APM Certification Courses

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