APMP

Target Audience

The APMP (Association for Project Management Professional) training course is designed for Project Management professionals in any sector

This includes

People involved in project teams

Senior Project Managers and Project Managers

Learning Objectives

Candidates awarded the APMP certificate will be able to

Create a structured project development strategy.
Implement appropriate project management procedures.
Use a variety of approaches to analysing project content.
Build, lead and manage a multi-functional project team.
Establish measurable success criteria.
Construct a project budget and use it to control project costs.
Monitor progress using Earned Value Analysis.
Use appropriate tools to manage quality.
Understand the implications of relevant health and safety regulations.
Understand the interfaces with related disciplines.
Demonstrate an understanding of how all the elements of the project process interact
Understand how their project fits into the strategic and commercial environment

Pre-Requisites

You should have practical experience and knowledge in project management, plus experience of working in a project team

Select a course date to view a detailed course outline.

Course Summary

This training course prepares those who already have a good knowledge of project management, to pass the APMP examination.

It is recognised across the project management industry as the foundation qualification for project professionals and APMP is the qualification that will enable you to demonstrate your fundamental knowledge of what is required to manage a successful project and is the benchmark qualification for anyone embarking on a project management career, or looking to add project management to their portfolio of skills

The training course material is based on the APM “Body of Knowledge” and attendees will take part in a series of intensive coaching sessions addressing all the main topics covered by the APMP examination in a structured and consistent way. The sessions will include presentations, exercises and sample examination papers.

Typical Course Content

- Introduction to Project Management
- Project Management.
- Programme Management.
- Project Success Criteria.
- The Project Environment
- Project Environment Context.
- Health, Safety & Environment.
- Organisation Structure.
- Organisational Roles.
- Information Management.
- High Level Planning
- Business Case.
- Strategy/Project Management Plan.
- Work Content & Scope Management.
- Life-cycle Design & Management.
- Detailed Planning
- Time Scheduling/Phasing.
- Resource Management. o Estimating.
- Budgeting & Cost Management.
- Project Control
- Earned Value Management.
- Procurement.
- Risk Management.
- Quality Management.
- Change Control.
- Configuration Management.
- Management & Leadership
- Teamwork.
- Leadership.
- Communication.
- Conflict Management.
- Negotiation.
- Closing a Project
- Hand-over.
- Post Project Evaluation.
- APMP Examination preparation.

Examinations

Typically, attendees will also be provided with a comprehensive set of papers relating to more complex topics. Sufficient time is allowed within the timetable for private study or facilitated revision.

You will be expected to take a 3-hour written essay based examination paper.

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

Upcoming Courses

Location	Date
Chester	9 Aug 10
London - S West	9 Aug 10
London - Central	9 Aug 10
London - Central	9 Aug 10
Woking	16 Aug 10
Oxford	16 Aug 10
London - S West	6 Sep 10
Oxford	6 Sep 10
Bristol	6 Sep 10
Leeds	6 Sep 10

This course is also available at your premises by appointment.

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