Training Course: APMP Qualification Residential

Training Course Summary:

The APMP is a professional qualification that recognises an individual’s knowledge and experience in Project Management. It is awarded by the Association for Project Management, the UK professional project management association. It is designed for Project Management professionals in any industry. Successful candidates may use the designation APMP after their name.

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

If successful delegates wish to receive membership of the Association, they are required to submit an application. The £80 registration fee is waived if they apply for membership of the Association within SIX weeks from the date of the Result Letter.

Pre-Requisites:

Delegates should have attended the Business Project Management [BPM] and Project Management Techniques [PCT] courses. Alternatively, delegates should have 2 years practical experience and knowledge in project management.

Who Should Attend:

It is designed for Project Management professionals in any industry. It is appropriate for people working in the management of projects ranging from individual assignments through to large capital projects or company organisational changes.

Training Course Overview/Content:

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

Planning the Strategy
Project success and 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 and reporting.
Issue management.

Techniques
Requirements management.
Estimating.
Configuration management.
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Business and Commercial
Business case.
Procurement.

Organisation and Governance
Project life cycles.
Handover and closeout.
Project reviews.
Organisation structure.
Organisational roles.
Methods and procedures.
Governance of project management.

People and the Profession
Communication.
Teamwork.
Leadership.
Conflict management.
Negotiation.

Examination Preparation
Preparation for the APMP Examination.

Qualifications:

The course has been designed to prepare delegates for the APM examinations. Please note that the examination is not held on the course. and should be booked separately - The APMP Qualification Examination (APM5X). Optionally delegates may wish to take advantage of a revision day immediately prior to the exam. This can be booked using code APM5R.