Course Syllabus

Course Introduction

The syllabus for this qualification recognises prior learning and achievement for PRINCE2 Practitioners. This qualification is based upon the APM Body of Knowledge which encompasses all areas of project management including strategic and commercial considerations, together with the technical, organisational and people management skills required to participate effectively in project management. Areas covered include:

• Context of project management
• Planning and strategy
• Executing the strategy
• Techniques
• Business and commercial
• Organisation and governance
• People and profession

The syllabus has been designed to complement the PRINCE2 Practitioner syllabus and includes only those subjects that are not fully contained within the PRINCE2 method.

Our e-learning

We have divided the syllabus topics into zones and the topics covered within each zone are shown below:

Green Zone – Getting Going

• Project management
• Programme management
• Portfolio management

Blue Zone – Background

• Project life cycles
• Project context

Pink Zone – People & Projects

• Stakeholder management
• Organisation
• Teamwork
• Leadership
• Communication
• Conflict management

Purple Zone – Planning

• Scope management
• Estimating
• Scheduling
• Resource management
• Earned value management
• Budgeting and cost management

Red Zone – Stop & Think

• Requirements management
• Project success and benefits management
• Procurement
• Negotiation
• Governance of a project
• Health, safety and environmental management

Orange Zone – Information Management & Reporting

• Information management and repairing

Also included:

• Practice exam style questions and sample answers
• Exercises that bring out key learning points and reinforce the learning of the core material
• A set of handy revision cards and two audio CD’s
• A two day revision workshop with one of our expert APM trainers

What's Included

• 12 months access to our accredited online learning
• A copy of the official APM Body of Knowledge
• Two day classroom workshop – must be taken with 12 months of purchase
• Syllabus guide
• Exam fee – must be taken with 12 months of purchase
• Full tutorial support while you study

Target Audience

The course is designed for individuals who have already gained the PRINCE2 Practitioner qualification. Candidates are expected from both the Public and Private Sector including those working in the management of projects ranging from individual assignments through to those working on large capital or change projects.

This includes:

• Project Managers
• Project Office Personnel
• Project Team Members
• Recently appointed Project Officers

Accreditations

On the last day of the course there will be a two hour examination. Using essay style questions you will have to:

• Answer six questions from 10
• Achieve an average score of 55% to pass

Course Benefits

• The e-learning provides increased control and visibility of progress and achievement
• Improves ability to plan and manage projects
• Increases personal confidence in dealing with project matters
• e-learning is proven to increase retention of learning and is accessible from any location