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APMP
Course type Performance (What does this mean?)
| Course title | APMP |
|---|---|
| Delivery method |  Classroom |
| RRP | £1925 exc. VAT |
| Days/Duration | 5 |
| Code | APMP-5 |
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London
International House, E1W |- |3, 10 |8 |5 
Location Sep Oct Nov Dec view earlier dates International House, E1W |9, 23 |14, 28 |11, 25 |2, 16 International House, E1Wlocation information and directions
03 Jun limited availability £1,925 exc VAT 
10 Jun fewer than 5 places available £1,925 exc VAT 08 Jul 5 or more places available £1,925 exc VAT 05 Aug 5 or more places available £1,925 exc VAT 09 Sep 5 or more places available £1,925 exc VAT 23 Sep 5 or more places available £1,925 exc VAT 14 Oct 5 or more places available £1,925 exc VAT 28 Oct 5 or more places available £1,925 exc VAT 11 Nov 5 or more places available £1,925 exc VAT 25 Nov 5 or more places available £1,925 exc VAT 02 Dec 5 or more places available £1,925 exc VAT 16 Dec 5 or more places available £1,925 exc VAT APMP training in International House, E1W
Midlands
Birmingham |- |- |15 |- Location Sep Oct Nov Dec view earlier dates Birmingham |- |28 |- |- Birminghamlocation information and directions
15 Jul 5 or more places available £1,925 exc VAT 28 Oct 5 or more places available £1,925 exc VAT APMP training in Birmingham
North
Leeds, Brown Lane West |- |10 |- |- Location Sep Oct Nov Dec view earlier dates Leeds, Brown Lane West |9 |- |- |9 Leeds, Brown Lane Westlocation information and directions
10 Jun 5 or more places available £1,925 exc VAT 09 Sep 5 or more places available £1,925 exc VAT 09 Dec 5 or more places available £1,925 exc VAT APMP training in Leeds, Brown Lane West
Manchester |- |17 |- |19 Location Sep Oct Nov Dec view earlier dates Manchester |- |14 |- |2 Manchesterlocation information and directions
17 Jun fewer than 5 places available £1,925 exc VAT 19 Aug 5 or more places available £1,925 exc VAT 14 Oct 5 or more places available £1,925 exc VAT 02 Dec 5 or more places available £1,925 exc VAT APMP training in Manchester
Scotland
Aberdeen |- |- |- |- Location Sep Oct Nov Dec view earlier dates Aberdeen |9 |- |- |- Aberdeenlocation information and directions
09 Sep 5 or more places available £1,925 exc VAT APMP training in Aberdeen
Edinburgh |- |- |- |- Location Sep Oct Nov Dec view earlier dates Edinburgh |2 |- |- |9 Edinburghlocation information and directions
02 Sep 5 or more places available £1,925 exc VAT 09 Dec 5 or more places available £1,925 exc VAT APMP training in Edinburgh
Glasgow |- |- |- |- Location Sep Oct Nov Dec view earlier dates Glasgow |- |21 |- |- Glasgowlocation information and directions
21 Oct 5 or more places available £1,925 exc VAT APMP training in Glasgow
South
Bristol |- |3 |- |- Location Sep Oct Nov Dec view earlier dates Bristol |9 |- |- |2 Bristollocation information and directions
03 Jun limited availability £1,925 exc VAT 09 Sep 5 or more places available £1,925 exc VAT 02 Dec 5 or more places available £1,925 exc VAT APMP training in Bristol
Reading |- |- |29 |- Location Sep Oct Nov Dec view earlier dates Reading |- |- |4 |- Readinglocation information and directions
29 Jul 5 or more places available £1,925 exc VAT 04 Nov 5 or more places available £1,925 exc VAT APMP training in Reading
Oxford -- Oxford Hotel |- |- |- |19 Location Sep Oct Nov Dec view earlier dates Oxford -- Oxford Hotel |- |- |11 |- Oxford -- Oxford Hotellocation information and directions
19 Aug 5 or more places available £1,925 exc VAT 11 Nov 5 or more places available £1,925 exc VAT APMP training in Oxford -- Oxford Hotel
Overview
APM qualifications are aligned to the International Project Management Association (IPMA) competency levels, and the APMP qualification is recognised as IPMA Level D. This five-day intensive course provides delegates with comprehensive training to prepare them for the APMP examination (based on the APM Body of Knowledge, 5th Edition).
It will enable delegates to:
- understand all elements of the APMP syllabus
- get to grips with the specific examination language
- learn strategies and tactics for approaching the examination
Prerequisites
- This course is for people with at least two years' project experience.
- It is suitable for project managers and aspiring project managers.
- Ideally delegates will have some experience of working in a project environment and have a basic understanding of project management issues.
- This is an intensive 5-day course and delegates will be expected to undertake at least 15 hours pre-course work in order to be fully prepared for the workshop. Delegates will be provided with pre-course reading prior to attending the course by email. The success on the course will be enhanced by close attention to the pre-reading materials. 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 696162 or info@qa.com.
Delegates will learn how to
- explain the context of Project Management
- plan the project strategy
- execute project plans and strategy
- demonstrate the use of various project management techniques
- define a project Business Case and it's use throughout the life cycle
- design a project's organisation structure and recognise appropriate levels of governance
- communicate with the project team through effective leadership
- understand the examination guidelines
Course Outline.
Project Management in Context
- Project management; Programme management; Portfolio management; Project context; Project sponsorship; Project office
Planning and Project Strategy
- Planning and Project success & 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 & reporting; Issue management
Techniques
- Requirements management; Estimating; Configuration management
Business and Commercial
- Business Case; Procurement; Project life cycles; Handover & closeout
Organisation and Governance
- Project Reviews; Organisation Structure; Organisational roles; Methods & procedures; Governance of project management
People and Profession
- Communication; Teamwork; Leadership; Conflict management; Negotiation
Examination Guidelines
- Examination structure; 'list', 'state', 'describe' 'explain' meanings; Question structure; Group and individual examination practice
Extensive examination practice and feedback is included in the workshop. Delegates can choose to sit the APMP examination at around 13:00 on the final day of the course. The examination consists of:
- 10 essay based questions to be selected from a total of 16. Each worth 50 marks
- 3 hours
- Closed-book
- Candidates require a minimum of 275 marks out of 500 (55%) to pass
Those wishing to take the APMP examination must also book on course code APMPEX-5
By successfully passing the APMP examination candidates can choose to further develop their knowledge and understanding by attending the APMPQ Assessment Centre. The attainment of accreditations offered by professional bodies such as the Association for Project Management (APM) is increasingly seen as a recognised indicator of competence in project management. APM qualifications are aligned to the International Project Management Association (IPMA) competency levels, and the APMP qualification is recognised as IPMA Level D.
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