Introductory Certificate in Project Management
ITonlinelearning’s accredited APM Introductory Certificate training course has been created for
companies, organisations or individuals that wish to expand their project management skills.
Accredited by the Association for Project Management (APM), this course will lead to an
internationally recognised qualification. The APM Introductory Certificate provides the
foundation for further training and qualifications in the expanding project management field.
The course is equivalent to a two-day classroom workshop and takes between 10-12 hours to
complete. It combines multiple voices, animation and interactive exercises, providing training at
a time, pace and location to suit individual requirements. The course consists of 17 sessions
which form a comprehensive introduction to the principles of project management.
Benefits
• An exam simulator which results in exceptional pass rates
• Increased retention of learning
• Less time taken to learn
• Increased control and visibility of progress and achievement
• Reduced travel costs
• Accessible from any location
Target Audience
The APM Introductory Certificate in Project Management requires no prior knowledge or
experience. It is designed for anyone looking to start a successful project management career, or
wishing to understand the principles of project management.
Why e-Learning?
Technological improvements and advances in educational design mean that e-learning is no
longer just a low cost alternative to traditional training methods. In many respects our
courseware offers training which is superior to the majority of available “classroom” options.
Not only is the effectiveness of the training process enhanced, but also the convenience and
overall cost efficiency of e-learning makes it a compelling option for training. Training can be
targeted at specific individual requirements and staff learn what they need, any time, any place.
Staff also learn at their own pace and can repeat each section as many times as required during
the course and as a refresher.
What’s included?
• The course consists of animations, text, voiceovers and interactive exercises
• Additional features such as sticky notes, a “favourites” option, corporate notes, simple
administration functionality, review bar and real time pause
• A comprehensive maintenance service so that courses are kept up to date
• Randomised APM Introductory Certificate exam simulator
• FAQ’s and keyword search
Course Introduction
• Using the Course
• Course Objectives
• Prerequisites
• Conventions / Terminologies
• Professional Qualifications
• The PM Community
Basic Concepts
• What is a Project?
• Projects vs Operations
• Project Lifecycles
The Project Management Centre
• Projects, Programmes
& Portfolios
• The Project Environment
(PESTLE)
• The Business Case
• PM Processes
• Project Success Criteria
Organising a Project
• The Project Sponsor / Board
• The Project Manager
• Project Assurance / Support
• Project Teams
Planning a Project
• The Project Management Plan
• The PID / SoW
• Product-Based Planning
• Activity-Based Planning
• Baselining
Scheduling a Project
• Networks
• Float
• Critical Path Analysis
• Milestones
Estimating
• Top Down / Bottom Up
• Delphi Technique
• Factoring
• Work Distribution
• Effort vs Duration
(Weinburg’s Rule)
Managing Resources
• Resource Types
• S-Curves
• Resource Histograms
• Resource Scheduling
Controlling a Project
• Stages & Tolerance
• Earned Value
• Forecasting
• Computer Based Tools
Managing Scope
• Scope Planning / Definition
• Scope Verification
• Scope Change Control
Managing Communications
• Authorities
• Decision Making
• Reporting
• Project Issue
Managing Risk
• Investment Appraisal
• Risk Identification / Analysis
• Response Development /
Control
• Risk Technique
Managing Quality
• Quality Management
• Quality System
• Quality Assurance
• Quality Control
• Customer Quality Expectations
Managing Change
Change Management
• Change Control
• Configuration Management
• Procurement & Contract
Management
Managing Procurement
• Teamwork
• Conflict Management
• Health, Safety and
Environmental Management
Closing Down a Project
• Handover
• Follow-On Actions
• Post-Project Review
• Lessons Learned
• Project Filing
Exam Technique
• How to approach the
APM-IC exam
Exam Simulator
• Randomised APM-IC
exam questions
