STEP Standard

A developed assessment tool that measures the maturity of project managers' knowledge and capability, and identifies professional development opportunities inside the institution.

STEP is a specialized tool for assessing project managers. It measures knowledge, skill, and professional capability, and it identifies strengths and development areas. A precise method produces a detailed analysis of the manager's performance, so institutions can see competence and where to improve.

The standard rests on five axes: core concepts, knowledge domains, core skills, tools and techniques, and professionalism and presence. That split gives a complete assessment — from roles and responsibilities through knowledge, skill, and tools, to professional presence.

It helps institutions see the competence of their project managers, aim training more effectively, and improve performance by naming development needs and using training programs well.

It produces a detailed report on each axis, with strengths, development areas, and guiding recommendations for development and selection — plus indicators that support job-need analysis and fit with the team, the project, and stakeholders.

By applying STEP, nonprofit organizations can build a professional culture of continuous improvement, measure the impact of their projects, and develop project-management capability in line with government assignment requirements and global practice.

The five assessment axes

Core concepts
Knowledge domains
Core skills
Tools and techniques
Professionalism and presence

A specialized, precise method for assessing project managers and naming strengths and development areas.
It rests on five connected axes: concepts, knowledge domains, skills, tools and techniques, and professionalism.
It measures the core knowledge of project management and the related fields a manager needs.
It assesses the core skills a project manager needs to handle different work demands.
It includes tools, techniques, and the professional presence required in the role.
It improves performance and the return on training by naming strengths and development need.
It provides a detailed report and guiding recommendations for development, selection, and role fit.

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STEP Standard

A developed assessment tool that measures the maturity of project managers' knowledge and capability, and identifies professional development opportunities inside the institution.

It helps institutions see the competence of their project managers, aim training more effectively, and improve performance by naming development needs and using training programs well.