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Project Management: Introductory Certificate

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Project administrator

Assessment

Professional KnowledgeExperienceEthical leadership

Capable Knowledge Skills

‘Knows’

A qualifications framework

IC

RPP

Level 1:

Level 2:

Level 3:

Level 4:

Level 5:

Level 6: Programme manager

Level 7: Portfolio manager

PMO

RBP

MCP

MSP

MoPPPM

PRINCE2

APMP

The APM Introductory Certificate

Project Leader

Senior PM

Project Manager

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APM Introductory CertificateOverview:

The APM Introductory Certificate in Project Management offers a fundamental awareness of project management terminology and provides a broad understanding of the principles of the profession.

Audience:

Those staff who have an interest in project management but may not yet be committed to project management as their professional route. This would include: Staff running projects in the business, Project Administrators, PMO Coordinators, Business Analysts, Change Managers

Assessment:

Assesses the key elements of the project management lifecycle and covers 27 knowledge areas from the APM Body of Knowledge including planning and scheduling, communication, teamwork, resource management, project risk management and project reviews. Assessment is through a 60 question, multiple choice examination, taken over 1 hour. 

Outcomes:

Successful candidates will be able to understand the language of project management and will be able to take an active part in a project team and make a positive contribution to any project environment. Delegates will be prepared to take the Introductory Certificate in Project Management exam at the end of this course.

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Delivery options Traditional fastrack: A two day classroom based course with exam at the

end of day two.

Distance learning: Most of the preparation is carried out using carefully prepared distance learning materials. CITI provides a study pack that contains a study guide, mock exam questions generator and solution notes via a secure access. Participants sit the multiple choice exams on an agreed date.

 Blended learning: This version has the distance learning component as above with the addition of a morning review with the tutor in a classroom setting, where the material is reviewed as a group for final practice and study, concentrating on areas of weakness, before sitting the multiple choice exam in the afternoon.

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Annex : Who is the APM?

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Association for Project Management

The Association for Project Management is the UK professional body which aims to develop and promote the professional disciplines of project management and programme management, through a programme called the "Five Dimensions of Professionalism". 

APM Qualifications are designed with the intention of demonstrating to employers, clients and suppliers that the recipient is a skilled and committed project professional.

Through alignment with IPMA's 4 level Certification programme they also aim to provide international recognition. APM currently has over 19 000 individual members and 500 corporate members.

IPMA: International Project Management Association

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A framework or methodology which defines the processes and practices for the organisation

A competence framework to map levels of knowledge and experience at appropriate levels

Qualifications to provide developmental opportunities and recognition of competence at appropriate levels

A continuing professional development scheme that broadens horizons and builds understanding through sharing of good practice

Recognition that true professionals should be accountable for their actions and adhere to a code of ethics and professional conduct

5 dimensions of professionalism

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APM Professional standards

Professionalism = knowledge +experience + ethics + leadership

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Many standards

Some standards

Few standards

IC

APMP

PQ

Competence = knowledge + experience

Knowledge

Assessment

RPP

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Main APM qualifications

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Introductory Certificate(APM IC)

The APM Introductory Certificate in Project Management offers a fundamental awareness of project management terminology and is for those wishing to gain a broad understanding of the principles of the profession.

Typically offered as a 2 day course. Other approaches available.Assessment: 60 question, multiple choice examination, taken over 1 hour. 

APMP APMP is a knowledge based qualification that allows candidates to demonstrate knowledge of all elements of project management. Candidates will be able to demonstrate an understanding of how these elements interact and how their project fits into their strategic and commercial environment. APMP is a qualification recognised both nationally and internationally giving candidates a qualification that can be carried from one job to another or from one industry to another.

Typically offered as a 4 day course. Other approaches available.Assessment: A three hour paper where candidates must answer ten from sixteen questions derived from all 37 syllabus topics.

Practitioner Qualification (PQ)

The APM Practitioner Qualification based on a residential assessment of 30 competency areas.

3 day assessment centre

Qualification is achieved through a residential assessment focussing on: •Individual work•Group work•Interview

Registered Project Professional

Achieved through demonstration of appropriate experience and skills in the industry.

For information on other APM qualifications: www.apm.org.uk