APM Project Fundamentals Qualification
For those that are new to projects
The Project Fundamentals Qualification (PFQ) – (SCQF Level 6), developed by APM, the chartered body for the project profession, 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 – start learning today for £120+VAT (£144 including VAT). Alternatively, everything you need to gain this project management accreditation is in our distance learning and examination package for £315+VAT (£378 including VAT) with a 91% pass rate.
The APM have provided a handbook to summarise recent changes that may have been made to the syllabus, candidate guidance, and assessment specification. It is recommended that you read and familiarise yourself with the APM PFQ handbook and the revised APM Competence Framework before attempting the examination
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Course overview
The APM Project Fundamentals Qualification and Examination (APM PFQ) is a qualification from the Association for Project Management (APM). It is designed for new project managers, team members or people who are interested in starting out in project management.
It will introduce you to the fundamental principles, skills, methods, tools and behaviours of project management. It is a highly practical approach that can be applied to projects of any size. The primary purpose of the course is to help you to pass the APM exam.
During the course you will learn how to:
- Define the roles of the project manager
- Capture and manage stakeholder expectations
- Prepare a business case justifying the project
- Prepare a project plan including a budget and schedule
- Manage the risks to your project
- Control changes during the project
- Report progress
- Build and develop a project team
- Exam preparation for the APM exam.
We recommend that when you have completed at least 15 hours of distance learning you can consider booking your APM examination.
However, different people have different learning styles and speeds, so we will not push you to take the APM examination on any given date – or impose cut-off dates on the distance learning (please refer to item 1.11 of our Terms & Conditions). We have found this to increase delegate stress levels and negatively affect pass rates, which is why we have a 91% pass rate.
The APM fundamentals exam is a one hour online examination, and all of the information required to pass the APM exam is provided in our online learning. We have a 91% pass rate – and only 36 correct answers of the 60 questions presented are required to pass.
It is advisable that you complete the examination on a computer system that is deemed suitable for public Internet access, adheres to your IT departments policies, and is not liable to disclose / damage / destroy any secure or private information relating to you, your organisation, clients or customers.
For the examination you will need:
a computer/laptop (with webcam and microphone),
smartphone or tablet with camera,
ID verification documents (either a passport or driving licence)
strong internet connection. Prior to taking the examination, you will need to check that your internet and PING speed meet the recommended minimum requirements.
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