MANAGEMENT SKILLS CENTRE

Overview 

APMP is the qualification for anyone who has worked within project management for up to two years, such as project office personnel, team members, or recently appointed project officers, or for anyone who has recently taken on project management responsibilities as part of their job.

APMP (IPMA Level D) is a knowledge based foundation level qualification enabling participation in projects from individual assignments through to large capital projects.

The course concentrates on those aspects of the APMP syllabus excluded from PRINCE2.  For more details see the  FAQs and the January 2010 White Paper by Graham Williams entitled "APMP for PRINCE2 Practitioners" - it is on the OGC Best Management Practice website at http://www.best-management-practice.com/gempdf/APMP_for_PRINCE2_Practitioners_White_Paper.pdf .

What is assessed?

The APMP assessment involves one two-hour written essay-based paper . 

APMP assesses the candidate's breadth of knowledge in all areas of project management, from strategic and commercial implications, to the technical, organisational, and people management skills required to participate effectively within a project team. Further details such as syllabus, candidate guidance notes and a sample paper can be downloaded from the APM website.

This qualification allows candidates to demonstrate knowledge of all elements of project management in order to assist in the management of projects. Candidates with this qualification will be able to demonstrate an understanding of how these elements interact. They will also be able to understand how their project fits into their strategic and commercial environment.

 

Free registration when becoming a member of the APM

Individuals who take the exam will be eligible for free registration when applying for membership of APM. This offer is only available for six weeks after the exam (valid from the date on the results letter).

 

Course duration and venue

The course lasts for three days with the three-hour examination to be sat on the Monday ten days after the end of the course. Courses are scheduled at Westminster, London.

Fees:

APM Exam Fees

Level of membership	Fee
Non member	£235 + VAT
Individual who works for an APM corporate member	£160 + VAT
Associate member or member of APM	£160 + VAT

 

Cancellation is £75 + VAT.  Resits are £75 + VAT. 

b) MSC Course Fee

The basic course fee will be £900 + VAT. This includes all tuition, the 220-page MSC course manual which contains all the information in the five-day APMP study guide, the book by Graham Williams "APMP for PRINCE2 Practitioners", the APM Body of Knowledge, refreshments before and between the teaching sessions - including lunch on each day. The APM exam fee is additional.

Reduced course fees are available to:

• Any company that sends two or more delegates (20% on all delegates)

• An early-bird reduction of 10% for bookings received at least two months before the course.

Note that these reductions are all based on a percentage of the full fee; the maximum reduction is 30%.

Payment is required by cheque, credit card or bank transfer before registration is confirmed.