This document provides an overview of the APM Body of Knowledge Refresh program which is currently updating the definitions, competency framework, and qualifications for project, program, and portfolio management. It describes the current structure and sections of the 6th edition Body of Knowledge, including the rationale for topics like Context, Delivery, Skills and Professionalism. It also explains how the content is produced by the project management community and offers contact information for those wanting to learn more about the Refresh process.
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).
5. APM Body of Knowledge 6th Edition – Current Working Structure
6. The rationale for Context... Made up of 2 sections Governance: procedural and cultural aspects that need to be in place to improve frequency and level of delivery success Setting: 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 out Current Working Structure
7. Made up of 2 sections Skills: the interpersonal skills that every manager needs but are of prime importance to those involved in portfolios, programmes and project management Professionalism: areas important to maintaining professionalism and a professional approach Current Working Structure The rationale for People...
8. Made up of 7 sections Scope: 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 sections Current Working Structure The 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 Structure The rationale for Interfaces...
10. How has the content been produced? The content of the Body of Knowledge reflects the collective opinion of the P3 community It is written by the P3 community for the P3 community The 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 Refresh Contact the Refresh Programme Team at refresh.programme@apm.org.uk
