5 day APM Project Management (PMQ)

The Association for Project Management (APM) Project Management Qualification is a knowledge-based qualification. It enables you to demonstrate knowledge of all elements of project management. You'll be able to demonstrate an understanding of how these elements interact and how your project fits into your strategic and commercial environment.

The exam will be an online proctored exam from home which is booked in for the Monday following the 5 day course.  

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This course is delivered by both classroom training in a CTP Centre and virtual classroom where you can attend from any location. 
 

Next Scheduled Date: 3 Jun 2024

  • Location: CTP - Online
  • Duration: 5 Days
  • Funding:
    ELCAS
  • Total Cost: £1,488.33
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Why take this course?

By taking this course you will achieve a broad level of project management knowledge sufficient to participate in projects from individual assignments through to large capital projects.

By attending this course, you will:
1. Understand how organisations and projects are structured
2. Understand project lifecycles
3. Understand the situational context of projects
4. Understand communication within project management
5. Understand the principles of leadership and teamwork
6. Understand planning for success
7. Understand project scope management
8. Understand schedule and resource optimisation
9. Understand project procurement
10. Understand risk and issue management in the context of project management
11. Understand quality in the context of a project

By passing the PMQ exam, you will achieve an internationally recognised qualification
 

Is this the right course for me?

This course is for anyone wanting to participate in projects of all sizes. 

This course is not an introductory/entry-level qualification and so you'll typically have some pre-existing project management knowledge. 

This course is Regulated Qualification Framework (RQF) level 4 / Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SQCF) level 7– indicative of first year degree level content. 

As a Service Leaver you may not have been working formally in project management, yet you are likely to have experience in many elements of it, such as planning, organisation, & communication. Have a look at the information on the APM webpage and in particular watch the 2min video “What is project management?” to find out more. 

CTP also offer a 10 day classroom based APM PMQ course here, with the course training delivered over 7 days followed by 3 days of exam preparation and practice, enabling you to become familiar with the style of the exam.

Qualifications

Association for Project Management Qualification (PMQ).

Eligibility

This course is not an introductory/entry-level qualification and so you'll typically have some pre-existing project management knowledge.

It is an intense course and so please make sure you can dedicate the time required to participate fully and undertake evening work (as required). 

As a Service Leaver you may not have been working formally in project management, yet you are likely to have experience in many elements of it, such as planning, organisation, & communication. Have a look at the information on the APM webpage  and in particular watch the 2min video “What is project management?” to find out more.
 

Fees & Funding

  • Course Fee £1,488.33
  • Total Cost £1,488.33

Fee Information

 

Course Content

This course provides comprehensive coverage of the PMQ syllabus aligned to the Body of Knowledge 7. 
The PMQ syllabus contains:
• 11 learning outcomes
• 67 assessment criteria – the specific topics you are required to know

The PMQ syllabus showing full topic coverage is available on the APM website. A summary breakdown of subject areas is provided below:
• Projects and project management
• Programme and portfolio management
• Temporary structures (matrix, functional and project)
• Governance
• Lifecycles (including: linear, iterative and hybrid life cycles)
• Sponsorship
• PMO
• Reviews
• Implementing strategy
• Regulatory environment
• Stakeholder engagement
• Business case
• Success and Benefits
• Investment decisions
• Procurement
• Negotiation
• Requirements management
• Scope management
• Estimating
• Scheduling
• Resource optimisation
• Cost planning
• Deployment baseline (the Project Management Plan)
• Risk management
• Information management
• Knowledge management
• Progress monitoring and reporting
• Issue management
• Quality management
• Change control
• Configuration management
• Teams
• Team development
• Leadership
• Communication
• Conflict management

You will be provided with some pre-reading to help prepare for your course. Please ensure this is completed in full.

This is an intensive course and training will take place over 5 days, with attendees completing the PMQ exam online from any location on the Monday after the training is completed, having a weekend to study and prepare for the exam.

For anyone with  limited experience, or wanting a more relaxed pace, our 10 day APM Project Management Qualification here  will provide extended training to ensure you gain the subject knowledge and terminology to succeed in a future role. 

Your course itself will consist of: formal knowledge sessions, exercises, mock exam questions, discussions, group work, individual work, and evening work (approx. 1-2 hours most evenings). Please make sure you can dedicate the time to both attending the course and any evening work. Your tutor will provide you will full details of what you need to do. 

Some details about your PMQ exam:
• 3 hours 15 minutes duration
• Short essay-style questions
• Choose 10 questions from 16
• Each question is worth 50 marks, so 500 marks in total
• Pass mark is 275 (55%)
• Closed-book

You will be able to take your APM PMQ exam from home if you have a pc or laptop with a webcam and microphone. Please note; a tablet/iPad will not be suitable for completing the exam.
You will also need a mobile phone or tablet with a camera for dual camera monitoring. You will need to show ID.
Some more information about your exam and technical set-up is:
https://www.apm.org.uk/qualifications-and-training/online-examinations-what-to-expect/

Virtual Classroom courses: 
Training will take place via Webex and further online details and system requirements are available here   which will enable you to check that your IT meets the minimum requirements to use webex. 

Attendees will receive comprehensive study materials by post in advance of the course. 
Course Manuals  for Overseas Service Leavers attending virtual classroom courses - Due to the size and weight of course manuals and other reading materials, all Service leavers attending virtual training from overseas will be emailed electronic copies of materials in advance of the course.
It would be helpful if you have dual screens to refer to these during the course.
Please note that due to copyright, these materials cannot be printed. If you would prefer course materials to be posted, this can be arranged at an additional cost of £40.
Please advise CBIC staff if you require posted materials.

Career Opportunities

The APM Project Management Qualification (PMQ) is a qualification recognised both nationally and internationally, which can be taken from one job to another and across different industries. 

Relevant job titles include: Project Manager, Programme Manager, Change Manager, Project Coordinator, Project Management Office (PMO) Analyst, PMO Manager
 

5 day APM Project Management (PMQ)

Scheduled dates and locations

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  • 3 Jun 2024 CTP - Online
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  • 12 Aug 2024 RC Portsmouth
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