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APM Project Fundamentals Qualification course overview.

A project fundamentals qualification covering project life cycles, planning, communication, risk, quality and team working.

Included in selected IT Career Switch traineeships as part of a wider career pathway.

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Project fundamentals

APM PFQ

Project fundamentals training for learners developing structured project support and delivery skills.

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APM

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APM PFQ

Exam/code

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What this course helps you build.

APM PFQ gives aspiring project professionals a broad grounding in project management language, structure and delivery responsibilities.

01

Project life cycles and context

02

Planning, scope and resources

03

Risk, quality and communication

What the official exam covers.

The APM PFQ module introduces the core ideas learners need to work as an informed member of a project team.

Exam snapshot

  • Project fundamentals qualification
  • Introductory project management
  • APM Body of Knowledge
  • Project support pathway

Project Context and Life Cycles

Foundation

How organisations structure projects and how work moves through project stages.

Planning and Scope

Foundation

Defining scope, planning work, scheduling activity and managing resources.

Risk, Issue and Quality

Foundation

Understanding risk, issues, quality expectations and control.

Communication and Teamwork

Foundation

Stakeholder communication, leadership basics and effective project teamwork.

Breakdown based on APM Project Fundamentals Qualification overview.

Where APM PFQ can fit into your career.

APM PFQ gives aspiring project professionals a broad grounding in the language and responsibilities of project work.

1

Project Support Officer

2

Project Administrator

3

PMO Assistant

4

Junior Project Coordinator

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Build the project foundations employers expect

APM PFQ supports the Project Management route by giving learners practical confidence with project life cycles, planning, risk and communication.

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