APM Introductory Certificate In Project Management Training Course
The syllabus covers the end-to-end life cycle of projects so that delegates become familiar with typical project management processes, techniques, roles and terminology. Using a combination of case-study application, exercises and practice exam papers this course will address the techniques and soft skills necessary to be involved in the delivery of projects. This will allow delegates to take a more proactive role and make a positive contribution within any project environment, through an improved overall understanding.
APM Introductory Certificate Course Outline
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Who Should Attend/Pre-requisites
This course is suitable for practising or potential project managers and team members who would like to understand project management terminology and who wish to obtain the APM Introductory Certificate.
No specific experience is required as the course starts from basic principles.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this course delegates will be able to:
• Understand the context of the project
• Recognise the purpose and ownership of project definition documents
• Be aware of the characteristics of a project team and its development
• Understand breakdown structures
• Be aware of critical path analysis and how bar charts are derived
• Appreciate the main element of risk analysis
• Understand project control requirements
• Recognise basic change management techniques
• Appreciate the need to manage project stakeholders
• Understand the need for post project review
• Sit the APM Introductory Certificate
Examination Structure
The Introductory Certificate exam consists of 60 multiple choice questions to be answered in 1 hour.
Members of the Association for Project Management are advised to contact us at the time of booking to receive reduced exam fees.
Topics Covered - 2 Day
• Planning and scheduling
• Communications
• Quality management
• Teamwork
• Resource management
• Risk management
• Handover
• Review
• APM Introductory Certificate exam