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APM Project Fundamentals Qualification

Introduction APM has worked with the Department for Education and Skills to develop the APM PFQ offers an insight into this exciting and challenging discipline. No prior knowledge or experience in project management is required for this certificate. It is designed for anyone looking to start a successful career in project management or those wanting to understand the principles of project management excellence.
The course is over 2 days and the final assessment will be through a one-hour 60 question, multiple-choice exam at the end of the second day.

Course Aims

• To provide an awareness of what project management comprises
• To show how projects differ from normal work activities
• To pass the APM Project Fundamentals Qualification exam

Course Objectives

• Understand the key elements of the project management lifecycle
• Understand the language of project management
• Understand the structure of a successful project
• Take an active part in a project team
• Make a positive contribution to any project environment

Content

Project Management in Context - project management - programme management - portfolio management - project context - project sponsorship

Planning and Strategy - project success and benefits management - stakeholder management - project management plan - project risk management - project quality management

Executing the Strategy - scope management - scheduling - resource management -change control - information management and reporting - issue management

Techniques - estimating - configuration management

Business and Commercial - Business case - procurement

Organisation and governance - project life cycles - handover and closeout - project reviews - organisational roles

People and Profession - Communication - teamwork - leadership