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Duration: 5 Days (40 hours)

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APM PMQ

APM qualifications have been developed by APM (Association for Project Management), the Chartered body for the project professional. These are the world-renowned qualifications that allow individuals to demonstrate their broad understanding of project management. APM (Association for Project Management) Project Management Qualification holders prove that they have exceptional knowledge of project management principles and can successfully monitor and control any project. PMQ is recognised nationally and internationally as a premier Project Management Qualification and the perfect indication of Project Management competency. Individuals who have earned this qualification are rewarded with improved job prospects and enhanced earning potential.

Our industry experts designed this APM Project Management Qualification certification course to provide delegates with everything they need to achieve the APM Project Management Qualification (PMQ). A core focus is placed on project management concepts and processes in line with the Association for Project Management (APM) Body of Knowledge and PMQ syllabus, which consists of budgeting and cost management, conflict management, communication, and leadership. This APM PMQ training will allow delegates to apply this new knowledge to projects within their workplace. This training course is open to everyone and ideal for everyone interested to learn how to manage projects successfully.

This APM PMQ training course covers various topics that will allow you to understand Project Management's key aspects to effectively monitor and control a project. This APM Project Management Qualification (PMQ) also includes an exam.

During this APM PMQ training course, you will learn the following topics:

Course Outline

Module 1: Understand How Organisations and Projects are Structured

  • Types of Permanent and Temporary Organisation Structures
  • Explain how an Organisational Breakdown Structure is Used to Create a Responsibility Assignment Matrix
  • Role and Key Responsibilities of the Project Manager
  • Differentiate Between the Responsibilities of the Project Manager and Project Sponsor Throughout the Project
  • Describe Other Roles Within Project Management
  • Describe the Functions and Benefits of Different Types of Project Office
  • Explain why Aspects of Project Management Governance Are Required

Module 2 Understand Project Life Cycles

  • Linear, Iterative, and Hybrid Life Cycles
  • Explain Why Projects are Structured as Phases in a Linear Life Cycle
  • Explain the Differences Between a Project Life Cycle and an Extended Life Cycle
  • Outline the Role of Knowledge and Information Management to Inform Decision Making
  • Explain the Benefits of Conducting Reviews throughout the Life Cycle
  • Explain why Projects May Close Early

Module 3: Understand the Situational Context of Projects

  • Projects and Business as Usual (BAU)
  • Project Management and Portfolio and Programme Management
  • Relationship Between Programmes, Projects, and Strategic Change
  • Describe Situations where the Use of Programme Management may be Appropriate
  • Explain Tools and Techniques used to Determine Factors Which Influence and Impact Projects
  • Explain the Impact of the Legal and Regulatory Environment on Projects

Module 4 Understand Communication within Project Management

  • Explain the Benefits of a Project Communication Plan to a Project
  • Explain the Relationship Between Stakeholder Analysis and an Effective Communication Management Plan
  • State Factors which can Positively or Negatively Affect Communication
  • State Sources of Conflict within a Project
  • Explain Ways in Which Conflict can be Addressed
  • Explain How to Plan and Conduct Negotiations

Module 5: Understand the Principles of Leadership and Teamwork

  • Explain How Leadership Impacts Team Performance and Motivation
  • Explain Why it May be Necessary to Adapt Leadership Styles to Effectively Support the Management of a Project
  • Describe the Characteristics and Benefits of Effective Team and Teamwork
  • Explain Factors Which Impact the Leadership of Virtual Teams
  • Explain Factors Which Influence the Creation, Development and Leadership of Teams

Module 6: Understand Planning for Success

  • Explain the Importance of a Business Case Throughout the Project Life Cycle
  • Explain What is Meant by Benefits Management
  • Explain Investment Appraisal Techniques Used by a Project Manager
  • Explain an Information Management Process
  • Explain Factors Which Would Typically Be Reported on to Help Ensure Successful Project Outcomes
  • Explain the Relationship between the Deployment Baseline and Development of a Project Management Plan in Linear and Iterative Life Cycles
  • Explain the Importance of Producing a Project Management Plan
  • Describe the Typical Contents of a Project Management Plan
  • Explain Approaches to Producing Estimates
  • Explain the Reasons for and Benefits of Re-Estimating Through the Project Life Cycle
  • Explain the Relationship between Stakeholder Analysis, Influence, and Engagement
  • Explain the Importance of Managing Stakeholder's Expectations to The Success of the Project
  • Describe Why a Project Manager Would Use Earned Value Management
  • Interpret Earned Value Data
  • Explain the Benefits of Using the Interpretation of Earned Value Data
  • Explain the Role of Contingency Planning in Projects

Module 7: Understand Project Scope Management

  • How to Define Scope in Terms of Outputs, Outcomes and Benefits?
  • How to Establish Scope Through Requirements Management Processes?
  • How to Manage Scope Through Configuration Management Processes?
  • Different Stages of a Typical Change Control Process

Module 8: Understand Schedule and Resource Optimisation

  • Describe Ways to Create and Maintain a Schedule
  • Differentiate Between Critical Path and Critical Chain as Scheduling Techniques
  • Describe How Resources are Categorised and Allocated to a Linear and Iterative Life Cycle Schedule
  • Differentiate Between Resource Smoothing and Resource Levelling

Module 9: Understand Project Procurement

  • Explain the Purpose, Typical Content and Importance of a Procurement Strategy
  • Methods of Supplier Reimbursement
  • Differentiate Between Different Contractual Relationships
  • Explain a Supplier Selection Process

Module 10: Understand Risk and Issue Management in the Context of Project Management

  • Explain Each Stage in a Risk Management Process
  • Explain Proactive and Reactive Responses to Risk
  • Explain the Benefits of Risk Management
  • Explain the Key Aspects of Issue Management

Module 11: Understand Quality in the Context of a Project

  • What is Meant by Quality Planning?
  • Quality Assurance and Quality Control
The course includes an examination that will solidify your understanding of auditing APM PMQ and allow you to demonstrate your knowledge. The exam follows below format:
  • Type: 10 Essay based questions to be selected from 16, each question is worth 50 marks
  • Duration: 3 Hours
  • Supervised: Yes
  • Open Book: No
  • Pass Mark: 275/500 (55%)

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Duration: 2 Days (16 hours)

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Online Self-paced: Available

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APM Introductory Certificate PFQ

APM qualifications have been developed by APM (Association for Project Management), the chartered body for the project profession, and are internationally recognised qualifications that allow individuals to demonstrate their broad understanding of project management. APM Project Management Qualification holders prove that they have exceptional knowledge of project management principles and successfully monitoring and controlling a project.

PMQ is recognised nationally and internationally as a premier Project Management Qualification and the perfect indication of Project Management competency. This APM Introductory Certificate PFQ certification course will help delegates to improve their job prospects and enhance earning potentials. Our industry-renowned project management experts curated this APM Introductory Certificate PFQ certification course to provide delegates with skills and knowledge to efficiently plan, manage, and execute projects in any organisation. There will be ample opportunity for delegates to discuss their findings, their understanding of the processes, and their approach to project management. Throughout the training, delegates will be given additional information to ensure they cover each session's objectives.

APM Introductory Certificate PFQ

During this APM Introductory Certificate PFQ, you will learn various topics which will allow you to plan, monitor, and control different projects effectively. This course also includes an exam, in which you will sit after completing the training.

This certification covers the following topics:

Course Outline

Module 1: Understand Project Management and The Operating Environment

  • Define the Term 'Project'
  • Project vs Business-As-Usual           
  • Define the Term 'Project Management'
  • PESTLE Analysis

Module 2: Understand Project Life Cycles

  • Project Life Cycle
  • Linear Project Life Cycle
  • Iterative Project Life Cycle
  • Hybrid Life Cycle
  • Extended Project Life Cycle

Module 3: Understand the Roles and Responsibilities within Projects

  • What is Project Sponsorship?
  • Role of the Project Sponsor
  • Responsibilities of the Project Sponsor
  • What is an Organisation?
  • Project Team Structure Example
  • Project Sponsor and Project Manager
  • Project Governance
  • Project Team Members
  • Product Owner
  • Project Management Office

Module 4: Understand Project Management Planning

  • Stakeholders of a Project Management Plan
  • Introduction to Business Case
  • Purpose of a Business Case
  • Typical Content of a Business Case
  • Role of a Project Sponsor and Project Manager in a Business Case
  • Stakeholder Analysis Process
  • How a Stakeholder Analysis Supports Effective Stakeholder Engagement?
  • Define Term' Benefits Management'
  • What is Estimating?
  • What is Project Success?
  • Project Progress Reporting

Module 5: Understand Project Scope Management

  • Scope Management
  • Scope Management Within Linear and Iterative
  • Breakdown Structures
  • Cost Breakdown Structure
  • Organisational Breakdown Structures
  • Responsibility Assignment Matrix
  • Configuration Management
  • Change Control
  • Configuration Management Process

Module 6: Understand Resource, Scheduling and Optimisation in a Project

  • What is Scheduling?
  • Purpose of Critical Path Analysis
  • Purpose of Milestones
  • Time Boxing
  • What is Resource Optimisation?
  • Resource Levelling
  • Resource Smoothing
  • Procurement Strategy

Module 7: Understand Project Risk and Issue Management in the Context of a Project

  • What is Risk?
  • What is Project Risk Management?
  • Purpose of Risk Management
  • Risk Management Process
  • Use of Risk Registers
  • Purpose of 'Issue Management'
  • Differentiate Between an Issue and a Risk
  • Issue Resolution Process

Module 8: Understand Quality in the Context of a Project

  • Definition of Quality
  • Quality
  • Decision Gates
  • Reviews
  • Project Audits

Module 9: Understand Communication in the Context of a Project

  • What is Communication?
  • Communications in Projects
  • Face-to-Face Communication
  • Physical Communication
  • Virtual Communication
  • Contents of a Communication Plan
  • Benefits to a Project Manager

Module 10: Understand Leadership and Teamwork within a Project

  • Leadership
  • Impact on Team Performance
  • Challenges to a Project Manager
  • Tuckman Team Development Model
  • Belbin Roles

 

The course includes an examination that will solidify your understanding of auditing APM Project Fundamentals and allows you to demonstrate your knowledge. The exam follows this format:

  • Type: 60 Multiple Choice Questions
  • Duration: 60 Minutes
  • Supervised: Yes
  • Open Book: No
  • Pass Mark: 36/60 (60%)

 

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Duration: 4 Days (32 hours)

Online Instructor-led: Available

Online Self-paced: Available

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APM PMQ for PRINCE2 Practitioners

The APM PMQ (Project Management Qualification) holders demonstrate their excellent understanding of project management principles and successfully monitor and control a project. The APM is dedicated to improving and supporting the project and programme management by its five dimensions of professionalism, a structure to assist individuals in building their careers. PRINCE2® Practitioner qualification exhibits a delegate's thorough understanding of project management principles and applying those principles to any project. Holding the skills to successfully planning, monitoring, and controlling projects will provide delegates with various opportunities to work as highly paid wages in numerous international enterprises.

This training designed by our Project Management experts provide delegates with the required knowledge to achieve the APM Project Management Qualification (PMQ). This training equips delegates to achieve project success by enhancing their expertise and intelligence in binding domains such as cost management, teamwork, budgeting, and conflict management. It will allow delegates to apply this new knowledge to their projects within the workplace successfully.

During this APM PMQ for PRINCE2® Practitioners, you will gain an exclusive understanding of how to successfully monitor and control a project. This training will help you understand Project Management principles.

This APM PMQ for PRINCE2® Practitioners covers the following topics:

Course Outline

  • Structure of Organisations and Projects
  • Project Life Cycle
  • Project Contexts and Environments
  • Governance and Structured Methodologies
  • Communication
  • Leadership and Teamwork
  • Planning for Success
  • Scope Management
  • Schedule and Resource Management
  • Procurement
  • Project Risk Management and Issue Management
  • Project Quality Management

The course includes an examination which allows you to demonstrate your knowledge. This exam will take place on the final day of training.

The exam follows this format:

  • Type: 6 Essay based questions to be selected from 10
  • Duration: 2 Hours
  • Supervised: Yes
  • Open Book: No
  • Pass Mark: 55%

 

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