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Training Course Summary:

The APM Introductory Certificate in Project Management has been developed by the APM in association with the Department for Education and Skills (DfES). It is a certificate for individuals who require recognition for their project management knowledge and awareness in a general or non-project business environment.

The syllabus for this event is based on the 5th edition of the Body of Knowledge from the Association for Project Management.

Pre-Requisites:

None

Who Should Attend:

The APM Introductory Certificate in Project Management is a basic or ‘entry level’ qualification and hence is particularly suitable for those who are new to the project management discipline or individuals who require recognition for their project management knowledge and awareness. It is suitable for all levels of staff who are relatively new to project management or others who require an insight into project management and how it fits within the business context.

Training Course Overview/Content:

Project Management in Context
Project management.
Programme management.
Portfolio management.
Project context.
Project sponsorship.

Planning the Strategy
Project success and benefits management.
Stakeholder management.
Project management plan.
Project risk management.
Project quality management.

Executing the Strategy
Scope management.
Scheduling.
Resource management.
Change control.
Information management and reporting.
Issue management.

Techniques
Estimating.
Configuration management.

Business and Commercial
Business case.
Procurement.

Organisation and Governance
Project life cycles.
Handover and closeout.
Project reviews.
Organisational roles.

People and the Profession
Communication.
Teamwork.
Leadership.

Qualifications:

The Association for Project Management Introductory Certificate in Project Management - 1 hour multiple choice.