APM Body of Knowledge Refresh Guide
- 1. A Guide to...The APM Body of Knowledge Refresh
- 2. What is the ‘Refresh Programme’?Updates to the APM Body of Knowledge (Currently in progress)Competence Framework (Coming soon)Qualifications (Coming soon)
- 3. What is the APM Body of Knowledge?The APM Body of Knowledge is a ‘scope statement’ defining what functions comprise project, programme and portfolio management. It defines the breadth of project, programme and portfolio management, but not the depth (this is provided through, for example, the SIG Guides, and the Competence Framework).
- 4. Some uses of the Body of Knowledge
- 5. APM Body of Knowledge 6th Edition – Current Working Structure
- 6. The rationale for Context...Made up of 2 sectionsGovernance: procedural and cultural aspects that need to be in place to improve frequency and level of delivery successSetting: factors that are outside the boundaries of the project, programme or portfolio that will have a significant impact on the way the work is approached and carried outCurrent Working Structure
- 7. Made up of 2 sectionsSkills: the interpersonal skills that every manager needs but are of prime importance to those involved in portfolios, programmes and project managementProfessionalism: areas important to maintaining professionalism and a professional approachCurrent Working StructureThe rationale for People...
- 8. Made up of 7 sectionsScope: what are the objectives and scope of the work?Schedule: How long will it take to achieve?Financial and cost management: how much investment is needed?Risk: what are the threats and opportunities involved?Quality: How will fitness for purpose and management processes be assured?Resource: How will the necessary resources be acquired, mobilised and managed?Management: collection of process based or integrative topics that are fundamental to delivery and have a relationship with the other 6 sectionsCurrent Working StructureThe rationale for Delivery...
- 9. Areas that those working in project, programme and portfolio management need to be aware of and the impact upon their work, but do not need to be expert in.Knowing enough to ask the right questions of true experts.Current Working StructureThe rationale for Interfaces...
- 10. How has the content been produced?The content of the Body of Knowledge reflects the collective opinion of the P3 communityIt is written by the P3 community for the P3 communityThe content production has been facilitated by Ibis House
- 11. Where can I find out more?View the next presentation to learn about the process of the Body of Knowledge RefreshContact the Refresh Programme Team at refresh.programme@apm.org.uk