Frequently Answered Questions

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How will I know when I have to recertify?

All Members will be notified over the coming months that recertification is necessary and when it is due, or check your RegPM Certificate.

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When does CPD start?

The CPD program will commence from 1 July 2007 and members can start collecting points from that date.    There will be an implementation period from July 07 to June 08 during which members will be able to adjust to the new system and ask questions. 

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Can previous years be counted towards CPD?

Your CPD points will be able to be used from previous activities as long as members have evidence of the activity eg; receipts of attendance, emails, certificates, statements etc.   Evidence may include:

• Record of attendance forms given to you by training providers or event organisers
• minutes of meetings naming the member as being in attendance 
• original course results, academic transcripts or certificates for any formal studies you have passed  
• receipts or confirmation of enrolment forms  
• apprenticeship documents, giving details of the relevant apprentice or trainee and the period of supervision  
• personal training diary 
•  association membership receipts
• documentary evidence of any private research or study conducted.Also evidence of subscription to magazines, trade journals etc  
• Registered Training Organisation (RTO) number
• CPD points earned

AIPM also recognise some activities for CPD through other institutions.

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AIPM’s website will have continually updated information on a designated CPD page for you to review what is happening, when events will occur and how to log your points.

Whilst we have endeavoured to cover as many areas as possible within the categories of CPD points, we realise that there will still be many questions around what is permitted.  Please feel free to email, fax or phone AIPM to assist you. 

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But I don’t have enough points yet. What do I do?

Up until 1^st July 2008, if you don’t have enough CPD points, members can choose to have an assessment via an Assessor for recertification.

Up until 1^st July 2008, if you DO have enough CPD points, you can choose to recertify using your CPD points alone.

After 1^st July 2008 onwards, recertification through an Assessor will qualify for some CPD points but the balance must come from other categories.  Please see the Categories and Points Table Remember, AIPM believe that it should be continuous professional development that is necessary for Project Managers to keep up to date.  This will be overseen by the AIPM CPD and Governance committee.

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How do I upgrade to the next level of RegPM?

If you choose to upgrade your RegPM level, you will gain 100% of your CPD points. To do this, you need to:

• Update your CV
• Collect evidence for each element for the next RegPM level
• Obtain references
• Contact your original Assessor
• Undergo a full, formal assessment process.

Maximum CPD points will be awarded to Members who upgrade as AIPM believes it demonstrates the Continuous Professional Development on which the philosophy of CPD is based.

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AIPM recognise other reciprocal institute’s CPD points, however more points are given to Project Management CPD as this is the aim of AIPM.

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Yes.  AIPM recognises many activities in Project Management which show that a PM is improving their skills within their work.  Often activities in a practicing Project Manager’s work can be used, for example where mentoring or coaching others is done within the workplace.  There are a number of categories which will enable practicing project managers to accumulate points through CPD.   However its important to remember that CPD is about continual improvement, rather than just completing your day to day work. 

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You need to keep all your CPD documents in a safe place as proof you have attended the activities you have claimed points for. Supporting documents and/or evidence may include:

• Record of attendance forms given to you by training providers or event organisers
• minutes of meetings naming the member as being in attendance
• original course results, academic transcripts or certificates for any formal studies you have passed
• receipts or confirmation of enrolment forms
• apprenticeship documents, giving details of the relevant apprentice or trainee and the period of supervision
• personal training diary
• association membership receipts
• documentary evidence of any private research or study conducted.Also evidence of subscription to magazines, trade journals etc
• Registered Training Organisation (RTO) number
• CPD points earned

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How much is the RegPM Renewal application fee?

The renewal fee for RegPM is $110 including GST.  Click here for the online renewal form.

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