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APM-IC Introductory Certificate in Project Management |
Background
APM is the largest independent professional body of its kind in Europe. We have 17,500 individual and 500 corporate members throughout the UK and abroad. Our aim is to develop and promote project management across all sectors of industry and beyond.
Course Dates
| Location | Price | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
| London | £800 | 2-3 | 18-19 | 6-7 | 28-29 | 16-17 | |||||||
| Non-residential. To book on any of these courses , contact SPOCE on 01202 736373 or click here | |||||||||||||
Overview
The APM Introductory Certificate in Project Management offers an insight into this exciting and challenging discipline. No prior knowledge or experience in project management is required for this certificate.
Who is the Course for?
This course is designed for anyone looking to start a successful career in project management or those wanting to understand the principles of project management excellence.
Benefits
Successful candidates will be able to understand the language of project management and the structure of a successful project. They will be able to take an active part in a project team and make a positive contribution to any project environment.
Approach
This event is a mixture of input and practical sessions, delivered by an APM approved trainer. All trainers have practical experience of projects. Practical sessions are on an individual and team basis and feature throughout the event. The examination is taken at 4.00 pm on day two and the results are usually available within two weeks.
Documentation
Starting off in Project Management
- Easy to read introduction to project management with chapters that match the APM Introductory Certificate syllabus. Includes exercises and notes pages.
APM Introductory Certificate Event Handout
- Copies of all slides used and exercises and exam practice paper.
Introductory Certificate Syllabus
- This can be accessed at http://www.apm.org.uk/IntroductoryCertificate.asp
Introductory Certificate Guidance Notes
- This can be accessed at http://www.apm.org.uk/IntroductoryCertificate.asp
Course Content
Project management in context including
- Programme management
- Project sponsorship
Planning the strategy including
- Success and benefits management
- Risk management
- Project management plan
Executing the strategy including
- Scope management
- Scheduling
- Change control
Techniques including
- Estimating
Business and commercial including
- Business case
- Procurement
Organisation and governance including
- Project life cycles
- Organisation roles
People and the profession including
- Communication
- Teamwork
The Exam
The examination is taken at the end of the second day, and is a 1 hour multiple choice paper.
Candidates are advised that they will need to produce identification prior to sitting the examination.
Course dates and prices
| Location | Price | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
| London | £800 | 2-3 | 18-19 | 6-7 | 28-29 | 16-17 | |||||||
| Non-residential. To book on any of these courses , contact SPOCE on 01202 736373 or click here | |||||||||||||
