APM Project Fundamentals (formerly known as APM Introductory Certificate) training course has been created for companies, organisations or individuals that wish to expand their project management skills.
Accredited by the Association for Project Management (APM), this course will lead to an internationally recognised qualification.
This course provides the foundation for further training and qualifications in the expanding project management field.
The course is equivalent to a two-day classroom workshop and takes between 10–12 hours to complete. It combines multiple voices, animation and interactive exercises, providing training at a time, pace and location to suit individual requirements.
The course consists of 17 sessions which form a comprehensive introduction to the principles of project management.
Benefits
- An exam simulator which results in exceptional pass rates
- Increased retention of learning
- Less time taken to learn
- Increased control and visibility of progress and achievement
- Reduced travel costs
- Accessible from any location
Target Audience
APM Project Fundamentals requires no prior knowledge or experience. It is designed for anyone looking to start a successful project management career, or wishing to understand the principles of project management.
What's Included
- 12 months online access to our accredited APM Project Fundamentals course
- Full tutor support via phone and email while you study
- APM Project Fundamentals mock exam revision tool
Optional Extras
- APM Project Fundamentals exam: Valid for 12 months from purchase date.
- Exam can be taken online or at a location from our extensive schedule.
Learning Synopsis
Course Introduction
- Using the Course
- Course Objectives
- Pre-requisites
- Conventions/Terminologies
- Professional Qualifications
- The PM Community
Basic Concepts
- What is a Project?
- Projects vs Operations
- Project Lifecycles
The Project Management Centre
- Projects, Programmes & Portfolios
- The Project Environment (PESTLE)
- The Business Case
- PM Processes
- Project Success Criteria
Organising a Project
- The Project Sponsor/Board
- The Project Manager
- Project Assurance/Support
- Project Teams
Planning a Project
- The Project Management Plan
- The PID/SoW
- Product-Based Planning
- Activity-Based Planning
- Baselining
Scheduling a Project
- Networks
- Float
- Critical Path Analysis
- Milestones
Estimating
- Top Down/Bottom Up
- Delphi Technique
- Factoring
- Work Distribution
- Effort vs Duration (Weinburg’s Rule)
Managing Resources
- Resource Types
- S-Curves
- Resource Histograms
- Resource Scheduling
Controlling a Project
- Stages & Tolerance
- Earned Value
- Forecasting
- Computer Based Tools
Managing Scope
- Scope Planning / Definition
- Scope Verification
- Scope Change Control
Managing Communications
- Authorities
- Decision Making
- Reporting
- Project Issues
Managing Risk
- Investment Appraisal
- Risk Identification/Analysis
- Response Development/Control
- Risk Technique
Managing Quality
- Quality Management
- Quality System
- Quality Assurance
- Quality Control
- Customer Quality Expectations
Managing Change
- Change Management
- Change Control
- Configuration Management
Managing Procurement
- Procurement & Contract Management
Managing People
- Teamwork
- Conflict Management
- Health, Safety and Environmental Management
Closing Down a Project
- Handover
- Follow-On Actions
- Post-Project Review
- Lessons Learned
- Project Filing
Exam Technique
- How to approach the APMIC exam
Exam Simulator
- Randomised APM Introductory level exam questions to test understanding
