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

The APM Introductory Certificate in Project Management is a basic or entry level qualification and is particularly suitable for:

• Those who are new to project management who want to gain an understanding of the principles of project management as laid down in the Association for Project Management's Body of Knowledge.
• Project team members with no project management training who would like to understand standard project management terminology and who wish to obtain the APM Introductory Certificate.

A primary focus of this intensive course is to prepare you to successfully pass the examination.

Skills Gained

By the end of this course you will be able to:

• Identify the project management processes.
• Understand project management terminology.
• Correctly identify the roles involved in project management.
• Describe project success criteria and benefits.
• Support and contribute to a successful project outcome.
• Prepare project documentation.
• Have acquired the level of understanding needed to pass the APM Introductory Certificate in Project Management examination.

Examinations

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

Prerequisites

Pre-course Activity

There is a significant amount of pre course work for this course which includes reading the APM Study Guide (provided). All of the information will be sent out prior to the course and it is essential that delegates complete this pre course activity.

Course Outline

Project Management in Context

• Project management
• Programme management
• Portfolio management
• Project context
• Project sponsorship

Planning the Strategy

• Project quality
• Project risk management
• Purpose of the project management plan (pmp)
• Stakeholders' management
• Project success and benefits management

Executing the Strategy

• Scope management
• Scheduling
• Resource management
• Change control information
• Management and reporting
• Issues management

Techniques

• Configuration management
• Estimating
• Project business case
• Procurement

Organising and Governance

• Project life cycle
• Handover and closeout
• Project reviews
• Organisational roles

People and the Profession

• Communications in a project
• Team work
• Leadership

Follow On Courses

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

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