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APM PMQ
APM Project Management Qualification 5 day course
This 5 day course is an intensive theory based qualification covering project management from its conception through to planning, scheduling, implementation and closure. It will give you the knowledge and tools to deliver a complete project taking all necessary eventualities into consideration. It covers the Association of Project Management PMQ syllabus.
What is the APM Project Management Qualification?
The APM Project Management Qualification (APM PMQ) is a knowledge-based qualification developed by APM, the Chartered Body for the project profession that allows candidates to demonstrate an understanding of all elements of Project Management.
Candidates will be able to demonstrate an understanding of how these elements interact and how their project fits into their strategic and commercial environment.
PMQ is an internationally recognised qualification, which can be carried from one job to another, or from one industry to another that does not require renewing.
Who is this qualification for?
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.
Training Days
The course is delivered from Monday – Friday, 9.00am – 5.00pm with the final 3 hour exam taking place on Friday afternoon.
Day 1
Context, Organisations, Life Cycles, Governance and Communications
- Projects, Portfolios and Programmes
- Legislation
- Project Roles
- Project Support Office
- Organisational Structure
- Project Life Cycles including Handover and Close
- Reviews
- Governance Methods
- Negotiation and Conflict
Day 2
Leadership and Team Work, Planning for Success
- Leadership Theories
- Team Development
- Preparing a Business Case
- Information Management
- Project Reporting
- Project Management Plan
- Stakeholder Management
- Configuration Management
- Estimating Techniques
- Benefits Realisation
Day 3
Project Scheduling and Resource Management, Quality and Procurement
- Smoothing and Levelling
- Earned Value Management (EVM)
- Risk Management Process
- Issue Management Process
- Quality Management
- Procurement Strategy
- Contract Types
- Supplier Selection
Day 4
Exam Techniques
APM Mock Examination Exercises
Day 5
APM Examination
Typically, sessions are planned to be 6 hours in duration covering one or more topics. At the end of each day, there will be homework set based on that day’s theory including trial exam questions.
Assessment
Delegates will be required to pass an examination leading to a qualification recognised at Level D by the International Project Management Association (IPMA).
- 3 hour closed-book exam
- 10 essay based questions to be answered from a total of 16 questions; each question is worth 50 marks
- Candidates are required to achieve a minimum of 275 marks out of 500 (55%) to pass
The APM Project Management Qualification (APM PMQ) is a knowledge-based qualification developed by APM, the Chartered Body for the project profession that allows candidates to demonstrate an understanding of all elements of Project Management. To find out more about APM, visit their official website: https://www.apm.org.uk.
