APM Introductory Certificate Training Courses
Course Objective
The qualification is designed to enable candidates to understand the language of project management and the structure of a successful project. After attending the course delegates will be able to take an active part in a project team and make a positive contribution to any project environment.
Delegate Profile
Attendance on this course does not require any prior knowledge or experience of project management. The qualification is designed for anyone looking to start a successful career in project management and for those wanting to understand the principles of project management excellence.
Depending on the culture within their organisation delegates may choose to take this qualification before or after the PRINCE2 Foundation qualification.
Topics Covered
The course will cover the principles of project management including:
- Planning & scheduling
- Communications
- Quality management
- Teamwork
- Resource management
- Risk management
- Handover
- Review
Trainer Profile
All trainers delivering AFA's APM courses hold the APM Practitioner qualification as well as being experienced project management professionals. The use of hybrid trainer-managers is of great benefit to delegates and ensures that illustrations and anecdotes have up-to-date validity and that the training given, whilst being true to the syllabus, is also pragmatic.
Duration
This course lasts two days culminating with the one hour, 60 question, multiple-choice exam.
Location
Courses take place in either London or Cambridge approximately every two months. Venues are chosen for their modern equipment and ease of access from major road, rail and air routes. A full open course schedule can be found here.
Course Arrangements & Cost
The cost of attending this non-residential event is £695+VAT including exam fee.
Included in the cost of the course are:
- Joining instructions and pre-course preparation pack
- Printed course material
- Examination fees
- Daytime refreshments
- ProjectCoach Service
Joining instructions are sent to delegates approximately 2 - 3 weeks before the course start date. It is essential that the pre-course preparation is completed.
Book your APM Introductory Certificate Course here.
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