APPM Certification

The APPM program is a competency enhancement certification aimed at delivering real value to organizations by enabling participants to implement the domain knowledge disseminated.

S.P. Jain Institute of Management & Research is the only Institute in Asia and among 10 in the world offering the APPM program. Other reputable Universities include Stanford, George Washington, Western Carolina and Athabasca University, Canada.

The APPM program incorporates the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK®) methodology, adheres to global approaches and dwells into real world issues.

It involves rigorous self-study, implementation and continuous evaluation of performance through assignments, submissions, class preparation and participation.

The program is scheduled over 4 months. The first module, Project Management: Principles & Framework is conducted from Monday to Friday. The remaining 3 modules are held in a three or four day period every alternate month.

The PMP® based exam is held over 3 days.

Participants are required to present a dissertation outlining the implementation of tools, techniques and systems learned.

A composite score of a minimum 60% mark is mandatory for certification. Participants are rated for the written exam, dissertation report and viva, in-class participation and case analysis, online preparation and quizzes.