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APM Introductory Certificate

Paul Ashton — Fri, 19 Jul 2013 10:51:19 +0000

In undertaking this highly interactive two-day course, you will gain an understanding of the language and processes of project management and some of the key tools and techniques. The Association for Project Management’s syllabus is covered during the event, using plenty of useful examples and practice exam questions – in readiness for the exam at the end of the course.

What are the course objectives?

You will receive a comprehensive workbook with everything necessary to complete the course. Each tutor-led session consists of interactive presentations of the material, interspersed with practical exercises, which are undertaken either in teams or individually.

What are the key topics?

What is the course format?

By the end of the two days, you will understand the language of project management and the structure of a successful project. You will be able to take an active role in a project team and make a positive contribution to any project environment. You will be fully prepared to take the exam for the Introductory Certificate in Project Management at the end of the course.

What is the duration and cost of the course?

This is a two day event.

Pricing is £850 plus VAT for this two-day event including exam fee (Accommodation is extra).

For further details contact us on 01908 283 600 or opencourses@citi.co.uk.

PRINCE2® Foundation

Paul Ashton — Tue, 21 May 2013 12:40:02 +0000

If you are a project manager, project support team member or work package manager, and you want to achieve PRINCE2® accreditation, this course is for you!

What are the course objectives?

Following the course you will have a good understanding of PRINCE2® and, subject to successful examination results, a recognised accreditation.

What content is covered?

The course is designed to provide you with a working understanding of structured project management as presented in PRINCE2®, to a level where you can use it to manage a project and pass the APMG PRINCE2® Foundation Examination. The course is accredited by APMG.

What are the key topics?

What is the course format?

In advance of the course, you will be provided with a copy of the PRINCE2® Manual, along with our pre-course study materials and you should plan to do up to eight hours of study on those materials prior to attending the course. Naturally, if you have knowledge and experience of PRINCE2® this time may be lessened for you.

The course is a three-day classroom event which blends formal presentation with practical exercises and focused discussion. Evening work is necessary and your trainer will assess your evening work at the start of each day. The Foundation exam is taken on the third day.

What is the duration and cost of the course?

3 days (including exam)

£900 plus VAT includes exam fee.

For further details contact us on 01908 283 600 or opencourses@citi.co.uk.

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P3O® Foundation

Paul Ashton — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 12:51:16 +0000

This course conforms to the syllabus set down by the Office of Government Commerce for candidates wishing to gain the P30 Foundation Certificate. The focus is on providing the knowledge and principles needed to ensure an in-depth understanding of best practices.

What are the course objectives?

The purpose of the Portfolio, Programme and Project Office (P3O) guidance is to provide universally applicable guidance that will enable individuals and organisations to successfully establish, develop and maintain appropriate business support structures.

What content is covered?

In particular the course will enable delegates to:

Discuss the different approaches organisations use to manage change: Portfolio, Programme, Project and Risk Management
Understand the relationship between Business as Usual (BAU) and business change and how they help realise strategic objectives
Know the high level ‘model’ of support, assurance and governance arrangements and the factors to consider when sizing a project office
Understand how an organisation’s P3O maturity will affect the implementation or improvement of P3O deployment
Understand the best practice view of the support and assurance activities of P3Os and how they can extract value from business change.

What are the key topics?

Distinguishes between portfolios, programmes and projects
Know the arguments for establishing model and measuring its success
Describe the purpose and major content of all roles
State the key functions and services
Describe the tools and techniques used
Undertake the Foundation Certificate
Practise with sample questions.

What is the course format?

Pre-course reading is provided. An interactive course, using a mixture of lectures, structured discussions, exercises and formal case work. Our discussions will be supported by working models of P3Os to illustrate how some of the ideas can be translated into appropriate activities within your organisation. At the end of the third day candidates will sit the forty-five minute multi-choice examination. It is a closed-book examination.

What is the duration and cost of the course?

3 days.

For further details contact us on 01908 283 600 or opencourses@citi.co.uk.

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eAPMIC distance learning

Paul Ashton — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 09:33:30 +0000

Our eAPMIC is designed for those unable to schedule time for CITI’s two-day workshop or whose learning style is better suited to working at their own pace.

The eAPMIC is essentially the same content as our APM Introductory Certificate in Project Management two day course, which offers a fundamental awareness of project management terminology and is for those wishing to gain a broad understanding of the principles of the profession. The qualification is designed for anyone looking to start a successful career in project management or those wanting to understand the principles of project management excellence.

What are the course objectives?

Candidates will be able to understand the language of project management and the structure of a successful project. They 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 at the end of this blended learning course.

What are the key topics?

What is the course format?

Most of the preparation is carried out using distance learning material. CITI provides a study pack that contains a study guide, mock exam questions generator and solution notes via secure access to ‘YourCITI’, our secure client Extranet.

On exam day, a morning review with the tutor is held, 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.

What is the duration and cost of the course?

This is a distance learning event.

£800 plus VAT includes exam fee and half day review.
£300 plus VAT includes exam fee without the half day review.

For further details contact us on 01908 283 600 or opencourses@citi.co.uk.