APM Introductory Certificate - APM Project Management

Introduction

The APM Introductory Certificate offers an insight into an exciting and challenging discipline and has been developed by the APM and The Department for Education and Skills.

Prerequisites

No prior knowledge or experience in Project Management is required for this certificate.

Who Should Attend?

This course has been designed for candidates looking to start a successful career in Project Management or for those wanting to understand the principles of Project Management excellence.

Course Objectives

• Successful candidates will be able to understand the language of Project Management and the structure of a successful project
• They will be able to take an active part in a project team and make a positive contribution to any project environment

Course Outline

During the syndicate activities delegates will produce various documents required to plan, monitor and control any project. They will have ample opportunity to discuss their findings, their understanding of the processes and their approach to Project Management. Throughout the workshop additional information will be given to ensure syndicates cover the objectives of each session. Individual exercises will also be used to consolidate the subjects taught:

• Introduction to Project Management
• Project Lifecycle
• Project Management Approach
• Project Context
• Project Organisation Structure
• Stakeholder Analysis
• Project Reporting and Reviews
• Detailed Planning
• Networks
• Estimating
• Critical Path Analysis
• Gantt Chart
• Introduction to Programme Management
• People Management and Teams
• Documentation
• Business Case
• Project Management Plan
• Methods and Procedures
• Risks
• Issues
• Change/Configuration Management
• Quality
• Monitoring and Control
• Breakdown Structures

What Is Assessed?

Assessment will be through a 60 question multiple choice examination taken over 1 hour.

The Assessment will cover the principles of Project Management including:

• Planning and Scheduling
• Communications
• Quality Management
• Teamwork
• Resource Management
• Risk Management
• Issue Management
• Handover
• Reviews

Please note:

This is NOT an open-book examination.