APM Endorsed

APM Endorsed: The quality mark for project management learning  

Introducing APM Endorsed, our new mark of excellence for learning and development content in the project profession. APM Endorsed is the go-to indicator to the profession that their learning provision is aligned to the APM Competence Framework and will provide recognised, reliable and transferable knowledge. 

Why choose APM Endorsed?

We know how important it is to prove the quality and relevance of your learning content. That’s why we created a simple, trusted way to show your provisions meet industry expectations without the complexity of full accreditation.

Every APM Endorsed learning provision is mapped to the APM Competence Framework, the global benchmark for professional capability in project management. This alignment matters because it ensures your learning content reflects the skills and behaviours recognised across the profession globally. It gives learners confidence that what they’re learning is relevant and transferable. 

How is APM Endorsed different from APM Accreditation?

APM Endorsed is designed for learning that doesn’t lead to a formal APM qualification - such as in-house corporate programmes, short courses, CPD modules or specialist training.

Your learning only needs to align to a minimum of one competence from the APM Competence Framework, making endorsement accessible and achievable for a wide range of learning provisions. 

It’s a flexible way to gain external recognition for high-quality learning without the complexity of full accreditation. 

How it works 

Step ❶ Complete your application

Fill in your application form and provide all requested supporting documentation.  

Step ❷ Assessment

Your application and evidence will be reviewed by one of our approved assessors to check alignment with the APM Competence Framework. 

Step ❸ Decision and feedback

We’ll let you know if your application is accepted for endorsement or needs further development. 

If changes are required, we’ll give you clear guidance and a two-week window to respond. 

If unsuccessful, you can resubmit as a new application. 

Step ❹ Receive you endorsed branding

Once approved, you’ll receive: 

Your APM Endorsed signifier and digital assets 

Guidance on how to use the branding across your marketing and learning materials 

Step ❺ Annual renewal

Keep your endorsement up to date with a yearly renewal. If nothing has changed, you can submit a simple declaration of no change (available once consecutively). After that, a full review ensures your provision stays current. 

Pricing 

APM Endorsed is a smart, cost-effective way to showcase the quality of your learning provisions. With our tiered pricing, you can purchase a bundle and submit courses for endorsement at any time over a 12-month period, giving you the flexibility to plan ahead and maximise value. The more provisions you include, the greater the savings – making this an affordable solution for organisations that want recognised, industry-aligned learning.