PPP Certification Program and the PPP Guide will benefit PPP practitioners and can improve the quality of PPPs worldwide, while PPP professionals around the world can benefit from this opportunity to access this specialized knowledge and achieve a certification from a globally recognized program.

By helping to build a sounder knowledge around the management of PPPs as an option for governments to deliver basic infrastructure needs, the program intends to build capacity and knowledge access of professionals that are or will be working in their countries respective PPP programs, from government officials or their advisors.

About APMG International

APMG International is a global accreditation and certification body. APMG administers a range of professional assessment, development and certification schemes in key management disciplines including Business Relationship Management, PMD Pro – Project Management for NGOs and IACCM Contract and Commercial Management.

APMG works with strategic partners to provide access to best practice guidance, training and certification to help individuals and their organizations deliver positive results and change through improved efficiency and performance www.apmg-international.com

As the Social Media and Online Content Writer within APMG’s Marketing Team – I help produce written copy for the APMG PPP website and the PPP Certification Program digital newsletter. I'm also responsible for creating social media material supporting the program and to raise awareness around PPP good practice. 

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Over 110 delegates attended our event in Seoul, one of three events held last week showcasing the APMG PPP Certification Program.

The event opened with a congratulatory speech from Mr. Seong-hoo Kang, Director General, Regional Economic Cooperation, Ministry of Strategy and Finance. Welcoming the launch of the PPP Certification Program in Korea, Mr. Seong-hoo Kang expressed his pride in Korea being chosen as the first country in Asia to launch the certification.

The Korean government has given its commitment to support organizations and individuals involved in Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) which will help Korean and other EMDB governments to raise the funds necessary to meet infrastructure demands and stimulate economic development. 

“ADB is delighted to partner with APMG to launch this unprecedented certification program on PPPs in Korea,” said Mr. Trevor W. Lewis, Principal of PPP Specialist Office, Asia Development Bank, who joined the event via video-conference.

Mr. Nick Houlton, Chief Operating Officer, APMG International, shared his excitement about the Certification Program’s launch, “the PPP Certification Program Guide has been developed by some of the world’s leading experts in PPPs across the globe and was driven by a mutual desire to see PPP good practices become commonplace worldwide. Creating the certification program was a closely collaborative effort and is the first of its kind. It is a response to the difficult challenges many nations are currently facing and is hoped to bring transformational change to PPPs.”

Ms. Helen Yu, General Manager at APMG-International, China and R.O.Korea, who also supported the conference, was delighted to report that over 20 delegates are already planning to study the guide and intend to take the exams in the near future.

Expressing interest in the program, one delegate said during the Q&A session, “This is just the right time for the launch of the PPP program. It’s time for me to start to study PPP guide, pass the exam and obtain the certification. The certification will (help me to) distinguish myself and approve my expertise in PPP.” 

The APMG PPP Certification Program is an innovation and a collaboration between 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) and the World Bank Group (WBG). The program is part funded by the Public-Private Infrastructure Advisory Facility (PPIAF).

 

As the Social Media and Online Content Writer within APMG’s Marketing Team – I help produce written copy for the APMG PPP website and the PPP Certification Program digital newsletter. I'm also responsible for creating social media material supporting the program and to raise awareness around PPP good practice. 

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We’re delighted to announce the introduction of our online training initiative to support candidates studying for the APMG Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) Certification Program.

The new online training offers a flexible approach to learning with a simple and clear online course, designed to take students through the full CP3P Foundation syllabus. This exciting initiative is free of charge and provides a valuable opportunity for candidates to test and build their knowledge of managing and delivering PPPs globally.

Test questions are provided at the end of each module to help enhance a candidate’s learning and there is also an exam simulator at the end of the course. Candidates are able to study at their own pace. 

As the online training course is a self-study initiative, there is no tutor support available and it is therefore recommended that candidates attend an accredited training course if they want additional support from a trainer with subject matter expertise. 

The Foundation level exam is now available for candidates choosing to self-study - it is designed to test that candidates have a good understanding of the content comprising Chapter 1 of. This knowledge will equip them with the expertise they need to act as an informed member of a PPP finance project.

Work is currently underway to develop the Preparation and Execution level exams. Once all three of the APMG PPP Certification Program examinations are available – successful candidates will have the opportunity to gain the Certified Public-Private Partnerships Professional (CP3P) credential – the definitive credential for recognition of PPP delivery that is in alignment with globally recognized good practices. 

People who are interested in using the free Online Training Course can do so here

 

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About The APM Group (APMG)

APMG-International is an award-winning Examination Institute. It accredits professional training and consulting organizations and manages certification schemes for knowledge-based workers, and has a global reach, with regional offices located around the world.

All APMG’s certifications are aimed at helping business professionals develop their knowledge, skills and expertise. For further details about APMG's Public-Private Partnerships Certification Program visit: https://ppp-certification.com or call + 44 (0)1494 452450.

As the Social Media and Online Content Writer within APMG’s Marketing Team – I help produce written copy for the APMG PPP website and the PPP Certification Program digital newsletter. I'm also responsible for creating social media material supporting the program and to raise awareness around PPP good practice. 

About the CP3P Program
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Download the pdf below for a concise overview of APMG's PPP Certification Program - including information on the PPP Guide, Online Training Course, exams and the CP3P credential: 

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About the APMG PPP Certification Program

As the Social Media and Online Content Writer within APMG’s Marketing Team – I help produce written copy for the APMG PPP website and the PPP Certification Program digital newsletter. I'm also responsible for creating social media material supporting the program and to raise awareness around PPP good practice. 

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Download the pdf below for details on how to become an accredited training provider for APMG's PPP Certification Program:

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As the Social Media and Online Content Writer within APMG’s Marketing Team – I help produce written copy for the APMG PPP website and the PPP Certification Program digital newsletter. I'm also responsible for creating social media material supporting the program and to raise awareness around PPP good practice.