Course Overview
To provide delegates with a clear understanding of the APM Body of Knowledge. To prepare delegates for the APMP examinations.
Skills Gained
- Create a structured project development strategy.
- 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.
Audience
It is designed for Project Management professionals in any industry. It is appropriate for people working in the management of projects ranging from individual assignments through to large capital projects or company organisational changes.
Prerequisites
Delegates should have 2 years practical experience and knowledge in project management.
Examinations
The course has been designed to prepare delegates for the APM examinations.
Course Outline
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 Review.
Examination Preparation
Preparation for the APMP Examination.
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 Review.
Examination Preparation
Preparation for the APMP Examination.
