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About CP3P Certification

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Overview

CP3P Training and Certifications

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Benefits of CP3P Certification

For Individuals

  • Demonstrate a solid understanding of PPP principles, processes and best practises.
  • Leverage a shared lexicon (PPP terminology) used worldwide and enhance cross-team collaboration.
  • Follow a structured learning path that guides professionals through the design of a PPP project, its implementation and the management of associated contracts.
  • Increase the likelihood of developing and implementing a successful PPP program that delivers the right projects effectively and efficiently.
  • Pass all three examinations and demonstrate the necessary skills to achieve successful PPP project outcomes with the CP3P credential.

For Organizations

  • Guides organizations on how to access and attract more international investors.
  • Improves understanding of internationally recognized good practices which helps businesses access new markets more successfully.
  • Provides private sector employees of PPPs with an appropriate understanding of the motivations, objectives, and concerns of future public partners, i.e. governments.
  • Gives a standardized framework for the delivery of PPP projects worldwide which provides clarity and consistency.
  • Increases capacity to deliver successful PPP infrastructure projects, ensuring fewer projects fail to meet requirements or expectations.

    Documentation

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    Study materials

    CP3P The APMG Public-Private Partnerships (PPP) Certification Program  study material cover
    The PPP Guide
    eBook (English / Spanish / French / Japanese / Portuguese / Romanian / Russian / Albanian / Serbian / Ukrainian / Vietnamese / Chinese simple)
    By
    Lead author - Andres Rebollo

    CP3P Certification levels

    Foundation Exam badge

    CP3P Foundation

    Act as an informed member of a PPP finance team.

    Preparation Exam badge

    CP3P Preparation

    Become proficient in preparing PPP projects and implementing or developing PPP frameworks.

    Execution Exam badge

    CP3P Execution

    Learn how to apply the structuring and drafting process of PPP tender documents.

    Ready to start your learning journey?

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    TORAZA ZENITH
    • Based in Canada
    • Provides training for Individuals, Teams, Organizations
    P3Korea
    • Based in South Korea
    • Provides training for Individuals, Teams, Organizations
    Asuron International Company Limited, AICL - T/A Consulting and Training Firm
    • Based in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
    • Provides training for Individuals, Teams, Organizations
    P3Korea
    • Based in South Korea
    • Provides training for Individuals, Teams, Organizations
    Castalia Limited
    • Based in New Zealand
    • Provides training for Individuals, Teams, Organizations
    Promocion e Impulso de Asociaciones Publico Privadas en Mexico – PIAPPEM
    • Based in Mexico
    • Provides training for Individuals, Teams, Organizations
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    Testimonials

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    Amazing. It was an entirely new sphere of knowledge which I believe is required for all prospective public officers to understand the role of incentives in getting excellent project delivery and sustainability.

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    Abubakar Jibrin Abubakar
    Manager, Strategy and Coordination
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    I just conclude that every PPP practitioner should follow the certification program of CP3P at the initial stage of their career growth as it helps to clarify the concepts and PPP life cycle thoroughly.

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    Maryam Naseer
    Deputy Director Projects
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    It was a great thought-provoking journey around the PPP world that enabled me to become a part of international network of PPP professionals.

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    Yevhen Cherevykov
    Head of PPP Division at the Ukrainian Sea Ports Authority
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    SFIA

    The SFIA Framework is the global common reference for skills and competency for the digital world.

    This APMG certification has been informally mapped against the SFIA Framework to indicate the skills that are addressed and referenced by the certification. Although it is not yet possible to claim this digital badge, the indicative skills can be used to plan your professional development through assessing the skills you have and the skills you need for the role you want.

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    CP3P Foundation

    CP3P Foundation

    SFIA elements this certification confirms (endorsement)

    Generic attribute Knowledge up to level 2

    SFIA elements this would be useful for (development)

    Same as above plus Sourcing up to level 5, Investment Appraisal level 4

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    CP3P Preparation

    CP3P Preparation

    SFIA elements this certification confirms (endorsement)

    Generic attribute Knowledge up to level 3

    SFIA elements this would be useful for (development)

    Same as above plus Sourcing up to level 5, Investment Appraisal level 4

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    CP3P Execution

    CP3P Execution

    SFIA elements this certification confirms (endorsement)

    Generic attribute Knowledge up to level 3

    SFIA elements this would be useful for (development)

    Same as above plus Sourcing up to level 5, Investment Appraisal level 4


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    CP3P Foundation

    CP3P Foundation

    SFIA elements this certification confirms (endorsement)

    Generic attribute Knowledge up to level 2

    SFIA elements this would be useful for (development)

    Same as above plus Sourcing up to level 5, Investment Appraisal level 4

    SFIA badge knowledge
    CP3P Preparation

    CP3P Preparation

    SFIA elements this certification confirms (endorsement)

    Generic attribute Knowledge up to level 3

    SFIA elements this would be useful for (development)

    Same as above plus Sourcing up to level 5, Investment Appraisal level 4

    SFIA badge knowledge
    CP3P Execution

    CP3P Execution

    SFIA elements this certification confirms (endorsement)

    Generic attribute Knowledge up to level 3

    SFIA elements this would be useful for (development)

    Same as above plus Sourcing up to level 5, Investment Appraisal level 4

    FAQs

    If you previously sat an exam with us and were issued a paper certificate but would like to upgrade to a digital badge and e-certificate, please contact us. There is a £25 administration fee for providing a digital badge and a form for which you will need to complete to consent to your personal information being used in order to manually create the badge in Credly.com.

    If your exam is booked through a Training Organization, and they are proctoring your exam over a platform of their choosing, you will need reach out to them directly to discuss options to reschedule.  

    If your exam is with ProctorU, you can reschedule without additional charges as many times as you wish up to 24 hours prior to your booked slot. If you reschedule within this 24-hour period, you will need to pay the £38 reschedule fee, as we will still be charged by ProctorU for your slot.

    You can merge your account by logging into your candidate portal with your initial email address and click on your name at the top. Then click merge and send a merge request to your secondary email address. Once you have agreed to the email request, everything will appear in one account. Please contact us if you have any problems with this process and we will be happy to help.

    You may contact our Accreditation Team directly, and they will be happy to answer your questions regarding the Accreditation process.

    To become an Accredited Training Organization (ATO), apply for accreditation or contact your local APMG office. If suitable, you'll receive an invoice and undergo APMG International's ATO assessment.

    Trainers must be sponsored by an Accredited Training Organization (ATO), which can be found using the APMG International search tool. The sponsoring ATO must submit a trainer application to APMG. 

    The requirements, including pass marks of the exams, will vary depending on the certification, please get in touch for more information.

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