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APM Introductory CertificateView PDF (Print for personal use) |
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This course provides Delegates with a broad introduction to the concepts of Project Management. The course will clarify the definition of a project and identify the core principles of Project Management. In relation to the contents of the course, it is structured to follow a typical project lifecycle, from Concept through Definition and Implementation to Handover & Closeout. It follows the APM syllabus and focuses on preparing Delegates to use Project Management best practices back in the work environment
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Learning Objectives |
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· Understand the basic principles, terminology and language of Project Management
· Define a ‘Project’, ‘Project Management’ and success factors
· Correctly identify the different roles required in a project
· Recognize the purpose and ownership of project documentation
· Prepare for the APM Introductory Certificate Exam
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Course Content |
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Understanding the project lifecycle
· Overview of projects and the Project Lifecycle
· Review of Project Management as a discipline
Concept
· Feasibility Analysis
· Business Case and Risks
Definition
· Project Management Plan (PMP)
· The Business Case and Project Strategy
· Planning, Estimating, Scheduling and Resourcing
· Risk Management
· Quality Management
· Change Control and Configuration Management Strategies
Implementation
· Design documents
· Build and Test deliverables
· People in Projects
Closing Down
· Sign off and acceptance criteria
· Handover documentation
· Lessons learnt
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The Course Will Benefit |
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· Anyone needing a thorough introduction and you can earn an industry-recognised qualification, which is an ‘Association for Project Management (APM) Introductory Certificate’, in the subject of Project Management
· Project Support, Project Administrators and Project Managers who are looking to start or further a career in Project Management
· Staff working in a project environment who may not have a formal project role, but work closely with those who do
· No prior knowledge or experience in Project Management is required for this certificate
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Course Structure |
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· 2 day Course
· Course runs 9am – 5:30pm with a break for lunch
· 1 hour, 60 question multiple-choice exam is taken at the end of the second day
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We Provide the Following Essentials |
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· Comprehensive coursework useful as a reference guide when returning to the office
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Follow On Courses |
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· PRINCE2™ Foundation
· PRINCE2™ Foundation and Practitioner
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