About Praxis Framework™ Certification
Overview
Praxis Framework™ Training and Certifications
Benefits of Praxis Framework™ Certification
For Individuals
- Understand project/programme functions as well as the processes and documentation used to manage lifecycle phases.
- Apply and tailor Praxis to any organization by inserting process models, templates and content directly into the Praxis framework.
- Understand the consolidated similarities and differences between Praxis and other prominent guides such as: PRINCE2®, MSP® and the APM Body of Knowledge.
- Develop and maintain an effective project or programme delivery infrastructure in a decreased timescale.
- Implement the framework at any stage of delivery to become a highly responsive project/programme manager.
For Organizations
- Introduces a 360° capability assessment tool that also acts as a checklist to embed best-practices.
- Supports instant feedback with real-time dashboards, helping teams make data-driven decisions that accelerate product delivery and enhance overall performance.
- Helps teams manage expectations and communicate more effectively through a universal project/programme taxonomy and terminology guide.
- Guides teams by using first-hand community knowledge uploaded to the online Praxis framework for easy reference and continued professional development.
- Helps global companies standardize project/programme management without having to retrain employees who may hold different project management certifications.
Useful links
Useful links
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Praxis Framework™ Website
Documentation
Documentation
Success in 1 2 3
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Pass the exam & receive a certificate
When you are ready to take your exam, book an online timeslot yourself with APMG, or your training organization may organize this for you. If you pass your exam APMG will issue you with a digital badge for you to share!
Praxis Framework™ Certification levels
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Training organizations for Praxis Framework™ Certification
Testimonials
Praxis Framework Foundation was my first international certification and, honestly, having APMG as the examination institute clearly improved my experience. When I checked online about APMG I just found positive reviews, which helped me to build more confidence to continue. APMG is serious business, I was delighted to see how serious the proctored examination was taken. Everyone would benefit from APMG exams.
In Australia, the Queensland Government has endorsed Praxis Framework alongside PRINCE2 for public sector projects.
Videos & Case studies
Videos
Have you heard of Praxis Framework? | Review - Project Management Certification
Praxis Framework – Project and Programme Training and Certification
Using Praxis to close the Project and Programme divide with Adrian Dooley
Case studies
Praxis Ensures Project Consistency
Driving Business Excellence: A Case Study on American Express GBT.
Online Learning to Programme Success
Career Story: Senior Programme Manager
SFIA
This APMG certification has been informally mapped against the SFIA Framework to indicate the skills that are addressed and referenced by the certification. Although it is not yet possible to claim this digital badge, the indicative skills can be used to plan your professional development through assessing the skills you have and the skills you need for the role you want.
knowledge
Praxis Framework Foundation
Generic attribute Knowledge up to level 3, Project Management level 4, Methods and Tools up to level 4
Same as above plus Project Management up to level 6
knowledge
Praxis Framework Practitioner
Generic attribute Knowledge up to level 4, Project Management up to level 5, Methods and Tools up to level 4
Same as above plus Methods and Tools level 5, Project Management level 6
knowledge
Praxis Framework™ Bridging Course
Generic attribute Knowledge up to level 4, Project Management up to level 5, Methods and Tools up to level 4
Same as above plus Methods and Tools level 5, Project Management up to level 6
competency
Praxis Framework Professional
Generic attribute Knowledge up to level 5, Generic attribute Business Skills up to level 5, Programme Management level 6, Project Management up to level 5
Same as above plus Project Management up to level 7
knowledge
Praxis Framework Foundation
Generic attribute Knowledge up to level 3, Project Management level 4, Methods and Tools up to level 4
Same as above plus Project Management up to level 6
knowledge
Praxis Framework Practitioner
Generic attribute Knowledge up to level 4, Project Management up to level 5, Methods and Tools up to level 4
Same as above plus Methods and Tools level 5, Project Management level 6
knowledge
Praxis Framework™ Bridging Course
Generic attribute Knowledge up to level 4, Project Management up to level 5, Methods and Tools up to level 4
Same as above plus Methods and Tools level 5, Project Management up to level 6
competency
Praxis Framework Professional
Generic attribute Knowledge up to level 5, Generic attribute Business Skills up to level 5, Programme Management level 6, Project Management up to level 5
Same as above plus Project Management up to level 7
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FAQs
Praxis is an openly available Project, Programme and Portfolio Management Framework, available at the Praxis Framework website.
The entire Praxis Framework is available for free online at the Praxis Framework website. If preferred, it is also available in print form from APMG Store.
The Praxis Framework Foundation & Practitioner exams are available in English, Chinese and Bahasa (Indonesian).
The Foundation exam only is also available in Dutch and Polish.
Candidates sitting a Praxis Framework exam in a second language are allowed extra time to complete the exam - i.e. Foundation exam candidates receive an additional 15 minutes, while Practitioner exam candidates receive an additional 40 minutes to complete the exam.
Please contact either your training provider or the APMG Customer team (+44 1494 452 450) to discuss your additional time requirements.
The framework includes all aspects of project, programme, and portfolio delivery. However due to the lengthy timeframe that would be required to cover project, programme and portfolio management in training, the certification syllabus only covers projects and programmes.
There are numerous best practice guides available, but none that look at all the areas needed to effectively deliver a project or programme - Knowledge, Method, Competency and Capability. Praxis encompasses all the elements needed to deliver a successful project or programme, all in one framework. It is also the first framework to integrate projects, programmes and portfolios.
The Praxis certifications do not expire.
- Provisional results: After completing the Foundation examination, candidates may receive provisional results either orally from the invigilator or on-screen at the end of an online exam.
- Official results: Once processed, official results, including a PDF breakdown of marks by syllabus area, are available in the APMG Candidate Portal. Results are issued as the total number of marks achieved.
- Processing time: Exam papers are usually marked immediately after the exam. APMG formally processes and confirms results via the Candidate Portal within 2 working days of receiving completed papers.
- Outstanding payments: In exceptional cases, results may be withheld until full payment has been received.
Once you’ve been notified that you’ve passed your exam, you will have the option to create a digital badge in APMG's Candidate Portal.
Visit APMG's Candidate Portal, view your exam results and select 'Create Badge'.
This takes you to the Credly website where the digital badges are hosted. You will be guided through the Credly account creation process.
Once you have created an account with Credly, log into the account and accept your pending badge.
Candidates will be able to claim their digital badge and electronic certificate from the APMG Candidate Portal within two business days of their exam result being issued.
If you are sitting the examination through an Accredited Training Organization, the cost of the exam is generally included in the course fee. Please ensure you confirm with your training provider that the exam is included in these costs.
If you have selected a self-study option, please note that APMG-International uses a global pricing model for all exams. The examination fees for candidates attending a public exam centre are determined by the location where the exams are administered.
To find out the costs in your region, please refer to our examination portal or contact the APMG-International Service Desk (servicedesk@apmg-international.com).