Competency assessment

20|20 Progrant can provide a complete competence assessment programme for project teams using the international competency frameworks from ether the APM linked to the International Project Management Institute (IPMA) International Competency Baseline, or the PMI. These frameworks can also be adapted to provide additional competencies relevant to your organisational requirements.
 

The APM Project Management Competency Framework

The Competency Framework is based on a National Competency Baseline (NCB) which is aligned to the IPMA’s International Competency Baseline (ICB) – providing a competency assessment model recognised by IPMA National Associations in 45 countries. As an APM Approved Training Provider, 20|20 is licensed to use the APM’s Competency Framework to undertake individual assessments and provide a detailed assessment report for each person assessed. For an individual this can provide the competency assessment criteria requirements for the APM’s Chartered Project Professional (ChPP) status. The framework allows individuals to see where their strengths and weaknesses lie and look specifically into the competence requirements of their role. For an organisation, it can provide a well structured model for assessing individual competence based on a measure of knowledge and experience of the subject matter which can be used either as part of a performance management process, assessment centre or talent management process.

The PMI Project Manager Competence Development (PMCD) Framework

The PMI’s PMCD Framework is based on the principles and processes of the PMI’s Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK). It describes the generic competencies needed in most projects, most organizations, and most industries – but can be adapted where necessary to include your own organization’s competencies where they differ or are unique. 

The PMI PMCD is based on 5 Performance Domains linked to the PMBOK – Initiating a Project, Planning a Project, Executing a Project, Monitoring & Controlling a Project and Closing a Project. Each process group is mapped to PMCD Performance Criteria and Types of Evidence which can be assessed by a 20|20 Assessor, providing a detailed assessment report for each person assessed.

For an organization it can provide a well structured model for assessing individual competence – either as part of a Performance Management Report process, Assessment Centre or Talent Management process. Team or Company-wide reports can be produced to provide information on areas of weakness that can then be targeted.