Programme and Project Sponsorship
The professional Programme and Project Sponsorship (PPS) qualification has been developed specifically for Senior Responsible Owners (SROs) and Sponsors or Executives of programmes and projects. The qualification is based on Cabinet Office Best Practice Guidance and combines leadership ability with PPM skills.
The PPS syllabus has been split into four separate units to offer flexible half-day training modules:
- The role of the sponsor
- The sponsor working with people
- Identifying and establishing a programme/project
- The delivery journey.
The syllabus is methodology independent and uses generic terms as far as possible. However, it is assumed that candidates are familiar with Cabinet Office Best Practice Guidance. Candidates should also be, or aspire to become, Programme and Project Sponsors, also known as SROs/Project Executives. These are typically at management or senior level in their organisations who often have responsibility for several programmes or projects.
PPS Training Courses - To book a PPS training course and exam, contact any of APMG-nternational's Accredited Training Organisation.
Qualifications
The Programme and Project Sponsorship qualification (PPS) certifies that a senior manager is equipped with the knowledge and understanding of the skills required to lead successful delivery of a policy or strategy; or to lead an initiative or deliver to a target.
The qualification has been specifically designed for senior managers that sponsor programmes and projects; this includes Senior Responsible Owners (SRO's) that have been made accountable as individuals for a specific programme or project.
The exam format is as follows:
- Objective testing
- 65 questions per paper
- 65 marks required to pass (out of 100 available) - 65%
- 90 minutes duration
- Closed book.
View our APMG-International PPS Certification Interactive Brochure and the 
PPS Syllabus for further information on the qualification.
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| Frequently Asked Questions |
What do SROs and Project Sponsors in the real world think about the need for training?
83% of SROs polled believed that training in how to understand the role of the SRO; programme management language; and how to lead in a programme environment, would all have been useful when they first took on the role, according to a survey conducted by Moorhouse Consultancy.
The survey, entitled Benchmarking Programme Sponsors' Attitudes, was published in March / April 2009.
Download the SRO Survey Results (pdf - 534KB).
