The purpose of the Public Private Partnerships Execution certification is to confirm whether the candidate has achieved sufficient understanding of how to apply the structuring and drafting Process of PPP tender documents and the PPP contract, the tendering and awarding of PPP contracts, and the management of PPP contracts during the Construction and Operations Phases. A successful Execution candidate should, with suitable direction and as part of a multi-disciplinary team, be able to start structuring and drafting PPP tender documents and PPP contracts, manage the tender and awarding of PPP contracts, and manage PPP contracts during the Construction and Operations Phases, whilst anticipating and planning for hand back requirements at the end of the contract period, but they may not be sufficiently skilled to do this appropriately for all situations. This is the primary outcome intended from the certification.
The APMG PPP Certification Program is an innovation of the Asian Development Bank (ADB), the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB), the Multilateral Investment Fund (MIF) and the World Bank Group (WBG) and part funded by the Public-Private Infrastructure Advisory Facility (PPIAF) with a shared vision of enhancing PPP performance globally. CP3P is the definitive credential to demonstrate to your peers that your abilities are aligned with international PPP good practice.
For candidates involved on the private sector side of PPPs, successful achievement of the certification will enable the candidate, with suitable direction and as part of a multi-disciplinary team, to start applying knowledge of the PPP concept as an asset/business opportunity, Government’s tender processes, and Government’s perspective of the Construction and Operations Phases, to pursue PPP opportunities and understand their own roles and responsibilities in the implementation of the PPP and management of PPP projects on the private sector side.
The PPP Certification Program Guide, referred to as the PPP Guide, was written by PPP practitioners. It comprises best practices from many countries and aims to bring a consistency of terms used in PPPs and to increase skills and capacity for the delivery of PPPs. Please see a summary of the PPP Guide below:

The Public Private Partnerships Execution Course and Examination are based on Chapters 5-8 of the PPP Guide. This is a practitioner level certification – aimed at people involved in either developing or implementing PPP frameworks and in the initiation or implementation of PPP projects.
Peter Ofori-Asumadu –
The course clearly covers the specific approach to handling PPPs which is quite different from the usual Procurement approach. The time allocated to the exam should be improved. Good Course!
Arouna IFATOUMA –
Overall is great! If there is one thing that could improve, I would like this to be a face to face course somewhere with a period of time exclusively set aside for it without the daily challenges of the workplace.
EUGENE CAPO-CHICHI –
This course is very interesting and important. But unfortunately, it is a bit difficult for us French speakers to understand as the course is conducted in English. The World Bank should look and see if it can solve this problem to be fair by making separate courses for French speakers or by giving more days for the same courses to French speakers.
Konan Raoul KOUAME –
The whole course experience was super good. Very interesting course. It would be perfect if we can have this course physically and meet in classroom. Big thanks to the trainer!
AKPA AKMEL PAULIN JOSEPH DJEDJERO –
Clear explanations and examples to enlighten some parts of the courses are well appreciated. The time allocated to the course is short and should be reviewed.
Folake Olagunju –
The trainer – Jan was able to explain provide further clarification and examples where needed. It would be great if in person training is provided and I would recommend the trainer to use a real project to talk through the concepts especially those related to funding.
Olumuyiwa Shokunbi –
I like how the instructor carried everyone along without putting participants on the spot to answer questions. Class is a bit early for me, but given the time difference between countries, it’s was a fair arrangement. Great job Jan! Many thanks to you and your team
Paiva Jorge do Rosário –
After the experience with the previous courses, I ended up “aligning” with the delivery concept. The delivery approach, the availability of information and their source are perfect!
Maimouna SIDIBE –
I like how we can share our experiences in the class. Learned new concepts and have a better understanding of how to deal with all stages of PPP process. I wish the course duration was longer as it was difficult to follow the class and keep working in offices without being disturbed. Thanks very much to the teachers, the ECOWAS and the World Bank and all the candidates.
Helga Vicente –
Course interaction is good. Perhaps it would be better if the course is conducted in different language such as Portuguese.
Mukhtar Abdulkarim –
The guide was detailed and the trainer was very open to listening to each of our questions.
Gana NDOYE –
The specific concepts of PPP different from traditional procurement are what I liked the most about the course. I strongly recommend to extend the duration of the courses as we need time to digest all the key concepts.
Beny Irzanto –
Interactive discussion with the trainer is what I like most about the course! It would be great to extend the duration of the trainings.
Rizka Anandita –
The trainer’s competency and professionalism were excellent. If I could improve one thing, it would be to have this training in a classroom course.
Fogapoa Samoa –
I still can’t believe this is over, what a journey through and efforts we put through. It was a dream from the beginning to get full pass on the three stages, as it will make us more comfortable in doing our jobs and feeling good wherever we go in the world. Super happy to be the first certified in PPP Expert in Samoa.