APM Risk Certificate Training Course - Level 1
All projects contain risks and the effective management of risk can have a significant impact on the success of projects. This course covers the benefits of managing project risks, the principles including the process and its application, organisational and control aspects. The exam syllabus is primarily based on the APM BoK, the APM PRAM Guide, and BS6079 Parts 1 & 3.
APM Risk Level 1 Course Outline
Printable version of the APM Risk Level 1
Who Should Attend/Pre-requisites
Project and programme managers who are involved in project risk management at any level, hold the Association for Project Management APMP qualification, or have a good understanding of project management and a basic understanding of the fundamental concepts of project risk management.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this course delegates will be able to:
• State the key principles of risk management
• Write good risk descriptions
• Plan effective risk reduction actions
• Use a wide range of techniques to keep the process active
• Apply risk management at both the project and portfolio (programme) level
• Apply quantitative assessment techniques to project schedules
Examination Structure
A 1 hour 60 multiple choice question paper.
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
• Overview of project risk management
• Define and focus
• Risk identification
• Qualitative risk analysis
• Risk planning, assessment and reporting
• Programme and corporate risk management
• Quantitative risk analysis
• Advanced quantitative risk analysis
• Human and cultural dimension in risk management
• Risk management
• APM Risk Certificate Level 1 exam