The APMP is for those individuals who have managed projects for at least two years and have the necessary prior knowledge to gain the APMP qualification. It is a valuable early step on the professional ladder for those who are considering project management as a career.
The APMP is a qualification of the Association for Project Management, the online learning cost of £150 + VAT (£180 including VAT) does not include the examination – when you are ready this can be booked for £263 + VAT (£315.60 including VAT) for members, or £363 + VAT (£435.60 including VAT) for non-members.
We have a no nonsense content approach with byte size chunks of studying that you can fit around your work and life commitments. The learning access is open for as long as you need it, with support from our team of project management experts – should you need it!
The primary purpose of the learning is to ensure that delegates have sufficient knowledge and understanding to successfully complete the APMP three-hour, closed book, examination. The course covers the 12 learning outcomes (APM BoK 6th edition) included in the APMP syllabus.
Topics covered:
- The project context
- Project organisation
- Project lifecycles
- Project governance
- Planning
- Scope management
- Risk & issue management
- Developing a schedule
- Quality management
- Project communication
- Leadership and team management
- Procurement
The learning focuses on providing knowledge, principles and best practices in project management and includes exam preparation. The 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.
The on-line learning is made up of a combination of learning bytes which are narrated by experts, practice questions, flash cards and other learning games, including case studies together with access to CITI’s on-line study guide.
- 15 online learning bytes
- Over 120 practice questions
- Over 150 glossary items with flashcards and terminology tests
- ‘Ask the tutor’ options
- Readiness assessments
- 2 – 3 month learning plans
Step one: self-study using the on-line materials
Each individual is provided with a link to the on-line learning which is available 24/7 and therefore designed to fit in with busy life styles. It is recommended that a minimum of 30 hours of learning is undertaken over a period of 2-3 months ahead of sitting the exam. The examination is quite demanding and lack of effort and commitment on the part of the learner results in failure to gain the accreditation. We strongly recommend that each individual carefully plans their learning and sets themselves achievable milestones to ensure that they keep on track. Wherever possible, having a work colleague or mentor (preferably the individual’s line manager) to discuss progress at regular interval is beneficial.
Step two: the exam
The three hour examination can be taken when you feel you are ready – either by attending a CITI Open Course exam, or via the APM open exams. Further information is available here:
https://www.apm.org.uk/OpenExams
The following are the next available exam dates (subject to availability):
- CITI Open Course
- None scheduled at present
- APM open exam
- 18th May – Edinburgh
- 10th August – London
- November – Manchester
The examination fees are outlined here (based on your level of APM membership):
https://www.apm.org.uk/APMopenexaminationfees
If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact us on 01908 283620 or see the frequently asked questions below:
How much is it to get the qualification?
- The electronic learning access is £150 + VAT, a payment of £180 is required to start
- When you are ready to take the exam there is a further fee for the APM examination of
- £263 + VAT for members
- £363 + VAT for non-members
- The total cost for a non-member would be £615.60 including VAT
What physical materials do I get?
- We have distilled the APM BoK – 6th Edition down into our distance learning so that you do not need to buy or use any books, all the knowledge required to pass the exam is held in the electronic material
Do I have to take an exam with CITI?
- No, you can attend an exam with any APM Accredited Trainer – or via an APM open examination as mentioned under How does it work?
I have completed the distance learning, but still don't feel confident?
- Fear of failure is natural, and a three hour written exam is daunting – if you really do not feel like you have retained the knowledge, please call us and we can see if a classroom event may fit your learning style better?
