The Association of Project Management (APM)
Developing and promoting the professional disciplines of project and programme management.
Oxford Brookes is a corporate member of the APM.
Services and benefits
Information, education and best practice brovision
- APM Body of Knowledge provides access to the 52 areas of knowledge that underpin the profession
- A hard copy of the 5th edition is held in the OCSLD resource centre
- The 4th edition is available to download from the APM website (PDF, 315KB)
- Corporate forums: these prestige members-only events, held twice a year and free to attend, allow corporate members to influence developments in the profession, learn about best practice and network with like-minded organisations from other sectors.
- Branch events: opportunities to attend local events to hear high-profile speakers, network with other like-minded individuals, solve problems and identify best practice from others' sectors. Thames Valley Branch has over 2,500 members with a Chapter in Oxford.
- Specific interest groups: these groups provide opportunities to enhance your specific knowledge and skills by accessing, and contributing to, leading-edge thinking in the art and science of project and programme management
Financial savings
- Discounts on APM Qualifications: discounts on fees for APM’s internationally recognised examinations structure.
- Waivers on individual membership registration fees: higher education institution staff and students need not pay the registration fee when joining as individual members.
- APM Publishing: up to 10% discount on products, including books and CD-ROMs.
- International Journal for Project Management : discounts on the leading research journal for the profession
Recognition
The Association is a member of the International Project Management Association (IPMA) which gives added recognition to APM membership and the APM qualifications.