Training Course: APM Introductory
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Summary
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| Code: |
P1/APMI
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| Start Date: |
27 Sep 2010
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| Days: |
2 days
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| Location: |
Central London
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| Original Price: |
£685.00
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| Price: |
£500.00
(you save 27%)
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| Exam Costs: |
£0.00
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| Manual Costs: |
£0.00
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| Notes: |
Price includes exam.
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Course
A two day workshop designed to introduce people to a structured approach to planning, managing and controlling a project. Individuals currently working for less than 12 months in Project Management, Team Leaders and people working on the periphery of projects and Project Management will benefit from attendance. The course prepares delegates to sit the APM Introductory Certificate examination which is scheduled at the end of the second day.
Pre-requisites:
None
Objectives
Attendance on this workshop will enable delegates to:
- Develop their understanding of the stages in the Project Management Process with particular reference to the Project Management Lifecycle
- Understand and apply planning and control techniques
- Build on their existing knowledge and skills in Project Management
- Relate the various tools and techniques to one complete process
At the end of the workshop the students will be able to:
- Apply their knowledge in a practical way to real life projects
- Use the tools and techniques associated with Project Management effectively
- Take a professional view of all project work
Format
During the syndicate activities delegates will produce various documents required to plan, monitor and control any project. They will have ample opportunity to discuss their findings, their understanding of the processes and their approach to Project Management. Throughout the workshop additional information will be given to ensure syndicates cover the objectives of each session. Individual exercises will also be used to consolidate subjects taught. At the end of the course, delegates will have the opportunity to sit a 1 hour multiple choice examination leading to the APM Introductory Certificate.
Pre-course Work:
None
Content
During the workshop delegates will work on a project scenario in syndicates. Sessions will include the following topics:-
- Project Lifecycle
- Project Management Approach
- Project Organisation Structure
- Stakeholder Analysis
- Documentation
- Business Case
- Project Management Plan
- Breakdown Structures
- Work, Product, Organisational & Costs
- Detailed Planning
- Networks
- Estimating
- Critical Path Analysis
- Gantt Chart
- Resource Histogram
- People Management and Teams
- Belbin Team Types
- Motivation/Communication
- Handling Conflict
- Methods and Procedures
- Risk
- Change/Configuration Management
- Quality
- Monitoring and Control
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Subject
The Association for Project Management (APM) is the largest independent professional body of its kind in Europe with over 15,000 individual and 400 corporate members worldwide.
The APM has developed its own Body of Project Management Knowledge known as the APM BoK. This document, which is now in its fifth edition, contains a collection of 52 knowledge areas required to manage any project successfully.
Flowing naturally from this well-respected source of industry guidance is a broad range of Project Management qualifications aimed at all levels of responsibility within or associated with a project team. This qualification scheme encourages continuing professional development and provides added credibility to participating organisations and encompasses the following levels:
- Introductory Certificate
- APMP (IPMA Level D)
- Practitioner Qualification (IPMA Level C)
- Certificated Project Manager (IPMA Level B)
- APM Risk Management Certificates Level One and Two
Each project management qualification has been designed to build upon the previous level and thus provides a clear development path throughout your project career.
APM training and qualifications are an ideal choice for organisations in any industry sector that is looking to provide continuous professional development for their project managers.
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Provider
This training provider consists of experienced practitioners, delivering industry recognised professional qualifications and valuable practical skills based on accepted best practice standards through training and mentoring.
They offer a range of professional training solutions that are second to none. With a warm and friendly approach, they pride themselves on successful results and their consistently high pass rates.
They are committed to delivering the highest quality service and value, throughout all their offerings. Based on the practical application of best practice theory, their courses are delivered by highly experienced, qualified specialist trainers. They are continually enhancing and refining their services to meet YOUR needs, ensuring they remain among the very best!
They are accredited to offer training leading to professional examinations in the following areas:
- PRINCE2
- ITIL
- APM Introductory Certificate
- APMP
- MSP - Managing Successful Programmes
Whatever your training / consultancy / support needs around any of these subjects, they can make your learning enjoyable and successful.
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Venue
Located in central London.
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