APMP

This course focuses on project management concepts and processes in line with the Association for Project Management (APM).  These processes apply to any project that is related directly to business change irrespective of the organisation structure or environment. The content of this course is based entirely upon the APM Body of Knowledge, (APMBoK), which itself represents the topics in which professionals in project management should be knowledgeable and competent.

The training is delivered by highly experienced project management trainers, with participation by the delegates being integral to the learning process.  By using activity and case study, delegates will explore project management issues via group discussion and practical application of key concepts.

The APMP syllabus covers a wide breadth of topics, from the essential management tools required to monitor and control a project through to the wider context in which the project is being managed in terms of social and environmental issues, finance, organisation, procurement and people management.

Pre-requisites

All delegates must have a good understanding of the basic principles of project management.

• Understand and manage projects in an effective manner;
• Understand the relevant Project Documents for each stage of the project lifecycle;
• Understand and control the relationship between the individual, team and task;
• Use Monitor & Control mechanisms for effective project tracking;
• Pass the APMP Examination.

Format

This course is a 5 day workshop with an exam on the final day. Topics are consolidated by practical exercises, which help the delegates to relate the subject areas to work based scenarios.
Delegates should be advised that they will be required to undertake individual assignments in the form of homework during the course and between the course and the examination workshop.

Content

• Introduction to Project Management

• Definition of a Project
• The Project Management Process
• Project Constraints
• Health, Safety and Enviroment

Management of People

• Belbin's team roles
• Tuckman's team development model
• Adair's action centered leadership
• Motivation
• Leadership
• Conflict
• Communication

Characteristics of a Project compared to Business as Usual

Project Initiators

Negotiation

• Process of negotiation
• Types of contractual arrangement and methods of supplier reimbursement

Planning Tools

• Scope Management
• Breakdown Structures
• Responsibility Matrix
• Precedence Network Analysis/Critical Path Analysis
• Gantt Charts
• Resource Histogram

Extended Project Lifecycle

Stakeholder Management

• Analysis
• Benefits
• Communication plan

Starting up a Project/Conception

• Business Case
• Success criteria
• Success factors

Management Systems

• Issue Management
• Requirement Management
• Cost Management
• Project Evaluation Reviews
• Gate Reviews
• Audits
• Risk
• Quality
• Change Control
• Configuration Management
• Information Management
• Budget and Cost Management
• Project Management Methods
• Governance of Project Management

Definitions

• Project Defiition Workshop
• Project Management Plan
• Goals and Objectives

Organisation and Structure

• Roles and responsibilities

Project Organisations

• Functional
• Project
• Matrix

Investment Appraisal

• Payback
• Discounted Cash Flow and Net
• Present Value (DCF/NPV)
• Internal Rate of Return (IRR)

Monitoring and Control

• Tracking against milestones
• Control cycle
• Earned Value Management (EVM)

Handover and Closeout

• Handover
• Lessons Learned

Benefit Realisation Review