Project Management Qualification

Overview

On this accelerated APM Project Management course, you will increase your knowledge of project management, including budgeting and cost management, conflict management, communication, earned value management, leadership, negotiation, procurement, sponsorship and teamwork.

In just 2 days, you will also understand how each element of project management affects the others and how they fit together strategically and commercially.

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

Audience

This course is ideal if you are an aspiring or existing project manager.

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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 the first time or train again for free. This is our guarantee. We’re confident you’ll pass your course the 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 9 am – 5 pm, with a nice long break for lunch. With Firebrand Training you’ll get at least 12 hours/day of 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 the 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 135,000 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

Module 1: How organisations and projects are structured
Module 2: Project life cycles
Module 3: The situational context of projects
Module 4: Communication within project management
Module 5: The principles of leadership and teamwork
Module 6: Planning for success
Module 7: Project scope management
Module 8: Schedule and resource optimisation
Module 9: Project procurement
Module 10: Risk and issue management in the context of project management
Module 11: Project quality in the context of a project

Exam Track

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

There are two examination routes for the qualification:

A three-hour paper where candidates must answer 10/16 questions

OR

For PRINCE2® Registered Practitioners a two-hour paper that recognises prior learning. In this paper candidates must answer 6/10 questions

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, you should typically have some project management knowledge.

It is also the ideal next step for anyone holding the APM Project Fundamentals (PFQ) certification.

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 134,561 students and asked them all to review our Accelerated Learning. Currently, 96.41% 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.

"I had a great time. The instructor is very knowledgeable and his training is on point. Two exams in 2 days is a lot. But he makes it doable."
Juan van Gom, Ministry of Defense Netherlands. (19/1/2024 (Friday) to 21/1/2024 (Sunday))

"It was a tough but interesting 5 days. Learnt new skills and have a better understanding of the tools that can be used by a Business Analyst. Met new people from different companies with different expertise."
Neil Wyborn. (8/1/2024 (Monday) to 12/1/2024 (Friday))

"Great residential place of study. Great tuition with a great Trainer. Great facilities to learn. Looking forward to the next residential!! Looking forward to applying knowledge gained!"
SL, Macmillan Support Cancer. (8/1/2024 (Monday) to 12/1/2024 (Friday))

"Very organised and clear. Enjoyed the teaching. Excellent standard."
MH, Orange cyber defense. (30/10/2023 (Monday) to 1/11/2023 (Wednesday))

"Detailed and thorough training in a great environment."
Anonymous, SYP. (8/1/2024 (Monday) to 12/1/2024 (Friday))

Course Dates

Start	Finish	Status	Location
19/2/2024 (Monday)	20/2/2024 (Tuesday)	Finished - Leave feedback	-
24/6/2024 (Monday)	25/6/2024 (Tuesday)	Wait list	Nationwide
5/8/2024 (Monday)	6/8/2024 (Tuesday)	Limited availability	Nationwide
16/9/2024 (Monday)	17/9/2024 (Tuesday)	Open	Nationwide
28/10/2024 (Monday)	29/10/2024 (Tuesday)	Open	Nationwide
9/12/2024 (Monday)	10/12/2024 (Tuesday)	Open	Nationwide

APM - Project Management Qualification