APM Introductory Certificate
The APM Introductory Certificate in Project Management is for anyone who wishes to demonstrate a basic awareness of what project management and how projects differ from normal work activities.
No prior knowledge or experience in project management is required
The APM Introductory Certificate assesses the key elements of the project management lifecycle. Candidates will be able to understand the language of project management and the structure of a successful project. Candidates will be able to take an active part in a project team and make a positive contribution to any project environment.
The APM Introductory Certificate qualification is based on the APM Body of Knowledge 5th edition, which is acknowledged in Europe as the standard for competencies appropriate for project managers.
The APM Introductory Certificate examination is designed to assess the candidate's understanding of the key elements of the project management lifecycle. The candidate is expected to answer 60 multiple choice questions in one hour.
Topics Covered
This course provides a route to the APM Introductory Certificate qualification
By the end of this event you will be able to:
. Appreciate the differences between project, programme and portfolio management
. Understand the need to consider the project internal and external context
. Define and appreciate the importance of establishing the project's Success Criteria
. Understand the need for Benefits and Stakeholder Management
. Outline the importance of the Project Management Plan
. Appreciate the importance of Risk Management
. Explain the purpose of quality planning
. Understand the benefits of using Project Life Cycles
. Have confidence in the use of scheduling techniques such as Critical Path Analysis
. Appreciate the need for project monitoring and controlling.
. Understand Configuration Management, Change Control and Issue Management procedures
. Appreciate different estimating methods and the benefits of use of each
. Demonstrate knowledge of a project Business Case
No prior knowledge or experience in project management is required
The APM Introductory Certificate assesses the key elements of the project management lifecycle. Candidates will be able to understand the language of project management and the structure of a successful project. Candidates will be able to take an active part in a project team and make a positive contribution to any project environment.
The APM Introductory Certificate qualification is based on the APM Body of Knowledge 5th edition, which is acknowledged in Europe as the standard for competencies appropriate for project managers.
The APM Introductory Certificate examination is designed to assess the candidate's understanding of the key elements of the project management lifecycle. The candidate is expected to answer 60 multiple choice questions in one hour.
Topics Covered
This course provides a route to the APM Introductory Certificate qualification
By the end of this event you will be able to:
. Appreciate the differences between project, programme and portfolio management
. Understand the need to consider the project internal and external context
. Define and appreciate the importance of establishing the project's Success Criteria
. Understand the need for Benefits and Stakeholder Management
. Outline the importance of the Project Management Plan
. Appreciate the importance of Risk Management
. Explain the purpose of quality planning
. Understand the benefits of using Project Life Cycles
. Have confidence in the use of scheduling techniques such as Critical Path Analysis
. Appreciate the need for project monitoring and controlling.
. Understand Configuration Management, Change Control and Issue Management procedures
. Appreciate different estimating methods and the benefits of use of each
. Demonstrate knowledge of a project Business Case
| Course Title | Days |
|---|---|
| APM Introductory Cert in Project Management | 2 days |
| APM Introductory Cert in Project Management - 3 days | 3 days |
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