About the National Centre for Project Management

The National Centre for Project Management (NCPM) is unique in fostering a trans-disciplinary perspective that covers all aspects of implementing successful project and programme management, regardless of sector.

Driven by recent business trends such as fewer management layers, greater flexibility, and more project-based work, project management has grown beyond its roots in the construction, engineering and aerospace industries to transform the service, financial, computer, and general management sectors.

In exploring the new frontiers of project management knowledge and capability, NCPM endeavours to reflect the increasing role of projects and project management in modern society as well as the organisational, strategic and cultural implications associated with instituting sound project management practice. This broad perspective positions NCPM as the leading centre of excellence specialising in all aspects of managing projects.

NCPM focuses on developing the trans-disciplinary and essential facets of the discipline of project management, and offers a dynamic and practice-focused environment for sharing and disseminating research, knowledge and competences with a wider audience, including industrial participants and sponsors.

Strategic objectives

• To liaise with organisations interested in the development and promotion of excellence in project management.
• To undertake research and disseminate findings to further the body of knowledge and practice of project management.
• To deliver high quality education and training and degree qualification programmes for the development of excellence in project management performance.
• To foster collaboration and exchange of project management practice throughout commerce and industry.
• To promote the University of Hertfordshire as a centre of excellence in project management nationally and internationally.

Vision

NCPM is concerned with providing impartial expertise and competence in the form of studies, recommendations, advice, consultancy, research, education and training in project management.

• Vision statement: NCPM aims to set the national agenda and establish project management as a major profession and discipline in the UK.

Mission

NCPM will promote the understanding and appreciation of project management and develop the foundation for championing improvement and growth within the discipline. It will endeavour to share insights gained within smaller disciplinary constraints and make this available to the wider community.

• Mission statement: To foster active dialogue about the integration of successful practice and theoretical research within project management.