APM PMQ - United Kingdom

AAPM PMQ Course Outline

The APM Project Management Qualification (PMQ) syllabus is based upon the APM Body of Knowledge 7th edition. During this 5-Day training, you will gain a broad understanding of project management knowledge to participate in projects from individual level to large organisational projects.

Module 1: Life Cycles

• Understand Distinct Life Cycle Stages Used to Structure Projects
• Differences Between a Project Life Cycle and an Extended Life Cycle
• Influence of Organisational Context and Culture, and Specific Project Needs on Life Cycle Choice and Adaptations
• Strengths and Limitations of Different Life Cycles

Module 2: Governance Arrangements

• Understand Governance Structures Aligning with Organisational Practice(Different Types of Organisation Structures and Their Feature)
• Roles Within Project Management and Responsibilities of Each Role
• Importance of Project Management Governance Aspects
• Impact of a Project’s Life Cycle on Its Governance Framework and Financial Authority Limits
• Linking Projects to an Organisation’s Objectives

Module 3: Sustainability

• Sustainability Responsibilities, Principles, Priorities, and Their Impact on Projects
• Monitoring and Reporting on Sustainability Measures

Module 4: Business Case

• Tools and Techniques Influencing a Project’s Business Case
• Importance of Reviewing Changes Impacting the Business Case
• Business Case as the Project Baseline

Module 5: Procurement

• Importance and Purpose of a Procurement Strategy
• Stages of Supplier Selection and Procurement Planning
• Features of Different Contractual Relationships
• Methods of Supplier Reimbursement and Their Applicability

Module 6: Reviews

• Benefits of Conducting Reviews Throughout the Life Cycle
• Factors Typically Reported to Ensure Successful Outcomes
• Importance of Producing Information for Decision-making
• Re-planning Activities Post-review

Module 7: Assurance

• Purpose of Assurance and Awareness of Its Scope, Priorities, and Strategic Aims

Module 8: Transition Management

• Requirements for a Successful Transition
• Importance of Knowledge Transfer and Continuous Improvement
• Engaging Stakeholders in Transition Planning

Module 9: Benefits Management

• Monitoring Benefit Realisation Throughout a Project
• Meaning, Importance, and Communication of Benefits Management

Module 10: Stakeholder Engagement and Communication Management

• Working with Internal and External Parties to Achieve Project Outcomes
• Relationships Between Stakeholder Analysis, Influence, and Engagement
• Benefits of a Communication Plan and Managing Stakeholder Expectations
• Range of Communication Methods and Tailoring Messaging

Module 11: Conflict Resolution

• Identifying and Addressing Differences Within a Project
• Sources and Impacts of Conflict
• Approaches to Address Conflict in Various Situations

Module 12: Leadership

• Impact of Leadership on Team Performance
• Necessity of Varied Leadership Styles
• Importance of a Coaching and Mentoring Style

Module 13: Team Management

• Stages of Team Development and Influencing Factors
• Models Used for Understanding Team Development
• Characteristics and Benefits of Effective Teams
• Leadership Approaches for Virtual and Hybrid Teams

Module 14: Diversity and Inclusion

• Building an Inclusive Environment Embracing Diverse Culture
• Knowledge of Diversity and Its Workplace Impacts
• Importance of Incorporating Diversity in All Project Parts
• Addressing Conscious and Unconscious Biases

Module 15: Ethics, Compliance and Professionalism

• Importance of Continuing Professional Development
• Specialist Advice and Standards for Project Adherence
• Impact of the Legal and Regulatory Landscape on Projects

Module 16: Requirements Management

• Capturing and Monitoring Project Requirements
• Establishing and Managing Scope Through Requirements Management Processes

Module 17: Solutions Development

• Evaluating and Prioritising Requirements
• Different Approaches for Different Life Cycle Models

Module 18: Quality Management

• Ensuring Outputs Meet Set Requirements
• Quality Planning and Control Techniques

Module 19: Integrated Planning

• Incorporating Multiple Plans into a Project Management Plan
• Importance of an Integrated Schedule Management Plan

Module 20: Schedule Management

• Time-based Planning Focusing on Activities and Resources
• Defining Scope, Managing Dependencies, and Optimising Schedules

Module 21: Resource Management

• Identifying and Scheduling Required Resources
• Organisational Breakdown Structure and Responsibility Assignment
• Resource Categorisation and Allocation
• Differences Between Resource Smoothing and Resource Levelling

Module 22: Budgeting and Cost Control

• Estimating Costs, Agreeing Budgets, and Monitoring Finances
• Budget Creation and Refinement
• Financial Performance Monitoring and Reporting
• How to Close Down Finances at the End of a Project?

Module 23: Risk and Issue Management

• Identifying Risks and Planning Responses
• Benefits of Risk and Contingency Planning
• Stages of Risk and Issue Management Processes
• Why Governance is Important in Risk and Issue Management?

Module 24: Change Control

• Stages of Change Control Processes
• Recognise Differences in Change Control Between Linear and Iterative Cycles
• Assessing and Justifying Changes
• Justify Decisions on Change Requests
• Update Plans and Schedules to Reflect Changes

Who Should Attend this APM PMQ Course?

This APM PMQ Course is suitable for professionals with existing Project Management knowledge or experience who want to broaden and strengthen their understanding of effective project delivery. It is particularly relevant to those looking to develop their professional Project Management knowledge and support their career progression. This course is ideal for:

• Project Managers
• Assistant Project Managers
• Project Coordinators
• Change Managers
• Business Analysts
• Project Support Professionals
• Team Leaders
• Functional Managers

Prerequisites of the APM PMQ Course

There are no formal prerequisites for attending this APM Project Management Qualification Course. However, existing project management knowledge or experience is recommended, as the qualification is designed for professionals looking to deepen their understanding of project management.

APM Project Management Qualification (PMQ) Course Overview

The APM Project Management Qualification (PMQ) develops broad knowledge across key areas of professional project management. It covers life cycles, governance, sustainability, stakeholder engagement, leadership, planning, risk, budgeting, quality, and change control.

Delegates will strengthen their understanding of planning, stakeholder engagement, leadership, risk, resources, budgeting, quality, and project controls. They will also explore governance, sustainability, ethics, benefits, and transition management.

This 5-Day course by The Knowledge Academy prepares delegates for the APM PMQ Examination. It also helps them apply structured project management knowledge across different project environments.

APM Project Management Qualification (PMQ) Course Objectives

• To understand project life cycles, governance, sustainability, and business cases
• To manage stakeholders, communication, conflict, leadership, and project teams
• To understand procurement, reviews, assurance, transition, and benefits management
• To manage requirements, solutions development, quality, and integrated planning
• To manage project schedules, resources, budgets, risks, and issues effectively
• To apply change control, ethical, professional, and inclusive project practices

After completing this APM PMQ Course, delegates will have a broad understanding of project management principles and practices across the project life cycle. They will be better prepared to plan, manage, monitor, and support projects while applying structured approaches to people, resources, risks, governance, and change.

What’s Included in this APM PMQ Course?

• APM Project Management Qualification (PMQ) Examination
• World-Class Training Sessions from Experienced Instructors
• Interactive Learning with 24*7 Support
• Digital Delegate Pack

APM Project Management Qualification (PMQ) Exam Information

The exam is completed online in the Surpass platform. It has a time limit of 2.5 hours and is split into two parts. You can take a break of up to 30 minutes between parts, if you want to. The break time will be in addition to the 2.5 hour exam time.

The exam is in the following format:

Introduction and instruction pages.

• Section 1: GPDR, employer and county selection.
• Section 2: Live examination – Part A.
• Section 3: Live examination – Part B.
• Section 4: Survey questions (if applicable).

There are 40 questions in the exam, worth a total of 90 marks.

You should attempt every question in the exam.

Examination scores

The pass mark for the APM Project Management Qualification will vary between exam versions to take account of slight differences in question difficulty between different exam versions. The exam has a maximum score of 90 marks.