Framework information sources

APM www.apm.org.uk/ (Accessed February 2011 ). The APM website contains a lot of high-level information about the framework and how to go about accreditation. There are overviews of the Body of Knowledge available for free download, but the full information set is only available to purchase.

APMP www.apmp.org/ (Accessed February 2011 ). The APMP website contains a lot of high-level information about the framework and how to go about accreditation. There are overviews of the framework available for free download, but the full information set is only available to purchase.

INCOSE www.incose.org/ProductsPubs/products/competenciesframework.aspx (Accessed February 2011 ). The INCOSE website contains information on all aspects of systems engineering and a high-level description of the framework. In order to download the framework, it is necessary to be a member of INCOSE or contact them directly.

SFIA www.sfia.org.uk/ (Accessed February 2011 ). This is the website for the SFIA Foundation and contains a colossal amount of information about SFIA. This includes an excellent download section with the specifications, summary booklets and a very useful, if somewhat large, wall chart.

UKSPEC www.engc.org.uk/professional-qualifications/standards/uk-spec (Accessed February 2011 ). This is the website for the Engineering Council and provides a wealth of information on CPD generally and free downloads of the UKSPEC documentation set.