Course: APM Introductory Cert in Project Management - 2 days

This course provides Delegates with a broad introduction to the concepts of Project Management.

It will clarify the definition of a project and identify the core principles of Project Management.

The structure follows a typical project lifecycle, from Concept through Definition and Implementation to Handover & Closeout.

It follows the APM syllabus and focuses on preparing Delegates to use Project Management best practices back in the work environment

• View APM Syllabus
• Sample Exam Paper & Answers
• Take an Online Test

Learning Objectives

·   Understand the basic principles, terminology and language of Project Management
·   Define a ‘Project’, ‘Project Management’ and success factors
·   Correctly identify the different roles required in a project
·   Recognize the purpose and ownership of project documentation
·   Prepare for the APM Introductory Certificate Exam


 The Course Will Benefit

·   Anyone needing a thorough introduction and you can earn an industry-recognised qualification, which is an ‘Association
for Project Management (APM) Introductory Certificate’, in the subject of Project Management
·   Project Support, Project Administrators and Project Managers who are looking to start or further a career in Project Management
·   Staff working in a project environment who may not have a formal project role, but work closely with those who do
·   No prior knowledge or experience in Project Management is required for this certificate

 Course Structure

·   2 day Course
·   Course runs 9am – 5:30pm with a break for lunch
·   1 hour, 60 question multiple-choice exam is taken at the end of the second day



Understanding the Project Lifecycle  
                                                       
·    Overview of projects and the Project Lifecycle
·    Review of Project Management as a discipline
 

Concept

·    Feasibility Analysis
·    Business Case and Risks
 

Definition

·    Project Management Plan (PMP)
·    The Business Case and Project Strategy
·    Planning, Estimating, Scheduling and Resourcing
·    Risk Management
·    Quality Management
·    Change Control and Configuration Management Strategies
 

Implementation

·    Design documents
·    Build and Test deliverables
·    People in Projects

 
Closing Down

·    Sign off and acceptance criteria
·    Handover documentation
·    Lessons learnt