Competency assessment

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

The APM’s Project Management Competence Framework consists of Competencies which have been grouped into Technical, Behavioural and Contextual dimensions. The Competence Framework is based on a National Competency Baseline (NCB) which is aligned to the International Project Management Association (IPMA)’s C(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 4 level accreditation structure and the planned Chartered Project Professional (ChPP) status.
For an organisation 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.

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 organisations, and most industries – but can be adapted where necessary to include your own organisation’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 organisation 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.

More Information

20|20 has worked with a number of clients to assess individuals and teams against the Project Management Competence Assessment Framework and also against client-specific competency frameworks using our qualified and experienced project management competence advisors.

20|20 have also worked with a number of clients in assessing the relevance of their existing competency frameworks in relation to relevant and up-to-date project management competency frameworks or, in the absence of an existing framework, to create a company specific competency framework which will adhere to Company relevant project management competency framework/s. These company specific frameworks can be designed for Project Management encompassing all areas, or can be separated into Project Control and Management/Leadership sets of competencies.

To arrange a discussion on how Competence Assessment might be used in your own organisation please contact the 20|20 Business Support Team on 01382 730880 or info@2020businessgroup.com