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APM Introductory Certificate in Project Management
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| Course title | APM Introductory Certificate in Project Management |
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| Delivery method |  Classroom |
| RRP | £795 exc. VAT |
| Days/Duration | 2 |
| Code | PMAPMIC |
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London
King William Street, EC4 |- |- |30 |- 
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30 Jul 5 or more places available £795 exc VAT 06 Sep 5 or more places available £795 exc VAT 03 Oct 5 or more places available £795 exc VAT 03 Dec 5 or more places available £795 exc VAT APM Introductory Certificate in Project Management training in King William Street, EC4
Moorgate, EC2 |- |- |3 |- Location Sep Oct Nov Dec view earlier dates Moorgate, EC2 |- |- |- |- Moorgate, EC2location information and directions
03 Jul 5 or more places available £795 exc VAT APM Introductory Certificate in Project Management training in Moorgate, EC2
Rosebery Avenue, EC1 |- |- |- |- Location Sep Oct Nov Dec view earlier dates Rosebery Avenue, EC1 |- |- |6 |- Rosebery Avenue, EC1location information and directions
06 Nov 5 or more places available £795 exc VAT APM Introductory Certificate in Project Management training in Rosebery Avenue, EC1
Oxford Street (MWB), W1 |28 |- |9 |- Location Sep Oct Nov Dec view earlier dates Oxford Street (MWB), W1 |- |- |22 |- Oxford Street (MWB), W1location information and directions
28 May limited availability £795 exc VAT 
09 Jul 5 or more places available £795 exc VAT 22 Nov 5 or more places available £795 exc VAT APM Introductory Certificate in Project Management training in Oxford Street (MWB), W1
Victoria (MWB), SW1 |- |21 |- |20 Location Sep Oct Nov Dec view earlier dates Victoria (MWB), SW1 |17 |18 |- |6 Victoria (MWB), SW1location information and directions
21 Jun 5 or more places available £795 exc VAT 20 Aug 5 or more places available £795 exc VAT 17 Sep 5 or more places available £795 exc VAT 18 Oct 5 or more places available £795 exc VAT 06 Dec 5 or more places available £795 exc VAT APM Introductory Certificate in Project Management training in Victoria (MWB), SW1
Midlands
Birmingham |- |12 |- |28 Location Sep Oct Nov Dec view earlier dates Birmingham |- |- |- |- Birminghamlocation information and directions
12 Jun fewer than 5 places available £795 exc VAT 28 Aug 5 or more places available £795 exc VAT APM Introductory Certificate in Project Management training in Birmingham
Birmingham, Corporation St (Maple House) |- |- |- |- Location Sep Oct Nov Dec view earlier dates Birmingham, Corporation St (Maple House) |- |- |1 |- Birmingham, Corporation St (Maple House)location information and directions
01 Nov 5 or more places available £795 exc VAT APM Introductory Certificate in Project Management training in Birmingham, Corporation St (Maple House)
North
Stockport |- |- |2 |- Location Sep Oct Nov Dec view earlier dates Stockport |- |- |- |- Stockportlocation information and directions
02 Jul 5 or more places available £795 exc VAT APM Introductory Certificate in Project Management training in Stockport
Leeds, Brown Lane West |- |- |- |30 Location Sep Oct Nov Dec view earlier dates Leeds, Brown Lane West |- |- |- |3 Leeds, Brown Lane Westlocation information and directions
30 Aug 5 or more places available £795 exc VAT 03 Dec 5 or more places available £795 exc VAT APM Introductory Certificate in Project Management training in Leeds, Brown Lane West
South
Bristol |- |- |- |28 Location Sep Oct Nov Dec view earlier dates Bristol |- |- |- |13 Bristollocation information and directions
28 Aug 5 or more places available £795 exc VAT 13 Dec 5 or more places available £795 exc VAT APM Introductory Certificate in Project Management training in Bristol
Special Notices
Delegates wishing to undertake the exam should also book on course code FPMEX-3. Please ask your account manager for further information. In addition delegates should ensure that they have completed the APM exam registration form in advance of attending the course.
Overview
The achievement of the APM Introductory Certificate is an excellent way of demonstrating a basic awareness of project management and how projects differ from ‘business as usual’ activities. Delivered by fully accredited trainers and industry leading experts with extensive experience of using the APM approach, the course includes case-study based practical exercises to ensure that theory is embedded and delegates feel confident in the practical application of project management.
By the end of this learning, delegates will have the skills to be able to:
- Identify and select the necessary tools, best practice techniques and control mechanisms to manage a project
- Demonstrate an understanding of the phases of a project life cycle
- Design a project management team
Revision
The course is intensive and therefore delegates are also advised to undertake some revision work in the evening to prepare for the Introductory Certificate examination that will be taken at the end of the course. The additional work required during evenings will consist of consolidation reading and mock examination questions.
Accreditations and Exams
All delegates will sit the APM Introductory examination in the afternoon of the second day of the course. The examination consists of:
- 60 multiple choice questions
- 1 hour
- Closed-book
- Candidates require a minimum of 36 correct answers (60%) to pass
Delegates must bring photographic identification with them on exam days (passport, driving license or student card) as it is an examination requirement to produce it for the invigilator prior to the exam. Failure to produce a valid form of photographic identification may result in a candidate not being able to sit the exams. For any questions about what form of identification is acceptable, please contact your Account Manager or the QA Examination Administration team on 44 (0)1793 696273 or info@qa.com
By successfully passing the Introductory examination candidates can choose to further develop their knowledge and understanding by attending the APMP course.
Prerequisites
Pre-course reading
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Delegates will be provided with pre-course reading two weeks prior to attending the course. The success on the course will be enhanced by close attention to the pre-reading materials. It is recommended that candidates spend 10 hours working through the pre-reading.
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If you have not received your pre-reading material within one week of the start of your course, please contact your Account Manager or the QA Examination Administration team on 44 (0)1793 696273 or info@qa.com
Target audience
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Those looking for an understanding of project management. No prior knowledge required for this certificate.
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People who are not directly involved in Project Management but who wish to understand the project management processes and key terms.
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Project Managers who wish to gain Introductory Certification as a pre-cursor to more advanced certification such as APMP.
Delegates will learn how to
- explain project, programme and portfolio management
- understand the phases of the project life cycle
- define a project’s context
- define project success criteria
- define a project organisation structure
- identify project stakeholders
- identify and manage risks and issues
- produce a business case
- scope a project
- apply quality management techniques
- collate a project management plan
- apply change control mechanisms
- recognise the importance of configuration management
- communicate effectively
Course Outline
- Introduction and Overview
- Project, programme and portfolio management
- Project context, success factors and reasons for failure
- The project lifecycle and project reviews
- Concept – Covering the initial work required to get the project started and get a basic understanding of what needs to be done and why. Including – Identifying and analysing benefits, the project organisation, identifying and analysing stakeholders, Risk management
- Definition – Taking the initial information obtained during the concept phase and expanding it into the Project Management Plan and supporting information. Covering quality management, scope management, resource management, and communication
- Implementation – Delivering the project as defined in the Concept and Definition phases and ensuring that the required work is carried out effectively, within any agreed constraints and dealing with issues and changes.
- Handover and Closeout – Discussing the activities which need to be undertaken to enable the project to close, release resources, and to pass-on any agreed actions and lessons learned.
Case Study
A realistic case study scenario is used during the course to allow delegates to consolidate their knowledge of the key topics discussed in a practical setting through syndicate work
Related certification and/or skills paths
This course forms part of the following certification track(s) or skills path(s):
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