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Project Management Qualification (PMQ) 7th Edition classroom

APM Project Management Qualification (PMQ) 7th Edition classroom

The APM Project Management Qualification (PMQ) is an internationally-recognised knowledge-based qualification that enables you to satisfy the needs of modern-day projects, by fully participating in undertakings ranging from individual assignments to large capital projects. It is the benchmark qualification for anyone embarking on a project management career, or looking to add project management to their portfolio of skills.

About the course

This is an intensive five-day tutor led training event with the PMQ exam on the afternoon of the last day.The course has been fully accredited by the APM. This course is aligned to the new APM Body of Knowledge 7th Edition.

Duration

This is an intensive five-day course that prepares you for the PMQ examination.

Pre-requisites

It is recommend that you have a minimum of two years relevant practical experience of project management.

Learning objectives

By the end of this course delegates will -

Understand how organisations and projects are structure
Understand project life cycles
Understand the situational context of projects
Understand communication within project management
Understand the principles of leadership and teamwork
Understand planning for success
Understand project scope management
Understand schedule and resource optimisation
Understand project procurement
Understand risk and issue management in the context of project management
Understand quality in the context of a project

This is an intensive five-day course which includes:

All accompanying course material (hardcopy)
Online pre-course
APM Body of Knowledge 7th Edition (hardcopy)
The cost of the PMQ examination (must be taken online via remote proctor 12 months of purchase)

What's covered?

Structure of organisations and projects
Project life cycle
Project contexts and environments
Stakeholder management
Communication
Leadership and teamwork
Planning for success
Scope management
Project roles
Estimating
Schedule and resource management
Earned value management
Benefits management
Governance
Budgeting and cost management
Procurement
Project risk management and issue management
Project quality management
Business case
Information management and reporting
Requirements management, change control and configuration management

Target audience

This course is designed for individuals from both the public and private sectors, including those working in the management of projects ranging from individual assignments through to those working on large capital or change projects. This includes:

Project Managers
Project office personnel
Project team members
Recently appointed project officers

By the time you attend this course you must have completed all the mandatory online pre-course. The APM recommend between 70-80 hours preparation for the exam, the online pre-course is designed to take approximately four hours to complete. In addition, whilst attending your course there will also be examination preparation evening work.

You will be sent full instructions with a link to the online pre course prior to attending your classroom course.Review the technical requirements for the online learning here.

How do i access my pre-course?

You will be sent full instructions with a link to the online pre course within 48 hours of your confirmed booking.

Review the technical requirements for the online learning here.

Exams are taken online via remote proctor. Two working days prior to course commencement ILX will arrange for an exam voucher to be issued. You will then be able to book a suitable time after your classroom event has finished to undertake your exam.

Note: You are responsible for booking your own exam(s).