APMP Qualification in Project Management
Duration:
4 days
Suitable for:
Anyone substantially involved in project activity at supervisory and management levels, including work package managers, team leaders, project managers, programme managers and project executives and sponsors. Project support office and assurance staff may also benefit from the course.
It is recommended that delegates should have two of the following:
at least two years experience working in project environments
completed foundation training in the principles of project management
achieved the APM Introductory Certificate in Project Management qualification
Objectives:
By the end of the course delegates will be able to:
perform the learning outcomes defined in the APMP Syllabus, 3rd Edition
undertake the APMP examination
Specifically, they will be able to:
explain key factors in the project context that need to be taken into account
initiate a project and complete a business case
define a project strategy and produce a project management plan
control a project throughout implementation
complete the handover of project deliverables
conduct project close out processes
The APMP qualification is awarded by the UK’s Association for Project Management to candidates who demonstrate a professional level of understanding in project management methods through rigorous examination. It is a well established baseline qualification which addresses key aspects of effective project management and is widely recognised throughout business and industry. Achieving the qualification provides external credibility for organisations and project management staff. It also provides an entry route into APM membership, and access to the latest project management best practices and new developments.
Candidates with this qualification will be able to demonstrate an understanding of essential project management elements and their effective integration. They will also be able to understand how their project fits into their organisation’s strategic and commercial environment.
The course is designed to achieve three complementary objectives:
improve project management practice in the workplace
improve individual skills and capability
achieve recognition through the APMP qualification
The APMP syllabus is wide ranging and covers all areas of project management including the project context and the Concept, Definition, Implementation, Handover and Closeout phases of typical project life cycles, project management processes and people aspects. Key topics include:
Context – the business context, success criteria and factors, programme and portfolio management, governance of projects, project life cycle, organisational structures.
Concept – requirements management, business case, benefits management, conflict management, negotiations, leadership, teamworking and communication.
Definition – the Project Management Plan, quality management, risk management, health safety and environmental management, scope definition and planning, schedule and resource planning, cost planning and estimating, procurement.
Implementation – project control, schedule and cost control, change & configuration management.
Handover and Closeout – handover, closeout and post project review,
The course involves advance self study preparation through well proven case study assignments (24 hours), face to face induction and coaching (4 days), and final exam preparation (self study 12 hours). Comprehensive course manuals and revision guides are provided including the APM Body of Knowledge publication. The exam is usually taken one week after the coaching event. Assessment involves one three hour written essay-based paper.