APM Project Management Qualification BoK 7th Edition | English

The ever-changing and dynamic nature of today’s projects highlights the need for proactive management of people, project strategy and approach, along with the application of sound commercial and project management techniques. This is a recognised knowledge-based qualification that enables you to understand the breadth of skills required to successfully manage a project undertaking. We have divided each of the syllabus topics into zones, and the topics covered within each zone are shown below:

The syllabus is based on the APM Body of Knowledge, which encompasses all areas of project management including strategic and commercial considerations, together with the technical, organisational and people management skills required to participate effectively in project management. We have divided each of the syllabus topics into zones, and the topics covered within each zone are shown below:

GREEN ZONE – GETTING GOING

• Project management
• Programme management
• Portfolio management

BLUE ZONE – BACKGROUND

• Project life cycles
• Project context
• Reviews
• The project management plan (PMP)

PINK ZONE – PEOPLE & PROJECTS

• Stakeholder management
• Organisation
• Project office
• Teamwork
• Leadership
• Communication
• Conflict management Roles

PURPLE ZONE – PLANNING

• Scope management
• Estimating
• Scheduling
• Resource management
• Earned value management
• Budgeting and cost management

RED ZONE – STOP & THINK

• Requirements management
• Project success and benefits management
• Procurement
• Negotiation
• Governance of a project
• Health, safety and environmental management
• Quality management
• Risk and issue management
• The business case

ORANGE ZONE – INFORMATION MANAGEMENT & REPORTING

• Information management and reporting

All elements of the learning will be supported with exam-style questions and sample answers, and exercises that bring out key learning points and reinforce the learning of the core material.

The course is designed for individuals from both the public and private sector. It is for people working in the management of projects, ranging from individual assignments through to those working on large capital or change projects.

This includes:

• Project Managers
• Project Office Personnel
• Project Team Members
• Recently appointed Project Officers 

Candidates attending the professional programme would benefit from having a minimum of two years relevant practical experience of project management.

• Three-hour duration
• Answer 10 questions from a total of 16
• 55% required to pass

• English