APM Project Assurance Practitioner Training in Teesside

APM Project Assurance Practitioner Training Course Outline

Module 1: Governance of Enterprise IT

• What Is Project Assurance?
• Assurance and Confidence in Delivery
• Course Structure and Case Study
• Who Provides Assurance

Module 2: Integrated Assurance Principles

• Core Assurance Principles
• Independence and Objectivity
• Assurance as Critical Friend
• Aligning to Business Case and Benefits

Module 3: Organisational Landscape of Integrated Assurance

• Assurance in Governance Structures
• Key Assurance Stakeholders
• Project, Programme and Portfolio Levels
• Organisational Maturity Factors

Module 4: Dimensions of Integrated Assurance

• Three Lines Model
• Delegated Assurance Levels
• Ad Hoc, One-Off and Continuous Assurance
• Independence vs Collaboration

Module 5: Review Types

• Gateway Reviews
• Health Checks and Diagnostics
• Peer Reviews
• Choosing the Right Review Type

Module 6: Integrated Assurance Tools and Techniques

• Risk-Based Assurance Planning
• Evidence Gathering and Analysis
• Reporting Findings Clearly
• Case Study Application

Module 7: Developing an Integrated Assurance Model

• Designing an Assurance Strategy
• Selecting an Operating Model
• Scope, Mandate and Sponsorship
• Building the Assurance Plan

Module 8: Implementing the Integrated Assurance Plan

• Scheduling and Coordination
• Building an Assurance Team
• Managing Budget and Expectations
• Follow-Up and Lessons Learned

Module 9: Integrated Assurance Competencies

• Technical and Analytical Skills
• Communication and Influencing
• Ethics and Managing Bias
• Giving and Receiving Feedback

APM Project Assurance Practitioner Training Exam Information

The exam assesses your understanding and practical application of project assurance principles, governance, risk management, control frameworks, and assurance activities. It is designed to evaluate your ability to apply assurance techniques effectively across different stages of a project and support informed decision-making, accountability, and successful project delivery.

• Total Questions: 35
• Section A – Knowledge Check (Multiple Choice)
• Section B – Scenario-based Multiple Choice (2 Case Studies)
• Total Marks: 50 Marks
• Pass Marks: 65% (33 out of 50 marks)
• Duration: 60 Minutes
• Open Book/ Closed Book: Closed Book

Who Should Attend this APM Project Assurance Practitioner Training?

This training is suitable for professionals involved in project governance, assurance, reviews, risk, and delivery oversight. It is particularly relevant to delegates who want to strengthen their ability to plan and support integrated assurance activities, including:

• Project Assurance Professionals
• Project Managers
• Programme Managers
• PMO Professionals
• Risk Managers
• Governance Professionals
• Project Reviewers
• Project Controls Professionals

Prerequisites for the APM Project Assurance Practitioner Training

There are no formal prerequisites to attend this training. However, a basic understanding of project management, governance, or project delivery would be beneficial for delegates.

APM Project Assurance Practitioner Training Overview

APM Project Assurance Practitioner Training develops knowledge of how assurance supports governance, and effective project delivery. It covers integrated assurance principles, organisational structures, review approaches, implementation, and professional competencies.

Delegates will develop skills in assurance planning, evidence gathering, review selection, reporting, stakeholder engagement, and coordinating assurance activities. They will also understand how independence, objectivity, ethics, and effective communication contribute to credible assurance.

This 2-Day course offered by The Knowledge Academy and endorsed by APM, helps delegates apply integrated assurance approaches within project environments. They will be better equipped to plan assurance activities, evaluate evidence, coordinate reviews, and support effective project governance.

APM Project Assurance Practitioner Training Course Objectives

• To understand the purpose and principles of project assurance
• To explain how assurance operates across governance structures
• To distinguish between different assurance and review approaches
• To apply risk-based assurance planning and evidence analysis techniques
• To develop structured assurance strategies, models, and plans
• To strengthen communication, influencing, ethics, and feedback capabilities

Learning Outcomes of this APM Project Assurance Practitioner Training

Upon completing this APM Endorsed training, delegates will understand how integrated assurance contributes to project governance and confidence in delivery. They will also be better equipped to plan and coordinate assurance activities, assess evidence, communicate findings, and support effective review and follow-up processes.

What's Included in this APM Project Assurance Practitioner Training?

• World-Class Training from Experienced Instructors
• Interactive Learning with 24*7 Support
• Digital Delegate Pack
• APM Project Assurance Practitioner Certificate