Membership Overview
Your Pathway to Professional Project Management in Malawi
The Association of Certified Project Managers (ACPM) offers a structured membership program designed to equip students, professionals, and organizations with the knowledge, tools, and opportunities to excel in project management. Membership is more than a credential—it’s a gateway to practical experience, continuous learning, and career growth.
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Select Your Membership Tier
STEP 1
Register & Pay
STEP 2
Get Started
STEP 3
Membership Benefits at a Glance
Membership Tiers
Join a community tailored to your stage of growth.
Student Professional
Students enrolling with Project Managers Association
- ACPM Orbit access (Student Plan)
- Learn ACPM Standards & Practices
- Internship placements opportunities
- Project funding access
- Rising Project Manager Certificate
Associate Membership
Early professionals, fresh graduates, & aspiring project managers
- Full ACPM Orbit access
- Eligibility for project assignments
- Access to project funding channels
- Standards & compliance training
- Mentorship opportunities
- ACPM Registry listing
- CPDP - Continous Learning Program
Certified Professional
Graduates, project officers, NGO workers, any professional
- Full ACPM Orbit access
- Eligibility for project assignments
- Access to project funding channels
- Standards & compliance training
- Mentorship opportunities
- ACPM Registry listing
- CPDP - Continous Learning Program
Corporate Partnership
NGOs, government institutions, agencies, consulting firms
- All Pro Features +
- Starting at MK500,000 per year
- Multi-user ACPM Orbit access
- Customized staff training
- Eligibility for national project contracts
- Corporate platform listing
- Joint project incubation
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Who can join ACPM?
ACPM is open to students, graduates, professionals, NGOs, corporate organizations, and government institutions seeking to improve their project management capabilities.
2. How do I apply for membership?
Simply choose your membership tier (Student, Professional, or Corporate), complete the online registration form, and pay the annual membership fee.
3. What is the ACPM Orbit System?
The ACPM Orbit System is our proprietary project management platform for planning, monitoring, reporting, and collaborating on projects across Malawi.
4. What are the benefits of ACPM certification?
Certification provides professional recognition, enhances credibility, and gives you access to exclusive project opportunities and funding channels.
5. Can students apply for membership?
Yes. The Student Plan is designed for those studying project management or related fields, with access to internships, training, and certification as “Rising Project Managers.”
6. Is CPD (Continuous Professional Development) mandatory?
Yes. All certified members must earn CPD points each year to maintain their active status and remain eligible for projects and assignments.
7. How does ACPM help with project funding?
Members gain access to funding channels, proposal support, and connections with donors, corporate partners, and government programs.
8. Do I need to be based in Malawi to join?
While ACPM primarily serves Malawi’s project management ecosystem, international professionals working on Malawi-based projects can also join.