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Overview
The APM Project Management qualification (PMQ), is a knowledge-based qualification developed by APM, the chartered body for the project profession. You will be able to demonstrate an understanding of how all elements of project management interact and how your project fits into your strategic and commercial environment. This course is aligned to the APM Body of Knowledge version 7.
You will be provided with a personal digital copy of the official APM PMQ Study Guide as well as a number of other assets – helping to ensure that you are fully prepared for the exam. The PMQ exam is also included in your course.
The PMQ is not an introductory qualification and is targeted at project professionals with two to five years' experience in leading projects. Learners without this level of experience should consider the APM Project Fundamentals Qualification (PFQ) instead.
By taking this course you will achieve a broad level of project management knowledge sufficient to participate in projects from individual assignments through to large capital projects.
By passing the PMQ exam, you will achieve an internationally recognised qualification.
According to the APM Salary and Market Trends Survey 2019:
The PMQ exam is also available online, for added convenience.
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Skills Gained
By attending this course, you will:
Prerequisites
As well as possessing the recommended two to five years' project management experience, PMQ candidates should be prepared for up to 40 hours of private study in addition to your training course. This will consist of exam preparation activities and the following pre-course learning:
Pre-Course Learning:
To get ready for your course, you’ll complete a comprehensive list of activities that:
The pre-course activities may take up to 32 hours to complete and are an essential component of your PMQ study programme. They will establish a solid foundation for learning, helping you to relate each topic to your own role. Learners who fully complete all activities will also be much better prepared for the PMQ exam.
Outline
This course provides comprehensive coverage of the PMQ syllabus aligned to the Body of Knowledge 7. The PMQ syllabus contains:
The PMQ syllabus showing full topic coverage is available on the APM website.
Rather than follow the PMQ syllabus, the course will adopt the same logical structure as your official PMQ Study Guide. Specific content will include:
PMQ Examination
You will sit your PMQ examination in the afternoon of day 5. Some details about the PMQ examination:
Your course includes preparation for your examination. This includes undertaking mock examination questions, and answer reviews. Questions will also be set to be completed in the evening, and you can expect to spend approximately 1-2 hours per evening on this additional work. Please ensure you can dedicate time to this evening work.
Certification
APM are offer remotely proctored online exams for all candidates. Delegates attending this class remotely will sit their online exam on the final day of the class at 14.15. You will receive an email from CM’s Exam administration team advising the exam detail and the technical requirements/exam guidance and rules. Once processed, you will receive an email directly from the APM confirming the details of the exam session and a link to access the online test.
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