APMP Certification

Course overview Who is it for?

This qualification is designed for all practising and potential project managers who require an in-depth knowledge and understanding of the fundamental principles, tools and techniques for successful project management.

What is it about?

The APMP is based on the APM Body of Knowledge 5th edition – a concise and structured guide to the knowledge required in managing projects.

This intensive course provides a comprehensive introduction to project management. Using a blend of knowledge, practical application through case study exercises, discussions and sample examination questions the course will address the tools, techniques and the soft skills required for successfully managing projects.

What will I get out of it?

• Define and scope a project and understand the context for projects in the Portfolio, Programme and Project environments

• Explain the principles of project management

• Describe project management methods

• Describe project management tools and techniques used to manage the project

• Understand and explain the necessary people skills appropriate for effective project management

• Achieve the required level of knowledge and understanding needed to prepare you for the APMP examination

What will I learn? General

• Project management

• Programme management

• Project context

Strategic

• Project success criteria

• Strategy/project management plan

• Risk management

• Quality management

• Health, safety and environment

Control

• Work content and scope management

• Time scheduling/phasing

• Resource management

• Budgeting and cost management

• Change control

• Earned value management

Technical

• Estimating

• Configuration management

Business and commercial

• Business case

• Procurement

Organisation and governance

• Life cycle design and management

• Hand-over

• Post-project evaluation review

• Organisation structure

• Organisation roles

People and profession

• Communication

• Teamwork

• Leadership

• Conflict management

• Negotiation

The APMP (IPMA Level D) is an internationally recognised qualification awarded by the Association for Project Management, the UK's leading association for project management professionals. The focus of this intensive course is to provide you with a level of knowledge that will enhance your ability to manage projects and give you a professional qualification that is transferrable across any industry and sector.

No previous experience of working in projects is necessary; however, it would be ideal if delegates have had some experience of working in a project environment, preferably as a project manager.

Pre-read material is provided before attending the course. It is essential that you review all the information prior to attending the event – it will require approximately 25 hours study prior to the course. This programme also requires some structured self-study during the course to cover the material contained within the examination. Delegates are also advised to download support documentation from the APM website to assist with their study.

The documentation will be sent to you in advance and must be brought along to the course as it will be needed for reference during the training. The more you do before the course, the more time there will be during the course to ask questions, confirm your understanding and make sure you are adequately prepared. Please make a list of any questions so that these can be addressed during the course.

Project Management