This APM Project Management course will provide Service leavers with a highly sought after, knowledge based qualification, which demonstrates their understanding of all aspects of Project Management. This intensive course is suitable for those with no prior Project Management experience, and the course content is tailored to meet the needs of Service leavers, by providing practical skills development, thorough subject knowledge and the vocabulary and commercial Project Management language to succeed at interview and in the workplace.
This 10 day extended course will prepare individuals for a Management or Project Management position within a commercial organisation, and is delivered by highly knowledgeable expert trainers. Attendees will cover all elements of the APMP syllabus, whilst learning the examination and commercial Project Management language in preparation for the civilian workplace.
This course has been specifically designed with the Service leaver in mind, and support is available both prior to and on completion of the course, with pre course study provided via email, and also access to videos on demand and key learning points for review and revision, which helps the individual to absorb the classroom based training.
The course provides attendees with an understanding of all aspects of Project Management, and how these elements interact in a commercial environment. This includes:
- Project Management
- Business Case
- Project Lifecycle
- Risk Management
- Project Planning
- Scope Management
- Time Scheduling
- Resource Management
- Control and Co-ordination
- Change Control
- Teamwork
- Stakeholder Management.
Candidates will sit the APMP examination on the final day of the course. This is a 3 hour closed book exam with 10 essay based questions.
Attendees also have the option (with an additional cost) to sit the APM Introductory Certificate exam on day 9. This industry recognised certificate is at Level 3 and provides an awareness of Project Management Terminology. Attendees can discuss this exam with their trainer on commencement of the course.
The APMP qualification is recognised by the International Project Management Association (IPMA) at Level D (
http://www.ipma.world/certification/competence/4-l-c-features/) and the exam is based on the APM Body of Knowledge 6th edition.
There are considerable job opportunities in the UK and worldwide with 150,000 employed in Project Management in the UK.
Average starting salaries for Project Management positions in the UK are £25,000, with salaries for experienced project managers averaging £40,000 - £49,000 p.a.APMP is a knowledge based qualification. Successful candidates are able to participate in projects from individual assignments through to large capital projects.
APMP is a qualification recognised both nationally and internationally that successful candidates can carry from one job to another or from one industry to another. To find out more about the qualification and careers, visit
www.apm.org.ukPlease note: The QA Academy membership, which is included in the fees, provides on-line access to professional development systems, information, case studies, technical papers and tutor support.