Āpōpō
Professional Practice Accreditation

For Asset Management Professionals

The Āpōpō Professional Practice Accreditation programme is designed to recognise and elevate the skills and expertise of asset management professionals across Aotearoa New Zealand through formal accreditation.

This structured accreditation scheme offers two tiers of recognition for Aotearoa New Zealand:

  1. Asset Management Associate, and
  2. Asset Management Chartered Professional.

Optionally, candidates can also apply for international accreditation through one single application form:

  1. CTAM – Certified Technical Specialist in Asset Management
  2. CPAM – Certified Practitioner in Asset Management
  3. CSAM – Certified Senior Principal in Asset Management
  4. CEAM – Certified Executive in Asset Management
  5. CFAM – Certified Fellow in Asset Management.

With one application you can obtain both the New Zealand accreditation plus the international certification. 

Explore the accreditation pathways

Next Steps

1

Understand the Benefits and Criteria

How can the Āpōpō
Professional Practice Programme help your career? And what is required in the application?

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2

Try the
Self-Assessment

The Self-Assessment allows you to see what is required in the application, and to see if there are any gaps in your knowledge or experience.

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3

Make an
Application

All applications are reviewed against our Competency Framework. Applications for Chartered Professional require evidence and interviews. 

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4

Be Recognised for your Professionalism

Use of the post nominals AMCP and AMA designate a professional committed to the highest standards of conduct and competency.

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What Does It Cost?

There is no fee for self-assessments.

  • For Āpōpō accreditation only, fees range from $200-$800+gst for the application, and $200-$300+gst per year to maintain.
  • For Āpōpō accreditation plus international certification, the process is slightly more involved, which is reflected in the price: $950+gst to apply, and $300 per year to maintain.

Application fees are only collected once you have completed the form and submitted it for assessment.