Partners
Islamic Development Bank (IsDB)
"Through Islamic modes of financing, IsDB has provided funding to many PPP projects. In line with IsDB's efforts to promote and support PPP projects; the APMG PPP Certification Program is an excellent initiative. The program’s body of knowledge, the PPP Guide - will likely become a global reference when it comes to PPP good practices.
"We are glad to see that the body of knowledge includes Islamic finance and its application in PPPs. As the certification will feature an Islamic finance module – the participants will be able to have a firm grasp on this topic."
European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD)
"As a multilateral development bank we finance PPPs directly and mobilise financing from other investors. We also help create a legal environment enabling greater levels of private sector investment in infrastructure. "But laws and access to finance are not enough. Our experience shows that institutional capacity to structure, negotiate and implement PPPs is essential. We are pleased to support this very first global PPP certification programme to help professionals deliver more and better projects."
Training ByteSize
“Five years ago, when I first joined WAPPP community during their early stages of work, I initiated the idea of defining the CP3P program as the unique ‘Journey’ to the world of PPPs and WAPPP as the ‘Home’ for PPP professionals. These years, I have been happy monitoring the great advancements of WAPPP and the CP3P program. Last week, when I received the fantastic news that the CP3P program passed the great milestone of 10,000 Foundation exams, in which the Training ByteSize, my strategic partner, has had a significant contribution, I became confident that the CP3P program has been accepted globally as the best international path for developing effective and efficient PPP programs.
During these years, I have had the opportunity to deliver multiple CP3P course at all its three levels for public and private sectors in several countries all around the world. The benefit of these courses were not only the many friends that I found throughout the world and many lessons that I learned, but also the firm belief that having a “common language” built by the CP3P program is very crucial for PPP projects with many stakeholders involved globally.
Finally, I do believe that the PPP community has two leading players: the “CP3P program” with the pivotal role ‘as the journey to the world of PPP’ and “WAPPP” with the crucial role ‘as the home for PPP professionals’. Now, that the ground is prepared, I do strongly suggest APMG International and WAPPP to mutually build a collaborative environment in which the ATOs, PPP units, and individuals could play their roles and build a better world.” - Hossein Nourzad, PhD, CP3P Accredited Trainer, Training ByteSize
The World Bank Group (WBG)
"The CP3P experience as designed by the World Bank Group and implemented by APM Group is of highest value for government staff in all the countries that intend to explore Public Private Partnerships as an option to structure and finance projects in infrastructure, in cooperation with the private sector. Particularly important is that the trainings and exams held by APMG Authorized Training Organizations are delivered by competent trainers in the native/official languages of these countries. In that regard Dr. Kandic and his team at IFC cooperated with APMG to enable CP3P Foundation Trainings and Exams in Albanian, Romanian, Russian, Serbian, and Ukrainian languages." - Dr. Vojislav Kandic, The World Bank Group
PPP Expertise Eurasia ltd, UK
- ATO
"With over 20 years in infrastructure and Public-Private Partnerships as a banker and consultant, I've seen firsthand how lacking a global PPP knowledge base impedes the successful development of PPP projects. The Certified PPP Professional program, launched by a consortium of International Financial Institutions, was a game-changer for PPPs globally and opened strategic opportunities for our consulting firm.
At PPP Expertise Eurasia in London, we started by attaining Accredited Training Organization (ATO) status, thanks to APMG's support. Our journey began with two senior consultants obtaining CP3P qualifications and accreditations to teach all three levels. Today, our team includes seven accredited trainers offers CP3P instruction in multiple languages including Albanian, English, French, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, and Ukrainian.
A key achievement for us was translating APMG’s PPP Guide and related materials into Russian for the World Bank, boosting the program's reach in key markets like Kazakhstan, the Kyrgyz Republic, Ukraine, and Uzbekistan. Conducting nearly 1,000 exams, we take great pride in our alumni's significant roles in driving PPP programs for sustainable infrastructure development across Eastern Europe and Central Asia.
Our trainings are enriched with regional and sector-specific case studies, gamified activities, project simulations, and financial modelling. Supported by our advanced online platform, we offer both cohort-based and self-paced e-learning, ensuring an effective and engaging training experience.
We congratulate APMG and the IFIs that initiated the CP3P program on this milestone of 10,000 Foundation level exams and look forward to continuing our journey as an ATO delivering CP3P training and continuously enhancing the learning experience for our course participants." - Sergei Samolis, CEO, PPP Expertise Eurasia ltd, UK
- Trainer
"As a certified APMG trainer for the CP3P programme, I'm excited to share my experience in advancing public-private partnerships (PPPs) in Uzbekistan. My involvement began with a national economic modernization initiative in 2016, aimed at enhancing growth and prosperity. I advised the government on PPP development, focusing on challenges in state institutions and the state's heavy role in infrastructure, which limited private investment.
A significant challenge was the lack of PPP expertise in the government sector. The CP3P programme, brought to Uzbekistan by PPP Expertise Eurasia in 2018, was crucial in addressing this. Over the years, more than 100 program participants got fully certified, many of them now driving PPP programs and projects. Having CP3P-certified professionals in the team was critical for the success of the PPP Development Agency of Uzbekistan which was the winner of the prestigious Partnerships Award as the world’s best Public Sector Promoter/Procurer of the Year in 2022.
As one of the first Uzbek officials to complete all three CP3P levels, I expanded my role to become a trainer, further broadening the programme's impact. I have guided numerous professionals through CP3P certification, helping them develop diverse skills in PPPs. The effectiveness of the programme is evident in these graduates, who are not just skilled but are actively contributing to economic changes in their countries. Being part of their development has been a source of immense pride and satisfaction for me. The CP3P programme is more than just a professional qualification; it's a vital driver for sustainable PPP development." - Remir Mukumov, Accredited CP3P Trainer, PPP Expertise Eurasia
- Client/ partner
"PwC has a wealth of experience in providing infrastructure and PPP services globally. Everywhere in the world, particularly in emerging markets, we see that the public sector faces a significant challenge due to limited PPP capacity, leading to bottlenecks that impede the development of PPP deals and programs.
In the Eastern European and Central Asian region that I work in, the introduction of the CP3P Program marked a transformative change. It significantly enhanced the governments' understanding of PPPs, which was crucial for procuring and successfully developing more effective PPP deals.
In Uzbekistan, PwC capitalized on this momentum by allying with PPP Expertise Eurasia, the region's leading APMG-accredited training organization. Together, we integrated practical PPP project case studies from PwC's portfolio into the training curriculum, providing real-world context to the theoretical aspects of the course. This approach, blending CP3P theory with detailed, real-life examples facilitated by top-tier consultants, was highly appreciated by the trainees.
Building on this success, we are about to launch similar training programs in Kazakhstan and subsequently in other countries within our region, in partnership with PPP Expertise Eurasia." - Vladimir Sokolov, Director, Head of Legal Practice, PwC Uzbekistan
Ile-de-France Mobilites:
"PPP is an efficient but rather complex instrument to master: it required a deep reciprocal understanding of both public and private parties constrains and expectations being faced by each other in order to set a balanced and mutually profitable partnership. Having said that, I can witness, as a CP3P trainer since the creation of the certification program, the benefits provided to CP3P trainees and notably (i) to public servants being tasked to develop PPP enabling policies, implementing PPP program and projects and ultimately closing PPP transactions as well as (ii) private actors of the PPP market mobilizing expertise, know-how and experience in contributing to the development of public infrastructures and management of public services.
Overall, I truly think that the CP3P certification program, and this 10,000 threshold demonstrates it, has made and will continue to make a real contribution to the development of the PPP markets around the word." - Jean Alexandre Blanchard, Director - Opening to competition of the regional and urban railway sector at Île-de-France Mobilités
K-Infra
“The Secretary of Public-Private Investments, Pablo Cevallos, highlighted the significant progress made by the Government of Ecuador in the economic and employment generation areas. Cevallos emphasized the approval of the Economic Efficiency and Employment Generation Law by the National Assembly on December 19, 2023 as a transcendental milestone for the country.
The law, among other measures, strengthens the mechanism for improving infrastructure through public-private partnerships (PPPs), considered as the ideal modality to close the gaps necessary for development. In the second half of 2023, Ecuador, through the Public-Private Investment Secretariat, began the challenge of training a first group of public servants in the management of PPP projects through the APMG Public-Private Partnerships (PPP) Certification Program (CP3P)®. Specifically, 90 public servants were trained at the "Foundation" level, which represents a significant advance in professional development and in the possibility of successfully completing projects. In this regard, Secretary Cevallos emphasized that the initiative highlights Ecuador's commitment to following international best practices and ensuring the success and continuity of the public-private partnership mechanism for the country's sustainable development.” - Pablo Cevallos, Secretary (head) of the Public-Private Investment Secretariat of Ecuador
- Trainer Marcel van den Broek
" Training PPP practitioners all around the world based on the shared body of knowledge and creating a shared understanding and common language for PPP is exactly why the program was initiated. It definitely contributes to the necessary reforms in the different countries to strengthen the environment for PPP in a more structured and standardised matter which will undoubtedly lead to more successful PPPs for delivering public infrastructure effectively and efficiently." - Trainer Marcel van den Broek
- Trainer Jean-François Gautier
"I have been delivering the Cp3P program since early 2020. It’s always a great pleasure to share technical and practical experience on PPP through the Cp3p program. The PPP world is extensive covering a wide range of array, making it difficult to teach. The benefit of Cp3p program is that it allows to share the PPP knowledge in a structured manner. Hence, trainees can get a comprehensive picture of the PPP in an organized and understandable manner. Besides, it always provides the opportunity to share real experiences between the trainer and the trainees. Thus allowing the trainer to also enrich also its real cases knowledge." - Trainer Jean-François Gautier