APM project-management body of knowledge: the European view

Abstract An outline of the substance, form and attributes of the UK Association of Project Manager's body of knowledge is reviewed. It is maintained that a body of knowledge is necessary as a focal point to collate the knowledge and experiences of those involved in project management and to establish standards by which the profession may be advanced. To this end the APM body of knowledge facilitates the APM certification of project managers, the accreditation of training courses and modules, and the continuing professional development of project managers. The paper concludes with a few ideas about the multinational dimension of a developing body of knowledge.