APMProduct Briefing

Association for Project Management (APM) is the chartered body for the project profession. We have over 30,000 individual members and more than 500 organisations participating in our Corporate Partnership Programme, making APM the largest professional body for project management in Europe.

We are committed to developing and promoting project and programme management through our FIVE Dimensions of Professionalism. There are a number of ways in which you can benefit from what we do, including: membership, qualifications, publications and events.

Project co-ordinator

Project planner

Project administrator

Programme manager

PMO manager

Project manager

Introduction Who is the course for?

Typical Roles

The range of qualifications developed by APM, the chartered body for the project profession, offers a progressive structure for your career development, from courses offering the ‘fundamentals’ of project management through to ‘management’ and ‘professional’ levels of understanding, requiring more advanced learning and assessment.

APM qualifications offer a clear route to becoming a Chartered Project Professional (ChPP), recognising the competence and success of project professionals.

Why do APM Training?

APM ProjectFundamentalsQualification (PFQ)

APM ProjectManagementQualification (PMQ)

APM ProjectProfessionalQualification (PPQ)

APM Project Fundamentals Qualification (PFQ) offers a fundamental awareness of project management terminology. It is for those wishing to gain a broad understanding of the principles of the profession. No prior knowledge or experience is required for this qualification, which will offer the individual the knowledge to make a positive contribution to any project.

APM Project Management Qualification (PMQ) is a knowledge-based qualification developed by APM, the chartered body for the project profession. Candidates will be able to demonstrate an understanding of how these elements interact and how their project fits into their strategic and commercial environment. PMQ is an internationally recognised qualification.

APM Project Professional Qualification (PPQ) is an examination-based qualification that assesses your capability in delivering projects, programmes and portfolios.

Covering the core and specific competences project professionals require across all areas of the profession, PPQ is the most comprehensive assessment of professional project management capability available.

Target Audience

For people looking to achieve a foundation knowledge of project management or are starting out in their project management career.

Target Audience

For people looking for a broader understanding of project management enabling them to participate in project delivery as well as those aspiring to become established in project management.

Target Audience

For project professionals interested in developing well rounded skills to understand and apply different approaches leading to better project delivery, as well as those aspiring to be senior project professionals or hold Chartered Project Professional status.

Example candidate

Experienced project professionals wanting to take the next step in their career and manage more difficult projects; it is the ideal next step for anyone who holds the APM Project Management Qualification (PMQ).

Example candidate

Project team members, individuals who are working in a project environment or supporting people delivering projects.

Example candidate

Early career project professionals, some pre-existing project management knowledge or working in a project environment is recommended, and it is the ideal next step for anyone holding the APM Project Fundamentals Qualification (PFQ).

APM ProjectFundamentalsQualification (PFQ)

Qualification

Experience

None

2-4 years experience

5-6 years experience

APM ProjectManagementQualification (PMQ)

APM ProjectProfessionalQualification (PPQ)

Project manager Project team member PMO staff Project coordinator

Project manager

PMO manager

Experienced project manager

Experienced programme manager

Experienced portfolio manager

Suitable Roles

Similar Qualifications

PRINCE2® Foundation (Axelos) CAPM (Certified Associate in

Project Management) (PMI)

APM PMQ For PRINCE2® Practitioners (APM) PRINCE2® Practitioner (Axelos) PMP (Certified Project Management

Professional) (PMI) Project Management Planning &

Control™ (APMG International) AgilePM® (APMG International) PRINCE2® Professional (Axelos) PRINCE2® Agile™ (Axelos) PMI-ACP® (PMI) PPM Certificate (APMG International)

BC S-ISEB Certificate in IS Project Management (BCS)

What qualification should I recommend?

This guide only provides a framework of the qualifications which are available, it is not an officially approved APM document.

I have passed all the four modules and received my PPQ certificate!

This qualification will help to demonstrate my commitment to

the profession and my capability as a project manager to my employer,

clients and colleagues.PPQ Candidate 2019

APM is ideally positioned to bring together organisations that are passionate about project management, providing opportunities to collaborate with other like-minded organisations. Together, we will address the challenges facing the profession and create an environment where – through shared knowledge, skills and experience – we can strive for a world where all projects succeed.

Benefits to large organisations

I believe that APM PMQ is a strong qualification to have, recognised overseas which unifies the criteria of project management and delivery of

projects in the world.PMQ Qualification Holder

Doing PMQ helped me validate that the experience

I have gained to date and my career development plan

is aligned with the leading industry association and its

members.PMQ Qualification Holder

This was a great introduction into the world of project management. I’ve recently moved into a PMO Analyst role and this has provided me with knowledge that I am already utilising in my role

which I wouldn’t have been able to before.PFQ Qualification Holder

The PFQ gave me a good, holistic understanding of each area within project

management, helping me to understand the terminology that is used in projects on a

daily basis.PFQ Qualification Holder

The Project Fundamentals Qualification (PFQ) is an excellent start to anyone interested in

Project Management either as a future career or just to raise their self-awareness of the

terminology used in the profession. PFQ is the best introduction in to this growing profession and the first step on a ladder of professional development

that can take you right through to chartership.PFQ Qualification Holder

I need an understanding of the principles of the profession, which

qualification is best suited?

I’m a project manager and I need a course that will help me

demonstrate my knowledge?

I’ve got 5-6 years’ experience in project management, which course is most suitable for me?

I’m a PRINCE2® Practitioner and I want to take an APM qualification,

what do you suggest?

Quotes

After every examination we receive feedback from our candidates. Below are some of our testimonials from various qualification holders.

Which qualification is best suited?

I would advise the APM Project Fundamentals Qualification. It is for those wishing to gain a broad understanding of the principles of the profession. No prior knowledge or experience is required for this qualification, which will offer the individual the knowledge to make a positive contribution to any project.

APM Project Management Qualification would be the best course for you. It is aimed at those wishing to achieve a broad level of project management knowledge sufficient to participate in projects from individual assignments through to large capital projects.This knowledge based qualification that will allow you to demonstrate understanding of all elements of project management.

The most suitable course would be the APM Project Professional Qualification (PPQ). This qualification is an examination-based qualification that assesses your capability in delivering projects, programmes and portfolios. Covering the core and specific competences project professionals require across all areas of the profession, PPQ is the most comprehensive assessment of professional project management capability available.

As a PRINCE2® Practitioner there is a route for you. APM has developed a route to achieving its flagship qualification, The APM Project Management Qualification (PMQ) formerly known as APMP, specifically designed for registered PRINCE2® Practitioners. With a shorter training course and exam, this route will save you time and money.

PMQ develops your knowledge and understanding beyond your learning from PRINCE2®, to help you grow into a committed and capable project professional.

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