Project Fundamentals | Firebrand Training

Overview

On this accelerated APM Project Fundamentals course, you’ll gain foundational knowledge and learn the principles and concepts of project management, and how to implement the practice into your business to create a progressive and profitable environment.

In just 1 day, you’ll learn about the different project life cycles, roles and responsibilities within projects and the importance of communication within a project. You’ll also build knowledge in:

Leadership and teamwork within a project
Project risk and issue management in the context of a project
Project scope management, resource scheduling and optimisation in a project

At the end of this course, you’ll sit APM Project Fundamentals exam, and achieve your certification. Through Firebrand’s Lecture | Lab | Review methodology, you’ll get access to courseware, learn from certified instructors, and train in a distraction-free environment.

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Benefits

Seven reasons why you should sit your course with Firebrand Training

Two options of training. Choose between residential classroom-based, or online courses
You'll be certified fast. With us, you’ll be trained in record time
Our course is all-inclusive. A one-off fee covers all course materials, exams**, accommodation* and meals*. No hidden extras.
Pass first time or train again for free. This is our guarantee. We’re confident you’ll pass your course first time. But if not, come back within a year and only pay for accommodation, exams and incidental costs
You’ll learn more. A day with a traditional training provider generally runs from 9am – 5pm, with a nice long break for lunch. With Firebrand Training you’ll get at least 12 hours/day quality learning time, with your instructor
You’ll learn faster. Chances are, you’ll have a different learning style to those around you. We combine visual, auditory and tactile styles to deliver the material in a way that ensures you will learn faster and more easily
You’ll be studying with the best. We’ve been named in Training Industry’s “Top 20 IT Training Companies of the Year” every year since 2010. As well as winning many more awards, we’ve trained and certified over 100,000 professionals

* For residential training only. Doesn't apply for online courses
** Some exceptions apply. Please refer to the Exam Track or speak with our experts

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Curriculum

Section 1: Projects and project management
Section 2: Programme and portfolio management
Section 3: Life cycles (including: linear, iterative and hybrid life cycles)
Section 4: Reviews
Section 5: Implementing Strategy
Section 6: Stakeholder engagement
Section 7: Business case
Section 8: Success and benefits
Section 9: Procurement
Section 10: Scope management
Section 11: Estimating
Section 12: Scheduling
Section 13: Resource optimisation
Section 14: Deployment baseline (the Project Management Plan)
Section 15: Risk management
Section 16: Progress monitoring and reporting
Section 17: Issue management
Section 18: Quality management
Section 19: Change control
Section 20: Configuration management
Section 21: Teams
Section 22: Leadership
Section 23: Team development
Section 24: Communication

Exam Track

As part of this accelerated course, you’ll sit the following exam at the Firebrand Training centre, covered Certification Guarantee:

APM Project Fundamentals exam

Duration: 1 hour
Format: Multiple-choice
Passing score: 60%

What's Included

Your accelerated course includes:

Accommodation *
Meals, unlimited snacks, beverages, tea and coffee *
On-site exams **
Exam vouchers **
Practice tests **
Certification Guarantee ***
Courseware
Up-to 12 hours of instructor-led training each day
24-hour lab access
Digital courseware **

* For residential training only. Accommodation is included from the night before the course starts. This doesn't apply for online courses.
** Some exceptions apply. Please refer to the Exam Track or speak with our experts
*** Pass first time or train again free as many times as it takes, unlimited for 1 year. Just pay for accommodation, exams, and incidental costs.

Prerequisites

There are no formal prerequisites for this accelerated course.

Unsure whether you meet the prerequisites? Don’t worry. Your training consultant will discuss your background with you to understand if this course is right for you.

Reviews

Here's the Firebrand Training review section. Since 2001 we've trained exactly 134561 students and asked them all to review our Accelerated Learning. Currently, 96.51% have said Firebrand exceeded their expectations.

Read reviews from recent accelerated courses below or visit Firebrand Stories for written and video interviews from our alumni.

"The training location is remote so no interferences. I liked the feeling of out of sight out of mind. Full focus to study."
S.S, Arion banki. (24/1/2023 (Tuesday) to 27/1/2023 (Friday))

"This is the second course I have attended with Firebrand and on both occasions I found them to be presented well with excellent instructors. No shortcuts were taken which meant I was ready to take my exams at and pass them first time. I will continue to use Firebrand for my training needs in future."
Martin Bassett, CoreFiling Ltd. (25/1/2023 (Wednesday) to 27/1/2023 (Friday))

"Overall it was a very good experience. Would like to thank the instructor, his approach, the way he structured the days, the approach and paced really helped."
Anonymous. (25/1/2023 (Wednesday) to 27/1/2023 (Friday))

"Thanks Jack for being patient and breaking everything down in ways that we could all understand & remember!"
C.D.S. (25/1/2023 (Wednesday) to 27/1/2023 (Friday))

"I received my certificate, and I would like to thank you for your support. The course was not that hard, because the instructor was always there supporting me and ready to help. I enjoyed the class tremendously. I look forward to taking another class."
Anonymous. (23/1/2023 (Monday) to 28/1/2023 (Saturday))

Course Dates

Start	Finish	Status	Location
21/11/2022 (Monday)	21/11/2022 (Monday)	Finished - Leave feedback	-
27/3/2023 (Monday)	27/3/2023 (Monday)	Wait list	Nationwide
8/5/2023 (Monday)	8/5/2023 (Monday)	Limited availability	Nationwide
19/6/2023 (Monday)	19/6/2023 (Monday)	Open	Nationwide
31/7/2023 (Monday)	31/7/2023 (Monday)	Open	Nationwide
11/9/2023 (Monday)	11/9/2023 (Monday)	Open	Nationwide

APM - Project Fundamentals