APMP: The APM Project Management Qualification

Course details

The APMP is the professional qualification awarded by the Association for Project Management. The focus of this intensive course is to provide you with a level of knowledge that will enhance your personal effectiveness in project management.

The syllabus is based upon the current Body of Knowledge (BoK) and the sessions will include discussions, exercises, case studies and example questions.

APMP is a knowledge based qualification. Successful candidates are able to participate in projects from individual assignments through to large capital projects. APMP is a qualification recognised both nationally and internationally that successful candidates can carry from one job to another or from one industry to another.

APMP covers 12 high level Learning Outcomes from the APM Body of Knowledge. Awareness of these is considered fundamental to the professional management of projects.

Is it right for me?

Suitable for individuals who are:

• Suitable for people managing projects in any industry already using some formal project management processes and methods who wish to preparation the APMP examination via an intensive programme.

What will I learn?

By the end of this course you will be able to:

• Provide organisations with a proven project management methodology that can allow people to plan, organise and control the successful implementation of projects..
• Provide practical skills and techniques to help further your career in project management.

Pre-course Activity

Delegates are required to complete approximately 15 to 20 hours of work in advance of the course from the APM Body of Knowledge manual and the Pre-Course Guide, both of which will be posted to delegates prior to the course. Delegates are also advised to download support documentation from the APM website to assist with their study and must complete and return an APM Application Form to the course administrator. This course also requires some structured self-study during the course to cover the material.

What will it cover?

Governance

• Project management
• Programme management
• Portfolio management
• Infrastructure
• Lifecycle
• Sponsorship

Setting

• Environment
• Operations management

Interpersonal Skills

• Communication
• Conflict management
• Delegation
• Leadership
• Negotiation
• Teamwork

Integrative Management

• Business case
• Control
• Information management
• Organisation
• Planning
• Stakeholder management

Scope Management

• Benefits management
• Change control
• Configuration management
• Requirements management

Schedule Management

• Resource scheduling
• Time scheduling

Financial and Cost Management

• Budgeting and cost control
• Investment appraisal

Risk Management

• Risk context
• Risk techniques

Quality Management

• Reviews

Resource Management

• Contract
• Procurement
• Provider selection and management

Interfaces

• Health & Safety
• Law