APMP – Certificate
Duration
5 Days
Course Overview
This course focuses on project management concepts and processes in line with the Association for Project Management (APM). These processes apply to any project that is related directly to business change irrespective of the organisation structure or environment. The content of this course is based entirely upon the APM Body of Knowledge, (APMBoK), which itself represents the topics in which professionals in project management should be knowledgeable and competent.
The training is delivered by a highly experienced APMP certified trainer, with participation by the delegates being integral to the learning process. By using activity and case study, delegates will explore project management issues via group discussion and practical application of key concepts.
The APMP syllabus covers a wide breadth of topics, from the essential management tools required to monitor and control a project through to the wider context in which the project is being managed in terms of social and environmental issues, finance, organisation, procurement and people management.
Prerequisites
All delegates must have a good understanding of the basic principles of project management.
Course Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course, delegates will achieve the following:
• Understand and manage projects in an effective manner;
• Understand the relevant Project Documents for each stage of the project lifecycle;
• Understand and control the relationship between the individual, team and task;
• Use Monitor & Control mechanisms for effective project tracking;
• Pass the APMP Examination.
Format
This course is a 5 day workshop with an exam on the final day. Topics are consolidated by practical exercises, which help the delegates to relate the subject areas to work based scenarios.
Delegates should be advised that they will be required to undertake individual assignments in the form of homework during the course and between the course and the examination workshop.
Course Content
Introduction to Project Management
Definition of a Project
The Project Management Process
Project Constraints
Health, Safety and Enviroment
Management of People
Belbin's team roles
Tuckman's team development model
Adair's action centered leadership
Motivation
Leadership
Conflict
Communication
Characteristics of a Project compared to Business as Usual
Project Initiators
Negotiation
Process of negotiation
Types of contractual arrangement and methods of supplier reimbursement
Planning Tools
Scope Management
Breakdown Structures
Responsibility Matrix
Precedence Network Analysis/Critical Path Analysis
Gantt Charts
Resource Histogram
Extended Project Lifecycle
Stakeholder Management
Analysis
Benefits
Communication plan
Starting up a Project/Conception
Business Case
Success criteria
Success factors
Management Systems
Issue Management
Requirement Management
Cost Management
Project Evaluation Reviews
Gate Reviews
Audits
Risk
Quality
Change Control
Configuration Management
Information Management
Budget and Cost Management
Project Management Methods
Governance of Project Management
Definitions
Project Defiition Workshop
Project Management Plan
Goals and Objectives
Organisation and Structure
Roles and responsibilities
Project Organisations
Functional
Project
Matrix
Investment Appraisal
Payback
Discounted Cash Flow and Net
Present Value (DCF/NPV)
Internal Rate of Return (IRR)
Monitoring and Control
Tracking against milestones
Control cycle
Earned Value Management (EVM)
Handover and Closeout
Handover
Lessons Learned
Benefit Realisation Review
