APM Project Fundamentals Qualification in Project Management

Course Code

PR013

Can you see yourself making a career in project management? Then this APM Project Fundamentals Qualification in Project Management course is a perfect place to start that journey.

Learn the definition and characteristics of projects and the key roles involved in project management.
Understand how to put together an effective business case for a new project.
Develop your knowledge of risk management and how to identify, assess and mitigate risks.
Study critical path analysis and how to manage the control cycle of a project.

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Study the key principles of project management, such as the project lifecycle, control cycles and stakeholder management, so you get a real understanding of working within the industry.

Whether you are starting out in your career or looking to refresh your knowledge for your current project manager role, this internationally recognised qualification will give you all the skills and insights for working with the industry.

During this course, you will explore project characteristics, organisational breakdown structure, factors that affect resources, and much more.

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What next?

Upon completion of the APM Project Fundamentals Qualification in Project Management course, you will be able to begin your journey into becoming a project manager. You can also expand on your foundation of knowledge and skills by undertaking another one of our project management courses.

Future career options:

Project manager
Assistant project manager
Team leader
Senior project manager
Project scheduler
Resource manager
Project coordinator

Course Outcome

You will receive an APM Project Fundamentals Qualification (APM PFQ).

Entry Requirements

There are no specific entry requirements for this course.

Assessment

Multiple choice exam.

Course structure
Case study
Summary

Project characteristics
Project definition
Projects vs BAU
Key roles
Project life cycle (1 and 2)
Programmes and portfolios
Exercise
Summary

Definition
Business case contents
Business case and the life cycle
Key roles
Exercise
Summary

Scheduling steps
Product breakdown structures
Organisational breakdown structure
Responsibility assignment matrix
Cost breakdown structure
Benefits of structures
Exercise
Summary

Networks
Dependencies types
Lead and lag
Common faults

Definition
Estimating approaches
Risk management – identification
Risk management – assessment
Risk management – mitigation
Risk management – implement the mitigating actions
Effort vs duration

Node layout definition
Critical path calculation forward/backward pass
Gantt chart critical path/total float

Factors that affect resources
Synergy
Resource allocation
Resource smoothing
Resource levelling
Resource cumulative curve

Out of control projects
The control cycle: authorise the work
The control cycle: follow project progress
The control cycle: plot and update data and evaluate status
The control cycle: take corrective action

Key activities
Project Manager responsibilities
Post project review analysis
Termination problems possible solution

Project life cycles
Benefits of phasing
Project content
PESTLE
Multiple choice questions
Project management plan
Project success and benefits management
Project reviews

Organisational roles and the project sponsor
Drag and drop exercise
Stakeholder management
Communications
Multiple choice questions
Teamwork
The Tuckman model
Leadership
Summary

Drag and drop exercise
Risk management
Risk log
Multiple choice questions
Quality definitions
Quality control and quality assurance
Quality plan and benefits
Change control
Configuration management
Information management and project reporting
Issue management
Procurement

Assessment

This course is assessed by a multiple-choice format examination lasting 60 minutes. You will be required to answer 36 marks out of 60 correctly in order to achieve a pass. If you pass the exam successfully, you will gain an internationally recognised qualification in Project Management.

This exam can be taken at home or at work at any time. You will be required to have access to the internet and a webcam to complete this examination. You will need to pay the exam fee of £220 +VAT to sit your exam.

Study method

The APMIC Practitioner course is a high-quality interactive course including audio and animation features. It includes access to a virtual learning environment where you can find resources, support videos and discussion forums. You will also be able to take mock exam quizzes after each session to ensure your progress.
Full tutor support is provided throughout your course via phone, email and live interactive sessions.

Course outcome

Successful completion of the APM Introductory Certificate (APMIC) proves your knowledge and skills in managing work-based projects to any employer in the world. AMPIC is an internationally recognised qualification accredited by APMG, a leading examination institute, as well as the Association for Project Management.
The course on this page is offered by Training Bytesize, an Accredited Training Organisation of The Association of Project Management.

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