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APM Project Fundamentals Qualification
Project Management is the way of managing change. Everything from the Olympics to organising a wedding can be considered a project. It describes the activities that meet specific objectives and can be used to introduce or improve new or existing products and services that are separate to business-as-usual activities.
This APM Project Fundamentals Qualification (SCQF Level 6) covers the latest version based on APM Body of Knowledge 7th edition and will provide you with the fundamentals necessary to apply the key elements of Project Management, these include planning and scheduling, communication, teamwork, resource management, project risk management and project reviews.
This qualification is intended for those wanting a broad understanding of the principles of the profession..
Fundamentals Qualification eLearning
Level: SCQF Level 6
Price: £480 + VAT
Duration: Approx. 30 hours self-study
Access: 12 months
Included: interactive eLearning with embedded videos, questions with model answers, practical examples of good practice and worked exercises using a scenario/case study to improve your understanding and ability to apply the material.
Online exams, accredited trainer support and sample papers and answers.
Pre-Requisites: none
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PFQ Exam:
- 60 minute exam duration
- 60 multiple choice questions
- Closed book
- 36/60 required to pass = 60% pass mark
Fundamentals Qualification In-House
Our in-house option for clients, offers the course content to be delivered by one of our accredited trainers, either as virtual event, face to face or via blended learning, solely for a company.
This option also includes the interactive eLearning resources such as the modules and sample papers and answers.
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Pre-Requisites: none
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In-house, workplace, virtual and eLearning options all use online exams. Online exams are arranged through Aspire Europe; the exam can be sat at home or in the office.
You will be monitored by the online invigilator via a webcam.
P3M Examination options (aspireeurope.com)
Module 1 - Introduction to Project Management
This section covers:
- What is a Project?
- What Makes a Programme Different From a Project?
- Governance and Environment
- Project Process
- Project Lifecycle
- P3M Hierarchy
Module 2 - Fundamentals of Governance & Leadership
This section covers:
- Overview - Governance
- Overview - Leadership
- Components of Governance
- Project Sponsor vs Project Manager
- The RACI Acronym
- Components of Leadership
- Leadership Styles
- Situational Leadership
Module 3 - Fundamentals of Business Case & Finance
This section covers:
- Business Case Overview
- The Five Case Model
- Developing the Business Case
- Setting and Managing the Budget
- Project Costs
- The Final Product
- Business Case & Finance in Practice
Module 4 - Fundamentals of Planning
This section covers:
- The Planning Cycle
- The Golden Thread
- Ways of Visualizing a Plan
- Different Planning Levels
- Guiding Principles
- Managing the Plan
- Project Success Measures
- Estimating
- Scheduling
- Critical Path Analysis
Module 5 - Fundamentals of Stakeholder & Communications
This section covers:
- Stakeholder Overview
- Stakeholder Management Cycle
- Identify Stakeholders
- Analysing Stakeholder Impact and Influence
- Communicating with Stakeholders
- Message Structure
- Communications in a Busy World
- The Communication Process
- Stakeholder Management Roles
- Stakeholder Management in Practice
Module 6 - Fundamentals of Benefits Management
This section covers:
- Overview of Benefits Management
- Benefits Management Process
- Benefits in the Wider Context
- Benefits Chain Reaction
- Benefits Management Cycle
- Benefits Mapping
- Benefits Management in Practice
- Benefits Realisation
Module 7 - Fundamentals of Requirements Management
This section covers:
- Requirements Overview
- Requirements Approaches
- Requirements Cycle
- Identifying Requirements
- Analysing Requirements
- Planning for Requirements
- Managing Delivery
- Reviewing Requirements
- Requirements in Practice
Module 8 - Fundamentals of Resource Management
This section covers:
- Resources Overview
- Resource Management Cycle
- Identifying Resources
- Analysing Resources
- Planning Resources - Tuckman's Model
- Delivering Resources
- Procurement
- Resource Management in Practice
- Building the Team
- Belbin Team Types
- Effective Teams and Teamwork
Module 9 - Fundamentals of Commercial Management
This section covers:
- Commercial Management Overview
- Commercial Cycle
- Procurement Management
- Steps of Procurement
- Procurement Methods
- Nine Steps of Contract Management
- Negotiating Steps
- Negotiating Agreements
- Approaches to Conflict Resolution
Module 10 - Fundamentals of Risk & Issue Management
This section covers:
- Risk & Issue Management Overview
- Threats and Opportunities
- Identifying and Analysing Risks
- Risk Management Procedure
- Managing the Risk Register
- Opportunity Management
- Issue Management Definitions
- Issue Management Cycle
- Configuration Management Steps
- Change Control Process
Module 11 - Fundamentals of Scope & Controls
This section covers:
- Defining Scope
- Product Breakdown Structure
- Work Breakdown Structure
- Responsibility Assignment Matrix
- Principles of Control
- Managing the Controls
- Planning your Controls
- Management Controls
Module 12 - Fundamentals of P3M Lifecycles
This section covers:
- P3M Lifecycles Overview
- Types of Lifecycle
- Delivery Cycle
- Project Lifecycle
- APM Linear Project Lifecycles
- PRINCE2 Project Lifecycle
- P3M Project Lifecycle
- Programme Management Lifecycle
- Management of Portfolios
Module 13 - Fundamentals of Assurance & Review
This section covers:
- Assurance and Review Overview
- Characteristics of Effective Assurance
- Assurance Reviews
- Benefits of Assurance
- Common Weaknesses
Module 14 - Fundamentals of Quality & Information Knowledge Management
This section covers:
- Quality Overview: Concept, Context, Best practice
- Quality Management
- The Timing of Reviews
- Quality in Practice
- Information Knowledge Management Overview: Concept, Context, Definitions
- Knowledge v Information Management and Their Perspectives
- Configuration Management Principles
- Information Management Steps
- Lessons Learned
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