The PPM designation is intended to enhance port management professionalism and assist public port authorities and agencies in hiring or promoting qualified senior-level seaport executives. Candidates must meet minimal qualifications and be approved for the PPM designation. Those education and training programs that may comprise a candidate's curriculum are so designated in this brochure. Unless otherwise noted, AAPA programs are open to anyone with an interest in the seaports of the Western Hemisphere. Program topics cover both specific disciplines as well as overall port management.
Participants have the opportunity to attend programs that specifically address their job function.
Port personnel worldwide are encouraged to attend these programs, share their experiences, and learn from others. Sponsorship is an ideal option for port service providers that are seeking recognition by a targeted key audience. Sponsors are recognized in pre-seminar marketing materials, in the seminar agenda, at signs prominently displayed at the event, and in announcements made at the event. Other membership benefits include public awareness, research and information services and publications. Some past seminar agendas include links to submitted presentations.