APMG International Project Planning and Control™ Practitioner

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Course overview

APMG International Project Planning and Control Practitioner is an advanced qualification designed to deepen your project planning, scheduling and control skills. You will develop project planning strategies, sophisticated scheduling methods, risk management techniques, and be able to conduct real-time performance monitoring, equipping you to manage complex projects confidently.

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Take control of project outcomes with PPC Practitioner

The Practitioner course goes beyond the basics, offering a structured approach to refining project plans, managing resources, and monitoring performance to ensure that projects meet their objectives. Achieving a PPC certification will empower you to lead projects with greater precision and confidence.

Learning objectives

By the end of this course, you should be able to use, interpret or assess:

The approaches and products to create a clear project definition
The techniques used to plan and close a project
The selection of appropriate scheduling techniques
How to appropriately present outputs
Risk management in project planning, execution and evaluation
The practices and data used for rigorous monitoring

What you'll learn

On the Practitioner course, you will learn how to develop comprehensive project plans, including detailed resource allocation, task sequencing, and dependency management. As well as scheduling techniques that help ensure optimal resource use, allowing you to keep projects on track, even when faced with shifting priorities.

Performance analysis

Once certified, you will be equipped with the skills to track and evaluate project progress accurately. You will learn how to monitor key performance metrics and assess whether your project is on target to meet its goals. By mastering analytical techniques, you will be able to identify trends, gauge project health, and make informed decisions that ensure tasks are completed on time and within scope.

Risk management

The course provides advanced training in risk management, a crucial area when handling the complexities of project delivery. You’ll learn how to identify, assess and prioritise potential risks, equipping you with the foresight to anticipate challenges before they arise. This includes understanding the probability and impact of risks, enabling you to develop comprehensive risk response plans.

What's included

Accredited APMG International Project Planning and Control (PPC) Practitioner training
APMG International Project Planning and Control (PPC) Practitioner exam
Tutor support
Further optional extras, including Pass Protect, available at checkout

Key facts

Certification

APMG International Project Planning and Control (PPC) Practitioner

Who it’s for

Planning Managers and Engineers, Project Control Managers and Engineers, Cost Engineers and Project Managers

Prerequisites

We recommend that you have a minimum of three years’ experience in a planning and monitoring role to enrol on this Practitioner course. You must also have passed the PPC Foundation certification, before taking the Practitioner exam.

Exam information

Complex multiple choice, 8 questions with 10 marks available per question, 50% pass mark, 3 hours and 20 minutes duration, open book (Project Planning and Control guide only)

Optional extras

Planning, Scheduling, Monitoring and Control – The Practical Project Management of Time, Cost and Risk manual, Pass Protect

Pre-course

There is no pre-course work for this training course.

FAQs

Advance your project management skills with the PPC Practitioner course, designed for professionals looking to manage projects with precision and confidence.

What is APMG International Project Planning and Control Practitioner?

The PPC Practitioner course is a globally recognised certification that demonstrates a high level of skill in project control, equipping professionals with the tools needed to deliver projects on time, within budget, and aligned with strategic goals.

What are the study options available?

Our PPC Practitioner course is available in a variety of study options. Choose from our eLearning, classroom and live virtual classroom formats for flexible learning that suits your schedule and needs.

How does Practitioner differ from the Foundation course?

The Practitioner course builds on the Foundation level certification, focusing on advanced project planning and control strategies and teaching you how to put this theory into practice for more complex project scenarios.

Is the PPC Practitioner certification internationally recognised?

Yes, this APMG accredited certification is respected and recognised globally, validating your expertise in project planning and control to employers and peers across the world.

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