APMP

The APMP (Association for Project Management Professional) training course is designed for Project Managers in any sector with project management experience (2-5 years ideally)
This includes

• People involved in project teams
• Senior Project Managers and Project Managers

Candidates awarded the APMP certificate will be able to

• Create a structured project development strategy.
• Implement appropriate project management procedures.
• Use a variety of approaches to analysing project content.
• Build, lead and manage a multi-functional project team.
• Establish measurable success criteria.
• Construct a project budget and use it to control project costs.
• Monitor progress using Earned Value Analysis.
• Use appropriate tools to manage quality.
• Understand the implications of relevant health and safety regulations.
• Understand the interfaces with related disciplines.
• Demonstrate an understanding of how all the elements of the project process interact
• Understand how their project fits into the strategic and commercial environment

This training course prepares you to take the APMP examination which is included in the course

The APMP qualification from the Association for Project Management is recognised across the project management industry as the foundation qualification for project professionals
APMP is the qualification that

• Demonstrates knowledge of all elements of project management.
• Demonstrates that you are a skilled and committed project professional.
• Provides recognition throughout the world - APMP is aligned with International Project Management Association (IPMA) 4 level Certification Programme Level D and SCQF Level 7.
• Is relevant to project management in any industry.
• Complements project methodologies, such as PRINCE2

The training course material is based on the "APM Body of Knowledge" and attendees will take part in a series of intensive coaching sessions addressing all the main topics covered by the APMP examination in a structured and consistent way. The sessions will include presentations, exercises and sample examination papers.
Typical Course Content

- Introduction to Project Management.
- Project Management.
- Programme Management.
- Project Success Criteria.
- The Project Environment.
- Project Environment Context.
- Health, Safety & Environment.
- Organisation Structure.
- Organisational Roles.
- Information Management.
- High Level Planning.
- Business Case.
- Strategy/Project Management Plan.
- Work Content & Scope Management.
- Life-cycle Design & Management.
- Detailed Planning.
- Time Scheduling/Phasing.
- Resource Management. - Estimating.
- Budgeting & Cost Management.
- Project Control.
- Earned Value Management.
- Procurement.
- Risk Management.
- Quality Management.
- Change Control.
- Configuration Management.
- Management & Leadership.
- Teamwork.
- Leadership.
- Communication.
- Conflict Management.
- Negotiation.
- Closing a Project.
- Hand-over.
- Post Project Evaluation.
- APMP Examination preparation.