APM Introductory Certificate (PFQ)

Learn to plan and execute strategies

ABOUT THE PROGRAM

APM Introductory Certificate (PFQ), also called APM Project Fundamental Qualification is ideal for all those who want to become project managers. This training will provide the delegates with the knowledge about the tools and techniques used in project management. Our trainer will help the delegates in going through all the concepts of the subject so that they can clear the exam easily that will be held at the end of the training.

  • Discover the fundamental concepts of project management

  • Discover the structure of successful project

  • Get familiar with the roles and responsibilities of project manager

  • Learn how to give best to the project using available sources

  • Get to know about the various benefits that will be undertaken by attending this course

WHAT'S INCLUDED ?

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Includes

Tutor Support

A dedicated tutor will be at your disposal throughout the training to guide you through any issues.

Includes

Exam(s) included

Exams are provided, as part of the course. Obtaining certification is dependant on passing these exams

Includes

Certificate

Delegates will get certification of completion at the end of the course.

PREREQUISITES

  • There are no prerequisites for attending APM Introductory Certificate (PFQ) course
  • The delegates having some knowledge regarding managing resources can be helpful

TARGET AUDIENCE

APM Introductory Certificate (PFQ) course is best suited for the following audience:

  • Those who are new to the field of project management and want to get knowledge regarding the concepts used in it
  • Project Team Members who don't have any previous training in project management and who want to know about the standard terminologies used in project management
  • Individuals who want to get certified in APM Introductory Certificate (PFQ) can attend this course

WHAT WILL YOU LEARN?

  • Get to know about the roles and responsibilities in the domain of project management
  • Identify the criteria that should be adopted in order to gain success and benefits
  • Get the knowledge and understanding needed to clear this course
  • Identify the difference between operating environment and project management
  • Learn about the management structure on which the project operates
  • Determine effective planning for project management
  • Get to know about scope of project management
  • Understand the breakdown structure of project as the first step of planning
  • Effectively manage communication in the project environment

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PROGRAM OVERVIEW

APMP Training's APM Introductory Certificate course focuses on providing delegates with the knowledge on how to use various techniques for better management of the project within the organisation. Our trainers have years of experience in their domain. We provide latest study material while training sessions. Our courses are updated regularly as the new update is announced or came in market. Learn to effectively implement the learnt techniques in the workplace.

Exam

60 MCQ type questions

Exam Duration- 60 minutes

Passing Marks – 60 percent i.e. (36 out of 60)


PROGRAM CONTENT

Project Management and its operating environment

  • Define of project and project management
  • Vital purpose and definition of programme management, project management, and portfolio management
  • Difference between programme management and portfolio management in the field of project management
  • Differentiate between project and business
  • Pros of effective project management
  • Know about Project environment
  • Learn about PESTLE as a tool

Project Concept Phase 

  • Stakeholder management 
  • Project success management 
  • Business case 
  • Its benefits 

Project Definition Phase 

  • Project management plan 
  • Learn Quality Management 
  • Risk management 
  • Scope management 
  • To Scheduling 
  • Resource management 
  • To Estimating 
  • Define Procurement 

Project Management in Context

  • Project management
  • Programme management
  • Portfolio management
  • Project context
  • Project sponsorship

Planning the Strategy

  • Project quality
  • Project risk management
  • Purpose of the project management plan (PMP)
  • Handle Stakeholders’ Management
  • Project success and benefits management

Executing the Strategy

  • Scope management
  • Scheduling
  • Resource management
  • Change control information
  • Management and reporting
  • Issues management

Techniques

  • Configuration management
  • Estimating
  • Project business case
  • Procurement

Organising and Governance

  • Project lifecycle
  • Handover and closeout
  • Project reviews
  • Organisational roles

People and the Profession

  • Communications in a project
  • Teamwork
  • Leadership

Scope management

  • Define scope management
  • Product Breakdown Structure and Work Breakdown Structure
  • Configuration
  • Change control
  • Links between configuration and change control
  • Process of Change control
  • Configure management process

Scheduling and resource management

  • Define Total float and critical path
  • Understand Gantt chart, milestone, and baseline
  • Know Resource Management
  • Understand Different Types of resources
  • Resource smoothing/resource levelling
  • Procurement 

Risk Management and issue management

  • Project risk and risk management
  • Project risk management process
  • Use of risk register
  • Issue and issue management
  • Use of issue log
  • Escalation process

Project quality management

  • Quality and quality management
  • Quality planning, quality assurance, quality control, and continual improvement
  • Differences b/w quality control and assurance
  • Project reviews such as
    • Gate post
    • Benefit
    • Peer reviews

Communication

  • Methods of communication
  • Barriers to communication
  • Effective communication 
  • Communication plan

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ABOUT Corby

Corby is a borough which is located 37 km away from the north-east of Northampton. It is the town with fastest growing population in Northamptonshire as well as England. The census held in 2011 reports that Corby had a population of sixty-one thousand three hundred. It is located 37 km away from the north-east of Northampton. Due to a large number of Scottish migrant workers who came to Corby for its steelworks, Corby was at one time known locally as "Little Scotland". The town was a small village until 1930. All the changes took place with the opening of the steelworks by Stewarts and Lloyds. It is a rapidly changing place and a vibrant.

Politics:

Created since 1983, the constituency of Corby contains parts of traditionally Conservative East Northamptonshire. Corby has since 2005 won almos every election. Labour won the General Elections in 2005 by a huge majority. However it was in 2010 that the Labour Party candidate lost the seat to the Conservatives. In 2012 again, the Labour Party came to power when Mensch resigned as an MP The seat was won by Labour's Andy Sawford. As the constituency was an important seat, it attracted both national and international media.The Corby Borough Council , since 1979, has been under the control of the Labour party in local politics. During the 2015 elections ,Corby was represented by 5 Conservatives and 24 Labour Party members.

Employment and Education

Employment in Corby is against health and education, public administration and biased towards manufacturing. Weetos are made in the north of the town by Weetabix Limited. The town also is home to workshops that manufacture Fairline Boats. Amy’s Kitchen opened a factory in Corby a short time back. The Census of 2001 depicted the ratio of the working-age population to its degree-level qualifications at its lowest in both England and Wales. A 39.3% of the total population are without any GCSE-equivalent qualification. Corby had a population of 61,255 according to 2011 census. There are85.0% White British, 9.1% Other White, 85.0% White British, 9.1% Other White. Oakley Vale is Corby's least White British with only 70.7% of the population being White British. A range of vocational courses is provided to post-16 students and adult learners by the Corby campus of Tresham Institute of Further and Higher Education. The nearest universities to the south are the University of Northampton and to the west are De Montfort University in Leicester and University of Leicester.

Society and Culture

According to 2001 census, the number children of Scottish-origin in the Corby Urban Area was 10, 063 around 18.9% of the total population. A large number of the inhabitants of Corby enjoy this Scottish heritage. Apart from London, Corby is the only town in England with two Church of Scotland churches. About the town of the Corpy, a song Steeltown by Big Country was written.

Sport and Leisure

The main football team in Corby who play in the National League North is the Corby Town F.C. Corby is also home to the Corby East Midlands International Swimming Pool that came up in 2009. The Stewarts and Lloyds Rugby Football Club plays its home games in Corby. The club also has an athletic club for youngsters below 11 ears of age and also for those who have crossed 60. When the Youth Development League took place, the upper age group was promoted to Midland East 1 and it also gained a promotion in the Heart of England Athletics League.

Climate

Corby experiences a maritime climate mild winters and with cool summers. In Corby, the highest recorded temperature was 35 °C (95.0 °F) in August 1990 and the lowest was recorded during 1987 which was −23.3 °C (−9.9 °F).