Our future Chartered Project Professional assessment
The future of how we assess our Chartered Project Professionals is being built, ready for launch in 2027.
This is part of our ongoing focus to maintain the standard and value for those who hold ChPP and to ensure our assessment holds the rigor, objectivity and accessibility our profession demands.
The new assessment will:
- Future proof our assessment to ensure we harness technological advances whilst maintaining quality competence testing.
- Enhance global accessibility to support all project professionals towards ChPP.
- Continue to offer each applicant the same excellent experience to support their application.
Work starts now, alongside assessment experts and you – the profession – to inform, pilot and be part of our new assessment development.
Become a Chartered Project Professional with our 2026 pilot
You can now register your interest to take part in our 2026 pilot of our future assessment construct.
If you’re selected to take part, you’ll be given the opportunity to experience the future of how we’ll ensure every new Chartered Project Professional has the technical knowledge, professional practice and ethics, compliance and professionalism to carry the title Chartered Project Professional.
This is a live pilot – so every candidate who passes the assessment will walk away with ChPP status.
What’s new?
- The chance to showcase your technical knowledge and professional practice in a more intuitive way.
- Fairness and rigour are at the heart of the new assessment to ensure that high standards are maintained.
- Improved journey thanks to clear objectives at every stage and new support materials to level the field and ensure everyone can access ChPP.
Am I eligible to take part?
You need to be ‘professionally active’. This means:
- Having a proven track record delivering projects, programmes, portfolios or a key control or enabling function.
- Having up-to-date knowledge of current practices and methods.
- Being actively involved in the project management profession.
Dates for your diary
You’ll need to be free for both the exam and presentation/Q&A.
22 April or 23 April 2026
11/2 hour written exam on technical knowledge.
Between 27 April and 1 May 2026
1 hour 5 minutes presentation with Q&A on professional practice, and ethics, compliance and professionalism.
Frequently asked questions
How much is the pilot assessment?
The pilot assessment will be available at a reduced cost of £693 + VAT.
Am I eligible to take part?
You need to be ‘professionally active’. This means:
a) Having a proven track record delivering projects, programmes, portfolios or a key control or enabling function.
b) Having up-to-date knowledge of current practices and methods.
c) Being actively involved in the project management profession.
Who is the ideal candidate to sit the APM Chartered Project Professional Assessment pilot?
We’re not changing the competences or pathways towards Chartered status. Those who felt ready to sit the current assessment will be ready to sit our pilot assessment as the knowledge requirements will be the same.
You can find out more here in the section ‘Who is Chartered for?’.
If I pass the pilot assessment; will I gain ChPP status?
Yes, if you are successful in passing the pilot assessment, you will be awarded ChPP status. The only caveat to this is if the pilot assessment is deemed invalid; then we would need to void all assessments and refund candidates.
What happens if the pilot is unsuccessful or doesn’t meet the standard?
If this happens, we will refund all pilot candidates their fee and unfortunately void the results.
Will those who currently hold Chartered Project Professional status have to take the new assessment to keep ChPP status?
No, those who have already gained ChPP status only need to meet the requirements for renewal of their Chartered status, they will not need to retake the assessment.
We are however seeking current Chartered Project Professionals to sit our pilot assessment so we have the best insight possible into how it compares to our current assessment.
What are the Terms of Reference for the pilot?
Full Terms of Reference can be found here.
What is the reason behind the update for the assessment?
We’re updating our chartered assessment to:
- Future proof our assessment to ensure we harness technological advances whilst maintaining quality competence testing.
- Enhance global accessibility to support all project professionals towards ChPP.
- Continue to offer each candidate the same excellent experience to support their application.
Will the assessment you are piloting be any more or less difficult than the current one?
The standard and competences the assessment is based on will remain the same so there will be no change in what’s being sought from the assessment.
I’ve started an application under the current assessment; what are my options?
There is no way of transitioning between the current and pilot assessment. However, the competencies and standard are the same. If you have paid, and are underway with your current submission, we’d recommend continuing with this.
If you work for an organisation and are part of a cohort; please speak to your cohort manager.
My submission on the current assessment was unsuccessful; what are my options?
As the assessment is a different format, you are welcome to either start a new application for the pilot assessment, taking all parts of the assessment and paying the full fee for the pilot, or continue with your current assessment, resitting the parts you need to.
Can I use my Recognised Assessment in my application for the pilot assessment?
As we’re piloting an entirely new assessment, we’re asking all pilot candidates to sit the full assessment so each element of the assessment can gain maximum exposure.
Will I be able to sit the assessment on any other dates other than those published?
The assessment will only be run on the published dates as this is a time bound pilot.
Is the fee paid in February refundable?
The fee is non-refundable, however before choosing to proceed with the pilot, we hope you have had a chance to view all materials so you can assess if it is right for you.
Can I pay by invoice?
No. Payment is only accepted via credit card through the payment link that will be provided to you.
Timeline at a glance
Ongoing |
Expression of interest open to register for a place on our pilot assessment. |
February 2026 |
Pilot candidates selected and notified; guidance materials launched. |
April 2026 |
Candidates will sit our new assessment. |
Spring 2026 |
We’ll be conducting analysis of what we saw and heard throughout the pilot using feedback submitted by those involved. |
Summer 2026 |
If the pilot was successful and approved, from this point, teams across APM will start the creation of our new assessment model. |
Late 2026 into 2027 |
We will support the transition of the profession from the current to the new assessment with the launch of the new assessment in Spring 2027 subject to a successful pilot and approvals. |
Project professionals and applicants
The guidance to all project professionals is to continue in your personal development as normal. There will be no change in the status or standing of your achievement irrespective of the model you choose.
If you are looking to achieve ChPP Status in early 2026, our pilot may be of interest – so be sure to register your interest.
Mentors
Thank you for continuing to support those who are applying for ChPP. There will be no impact on the current application process in the near future so please continue doing the same great work.
If you have any pilot candidates approach you for support, the competences they require will be the same and we’ll share with you how we’ll be assessing these.
Organisations with Recognised Assessments
There will be no impact on your candidates or your role as providers of a recognised assessment during the development of our new assessment model.
We’ll keep you well informed as we progress this development and will remain on hand if you have any questions.
Cohort Leads and Corporate Partners
We know the importance of forward planning for your organisation. Please use the timeline above and your account manager to help with this.
If you have any questions, your Partnership Development Manager will be able to answer them.