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APM Project Fundamentals Qualification (PFQ)

Who is this qualification for?

Qualification overview

The APM Project Fundamentals Qualification, developed by the Association for Project Management, offers a fundamental awareness of project management terminology. It is a qualification designed for those embarking on a project management career who require recognition for their general project management knowledge and awareness.

It is based on the Association for Project Management’s Body of Knowledge and covers the syllabus for the APM Project Fundamentals examination. Candidates will take a one hour, 60 question multiple choice exam paper at the end of the training course which has a pass mark of 60%.

The APM Project Fundamentals Qualification is aimed at those wishing to gain a broad understanding of the principles of the profession. It is suitable for all levels of staff who are relatively new to project management in order to fulfil a role as a project team member. No prior knowledge or experience is required for this qualification. However, project experience will bring an advantage to the course.

“The trainer made everyone feel part of the course and interacted with us just as if we were in the same room. I would recommed virtual courses as I felt I still obtained the same benefits as if I was at a live course.” PFQ delegate

Virtual classroom tutor-led training

Highly interactive virtual training

The PFQ course is a tutor-led ‘virtual’ classroom style delivered over Zoom. The Zoom tool provides a powerful combination of video, virtual whiteboards and breakout rooms for small-group exercises. It simulates very closely a classroom learning environment but with the advantage or geographic flexibility and zero travel costs. Our expert trainers deliver highly interactive and enjoyable training with participative exercises, case studies and revision questions. (Watch our demo video of virtual training: provek.co.uk/virtual-classroom-training)

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APM PFQRaise your project management

to the next level

Course contents

Virtual classroom Online

Directed self-study through The PM Channel

10-15 hours pre-course1-hour online exam

Remote expert support

The course includes:• Project and programme management • Lifecycle management • Success criteria and benefits • Project context and stakeholder managment • Business case • Organisational roles • Project management plan • Risk management • HSE and quality management • Scope management and planning • Estimating • Resource management • Change control and configuration management • Procurement • Teamwork and communication • Handover and post-project review

Learning outcomes

Delegates will be able to:• Appreciate the terminology and techniques of project management • Define a project, project management and success factors • Define the different roles required in a project • Describe the content and purpose of a business case • Define the reasons for managing with life cycles • Define purpose, benefits and content of a Project Management Plan• Describe the breakdown structures used on projects • Appreciate the different estimating methods • Describe the risk management process • Understand the differences between quality planning, assurance and control • Describe a change control procedure • Define the characteristics of a typical project team • Describe the purpose and content of the post project review

2-day course Tutor-led

5 hours pre-course study 1-hour online exam

Remote expert support