APM Project Management Qualification (PMQ)

Elevate your project management expertise with the APM Project Management Qualification (PMQ). Gain internationally recognised certification and build a comprehensive skill set.

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APM Project Management Qualification (PMQ)

Course overview

Why choose the APM Project Management Qualification?

The prestigious PMQ certification validates your Project Management knowledge, allowing you to excel in diverse assignments, from individual to large-scale capital projects. The APM Project Management course requires 70-80 hours of guided study time, after which we are confident you will have the expertise and conviction to prove your skills as a professional Project Manager.

Covering vital areas from the APM Body of Knowledge, such as budgeting, conflict management, communication, leadership, negotiation, procurement, and more, the APM PMQ demonstrates your capability in steering projects from inception to successful completion.

What you'll learn

Topics
Project life cycles
Planning for success
Project scope management
Project procurement
Quality in the context of a project
Understand how organisations and projects are structured
Understand the situational context of projects
Principles of leadership and teamwork
Communication within project management
Risk and issue management in the context of project management
Schedule and resource optimisation

How you'll be assessed

You will be assessed via an exam, and if you pass the exam successfully, you will qualify for APM PMQ. The 180-minute long exam is set by APM, where candidates must answer 10 out of 16 questions. For PRINCE2® Registered Practitioners, there is an alternative 120-minute exam where candidates must answer 6 out of 10 questions.

Certification

On successfully passing the APM Project Management Qualification exam, you’ll be awarded your certification. This is a digital certificate.

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Course Guide

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Certification

APM Project Management Qualification (PMQ)

Study time

70 – 80 guided learning hours (Full-time: 4 weeks, Part-time: 3 months)

Assessment

1 x 180-minute exam (answering ten from 16 questions) or 1 x 120-minute exam for PRINCE2® Registered Practitioners (answering six from 10 questions)

Resources

Internet access and email

Prerequisites

It is beneficial for you to have a minimum of two years of relevant practical experience in Project Management to complete this certification.

Ideal for

Applicants typically have some pre-existing Project Management knowledge or those progressing to the next step from the APM Project Fundamentals (PFQ) qualification.

Vendor

APM

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What's included
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Why become certified with the APM Project Management Qualification (APM PMQ)?

An APM PMQ is an internationally recognised benchmark for Project Management training that will provide you with invaluable industry experience to advance your career in the Project Management world. You’ll learn an abundance of expertise from the challenges of Project Management and how to address these, to the key roles required to complete projects successfully. Gain knowledge in communication, negotiation, and how to map out a project life cycle and open the doors to a successful career in Project Management.

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Eben Scheepers | Junior Project Manager
I quickly became excited for the learning process and knew that I had made the right decision to enrol
StudentCare™ was a great motivator too, and regular catchups from a consultant was a great way to keep my learning on track.
Annabelle Strack | Associate Project Manager
Taking the time to invest in myself has been the best move for me.
I found my experience with Learning People so great. The investment was so worth it. I wish I had done this earlier!