Formal APM accreditation for project leadership development.

A unique programme accredited and quality assured by the Association for Project Management — and a clear pathway to Chartered Project Professional.

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2017

Formally APM accredited

3

x 2-day modules

360°

Reviews and psychometrics

1

Pathway to ChPP

Unique to The Project Academy.

New in 2017, this programme is formally accredited and quality assured by the Association for Project Management — unique to The Project Academy. Delivered over three two-day modules and enhanced by 360-degree reviews and psychometrics.

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Three modules. One leadership pathway.

01
Leadership of self

Understanding personal leadership style, behaviours, and the foundations of effective project leadership.

02
Leadership of others

Building the skills to lead, influence, and develop the people around you within a project environment.

03
Leadership within project management

Applying leadership capability directly to the context of project management, aligned with APM competencies.

Aligned with APM competencies from the ground up.

The content is aligned with APM competencies and represents a valuable development pathway towards Chartered Project Professional status.

What this means for you

  • 01

    APM aligned content — every module mapped directly to APM competencies

  • 02

    Quality assured — formally accredited by the Association for Project Management

  • 03

    Chartership pathway — a valuable development route towards Chartered Project Professional

Selected case studies.

Where this work has run in real organisations — energy, infrastructure, defence, government and the public sector.

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Building 2,000 senior project leaders for UK Government.

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We built Shell's global PM competence system.

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Shell's PMs reach APM accreditation without rewriting their evidence.

Shell — APM Accreditation

A bespoke route to APM Chartership for Shell's global PMs, without rewriting their portfolios.

Tailored career pathways for the National Trust's project community.

Strategic PM Capability Partner

Career pathway development across multiple project management levels, plus a bespoke project sponsor competency framework.

From skills assessment to APM-accredited leadership programme

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Skills assessment of a 40-strong projects community, followed by an APM-accredited six-day Project Leadership Programme.

A 90%+ success rate on APM Chartership Fast Track

APM Chartership Fast Track

Four cohorts at 90%+ success, plus Licence to Operate assessor training.