APM Project Fundamentals Qualification (PFQ)

Code: ETIPMAPMP
Duration: 2 Days
Delivery methods:   Classroom, Virtual Learning, Onsite Event
What is included: Pre-coursework and exam
Price per delegate: $1,150.00
APM accredited
Trained over 60000 delegates
Delivered by world class instructors
Highly competitive pricing
Capped class sizes
Post course support

Course Description

A 2-day workshop designed to introduce people to a structured approach to planning, managing, and controlling a project. The course prepares delegates to sit the APM Introductory Certificate examination, which is scheduled at the end of the second day.

Course Materials

All delegates enrolled on virtual course bookings receive a hard copy of course materials sent to a preferred postal address.

Target Student

Individuals currently working for less than 12 months as project managers, team leaders, and those working on the periphery of projects and project management will benefit from attendance.

Pre-course work

Approximately 14 hours of pre-course reading. The document is provided prior to the workshop.

Format

During the syndicate activities, delegates will produce various documents required to plan, monitor, and control any project. They will have ample opportunities to discuss their findings, their understanding of the processes, and their approach to project management. Throughout the workshop, additional information will be given to ensure syndicates cover the objectives of each session. Individual exercises will also be used to consolidate the subjects taught. At the end of the course, delegates will have the opportunity to sit a 1-hour multiple-choice examination leading to the APM Introductory Certificate.

Assessment

Assessment will be through a 60 question multiple choice examination taken over 1 hour. The assessment will cover the principles of Project Management including:

  • Planning and scheduling
  • Communications
  • Quality management
  • Teamwork
  • Resource management
  • Risk management
  • Issue management
  • Handover
  • Review

Course Content

During the workshop, delegates will work on a project scenario in syndicates. Sessions will include the following topics:

  • Introduction to Project Management
  • Project lifecycle
  • Project management approach
  • Project context
  • Project organisation structure
  • Stakeholder analysis
  • Project reporting and reviews
  • Introduction to Project Management Documentation
  • Business case
  • Project management plan
  • Breakdown structures
  • Work breakdown structure
  • Product breakdown structure
  • Organisational breakdown structure
  • Cost breakdown structure
  • Detailed Planning
  • Networks
  • Estimating
  • Critical path analysis
  • Gantt chart
  • Resource histogram
  • People Management and Teams
  • Belbin's team types
  • Team Development
  • Communication
  • Leadership
  • Monitoring and Control Procedures
  • Risks
  • Issues
  • Change control
  • Configuration management
  • Quality

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