Overview
Course summary
This Project Management Qualification (PMQ) is a knowledge-based award developed and accredited by the Association for Project Management (APM), the only chartered body for the project profession. This five-day course will help you understand how the various elements of a project fit together and how projects of all sizes and scope fit into the strategic and commercial environment. Passing the exam gives you an internationally-recognised qualification and takes you one step closer to becoming a Chartered Project Professional (ChPP).
Employers throughout the world and across all types of industries now recognise the value that competent and capable project professionals can offer – reducing risk, increasing the chance of success and steering change efficiently and effectively. That's why almost half of PMQ holders earn more than £50K, according to latest salary figures.
Project Managers need a range of technical, administrative and interpersonal skills across the project lifecycle to be able to set up for success, prepare for change, manage people and behaviours, and then plan and oversee deployment.
The APM PMQ qualification is aligned to the APM Competence Framework, which is based around outcomes that project professionals need to achieve. These include topics related to setting up for success, preparing for change, people and behaviours, planning and managing deployment.
Who is the course aimed at?
This course is suitable for project professionals who have some knowledge, understanding or experience of project management and are looking to move deeper into a project management career. It is particularly aimed at those who have two to three years of experience as a project professional or are undertaking a project management apprenticeship or degree, and are interested in learning about all areas of project management rather than a particular methodology.
The PMQ is also the ideal next step for anyone holding the APM Project Fundamentals Qualification (PFQ).
About the APM and PMQ
The Association for Project Management (APM) is the only chartered body for the project profession, with over 30,000 individual members and more than 500 organisations participating in its Corporate Partnership Programme. First formed in the UK in 1972 with the original name the Association of Project Managers, the name changed in 1996 to reflect its growing interest in the project management industry. The APM PMQ, which is often preceded by the Project Foundations Qualification (PFQ), is part of a progression linked together with the Project Professional Qualification (PPQ) to form a learning pathway for Project Managers.
What's included in the course cost?
The course cost includes lectures, lecture materials, a copy of the study guide, one sample examination paper and an online examination.
For delegates from abroad, please contact us at [email protected] to see what options are available for your study guide.
Discounts and offers
If you decide to book your APM Project Management Qualification (PMQ) course after you have completed the APM Project Fundamentals Qualification (PFQ) course with us, you can take advantage of our 10% progression discount.
If you are booking as a group or institution, please contact us before you book as you may be able to benefit from our 15% group or corporate discounts.
We also offer a 20% discount to our undergraduate and postgraduate students, alumni and colleagues.
Course structure
The course is designed to increase your business awareness with a better understanding of the business case and your organisation's place in the market, so you can make more effective business decisions. The framework, tools and techniques will provide a solid foundation for the successful delivery of a project, irrespective of industry sector, enabling you to manage changes, analyse risks and write reports. You'll also focus on the people skills to drive delivery, gain cooperation and agreement from all stakeholders, for example, by using motivation, conflict management and communication.
On the final day, you will practice the PMQ exam, by going through sample exam questions. We arrange the online exam two to six weeks after the course to allow you to further revise the material and self prepare for the exam.
Day 1
- Project life cycle
- Project governance
- The business case
- Sustainability in project management
- Stakeholders engagement and communication management
- Conflict resolution
Day 2
- Integrated planning
- Requirement management
- Schedule and resource management
- Budgeting and cost control
- Quality management
Day 3
- Solutions development
- Benefits management
- Risk and issue management
- Change control
- Assurance
Day 4
- Procurement
- Transition management
- Leadership
- Team management
- Diversity and inclusion
- Ethics, compliance and professionalism
Day 5
- Exam practice
Tutor information
As well as being accredited trainers themselves, the teaching team is comprised of experienced lecturers and experts in the area of project management. One or more of the team will deliver your course and you will have access to whatever help, support and guidance you might need throughout your studies.
Accreditation
The University of Westminster is an Accredited Training Provider for the APM Project Management Qualification (PMQ) (SCQF Level 7). APM Training Providers have had their course materials assessed to meet APM standards and are permitted to deliver the APM project management qualification exams specified in their accreditation.
Learning outcomes
For you
At the end of the course you will be able to:
- Apply the principles of project management to your company projects
- Demonstrate the practical skills and knowledge to successfully deliver benefits to your organisation through well-managed projects
- Explain the benefits of project management to your organisation, raising your profile and increasing your contribution
- Enhance your career prospects as a project professional by gaining a recognised APM qualification
Professional accreditation not only helps you stand out in the competitive job market, but demonstrates to employers, clients and various stakeholders that you have the body of knowledge to confidently and capably manage projects – from individual assignments to large capital investments.
For your employer
The course will help your organisation to:
- Ensure staff have the competence to manage any size of project
- Improve project delivery, reduce risk and increase the likelihood of success
- Standardise and streamline project management practices
- Increase your reputation with clients who can be confident of proper project management on their behalf
