Course description
APM Project Management Qualification (PMQ)
The APM Project Management Qualification (PMQ) (IPMA Level D) is a knowledge-based qualification that allows candidates to demonstrate knowledge 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. The course will cover the 67 assessment criteria defined by APM and prepare you to sit the examination on the fifth and final day. In addition to the instructor-led sessions, you should also expect to complete some self-directed study in the evenings.
The APM Project Management Qualification (PMQ) examination is a three-hour paper where candidates must answer 10 out of 16 questions that can cover all 67 assessment criteria topics.
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Suitability - Who should attend?
Who Should Attend
APM Project Management Qualification (PMQ) is aimed at those wishing to achieve a broad level of project management knowledge enough to participate in projects from individual assignments through to large capital projects.
Among those who can benefit from this course are:
- Project team members with some previous formal project management training
- Those who are following a career in project management
- General managers responsible for projects, programmes, and the project and programme community staff
Prerequisites
While there are no specific prerequisites, Participants should have some experience in either managing or working in a project environment. It is also beneficial to have studied the APM Project Fundamentals Qualification (PFQ).
Participants will be advised of the APM material that will need to be downloaded and read before the course.
Outcome / Qualification etc.
What you will Learn
You’ll learn how to:
- Provide organizations with a proven project management methodology that will allow individuals to plan, organize, and control the successful implementation of projects
- Achieve the APM Project Management Qualification (PMQ), the UK’s leading project management qualification
- Provide practical skills and techniques to help further your career in project management
Training Course Content
Getting Started
- Introductions
- Course structure
- Course goals and objectives
- Overview of the APM Project Management Qualification (PMQ) examination
Structure of Organizations and Projects
- Organization structures
- Project sponsorship
- Organization roles
- Project Office
- Governance
- Legislation
Project Lifecycle
- Project Lifecycles
- Handover and closure
- Project reviews
Situational Context of Projects
- Project Management
- Programme Management
- Portfolio Management
- The Project Environment
Communication
- Communication
- Conflict Management
- Negotiation
Leadership and Teamwork
- Leadership
- Teamwork
Planning for Success
- Business Case
- Investment Appraisal
- Success and Benefits Management
- Information Management and Reporting
- Project Management Plan
- Estimating
- Earned Value Management
- Stakeholder Management
Scope Management
- Scope Management
- Requirements Management
- Change Control
- Configuration Management
Schedule and Resource Management
- Schedule Management
- Resource Management
- Budgeting and Cost Management
Procurement
- Procurement
- Contracts
- Provider Selection and Management
Risk Management and Issue Management
- Risk Management
- Issue Management
Quality Management and Examination Preparation
- Quality Management
Preparation and Examination
- Preparation and examination briefing
- APM Project Management Qualification (PMQ) examination
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