Course Ref: 36546

Course: APMP Qualification

Course Summary

The APMP is a professional qualification that recognises an individual’s knowledge and experience in Project Management. It is awarded by the Association for Project Management, the UK professional project management association. It is designed for Project Management professionals in any industry. Successful candidates may use the designation APMP after their name.

The syllabus for this event is based on the 5th edition of the Body of Knowledge, which is the latest release from the Association for Project Management.

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Course Outline

Introduction

Course Content:

Project Management in Context

Project management.
Programme management.
Portfolio management.
Project context.
Project sponsorship.
Project office.

Planning the Strategy

Project success and benefits management.
Stakeholder management.
Project management plan.
Project risk management.
Project quality management.
Health safety and environmental management.

Executing the Strategy

Scope management.
Scheduling.
Resource management.
Budgeting and cost management.
Change control.
Earned value management.
Information management and reporting.
Issue management.

Techniques

Requirements management.
Estimating.
Configuration management.
.

Business and Commercial

Business case.
Procurement.

Organisation and Governance

Project life cycles.
Handover and closeout.
Project reviews.
Organisation structure.
Organisational roles.
Methods and procedures.
Governance of project management.

People and the Profession

Communication.
Teamwork.
Leadership.
Conflict management.
Negotiation.

Examination Preparation

Preparation for the APMP Examination.

Who will the course benefit?

It is designed for Project Management professionals in any industry. It is appropriate for people working in the management of projects ranging from individual assignments through to large capital projects or company organisational changes.

Prerequisites

Delegates should have 2 years practical experience and knowledge in project management.

Examinations

The course has been designed to prepare delegates for the APMP examination. Please note that the examination is not held on the course and should be booked separately - See the APMP Qualification Examination course

Additional Notes

The course has been designed to prepare delegates for the APM examinations. During the course presentations, discussions, exercises and sample examination papers are used to cover the syllabus. The course involves a small amount of evening work (between 1 and 2 hours) to ensure maximum understanding of the information presented during the day. The course finishes mid afternoon on the Friday.

Please note that the examination is not held on the course.

In between the course and the examination, delegates will need to spend time to revise thoroughly.

If required a 1 day revision workshop can be booked separately - The APMP Qualification – Revision Workshop and will be scheduled to run the day prior to the examination.

Examinations are held on the last Friday in each month to suit the delegate and should be booked separately - The APMP Qualification Examination.

Alternative Courses

See APMP courses from alternative suppliers if you wish to take the examination during the 5-day course.

Where & When

Pre-course Reading
Location	Bournemouth
Start Date	15 Sep 08
Price (ex. VAT)	£1895.00
Venue Info	Bournemouth - Village Hotel
Residential	Yes
Availability	Full
Duration	5 days
Delivered As	Venue and on-site
There will be some evening work for the duration of the course. Delegates will also need to revise between the course and the exam.
Exam Included	No
Course Ref	36546