Association for Project Management (APM) Introductory Certificate (2 day)

Course Overview

This is an entry level qualification suitable for anyone with an interest in Project Management. Participants may be starting out in a career in Project Management or simply wishing to benchmark their knowledge in a recognisable form. The programme uses APMs Introductory Certificate Study Guide and interactively develops each topic area with the delegates. All participants will receive a copy of APMs Introductory Certificate Study Guide.

Audience

Anyone, regardless of experience or background, who wants to gain an understanding of the principles of Project Management as laid down in the Association of Project Managers Body of Knowledge.

Examinations

Examination 1 hour 60 question multiple choice exam paper - results are usually available within 2 weeks of the exam.

Course Outline

• Introduction & Objectives
• General What is a project? What is project and programme management? The organisational context
• Strategic Project success criteria Project strategy and the project management plan Risk management Quality management Health and Safety
• Control Scoping a project Project planning Work breakdown structure Time management Resource management Change control
• Technical Estimating Configuration management
• Commercial Business case Procurement
• Organisational Life cycle design Handover Evaluation Roles and responsibilities
• People Communication Teamwork Conflict management

Follow On Courses

Association for Project Management Practitioner (APMP) Microsoft Project Levels 1 and 2