Summary

The Association for Project Management, the chartered body for the project profession, is committed to developing and promoting project and programme management through its FIVE Dimensions of Professionalism. In 2017, APM was awarded a Royal Charter as part of its strategy to raise awareness and standards in the profession. The award-winning association has over 30,000 individual members and more than 500 organisations participating in the Corporate Partnership Programme making it the largest professional body of its kind in Europe. The APM Project Management Qualification (PMQ), is a knowledge based qualification developed by APM, the chartered body for the project professional. 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. This qualification is for those wanting to participate in projects of all sizes. You'll typically have some pre-existing project management knowledge. It’s the ideal next step for anyone holding the APM Project Fundamentals Qualification. The PMQ, syllabus assesses breadth of knowledge in all areas of project management and covers knowledge from all areas from the APM Body of Knowledge. There are two examination routes for the qualification: · A three-hour paper with an additional 15 minutes reading time at the start where candidates must answer ten from sixteen questions. OR · If you are a PRINCE2® Registered Practitioner you will take a two-hour paper with an additional 10 minutes reading time at the start that recognises prior learning. In this paper you must answer six from ten questions.

How will I learn?

Learning will take place Online and at our Filton campus, this is located in South Gloucestershire which is easily accessible from the city of Bristol by train (Bristol Parkway / Bristol Abbey Wood) and bus. You will have the opportunity to use case studies and tutorial-based exercises. Computer-based testing is used for assessment of all units, with mock exams taking place during classroom sessions. 

Elements of this course will also be taught remotely. The chosen platform for this course is Microsoft Teams. Teams allows learners and teachers to seamlessly work together, create content and share resources from a single, easy-to-learn and simple platform. On successful enrolment onto this course, you will be provided with all the details required to set up Teams.

The PMQ is assessed through a three-hour written examination, where candidates must answer ten from sixteen questions.  Dates, Times and all necessary information will be provided at the start of the course. 

Entry Requirements

Candidates require a level 2 in Maths & English (A to C Grade GCSE or equivalent), and a good standard of general education. Additonal support to obtain these can be provided if required. A successful interview and assessment will be required prior to enrolling.

Applicants typically have some pre-existing project management knowledge, and it is the ideal next step for anyone holding the APM Project Fundamentals (PFQ) qualification. 

Progression routes

Additional Information

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