Description
APM Project Fundamentals Qualification (PFQ)
The Association for Project Management (APM) is the chartered professional body for project management in the UK.
It sets the benchmark for best practice, professional standards, and career development across the project profession. Through a recognised Body of Knowledge, qualifications framework, and professional membership pathways, APM supports individuals and organisations to consistently deliver successful outcomes in complex environments.
Whether you are new to project management or looking to formalise your experience with a globally recognised qualification, these courses will equip you with the language, concepts and competence to manage projects more confidently and consistently.
The APM Project Fundamentals Qualification (PFQ) provides a solid grounding in the core principles of project management. It is designed for those new to projects or those seeking a common language and understanding of how projects operate within an organisational context. The course covers essential concepts such as project life cycles, roles and responsibilities, planning, risk, and governance, enabling learners to contribute effectively to project work from day one
Designed for
- New entrants to project management looking for certification into the industry
- Project professionals, project support, team managers and team members.
Learning objectives
APM Project Fundamentals Qualification (PFQ) – Core Concepts
- Understand project, programme, and portfolio basics, including lifecycles and context.
- Grasp roles, responsibilities, and the importance of stakeholder engagement.
- Learn fundamental planning, scheduling, and resource management.
- Understand risk, issue, quality, and change management basics.
- Recognize communication, leadership, and teamwork principles
Course contents
This course is aligned to the APM Project Fundamentals Qualification syllabus and includes:
- Project management overview; What is a project?
- Project management process; Core components of project management
- Projects, programmes & portfolios
- Project benefits management; Project success; Project context
- Stakeholder management; Communication
- Project lifecycles including iterative and linear lifecycles
- Project reviews and reporting
Pre-requisites
- There are no pre-requisites for attending the APM PFQ course.
- When you book your course you will be sent pre-course preparation materials
What’s Included?
- Online resources including pre-course & sample exams
- 2-days accredited training
- Online APM PFQ exam
- APM PFQ Study Guide
Exam information
- Exam Format: Classic multi-choice, 60 questions, Closed book
- Exam duration:Â 60 minutes
- Pass mark:Â 36/60 (60%)
- Delivery:Â Online proctor
Study options
- Virtual Classroom (MS Teams or Zoom); Face to Face Classroom; e-Learning.
