The APMG PPP Certification Program enables participants to take their skills to the next level, and the Certified PPP Professional (CP3P) credential is a means to officially convey that expertise and ability.
At the core of the program is the PPP Guide, a comprehensive Body of Knowledge that distills globally agreed-upon definitions, concepts, and best practices on PPPs. The program is an innovation of the Asian Development Bank (ADB), the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB), the Multilateral Investment Fund (MIF), and the World Bank Group (WBG), with financial support from the Public-Private Infrastructure Advisory Facility (PPIAF).
Whether you’re thinking about signing up, or already enrolled, in this series we share some insight from practitioners who have already passed the test. This week, we caught up with Kaara Wainaina, an external affairs officer in Kenya’s PPP Unit. Read his answers below.
QUESTION 1: This is a unique certification program because it focuses on public-private partnerships and because it provides training and self-study testing to attain certification. What led you to pursue the CP3P credential?
My knowledge of PPPs has largely been through working ‘hands-on’ within Kenya’s PPP Unit. While this approach is effective in being highly pragmatic, sometimes it results in information gaps and a lack of full understanding of the logic driving some approaches and views on PPPs. I attended the course to learn more about the theory upon which the practice is built.
QUESTION 2: Would you advise your peers to register, and why?
Yes I would, I found the content rich, well explained and drawing from PPP practice across the globe. That diversity made it quite worthwhile.
QUESTION 3: Please tell us more about your career. How do you plan to incorporate what you’ve learned?
Working within a PPP Unit, I often find myself in contexts that require I explain different aspects and phases of PPPs especially to government agencies implementing or keen to implement projects. Gaining in-depth understanding will translate to my being able to provide better technical support. Further, as a communications expert within a PPP Unit tasked with capacity building and awareness creation on PPPs, the knowledge gained will make me a better PPP Champion.
QUESTION 4: As someone who has already passed the PPP certification exam, what advice could you share with people who are studying for it right now?
For both experienced hands and those new to PPPs, it’s critical they study the course material sufficiently. For a person who has learned a lot on PPPs through practice, I encountered a few definitions, for instance, which are somewhat different in the course material than what I am used to in practice. Another piece of advice: don’t take too long on any one question, you can return to the tricky ones later; use your test time efficiently
QUESTION 5: If you were going to add a test question, what would it be?
What is the most critical success factor for PPPs in a country? (Political will, sound framework, well-structured projects etc.)
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hi good afternoon I have read about this course and I am interested I would like to know the cost am based in Abuja Nigeria Nigeria is a nation struggling to provide adequate infrastructure due to lack of adequate resources
The PPP Certification Program Guide (referred to as the PPP Guide) is integral to the certification and is available to download free of charge from the website at https://ppp-certification.com. The training courses will be delivered both online via e-learning and through our Accredited Training Organisations (ATOs).The cost of the training course will be determined by the training provider, so you... will need to contact them directly for a quote. Please be aware that the training providers are able to deliver courses in countries outside of where their head office is located. The cost of sitting the Foundation exam should be included in the cost of the course, so please ensure that you check this at the time of booking with your chosen provider.
Read more Read lessI wish to study and become a certified ppp professional. What are the requirements?
The pre-requisites for the Certification Program includes individuals working on PPPs or individuals interested in learning about PPPs, regardless of discipline or sector. Anyone can apply to take the exams leading to gaining the CP3P credential, however in order to be eligible to take the Preparation and Execution exams, you must have already passed the Foundation exam. Some previous knowledge or... experience in the topics covered in the PPP Guide, related to PPPs in general will be advantageous, but lack of experience should not prevent anyone from taking part in the Certification Program.
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Thank you for your kind feedback.
I have comments on the PPPS , but i did not get a chance to practice them I like to share my points of view about the PPPS , as Mr. Kaara Wainaina mentioned the political will and sound frame work are very essential to make PPPS projects a success , specially in developing countries which are the main core of the World Bank and whwere the resources in these countries are tight in cmoparison to the... population growth in these countries. Yours Very Respectfully, Dr. Mohamed Taher Abdelrazik Hamada, Ph.D Retired Professor at Strayer University, USA [*comment edited for privacy*]
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Certainly PPP is the way to go but alot has to be done to sensitize the citizenry on the same. PPP risks to be taken to mean take over of public resources thus denying governments revenue.The benefits of PPP outways by far the disadvantages if well understood. More locals should be trained in this aspect to realise development to developing countries.
Thank you very much for your thoughts. We at APMG are here to help those keen to undertake the PPP certification and guide them through the way. To start with, the PPP Certification Program Guide (referred to as the PPP Guide) is integral to the certification and is available to download free of charge from the website at https://ppp-certification.com.
I am a Kenyan working and manaherial level in the public service sector.I wish to enrol for the APMG International CP3P program. What are the cost implications and how long will it take(on average) attain certification. Thank you. Augustine K Rono [*edited for privacy*]
Thank you very much for your interest. The PPP Certification Program Guide (referred to as the PPP Guide) is integral to the certification and is available to download free of charge from the website at https://ppp-certification.com. The cost of the training course will be determined by the training provider, so you will need to contact them directly for a quote. Please be aware that the training... providers are able to deliver courses in countries outside of where their head office is located. The cost of sitting the Foundation exam should be included in the cost of the course, so please ensure that you check this at the time of booking with your chosen provider.
Read more Read lessThanks for the encouraging advice
You are most welcome and we are here to help you get started.
I have a great interest in this training. I believe it will be of a great help to the 3rd world countries, I admire this programme. I would like to enroll.
Thank you very much for your thoughts. You can get started by downloading the PPP Certification Program Guide. The PPP Certification Program Guide (referred to as the PPP Guide) is integral to the certification and is available to download free of charge from the website at https://ppp-certification.com. This is a professional certification and the PPP Guide comprises 8 chapters. The first level... of certification (Foundation), which is based on the Introduction and Overview chapter, is mandatory and must be completed before going on to study other chapters.
Read more Read lessCP3P training course brings an opportunity for learning different contexts of PPPs from across the globe. Even after passing the exam, I still keep going back to the Guide book to find references for different topics, and it's coverage on Project Financing is invaluable.
Congratulations on passing the exam and good luck. Thank you for your kind feedback.
What are the requirements for one to on that course for example some one with engineering background can have a chance?