APM Project Fundamentals Qualification
The Association for Project Management (APM) is the chartered professional body for project management in the UK. 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.
Overview
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.
Project Fundamentals Qualification
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.
Why choose APM with PM Academy?
- Chartered-body alignment: Fully aligned to APM’s Body of Knowledge.
- Practitioner-led delivery: Delivered by experienced project professionals.
- Outcome-focused learning: Built for confidence, competence, and exam readiness.
- Flexible formats: Options that fit around operational commitments.
- Trusted partner: A reliable, long-term capability uplift partner.
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.
Training Options
You can choose from the following 4 learning pathways to complete your APM PFQ Study. Expand each pathway below for now information.
Virtual classroom via MS Teams
Delivered to you through MS Teams, this is online classroom training with an accredited trainer. Our 2-day Courses are scheduled each month to give you a choice of dates. Once you have completed the course you can choose to take your APM PFQ Exam online.
On completing your course booking, you will be sent accredited pre-course materials to assist with your preparation.
Virtual classroom via MS Teams – £1,095 + VAT – Go to booking form
Modular pathway via MS Teams
One day per week. Same qualification. Greater flexibility.
Our Modular Pathway delivery model allows multi-day courses to be completed as single training days delivered weekly, rather than on consecutive days.
Learners complete the same syllabus, contact hours, and qualification, while benefiting from improved flexibility and time to apply learning between sessions.
How it works
- 1 full training day per week
- APM PFQ is delivered over 2 weeks/
- Same accredited trainer throughout
- No change to assessment or certification
Once you have completed the e-learning you can choose to take your APM PFQ Exam online.
Modular pathway via MS Teams – £1,095 + VAT – Go to booking form
e-Learning self-paced online study
Self-pace e-learning is the most flexible way to complete your PFQ Study. Accessible on any device, this option gives you a modular approach that you can study at your own pace and time. Once you have completed the e-learning you can choose to take your APM PFQ Exam online.
e-Learning self-paced online study – £895 + VAT – Go to booking form
Face to face classroom training
Still the most effective way to learn, these rich communication classroom based courses are held over 2 days. Courses are scheduled across the UK for individual attendance, or we can come to your offices and train your group.
Once the training has been completed you can choose to take your APM PFQ Exam online.
Face to face classroom training – £1,495 + VAT – Go to booking form
What’s included
- Accredited Project Fundamentals training
- Official APM PFQ Exam
- Official APM PFQ Study Guide
- Online learning resources with sample exam papers
Exam Information
APM Project Fundamentals Qualification (PFQ)
- Exam format: Classic multiple-choice, 60 questions
- Exam style: Closed book
- Exam duration: 60 minutes
- Pass mark: 60%
- Delivery: Online exam via remote proctor
- Study modes: Classroom, live virtual, eLearning
Designed for
- Project professionals starting their journey to Chartered Project Professional (ChPP) status
- Project Managers looking to certify their knowledge
- Team Managers and Project Professionals aiming to learn about structured frameworks
- Professionals in functional roles that interface and support projects
Pre-requisites
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- There are no pre-requisites for attending the APM PFQ course.
- On completing your course booking, you will be sent accredited pre-course materials to assist with your preparation.
Why train with PM Academy?
- Specialists in project, programme and portfolio management capability development
- Over 30 years experience of delivering project management training
- Training designed and delivered by seasoned project professionals
- Real-world examples to help you translate theory into practice immediately
- Supportive learning environment focused on exam success and on-the-job application
Next steps
Ready to take the next step in your project management career?
- Talk to us about in-house or group training
- Choose a learning path and submit your enquiry below