APM Introductory Certificate in Project Management

Target Audience

This 2 day course (including exam) is suitable for those new to a project management environment.  This may include aspiring project managers or those who are working within project teams.

 

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Learning Objectives

By the end of this course you should understand the principles of project management and key concepts including:-

-  Project Management Plan
-  Business Case
-  Project Risk
-  Quality Management
-  Change Control
-  Communication and Reviews

You will be able to take an active part in a project team and make a positive contribution to any project environment.

Pre-Requisites

Prior knowledge or experience of project management is not essential.

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Course Summary

Project Management Context
Project Management
Programme Management
Portfolio Management
Project Context
Project Sponsorship

Planning the Strategy
Project Success & Benefits Management
Stakeholder Management
Project Management Plan
Project Risk Plan
Project Quality Management

Executing the Strategy
Scope Management
Scheduling
Resource Management
Change Control
Information Management & Reporting
Issue Management

Techniques
Estimating
Configuration Management

Business & Commercial
Business Case
Procurement

Organisation & Governance
Project Lifecycles
Handover & Closeout
Project Reviews
Organisational Roles

People & the Profession
Communication
Teamwork
Leadership

Examinations

The 1-hour exam includes 60 multiple choice questions.

Please, note that you will need to bring a photo ID for the exam.

Source Materials
The APM Body of Knowledge 5th edition and the APM Introductory Certificate Study Guide form source materials for the examination.