Introducing Pinnacle^®

Following an extensive pilot, we are delighted to officially launch Pinnacle^® a proprietary software tool that will guide you through the Chartered Project Professional (ChPP) application process.

Pinnacle^® is the culmination of over ten years spent supporting ChPP (and RPP) applicants at blue-chip public and private sector clients to successfully gain this most coveted qualification.

During this time, we have honed our ChPP support programmes to make our process as lean, efficient and effective as possible.  To achieve this, we have:

• Extended our thorough knowledge of the APM Chartered Standard using our broad knowledge of APM qualifications as an Accredited Training Provider;
• Leveraged our APM relationships and our professional networks throughout the process;
• Developed focused and impactful writing formulas and practices;
• Learned what really works in practice (and weeded out what doesn’t);
• Included elements of game theory to make the outcomes more predictable. Following a proven strategy leaves little to chance; and
• Even used social media techniques to make the whole process more engaging.

All of this insight has helped us to build a structured model which, when followed closely, can give you complete confidence that your ChPP written application will be successful.

All that you need to provide is a suitable track record and the commitment to becoming a Chartered Project Professional!

Why do I need Pinnacle^®?

Applying for ChPP is hard.  Speak to anyone who has achieved Chartered status already and they will tell you that the application process takes serious time, energy, commitment and discipline.

They will also tell you that the sense of achievement when you are awarded Chartered status is huge!  The alternative outcome is unthinkable.

You are going to invest many hours of your personal time to achieve this award and passing first time must be part of the goal.  Anything that can help you to swiftly and confidently achieve has to be a bonus.  After all, what else would you rather be doing with your personal time?

Introducing Pinnacle^®

That is why we have developed Pinnacle^® to become your virtual assistant and to help you write your ChPP application in the most efficient and effective way.

Pinnacle^® replicates the support provided by a personal mentor, guiding you through every step of the process by following a structured, proven model.  Pinnacle^® will not lose concentration and will guide you to provide consistent evidence of your competence in a format that meets the ChPP criteria.

Pinnacle^® will:

• Save you time – Pinnacle^® will help channel your energy and effort on the specific elements needed to build a winning application. Don’t waste any time drafting unnecessary content.  Pinnacle^® will keep you focused specifically, and only, on the words you need to write.
• Break down the task into achievable steps – Following a modular approach will make the whole process seem much more manageable and will give you an added sense of achievement as you progress.
• Increase your confidence – Pinnacle^® will validate your application as you write, reassuring you that you have followed the recommended approach and produced compliant evidence.
• Improve your chances of success – Following a tried and trusted model will present your application in a format that is easy to assess and this has resulted in exceptional rates of success in practice.
• Support you 24/7 – Pinnacle^® never sleeps and so you can work any time, any place and at your own pace – fast or slow. All you need is an internet connection and you can sign in to Pinnacle^®, pick up where you left off and complete the next element.  Pinnacle^® is with you every step of the way.

Added to this, for even more peace of mind, you can opt for a Changescope ChPP Mentor who will personally support you throughout the process.  Your mentor will impartially review the content of your application before you formally submit to the APM.

Pinnacle^® Pathways

We have designed three Pinnacle^® support packages tailored to meet your individual needs as you develop your ChPP application.

Pinnacle^® Platinum is our premium product.  The Pinnacle® workflow is complemented by a programme of ChPP webinars to guide you step-by-step through the application process.  Pinnacle^® Platinum breaks down the application into a series of assignments to build your content in a modular way.  With quantitative assessments from Pinnacle^® to validate the content as you go and qualitative assessments from your personal ChPP mentor your confidence levels will be high.

Pinnacle^® Solo If you already understand what you need to do and just want the added confidence that you are presenting your evidence in the best possible way, then Pinnacle^® Solo will provide reassurance that you have created great application content.  Once you have completed and validated your evidence, you can submit your Stage 1 written application directly to the APM for formal assessment.

Pinnacle^® Solo+ If you would appreciate the added peace of mind of an independent review then with Pinnacle^® Solo+, after using the platform and validation tools, you can obtain an independent review from a Changescope ChPP Mentor.  Your assigned Mentor will impartially assess your evidence and provide objective feedback to help improve your application before you submit to the APM.

Whichever workflow you choose, Pinnacle^® will make the application process smoother and will match your pace as you draft.

• Follow the Model to present your evidence clearly;
• Use the Insights to follow good practices;
• Work in Stages to keep you focused on the task;
• Use the dashboard to monitor your Progress; and
• Validate regularly to assess the quality of your written content as you go.

And if you need inspiration, we even have content Examples to help you get started.

Pinnacle^® is built around your needs.  It has been designed to support ChPP Pathways 1, 2 and 3 and will take account of any exemptions you may have from your recognised assessments.

In addition, once your application is completed, Pinnacle^® even makes uploading to the APM Application portal easier, ensuring that you can effortlessly transfer across your carefully crafted content.

To find out more about Pinnacle^® and the ChPP support programmes we offer, why not get in touch?  If you have tried before, or if you are just getting started, we are sure you will find Pinnacle^® is just what you need to get your ChPP application right first time.

Changescope. The project leadership people.

We have helped many people through the ChPP application before.  Why not contact us to learn more about how to plan, structure, draft and submit your ChPP application. enquiries@changescope.com