APM Project Management Qualification for PRINCE2

Getting ahead of the pack has never been more crucial to developing a successful career. We have developed a route to achieve the APM Project Management Qualification specifically designed for registered PRINCE2® Practitioners. With a shorter training course and exam, this route will save you time and money. It develops your knowledge and understanding beyond your learning from PRINCE2®, to help you grow into a committed and capable project professional. It prepares you to deliver project success in critical areas such as budgeting and cost management, conflict management and teamwork.

Our qualifications grow your skillset, enhance your credentials and help you make the career growth you aspire to.

• APM Project Management Qualification Syllabus - download
• APM Project Management Qualification Sample Paper - download
• APM Project Management Qualification for PRINCE2 - download

What is the APM Project Management Qualification for PRINCE2®?

The APM Project Management Qualification for PRINCE2® (SCQF Level 7) is a knowledge-based qualification. It enables you to demonstrate knowledge of all elements of project management. You will be able to demonstrate an understanding of how these
elements interact and how your project fits into your strategic and commercial
environment.

What is assessed?

There are 73 assessment criteria from the APM Body of Knowledge examined in the syllabus. As 26 of these are covered by PRINCE2® Practitioner, you will only be examined on the remaining 47 assessment criteria, including communication, earned value management, procurement and negotiation.

Learning outcomes

1. Understand how organisations and projects are structured

2. Understand project life cycles

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

Please take a look at the syllabus for more details on what you'll be assessed on.

How is it assessed?

The assessment for PRINCE2® Registered Practitioners a two hour paper with an additional 10 minutes reading time at the start. In this paper candidates must answer six from ten questions.

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 one of our four open online exams from the comfort of your
own home at a time that suits you.

To help you prepare for the exam the APM Project Management 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 aimed at PRINCE2® Registered Practitioners only. If you want to achieve a broad level of project management knowledge sufficient to participate in projects from individual assignments through to large capital projects. You will typically have some pre-existing project management knowledge. It’s the ideal next step for anyone holding the APM Project Fundamentals Qualification.

It's perfect for:

• PRINCE2® Registered Practitioners only
• Those with some pre-existing project management knowledge
• Candidates who may hold the APM Project Fundamentals Qualification
• International project management students
• People who wish to self-study and don't require training

Applicants must be a PRINCE2® Registered Practitioners.

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.