APM Project Management Qualification (PMQ)

The Project Management Qualification (PMQ) course builds on the fundamentals established in more foundation project management courses, to prepare you for attaining an internationally recognised qualification (IPMA Level D, SCQF Level 7). It is designed to allow you to demonstrate understanding of all elements of project management, from how the elements interact to how your project fits into your strategic and commercial environment.

Refine your project management skills by applying recognised best practice approaches, and further your career by successfully deploying the key techniques and management strategies to your projects.

This course is designed for individuals from both the public and private sector, working in the management of projects, ranging from individual assignments through to those working on large capital or change projects.

It is recommended that those wishing to undertake the course have a minimum of two years’ relevant practical experience of project management. Typically, we would expect you to have some pre-existing project management knowledge – ideally, although not required, through the APM Project Fundamentals Qualification (PFQ).

• Outline how organisations and projects are structured
• Analyse project life cycles
• Recognise the contexts and environments in which projects can be delivered
• Practice governance of project management and the use of structured methodologies
• Enhance communication within project management
• Demonstrate the principles of leadership and teamwork
• Understand planning for success
• Employ project scope management
• Determine schedule and resource management
• Administer project procurement
• Demonstrate risk management and issue management
• Perform project quality management

End of Course assessment

On completing all parts of the course, you will receive an RICS Certificate of Completion.

If you are seeking the formal qualification: On completing the course you will be required to apply for the exam directly with the APM Group. On passing the exam you will receive the formal APM Project Management Qualification (PMQ). The format of this closed book written exam requires candidates to answer 10 out of 16 questions within 3 hours. A score of 55% or higher is required to pass. Please note that the exam must be taken within 12 months of purchase of this course.