APM Project Fundamentals Qualification (PFQ)

Oxbridge

Vocational qualification

Online

£ 475 VAT inc.

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Description

  • Type

    Vocational qualification

  • Methodology

    Online

  • Duration

    Flexible

  • Start date

    Different dates available

Do you have experience in Project Management and need to refresh your skills or do you want to take your first steps into Project Management?

The Association for Project Management (APM) Introductory Certificate is an internationally recognised qualification. The APM Introductory Certificate aims to give you a detailed insight into the tools and techniques required to run a successful project. No prior knowledge or experience is required for this qualification which will offer the individual the knowledge to make a positive contribution to any project.

You may have many years’ experience running projects and just need a refresh of your skills or this could be your first step into the world of project management. Or maybe you manage many projects and want your team to have the knowledge to make a positive contribution to any project you work on? Whatever your reason

Facilities

Location

Start date

Online

Start date

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About this course

On this course will:

Learn and explore the key elements of the project management lifecycle which covers 27 knowledge areas from the APM Body of Knowledge 6th edition. Including planning and scheduling, communication, teamwork, resource management, project risk management and project reviews.
Upon completion of the training you can sit the APM Introductory Certificate exam which leads to an internationally recognised qualification.

The APMIC course should be the course for anyone working in project management to consider.

You don't need any prior skills in the subject area to start this course but we do recommend an intermediate ability to read and write English.

At the end of this course successful learners you will receive an official certificate of completion from the Association of Project Managers.

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Subjects

  • IT risk
  • Risk
  • Stakeholder Management
  • Leadership
  • Risk Management
  • Benefits
  • IT Project Management
  • Quality
  • Project
  • Communications
  • Project Management
  • Quality Training
  • Issue Management
  • Quality definitions
  • Risk log
  • Organisational roles
  • Project management plan

Course programme

Session 1 - Introduction
  • Course Structure
  • Case study
  • Summary
Session 2 – Projects, programme and portfolios
  • Project characteristics
  • Project definition
  • Projects vs BAU
  • Key roles
  • Project Life Cycle (1&2)
  • Programmes and Portfolios
  • Exercise
  • Summary
Session 3 – The Business Case
  • Definition
  • Business Case contents
  • Business case and the life cycle
  • Key roles
  • Exercise
  • Summary
Session 4 – Work content and scope management
  • Scheduling steps
  • Product Breakdown Structures
  • Organisational Breakdown Structure
  • Responsibility Assignment Matrix
  • Cost Breakdown Structure
  • Benefits of structures
  • Exercise
  • Summary
Session 5 – Networks
  • Networks
  • Dependencies types
  • Lead and lag
  • Common faults
Session 6 – Estimating and risk
  • Definition
  • Estimating approaches
  • Risk management – Identification
  • Risk management – Assessment
  • Risk management – Mitigation
  • Risk management – Implement the mitigating actions
  • Effort vs Duration
Session 7 – Critical path analysis
  • Node layout definition
  • Critical path calculation forward / backward pass
  • Gantt chart Critical path / Total float
Session 8 – Resources
  • Factors that affect resources
  • Synergy
  • Resource allocation
  • Resource smoothing
  • Resource levelling
  • Resource cumulative curve
Session 9 – Monitoring and control
  • Out of control projects
  • The control cycle: Authorise the work
  • The control cycle: Follow project progress
  • The control cycle: Plot and update data and evaluate status
  • The control cycle: Take corrective action
Session 10 – Project closure
  • Key activities
  • Project Manager responsibilities
  • Post project review analysis
  • Termination problems possible solution
Session 11 – Establishing the project
  • Project life cycles
  • Benefits of phasing
  • Project content PESTLE
  • Multiple choice questions
  • Project management plan
  • Project success and benefits management
  • Project reviews
Session 12 – People and Projects
  • Organisational roles and the project sponsor
  • Drag and drop exercise
  • Stakeholder management
  • Communications
  • Multiple choice questions
  • Teamwork
  • The Tuckman Model
  • Leadership
  • Summary
Session 13 – More on techniques
  • Drag and drop exercise
  • Risk management
  • Risk log
  • Multiple choice questions
  • Quality definitions
  • Quality control and Quality Assurance
  • Quality plan and benefits
  • Change control
  • Configuration management
  • Information Management and Project Reporting
  • Issue Management
  • Procurement
Assessment

At the end of this course you will need to sit a short exam. This is a multiple-choice test and you will need to achieve 36 correct answers out of 60 to pass. The test can be done online from home or at a local test centre; whichever best suits you. The cost of the exam is INCLUDED in the course price.

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