APM Project Fundamentals Qualification - Self Study Online Exam

Whether you’re just starting out in project management or looking to change your career completely, the APM Project Fundamentals Qualification is a great way to start your project management career. This is an exam-only route, which offers a fundamental awareness of project management terminology. It is perfect for those wishing to gain a broad understanding of the principles of the profession who don’t require training. Our qualifications grow your skillset, enhance your credentials and help you make the career growth you aspire to.

An understanding of project management terminology will always be useful to you, no matter what career path you choose.

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What is the APM Project Fundamentals Qualification?

The APM Project Fundamentals Qualification (SCQF Level 6) is a multiple-choice examination. It offers a fundamental awareness of project management terminology giving you the knowledge to make a positive contribution to any project.

What is assessed?

The APM Project Fundamentals Qualification assesses the key elements of the project management life cycle. It covers knowledge areas from the APM Body of Knowledge 7th edition*

Learning Outcomes

1. Understand project management and the operating environment

2. Understand project life cycles

3. Understand the roles and responsibilities within projects

4. Understand project management planning

5. Understand project scope management

6. Understand resource, scheduling and optimisation in a project

7. Understand project risk and issue management in the context of a project

8. Understand quality in the context of a project

9. Understand communication in the context of a project

10. Understand leadership and teamwork within a project

How is it assessed?

Assessment is through a 60 question, multiple choice examination, taken over one hour. Please take a look at our online guidance for full details of the examination process.

How can I study for this qualification?

You can self-study and sit the exam at any time and place that suits them which is available all year round.

To help you prepare for the exam the APM Project Fundamentals Qualification Study Guide provides you with everything you need to know. The study guide is available to buy from the APM bookshop (We offer 10% discount to our individual members)

*The APM Body of Knowledge 7th edition is a foundational resource, providing the concepts, functions and activities that make up professional project management.

This qualification is for those wanting a broad understanding of the principles
of project management.

It's perfect for:

• New project professionals
• Those wishing to gain a broad understanding of the principles of the profession
• People who may go on to do the APM Project Management Qualification
• International project management students
• People who wish to self-study and don't require training

No prior knowledge or experience is required for this qualification.

This qualification will aid any role that has any aspect project management.

We provide a progressive structure for your career development to grow your skills through a mix of project management tools, techniques and processes. Our qualifications offer a clear route to achieving Chartered Project Professional (ChPP) status, recognising the competence and success of project professionals.