The document provides information about project management qualifications from the Association for Project Management (APM) in the UK. It outlines three main qualifications - the Introductory Certificate (IC), the APMP, and the Practitioner Qualification (PQ). The IC offers a broad understanding of project management principles and is assessed via a multiple choice exam. The APMP demonstrates knowledge across all project management elements and is internationally recognized. The PQ assesses 30 competencies over a 3-day residential center. It also provides contact information for the PiCubed training company that delivers courses for these qualifications.

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Project Management:
Introductory Certificate

2. Project administrator
Assessment
Professional
Knowledge
Experience
Ethical leadership
Capable
Knowledge
Skills
‘Knows’
A qualifications framework
IC
RPP
Level 1:
Level 2:
Level 3:
Level 4:
Level 5:
Level 6: Programme manager
Level 7: Portfolio manager
PMO
RBP
MCP
MSP
MoP
PPM
PRINCE2
APMP
The APM Introductory Certificate
Project Leader
Senior PM
Project Manager

3. APM Introductory Certificate
Overview:
The APM Introductory Certificate in Project Management offers a fundamental awareness
of project management terminology and provides a broad understanding of the principles
of the profession.
Audience:
Those staff who have an interest in project management but may not yet be committed to
project management as their professional route. This would include: Staff running projects in
the business, Project Administrators, PMO Coordinators, Business Analysts, Change
Managers
Assessment:
Assesses the key elements of the project management lifecycle and covers 27 knowledge
areas from the APM Body of Knowledge including planning and scheduling, communication,
teamwork, resource management, project risk management and project reviews. Assessment
is through a 60 question, multiple choice examination, taken over 1 hour.
Outcomes:
Successful candidates will be able to understand the language of project management
and will be able to take an active part in a project team and make a positive contribution
to any project environment. Delegates will be prepared to take the Introductory
Certificate in Project Management exam at the end of this course.

4. Delivery options
 Traditional fastrack: A two day classroom based course with exam at the
end of day two.
 Distance learning: Most of the preparation is carried out using carefully
prepared distance learning materials. CITI provides a study pack that
contains a study guide, mock exam questions generator and solution notes
via a secure access. Participants sit the multiple choice exams on an
agreed date.
 Blended learning: This version has the distance learning component as
above with the addition of a morning review with the tutor in a classroom
setting, where the material is reviewed as a group for final practice and
study, concentrating on areas of weakness, before sitting the multiple choice
exam in the afternoon.
Delivered through PiCubed’s sister company
To find out about courses in Cape Town and Johannesburg,
contact PiCubed : (t) 021 7955 130 (e) spike@pi3.co.za (w) www.pi3.co.za

5. Annex : Who is the
APM?

6. Association for Project Management
The Association for Project Management is the
UK professional body which aims to develop and
promote the professional disciplines of project
management and programme management, through
a programme called the "Five Dimensions of
Professionalism".
APM Qualifications are designed with the intention
of demonstrating to employers, clients and suppliers
that the recipient is a skilled and committed project
professional.
Through alignment with IPMA's 4 level Certification
programme they also aim to provide international
recognition. APM currently has over 19 000
individual members and 500 corporate members.
IPMA: International Project Management Association

7. A framework or methodology which defines the
processes and practices for the organisation
A competence framework to map levels of knowledge and
experience at appropriate levels
Qualifications to provide developmental opportunities and
recognition of competence at appropriate levels
A continuing professional development scheme that
broadens horizons and builds understanding through
sharing of good practice
Recognition that true professionals should be
accountable for their actions and adhere to a code of
ethics and professional conduct
5 dimensions of professionalism

8. APM Professional standards
Professionalism
= knowledge +
experience + ethics
+ leadership
Senior
practitioner /
expert
Practitioner
Foundation
Capabilitylevel
Many standards
Some standards
Few standards
IC
APMP
PQ
Competence
=
knowledge
+ experience
Knowledge
Assessment
RPP

9. Main APM qualifications
Introductory
Certificate
(APM IC)
The APM Introductory Certificate in Project Management offers a
fundamental awareness of project management terminology and is for
those wishing to gain a broad understanding of the principles of the
profession.
Typically offered as a 2 day
course. Other approaches
available.
Assessment: 60 question, multiple
choice examination, taken over 1
hour.
APMP APMP is a knowledge based qualification that allows candidates to
demonstrate knowledge of all elements of project management.
Candidates will be able to demonstrate an understanding of how these
elements interact and how their project fits into their strategic and
commercial environment. APMP is a qualification recognised both
nationally and internationally giving candidates a qualification that can
be carried from one job to another or from one industry to another.
Typically offered as a 4 day
course. Other approaches
available.
Assessment: A three hour paper
where candidates must answer
ten from sixteen questions derived
from all 37 syllabus topics.
Practitioner
Qualification
(PQ)
The APM Practitioner Qualification based on a residential assessment
of 30 competency areas.
3 day assessment centre
Qualification is achieved through
a residential assessment
focussing on:
•Individual work
•Group work
•Interview
Registered
Project
Professional
Achieved through demonstration of appropriate experience and skills
in the industry.
For information on other APM qualifications: www.apm.org.uk