Hudson have partnered with QA to bring you this classroom and ‘Attend from Anywhere’ course. QA have twenty learning centers throughout the UK, offering well equipped, purpose-built training environments. They also have a wide network of high quality partner locations, reducing travel time. Their ‘Attend from Anywhere’ courses also allow learners to join classes regardless of their physical location.
Key facts about QA:
- 30 years’ experience providing world-class training.
- 20 learning centers throughout the UK.
- 300 learning professionals who are experts in their field.
- 500k training days delivered every year.
- 6000 clients including 80% of the FTSE 250.
About this course
The Association of Project Management (APMP) qualification allows delegates to demonstrate their knowledge of the various elements of project management and how projects fit into the strategic and commercial environment.
Key points
- Course type: Performance
- Course code: APMP-5
- Duration: 5 Days
- Exam included: No
- Pre-course work included: Yes
- Saving when enrolled through Hudson: £136.20
- Course delivery: choose between classroom or ‘Attend from Anywhere’ (i.e. live online class)
When is the next class?
Call us on 020 3095 0468 (Mon-Fri, 9:30am-6pm) or email us at support@hudsoncourses.com for the next available class dates.
How much can I save if I enroll on this course through Hudson?
- QA price: £2731.20 inc VAT
- Hudson price: £2595 inc VAT
- Saving: £136.20
What will I learn on this course?
Explain the internal and external contextual factors that influence the management and execution of projects.
List and describe the key activities that are undertaken in each phase of a generic project life cycle:
- Concept
- Definition
- Development
- Handover and closure
Explain the interpersonal skills that are practiced by the effective Project Manager.
What’s covered in this course?
This highly interactive course covers the content of the APMP syllabus which is based on the APM Body of Knowledge, 6th Edition. The framework and tools that are covered provide a solid foundation for the successful delivery of a project, irrespective of industry sector.
Delegates will explore these tools through a number of facilitated individual and group-based exercises, providing ample opportunity for sharing experience and learning throughout the class.
In addition to the classroom sessions listed below, delegates will also be assigned evening work to help reinforce learning and prepare for the examination. The evening work is a key part of the course and may take approximately two hours to complete although some delegates may choose to extend this time.
Context and Governance
The governance and setting of a project will heavily influence how it is managed. This section will cover topics such as:
- The difference between project and operational work
- Programme and portfolio management
- Project team roles
- The governance of a project across its life cycle
Concept Phase
It is essential that the need for a project is identified and understood before its viability can then be judged. This may involve:
- Identifying and managing stakeholders
- Creating a business case
- Assessing project success and benefits
- Procuring resources and contract management
Definition Phase
The definition phase is often where the project manager is most heavily involved and we look at a structured approach for planning the project – both in terms of what needs to be done and also how it will be done.
- Requirements and scope management
- Schedule and resource management
- Budgeting and cost management
Development Phase
Putting the plan into action will require the project manager to undertake many of the following actions.
- Project control, including cost control through earned value management
- Manage information and reports
- Risk and issue management
- Health and safety
- Quality management
- Change control and configuration management
Managing the Team
No project is successful without an engaged and committed team. This requires the project manager to utilise a number of interpersonal skills.
- Communication
- Conflict management
- Build and lead the team
Project Handover and Closure
Formal closure of a project will help ensure that the deliverables are handed over in a structured manner and that the team and the organisation has reviewed and learned from the performance on the project.
- Project handover
- Project reviews
APMP: The APM Project Management Qualification
The APMP examination is scheduled for 1.00pm on the final day of the course.
Key exam information:
- 3 hours’ duration
- Closed-book
- 10 essay-based questions to be answered from a total of 16 questions; each answer is worth 50 marks
- Candidates are required to achieve a minimum of 275 marks out of 500 (55%) to pass
PLEASE NOTE: The exam fee is not included in the cost of the course.
