APM Project Management Qualification
It is not a coincidence that 80 percent of "high-performing" projects are led and administered by certified project managers. Our Project Management Qualification (PMQ) addresses the global demand for experienced, qualified project managers with strategic knowledge.
The PMQ is an internationally recognised qualification, developed and accredited by the Association of Project Management (APM), the chartered body for the project management profession.
Duration: 5 days
Cost: £1200 (excluding APM exam fee)
The Project Management Qualification (PFQ) is an internationally recognised knowledge-based qualification (SCQF Level 7), developed and accredited by the Association of Project Management (APM), the chartered body for the project profession.
The PMQ is designed to enable participants to demonstrate an understanding of the principal elements of project management. On completion of the course, participants will be able to apply knowledge of project management practices, whilst having a greater understanding of how their individual projects contribute to the strategic and commercial environment.
The syllabus covers the relevant competencies within the APM Competence Framework and is grouped into four main areas.
The following course syllabus includes activities and exam preparation.
Setting up for success
- Life cycles
- Governance arrangements
- Governance arrangements
- Business case
Preparing for change
- Procurement
- Reviews
- Assurance
- Transition management
- Benefits management
People and behaviors
- Stakeholder engagement
- Communication management
- Conflict resolution
- Leadership
- Team management
- Diversity and inclusion
- Ethics, compliance and professionalism
Planning and managing deployment
- Requirements management
- Solutions development
- Quality management
- Schedule management
- Resource management
- Budgeting and cost control
- Risk and issue management
- Change control
On completion of the course participants register to sit the APM PMQ exam. The PMQ is assessed by a 2.5 hour exam paper with a 30 minute break. Examinations will take place in-person at Heriot-Watt University and invigilated by Heriot-Watt-approved staff. Unless pre-arranged with APM, all examinations will be conducted via the APM, Surpass, examination portal. Candidates should view the APM “What to expect” video.
In support of the exam and in addition to tuition participants receive all study materials, including the APM PMQ Study Guide.
Interested in PMQ? Contact us...
To find out dates for our next open programme (open to anyone wishing to upskill themselves) or to organise a programme specifically for 5+ members of your organisation email Louisa Osmond l.osmond@hw.ac.uk
