APMP Qualification

APMP is the benchmark qualification for anyone embarking on a project management career, or looking to add project management to their portfolio of skills

It gives breadth of knowledge in all areas of project management, from strategic and commercial implications, to the technical, organisational,

The APMP qualification will demonstrate that you understand these elements and how they interact. You will also be able to understand how your project fits into the strategic and commercial environment. and people management skills required to participate effectively within a project team.

Target Audience

Project Management professionals in any sector

• People involved involve in project teams
• Senior Project Managers and Project Managers
• Those wanting to achieve the a nationally recognised project management qualification
  

Learning Objectives

Candidates awarded the APMP qualification will be able to

Create a structured project development strategy.
Implement appropriate project management procedures.
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.
Demonstrate an understanding of how all the elements of the project process interact
Understand how their project fits into the strategic and commercial environment 

What Pre-Requisites are Needed ?

You should have practical experience and knowledge in project management, plus experience of working in a project team

Typical  Course Content

o Introduction to Project Management
o Project Management.
o Programme Management.
o Project Success Criteria.
o The Project Environment
o Project Environment Context.
o Health, Safety & Environment.
o Organisation Structure.
o Organisational Roles.
o Information Management.
o High Level Planning
o Business Case.
o Strategy/Project Management Plan.
o Work Content & Scope Management.
o Life-cycle Design & Management.
o Detailed Planning
o Time Scheduling/Phasing.
o Resource Management. o Estimating.
o Budgeting & Cost Management.
o Project Control
o Earned Value Management.
o Procurement.
o Risk Management.
o Quality Management.
o Change Control.
o Configuration Management.
o Management & Leadership
o Teamwork.
o Leadership.
o Communication.
o Conflict Management.
o Negotiation.
o Closing a Project
o Hand-over.
o (Post) Project Evaluation Review.
o APMP Examination preparation.

Examinations

The 3-hour written APMP examination paper is included within this course