The APMP Professional Qualification — A 5-Day Course
Synopsis
The APMP is a professional qualification that recognises an individual’s knowledge and experience in Project Management. It is awarded by the Association for Project Management, the UK professional project management association. It is designed for Project Management professionals in any industry. Successful candidates may use the designation APMP after their name. If successful delegates wish to receive membership of the Association, they are required to submit an application. The £80 registration fee is waived if they apply for membership of the Association within SIX weeks from the date of the Result Letter.
The syllabus for this event is based on the 5th edition of the Body of Knowledge, which is the latest release from the Association for Project Management.
Course Objectives
After completing this course the student will be able to
- Create a structured project development strategy
- Implement appropriate project management procedures
- Use a variety of approaches to analysing project content
- Build, lead and manage a multi-functional project team
- Establish measurable success criteria
- Construct a project budget and use it to control project costs
- Monitor progress using Earned Value Analysis
- Use appropriate tools to manage quality
- Understand the implications of relevant health and safety regulations
- Understand the interfaces with related disciplines
Intended Audience
This APMP course is designed for Project Management professionals in any industry. It is appropriate for people working in the management of projects ranging from individual assignments through to large capital projects or company organisational changes.
Prerequisites
Before attending this course, delegates should have 2 years practical experience and knowledge in project management.
Examinations
The course is designed to prepare delegates for the APM examinations. Please note that the examination will be held on the last day of the course. The examination will start at 12:45 and will finish at 16:00. The examination will be invigilated by a representative from the APM. The exam fee is included in the course price.
Residential courses
Residential courses include 4 nights accommodation. Residential dates can be found toward the bottom of this page or click here.
Publicly scheduled dates, locations, and prices
London — £1895 (+VAT)
- 9–13 Aug 2010
- 6–10 Sep 2010
- 18–22 Oct 2010
- 25–29 Oct 2010
- 15–19 Nov 2010
- 6–10 Dec 2010
- 17–21 Jan 2011
- 21–25 Feb 2011
- 21–25 Mar 2011
Reading — £1895 (+VAT)
- 24–28 Jan 2011
Bristol — £1895 (+VAT)
- 6–10 Sep 2010
- 13–17 Sep 2010
- 29 Nov–3 Dec 2010
- 7–11 Feb 2011
Swindon — £1895 (+VAT)
- 6–10 Dec 2010
- 21–25 Feb 2011
Manchester — £1895 (+VAT)
- 9–13 Aug 2010
- 18–22 Oct 2010
- 8–12 Nov 2010
- 6–10 Dec 2010
- 7–11 Feb 2011
Leeds — £1895 (+VAT)
- 6–10 Sep 2010
- 25–29 Oct 2010
- 8–12 Nov 2010
- 24–28 Jan 2011
- 21–25 Mar 2011
Edinburgh — £1895 (+VAT)
- 4–8 Oct 2010
- 6–10 Dec 2010
- 10–14 Jan 2011
- 7–11 Mar 2011
Aberdeen — £1895 (+VAT)
- 13–17 Sep 2010
- 7–11 Feb 2011
APMP Qualification Residential Course
Publicly scheduled dates, locations, and prices
A schedule of dates for this subject is not currently available. Please call 0800 651 0338 or use our contact form to enquire about places and availability.
Outline Course Contents
Introduction to Project Management
- Project Management.
- Programme Management.
- Project Success Criteria.
The Project Environment
- Project Environment Context.
- Health, Safety & Environment.
- Organisation Structure.
- Organisational Roles.
- Information Management
High Level Planning
- Business Case.
- Strategy/Project Management Plan.
- Work Content & Scope Management.
- Life-cycle Design & Management.
Detailed Planning
- Time Scheduling/Phasing.
- Resource Management.
- Estimating.
- Budgeting & Cost Management.
Project Control
- Earned Value Management.
- Procurement.
- Risk Management.
- Quality Management.
- Change Control.
- Configuration Management.
Management & Leadership
- Teamwork.
- Leadership.
- Communication.
- Conflict Management.
- Negotiation.
Closing a Project
- Hand-over.
- (Post) Project Evaluation Review.
Examination
- APMP Examination preparation and the Examination itself.
