APM Project Management Qualification (APM PMQ)
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What is the APM Project Management Qualification?
The Project Management Qualification (PMQ) (SCQF Level 7), is a knowledge-based qualification developed by APM, the chartered body for the project profession. Candidates will be able to demonstrate an understanding of how these elements interact and how their project fits into their strategic and commercial environment. PMQ is an internationally recognised qualification.
What is APM?
Association for Project Management (APM) was formed in 1972 in the UK to support project professionals through its qualification and membership scheme. APM has over 30,000 individual members and more than 500 organisations participating in their Corporate Partnership Programme, making APM the largest professional body for project management in Europe.
The APM Body of Knowledge forms the basis of the APM Qualifications. It defines the boundaries of project, programme and portfolio management and the functions undertaken as part of these endeavours. Incorporating a mix of tools, techniques, processes and skills, APM qualifications offer a progressive structure which demonstrates a delegate’s project management achievements.
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APM Project Management Qualification (PMQ)
Description
Why consider an APM Project Management Qualification (PMQ) Course? Increased Employment Opportunities & Better Salary Rewards
Project Management methods and frameworks are evolving faster than ever. This is occuring in order to keep pace with the growing needs of public and private organisations to deliver better project outcomes and benefits. This rapid evolution has expressed itself in recent years in the following ways:-
- Greater demand for formally qualified Project Managers.
- Rising Salaries for qualified Project Management Professionals.
The Project Management Qualification (PMQ) (SCQF Level 7), is a knowledge-based qualification developed by APM, the chartered body for the project profession. Candidates will be able to demonstrate an understanding of how these elements interact and how their project fits into their strategic and commercial environment. PMQ is an internationally recognised qualification.
Who is this course for?
The APM Project Management Qualification is aimed at those wishing to achieve a broad level of project management knowledge sufficient to participate in projects from individual assignments through to large capital projects.
Applicants typically have some pre-existing project management knowledge, and it is the ideal next step for anyone holding the APM Project Fundamentals (PFQ) qualification.
Pre-requisite
There are no pre-requisites for this qualification however candidates should possess an appropriate level of project management experience (2 years is recommended). An APM Project Fundamentals qualification is helpful, but not required.
Course objective
The aim of the APM PMQ syllabus is to educate and assess the candidate’s breadth of knowledge in all areas of project management covered within the APM Body of Knowledge including budgeting and cost management, conflict management, communication, earned value management, leadership, negotiation, procurement, sponsorship and teamwork.
What is the APM Body of Knowledge?
The APM Body of Knowledge forms the basis of the APM Qualifications. It defines the boundaries of project, programme and portfolio management and the functions undertaken as part of these endeavours. Incorporating a mix of tools, techniques, processes and skills, APM qualifications offer a progressive structure which demonstrates a delegate’s project management achievements.
What is included on the course?
- Get 12 Months Unlimited Access.
- APM Accredited course materials.
- Official APM PMQ Syllabus.
- Official APM Accredited E-Learning.
- Official APM Sample Exam Papers.
- APM Exam Guidance.
- Tutor Support*
*Tutor support available at an additional cost.
This course is accredited by the Association for Project Management and is equivalent to SCQF Level 7.
Course Outline
- Governance: Project management, Programme management, Portfolio management, Infrastructure, Life cycle, Sponsorship
- Setting: Environment, Operations management
- Interpersonal Skills: Communication, Conflict management, Delegation, Leadership, Negotiation, Teamwork
- Integrative Management: Business case, Control, Information management, Organisation, Planning, Stakeholder management
- Scope Management: Benefits management, Change control, Configuration management, Requirements management
- Schedule Management: Resource scheduling, Time scheduling
- Financial and Cost Management: Budgeting and cost control, Investment appraisal
- Risk Management: Risk context, Risk techniques
- Quality Management: Reviews
- Resource Management: Contract, Procurement, Provider selection and management
- Interfaces: Health & Safety, Law
Duration and Time Limit
The APM Project Management Qualification course takes approximately 50 – 70 hours to complete, although there is no time limit and you can do it in your own time and in stages.
Exam(s) / assessment(s) not included in price, and must be purchased separately.
Who is this course for?
The APM Project Management Qualification (PMQ) is designed for candidates with project management experience. There is also a specifically designed route to APM PMQ for current PRINCE2® Practitioners.
Requirements
There are no pre-requisites for this qualification however candidates should possess an appropriate level of project management experience (2 years is recommended). An APM Project Fundamentals qualification is helpful, but not required.
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