Ratings chart

Use our ratings chart to assess your current level of knowledge and application for the 29 competences of the APM Competence Framework. Alternatively, use the our ratings to create your own ratings system.

To help rate your performance, it’s a good idea to consider the level of complexity of a change initiative that you manage. As a rule, a non-complex change initiative means clear objectives, low levels of risk and a limited number of interfaces and stakeholders. A complex change initiative, on the other hand, will typically have uncertain objectives, high levels of risk and/or innovation, and a large number of interfaces and stakeholders.

Level 0

Unaware

Knowledge	Application
Has no awareness of the knowledge needed for the competence.	Has no awareness of the knowledge needed for the competence.

Level 1

Aware

Knowledge	Application
Has an awareness of the knowledge needed for the competence.	As only awareness is required at this level, no application is expected.

Level 2

Practised

Knowledge	Application
Applies the competence under supervision, primarily in noncomplex situations.	Has a working knowledge of, and can describe, the competence.

Level 3

Competent

Knowledge	Application
Has a comprehensive knowledge of the competence in situations of limited complexity.	Applies the competence independently, primarily in situations of limited complexity.

Level 4

Proficient

Knowledge

Application

Has a detailed knowledge of the competence in complex situations and can critically evaluate and adapt as required.

Applies the competence independently, primarily in complex situations.

Supervises others applying the competence.

Level 5

Expert