The APM Project Management Qualification (PMQ) is a respected certification covering essential project management concepts, from planning and risk management to communication and teamwork. Recognised across industries, it's ideal for those aiming to advance their project management career with a comprehensive skill set. The APM Project Management Qualification (PMQ) course builds a solid foundation in project management principles, helping you develop key skills and a deeper understanding of effective practices. Ideal for experienced project managers, it sharpens your awareness, strengthens your approach, and equips you to manage projects with confidence and clarity.The syllabus is based on the APM Body of Knowledge, which encompasses all areas of project management including strategic and commercial considerations, together with the technical, organisational and people management skills required to participate effectively in project management. There is mandatory 10 hours of online pre-course work, that should be completed prior to course attendance. As well as 40 hours of additional study after completion of the course.
COURSE OBJECTIVE:
After completing this course you will have gained an understnding of: • Project lifecycle stages, governance structures and sustainability considerations • The business case as the project's justification in terms of benefits, costs, and risks • Transition management, benefits management, stakeholder engagement and communication management • Leadership, team management and conflict resolution • Diversity, ethics, compliance, and professionalism • Requirements management, quality management, and solutions development • Integrated planning, schedule and resource management, and change control • Risk and issue management, budgeting, and cost control
TARGET AUDIENCE:
The course is designed for individuals from both the public and private sector including those working in the management of projects ranging from individual assignments through to those working on large capital or change projects.This includes: Project Managers, Project Team Managers, Project Team Members and Project Support Office Staff.
COURSE PREREQUISITES:
Attendees should meet the following prerequisites: • It is recommend that you have a minimum of two years relevant practical experience of project management.By the time you attend this course you must have completed all the mandatory online pre-course work. The APM recommend between 70-80 hours preparation for the exam, the online pre-course is designed to take approximately ten hours to complete. In addition, whilst attending your course there will also be examination preparation evening work and a recommended further 40 hours of additional online learning after completing the course.
COURSE CONTENT:
Getting Going • Project Management • Programme Management • Portfolio ManagementBackground • Project Life Cylces • Project Context • Reviews • The Project Management Plan (PMP)People and Projects • Stakeholder Management • Organisation Roles • Project Office • Teamwork • Leadership • Communication • Conflict ManagementPurple Zone • Scope Management • Estimating • Scheduling • Resource Management • Earned Value Management • Budgeting and Cost Management Stop & Think • Requirements Management • Project Success and Benefits Management • Procurement • Negotiation • Governance of a Project • Health, Safety and Enviornmental Management • Quality Management • Risk and Issue Management • The Business CaseInformation Management • Information Management and Reporting
FOLLOW ON COURSES:
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