This is an entry level qualification suitable for anyone with an interest in Project Management. Participants may be starting out in a career in Project Management or simply wishing to benchmark their knowledge in a recognisable form. The programme uses APM’s Introductory Certificate Study Guide and interactively develops each topic area with the delegates. All participants will receive a copy of APM’s Introductory Certificate Study Guide.

 

Performance Based Objectives
 
• The syllabus focuses on breadth rather than depth and is designed to improve knowledge and awareness

 

Programme Developed For:

Anyone, regardless of experience or background, who wants to gain an understanding of the principles of Project Management as laid down in the Association of Project Manager’s Body of Knowledge.

 

Programme Focus

 
Introduction & Objectives

 

General
• What is a project?
• What is project and programme management?
• The organisational context

 

Strategic
• Project success criteria
• Project strategy and the project management plan
• Risk management
• Quality management
• Health and Safety

 

Control
• Scoping a project
• Project planning
• Work breakdown structure
• Time management
• Resource management
• Change control

 

Technical
• Estimating
• Configuration management

 

Commercial
• Business case
• Procurement

 

Organisational
• Life cycle design
• Handover
• Evaluation
• Roles and responsibilities

 

People
• Communication
• Teamwork
• Conflict management

 

Examination
• 1 hour 60-question multiple-choice exam paper - results are usually available within 2 weeks of the exam.