APM Introductory Certificate Course
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APM Introductory Certificate Course. Training courses held in London and Birmingham in the West Midlands. Select the course dates tab to see course dates or select a category link above to see more course and location options. APM Introductory Certificate

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

Learning Objectives 
- 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

Course Content
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

The Course Will Benefit 
- 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

Course Structure 
- 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

We Provide the Following Essentials:
- Comprehensive coursework useful as a reference guide when returning to the office

Follow On Courses:
- PRINCE2™ Foundation 
- PRINCE2™ Foundation and Practitioner
 
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Duration2 days
 
£775
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Bookings Helpline: 01933 233884 (Monday to Thursday - 8:00am to 5:30pm and Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm).