APM Project Fundamentals Qualification
The APM Project Fundamentals Qualification (SCQF Level 6) is a multiple-choice examination. It offers a fundamental awareness of project management terminology giving you the knowledge to make a positive contribution to any project.
Video: Why take the APM PFQ?
This course provides a fantastic foundation for the APM Project Management Qualification (PMQ) course. We offer two modes of study, Online Taught and Self-Directed learning.
Who is it for?
The Association for Project Management (APM) Project Fundamentals Qualification (PFQ) is for anyone who:
- has little or no knowledge of project management
- is looking to develop their professional project management knowledge, experience and career
- has a project management role and is looking to advance their project working practices.
There is no formal entry requirement for this course.
Why take this qualification?
- you can demonstrate that you are working towards enhancing your professional development
- achieve part professional qualification award from APM the chartered professional body
- being recognised as a competent project management practitioner
- converse and apply project management terminology and language to your projects
- study with project management experts who are both practitioners and academics
- all learning resources, including the PFQ study guide, is included in our course
- become an Associate Member of the APM
- being able to go on and study the APM Project Management Qualification for full membership.
Course content
However you choose to study our PFQ course, you will cover the following topics:
- key concepts of project, programme and portfolio management
- project environment and project life cycle
- project roles and responsibilities
- project planning and scope
- risk and quality management
- scheduling and resource management
- communication and leadership.
Modes of study
We understand that not everyone can take time out of their busy working schedules to attend these courses, so we offer three different modes of study:
- Online taught - 2 days of online study with a tutor.
- Online Self-Directed - study at your own pace within a 3-month window via our online modules. Upon registration you will be provided with a link to the online course and provided with an online induction.
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How does the Self-Directed course work?
- Upon registration, you will be provided with a secure 3-month link to access the course. The 3-month limit is there to motivate you to build a disciplined learning momentum to complete the course in a reasonable period. If the limit expires, a further registration fee is payable.
- As well as offering a comprehensive curriculum, at the end of each module are activities and tests that support and embed learning. You can go back and restudy the modules as many times as you wish. When you feel you are ready, simply contact us to register for the one-hour exam.
- Includes: Online access to all learning modules including our 5-star rated APM PFQ study guide
- Dates and time: ONLINE SELF-DIRECTED. Course access is limited to 3 months from your chosen start date then a re-registration fee applies.
- Location: ONLINE – via access link provided upon registration
- Cost:
- APM Exam fee: Excluded
- Re-registration fee: £ for each 3 months
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Exam: Self-registration - bookable directly with the Association for Project Management.
Examination online – The PFQ requires you to sit a 1-hour online exam (60 multiple-choice questions). We recommend taking the exam within 7 days of the course ending. The exam is bookable directly with the Association for Project Management via the link provided by the College.
Terms & conditions: please follow the link for the full T&Cs.
Fees:
Online taught: £ (includes exam fee)
Self-directed: £ (excludes exam fee)
Re-Registration fee for Self-Directed: