The APM Project Management Qualification is aimed at those wishing to achieve a broad level of project management knowledge sufficient to participate in projects from individual assignments through to large capital projects.

A good experience of project management and / or the attendance of the APM Project Fundamentals Qualification training is highly recommended. 

Using a blend of knowledge sharing, practical application through case study examples, participate discussions and sample examination questions this course will address the tools, techniques and the soft skills required for successfully managing projects.  Further, this approach to learning will then prepare you for the APM Project Management qualification examination.

The APM PMQ (International Project Management Association (IPMA) Level D) is an internationally recognised qualification awarded by the Association for Project Management, the UK's leading association for project management professionals.

The focus of this course is to provide you with a level of knowledge that will enhance their ability to manage projects and give you a professional qualification that is transferable across any industry and sector.

Following the completion of the course you will be able to:

• Define and scope a project and understand the context for projects in the Portfolio, Programme and Project environments.
• Explain the principles of project management
• Describe project management methods.
• Describe project management tools and techniques used to manage the project
• Understand and explain the necessary people skills appropriate for effective project management
• Achieve the required level of knowledge and understanding needed to prepare you for the APMP examination

General

• Project management 
• Programme management 
• Project context

Strategic

• Project success criteria 
• Strategy/project management plan 
• Risk management 
• Quality management 
• Health, safety and environment

Control Work

• Content and scope management 
• Time scheduling/phasing 
• Resource management 
• Budgeting and cost management 
• Change control 
• Earned value management

Technical

• Estimating 
• Configuration management

Business and Commercial

• Business case 
• Procurement

Organisation and governance

• Life cycle design and management 
• Hand-over 
• Post-project evaluation review 
• Organisation structure 
• Organisation roles

People and profession

• Communication 
• Teamwork 
• Leadership 
• Conflict management 
• Negotiation

The accredited APM courses are delivered in association with Parallel Project Training, an Accredited Training Organisation.

APM PMQ exam -  Taken online the Monday or Friday after training. This will be agreed with your trainer on Day 1 of training.

There are two examination routes for the qualification:

• A three-hour paper with an additional 15 minutes reading time at the start where candidates must answer ten from sixteen questions or
• If you are a PRINCE2® Practitioner you will take a two-hour paper with an additional 10 minutes reading time at the start that recognises prior learning. In this paper you must answer six from ten questions. Please let us know if this applies to you. 

Online exam requirements:

• You will need access to a laptop/PC to complete your online exam.  
• Follow this link to help prepare you for taking your exam online.
• Watch this video for detailed on how to prepare for your exam
• Exam supporting resources

Results are received within 6-8 weeks.  Learners are notified that their results are available on the APM candidate portal by email. Upon successful completion, candidates will receive a PDF certificate and have access to a downloadable digital badge which can be used as a sign of success.

After successful completion you are awarded the APM Project Management Qualification which is SCQF Level 7 and does not expire.  APM members are encouraged to participate in Continuous Professional Development (CPD) activities to keep their knowledge up to date and relevant.
 

• APM registration
• APM Body of Knowledge 7th edition course book
• All exam fees. Exams are taken online at a date / time you choose. Upon successful completion, candidates will receive PDF certificate via email and have access to a downloadable digital badge which can be used as a sign of success.
• Comprehensive delegate folder
• Lunch and refreshments for all Norwich classroom courses

The course runs from 9:00am through to 5:00pm everyday. 

You will learn in a relaxed environment with a small group of people. A specialist tutor will guide and encourage you through all the learning necessary to develop your skills and questions are always welcome.

Online Delivery
A link to the online training platform will be sent before the course, simply click the link and follow the instructions.

• See Virtual / Remote training information for more details
• Contact us if you'd like to test the platform before the morning of the course
• You can be located anywhere in the world with an internet connection and your computer

Our Training Centres
For training courses run at our Norwich training centre we include (other training locations may vary):

• Free onsite parking
• Lunch and refreshments
• Notepad, pen and Polos

Our Norwich on-site parking (NR3 1UB) is free and situated 5 minutes walk along the river to our training centre at St James Mill. If you arrive by train it is about 20 minutes on the Riverside walk or a short taxi ride to get to us. View full directions for Norwich and all our other venues.

​​​​​​​Please be aware that lunch and parking is not included at our London venue. 

The Association for Project Management is the world's largest professional project management body and is committed to developing and promoting project and programme management through its Five Dimensions of Professionalism.

The association is a registered charity with around 19,500 individual and 500 corporate members making it the largest professional body of its kind in Europe. As part of its strategy to raise awareness and standards in the profession it is currently in the process of applying for a Royal Charter.

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