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The Association for http://apmprojectmanagementtraining.com" title="" >Project Management Training is the UK body for professional project management. They have 14, 000 members, mostly in the United Kingdom. They are a member association which offers a wide range of development activities for project managers, including an annual conference, awards and a structure of regional branches, specialist interest groups and publication. The most significant publication of the Body of Knowledge, this acts a reference to project management in many organizations. The Body of Knowledge acts as the foundation for many qualifications including
APM Introductory Certificate in Project Management (APM IC)The course is ideal for those people who are new to project management. It covers the main topics of project management with a focus on the basic project planning and control processes. Some of the more advances and difficult topics, such as earned value management and project governance are excluded. The APM IC is a relatively simple 1 hour 60 multiple choice examination.
APMP. The APMP is ideal for project managers with 3-4 years experience. This wide ranging qualification covers all the main areas of the APM Body of Knowledge. It help s to consolidate understanding if the principles and practice of project management and forms a solid foundation for new project managers. The assessment is via a three hour written question paper in which the candidates have to complete 10 out of 16 questions. This is equivalent to the work package manager level D on the International Project Management Association competence framework.
APM Practitioner (APM PQ) The APM Practitioner qualification is for project managers with 5 years experience who can demonstrate the ability to apply project management to non complex projects. You need to be able to demonstrate a good understanding of project management. Assessment is by a 3 day assessment centre using a wide variety of exercise and tests. This is equivalent to the manager of non complex projects (level C) on the International Project Management Association competence framework.
APM Project Professional This is a new standard that is based on the ability to manage the most complex and challenging projects. It is the precursor the hoped for chartered project managers standard. Project managers at this highest level must be able to demonstrate a commitment to professional standards, a record of CPD, a set of project management competences and a track record of successful delivery. This is equivalent to the manager of complex projects (level B) on the International Project Management Association competence framework.
Project Management Certification course available from the Association for Project Management (APM)
