Course code: PMP2 - call 0845 071 2801
Overview
Course duration: 5 days.
The APMP is the professional qualification awarded by the Association for Project Management. The focus of this intensive course is to provide you with a level of knowledge that will enhance your personal effectiveness in project management and give you a professional qualification that is recognised worldwide.
The syllabus is based upon the Body of Knowledge (BoK). The sessions will include discussions, exercises, case studies and example questions. Given the intensive nature of the syllabus the course will involve at least two hours of study each evening. To facilitate this you may wish to consider our accommodation package offering reduced rates at local hotels. The examination consists of a three hour essay style paper.
APMP is a knowledge based qualification. Successful candidates are able to participate in projects from individual assignments through to large capital projects. APMP is a qualification recognised both nationally and internationally that successful candidates can carry from one job to another or from one industry to another.
APMP covers 37 knowledge areas from the APM Body of Knowledge. Knowledge of these areas is considered fundamental to the professional management of projects.
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Description
Is it right for me?
Suitable for people managing projects in any industry already using some formal project management processes and methods who wish to complete the APMP examination via an intensive five day programme.
What will I learn?
- Provide organisations with a proven project management methodology that can allow people to plan, organise and control the successful implementation of projects.
- Achieve the APMP qualification, the UK’s leading project management qualification.
- Provide practical skills and techniques to help further your career in project management.
- The course is fully accredited and approved by the APM, and Hemsley Fraser is an APM Accredited Training Provider.
Pre-course Activity
Delegates are required to complete approximately 15-20 hours of pre-work in advance of the course from the APM Body of Knowledge manual and CD, both of which will be posted to delegates prior to the course. Delegates are also advised to download support documentation from the APM website to assist with their study and must complete and return a Competency Assessment and APM Application Form to the course administrator. This also course requires some structured self-study during the course to cover the material contained within the exam.
What will it cover?
General
- Project management
- Programme management
- Project context
Strategic
- Project success criteria
- Strategy/project management plan
- Risk management
- Quality management
- Health, safety and environment
Control
- Work content and scope management
- Time scheduling/phasing
- Resource management
- Budgeting and cost management
- Change control
- Earned value management
Technical
- Estimating
- Configuration management
Commercial
- Business case
- Procurement
Organisational
- Life cycle design and management
- Hand-over
- Post-project evaluation review
- Organisation structure
- Organisation roles
People
- Communication
- Teamwork
- Leadership
- Conflict management
- Negotiation