APM Project Fundamentals

The APM Project Fundamentals Qualification is designed for people who are just starting out in a new project management role or looking to change their career completely. This qualification is for people who want a broad understanding of the principles of the profession.

There are no specific requirements for experience or other qualifications that you must have before studying for the APM Project Fundamentals Qualification.

However, you will most likely:

• Be working or plan to work in a project environment.

• Be looking to progress your career and improve your employability.

• Be interested in learning about all areas of project management and not a particular methodology

Recommended minimum standard of English - Equivalent to an International English Language Testing System score of 6.0 or higher.        

There is a total of 10 Learning Objectives that need to be met to cover the course module.

The course is delivered online over 5 full days with a 60 minute multiple choice online exam at the end of the course. 

• You have responsibility in your organisation to manage projects.
• You would like to gain a fully comprehensive bank of the skills and knowledge required to be a project manager as part of an organisation
• You want to focus on the areas that are most appropriate to your role and organisation  

• You will develop the skills needed to lead and manage projects.
• This course will provide a broader knowledge of skills to help you be more effective in specific project management areas
• You will learn transferrable skills such as communication, organisational skills, problem solving, leadership and critical thinking which will help you to apply to relevant jobs within the project management and wider business environment.  

• The freedom and experience that comes with online delivery
• The networking with your peers in the online environment
• Gaining new skills and expertise that will allow you to flourish in your project management role

The APM Project Fundamentals Qualification is designed for people who want a broad understanding of the principles of the profession.

The programme is designed to facilitate your development of a range of Project Management qualities that are highly valued in the workplace.

Successful completion of this course can lead to progression onto further courses within the college.