• Body of Knowledge:
    PPP Introduction and Overview
    5.5. Conditions for Accessing the Benefits: Introducing the Elements and Phases of a Proper PPP Process, the Need for Project Governance and the Role of the PPP Framework
    The preceding sections explained how the PPP option may be a significant source of incremental efficiency and provide other benefits for better infrastructure management. It may also have weak points and other issues that make it inappropriate for some of projects. Governments need to protect and...
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    THE INSTITUTE FOR PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS (IP3) AND APMG SIGN JOINT RECOGNITION AGREEMENT FOR PPP TRAINING COURSES
    IP3, a Tetra Tech Company and APMG, an award winning exam institute, have signed an agreement which offers joint recognition for both parties providing training courses that cover implementation of the complete life cycle of public-private partnerships (PPPs). The APMG PPP Certification Program was...
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    Bridging the infrastructure gaps globally
    Seyed Hossein Hosseini Nourzad is an Assistant Professor of Construction and Project Management at University of Tehran and is also CP3P certified. He discusses the insights the program gave him and how the framework has helped with project delivery. 1. What first prompted you to a career in public...
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    Renan Marcondes Facchinatto Interview
    1. What first prompted you to a career in public private partnerships? I've had my first contact with PPPs in Law school in my freshman year. Then, I ended up starting an internship program at Dal Pozzo Law Firm, where I still work, and had the opportunity to work in the structuring and drafting of...
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    Chapter 1 of the PPP Guide and Foundation Exam available in Brazilian Portuguese
    The sixth language translation of the APMG Certified Public-Private Partnerships has arrived. Brazilian Portuguese is the latest translation to be added to the rapidly growing CP3P program which has certified almost 3000 professionals in over 100 countries. The translation has been curated and...
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    The Ukrainian translation of the PPP Guide Chapter 1 is here
    Ukraine has been working since 2017 to build its capacity to implement public-private partnerships (PPPs). The PPP Guide and APMG PPP Certification Program (CP3P) has been integral to help PPP professionals develop best practice skills and knowledge to deliver a pipeline of quality and sustainable...
  • Advocates
    SOURCE, as the multilateral platform for quality infrastructure, is aligned with the APMG PPP Guide gateway approach on project preparation, facilitating public agencies to take sound decisions and better allocation of resources. The standardized templates available on SOURCE include the APMG...
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    CP3P – Strengthening PPP best practice through a global standard of knowledge
    2016 saw the much anticipated launch of the APMG Public Private Partnerships (PPP) Certification Program.   Responding to the need to enhance knowledge around PPPs and in the absence of a global certification program on PPPs - the Certification Program is an innovation and a collaboration between...
  • Body of Knowledge:
    PPP Introduction and Overview
    3.2. Nomenclature – Other Names used for the PPP Concept
    A single type of PPP may be given different names in different sectors or countries, despite the scope of the contract and the features being the same. This difference is often due to variations in legal tradition and legislation, but may also relate to variations in common or standard language....
  • PPP Seminar on Asian PPP Market & Business Environment
    Sponsored by P3Korea and Allen Overy, the PPP Seminar on Asian PPP Market & Business Environment takes place on 22 June 2017 in Seoul, Korea.Over 150 delegates from a wide range of sectors including Construction and Engineering, Banks & Financial Institutions and Insurance & Investment...
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    CP3P - Celebrating Two Years and 4000 Certified PPP Professionals
    The Certified Public-Private Partnerships Professional (CP3P) program celebrates its second year by fulfilling its vision of fostering a common minimum level of knowledge and understanding, plus provide certification for practitioners engaged in PPPs.   Since the inauguration of the scheme in June...
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    APMG and Sustainable Infrastructure Foundation sign Memorandum of Understanding
    APMG International and Sustainable Infrastructure Foundation (SIF) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the APMG PPP Certification Program. SIF, a not-for-profit Swiss foundation headquartered in Geneva, coordinates the provision of SOURCE, the multilateral platform for quality...
  • Body of Knowledge:
    Structuring and Drafting the Tender and Contract
    References
    Name of Document Authors/Editors and Year Description htpp link (when available) Key References for PPP Structuring Infrastructure Australia National PPP Guidelines Volume 2: Practitioners’ Guide Commonwealth of Australia (2011). Includes guidelines to structure PPP...
  • Testimonials
    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...
  • Body of Knowledge:
    PPP Introduction and Overview
    2. Private Participation in Public Infrastructure and Services: What is and is not a PPP
    Important note: “Infrastructure” is used in this PPP Certification Guide in the broad sense. This includes not only complete systems or facilities with significant civil works, but also equipment (for example, rolling stock for rail) and plants (independent power producers, wastewater treatment...
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    PPP資格認定プログラムが日本語でスタート
    (Please scroll down for English translation) PPP資格認定プログラムが日本語でスタート APMG のPPP資格認定のための試験が日本語で受けられるようになった。これまでは、PPP資格の認定は、英語、中国語、スペイン語、フランス語、ブラジス系ポルトガル語、ロシア語、セルビア語の7 か国語で試験を受けられるようになっていたが、これに日本語が加わることになった。APMGは、PPP資格の基礎試験のテキストとなるPPPガイドの用語集と第1章を2018年12月に日本語で公開していたが、このテキストを活用した試験がようやく日本語で受けられるようになった。...
  • Book your exam
    Video of Booking an Online Exam with APMG International   Following the launch of the refreshed PPP Guide in February 2026, there are two examination versions available. Please ensure you book the exam version which matches the version of the PPP Guide you have been studying from: If you have...
  • Training Providers
      Region-wise summary of APMG Accredited Training Organisations (ATOs)  Name of ATO Delivery languages Regions training available in Levels available In-house training Public training courses available ACA (South Africa) EnglishAfrica, North America, Australia, Europe, AsiaFoundation,...
  • Body of Knowledge:
    Appendix Bid Preparation and Submittal the private sector perspective
    6.7 Responding to the RFP and Submitting a Tender Response
    The complexity of the procuring authority’s PPP project requires the consortium to adopt a project management approach to ensure that all necessary experts and skills are managed in an effective and timely manner. Upon signing the Letter of Intent (LOI), Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), or...
  • PPP and Covid-19
    Join this engaging panel discussion led by the World Association of PPP Units and Professionals (WAPPP) about the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic upon Public-Private Partnerships projects and programs. Join in and ask questions to our PPP experts. The Impact of Covid-19 on PPPs During this webinar...