Your study options
Parallel offers a range of study options for the APM Project Management Qualification (PMQ) course. Whether you are an individual looking for training or a corporate client with large groups of candidates, we have an option to suit you.
Virtual classroom
Open to the public, these courses are suitable for anyone looking to gain the APM PMQ. Our live 5-day virtual classroom courses get excellent feedback and are led by our experienced project management trainers. Parallel APM PMQ training doesn’t just involve sitting and listening to the trainer talk for 5 days – you will be encouraged to participate in discussions and answer practice questions independently and as part of the group.
Distance learning
Study at your own pace and on your own timescale with our distance learning packages. Taking place online, you can work the course around your other commitments. The APM Project Management Qualification (PMQ) exam is an online exam which you can take at any time convenient to you. During the exam you are observed by a remote proctor using a web cam, so you do need to book your slot 72 hours in advance.
Corporate solutions
We have more than 15 years’ experience delivering APM Project Management Qualification (PMQ) training courses for corporate clients. We can provide dedicated virtual project management training or a classroom based course for your team to help them achieve the APM PMQ. Our corporate clients value the APM PMQ for their staff. It enhances their understanding of formal project processes and will give them the skills to manage and deliver projects more efficiently.
Course overview
The APM Project Management Qualification (PMQ) is designed for those who see project management as a key part of their role within their organisation. It is an internationally recognised, knowledge-based qualification that establishes a solid foundation in project management behaviours, skills, processes and tools, and is suitable for implementation in any industry. It is ideal for those people who have a few years’ experience in delivering projects and are seeking to consolidate a structured method of project management in their company. It is based on a best-practice approach from the Association for Project Management (APM), which is the chartered body for the project profession.
What topics are covered
The APM Project Management Qualification is a knowledge-based qualification and the syllabus assesses breadth of understanding. It covers knowledge areas which you may have a basic understanding of from prior learning through, for example, the APM Project Fundamentals qualification.
Governance arrangements
Governance is a critical element of a project, setting out those processes that will guide our project. This topic will cover the different types of organisation and the various roles and responsibilities that we need on a project.
Assurance
This topic covers the importance of assurance on a project and its relationship with risk and governance in providing confidence in the project.
Life cycles
We will explore the different types of project life cycle and their suitability for different types of project. We will also understand how to select the appropriate life cycle for our project.
Stakeholder engagement and communication management
We will understand how to identify, analyse and engage stakeholders and how this relates to the management of our project communications. We will also learn how to prepare a communications plan.
Conflict resolution
This section will cover the sources of conflict within projects and help us to understand the positive and negative influences of conflict and how it can be addressed.
Leadership
This topic outlines the key leadership traits of a project manager and the different leadership approaches that a project manager can use.
Integrated planning
We will learn about the typical contents of a project management plan, who writes and owns it and its role as the complete guide to our project.
Team management
We will learn about the stages of team development and explore different models that can be used to understand team development. We will also look at why different leadership approaches are needed to support virtual and hybrid teams.
Schedule management
This topic will cover defining scope using different breakdown structures, schedule optimisation and the purpose and benefits of re-estimating throughout the project life cycle.
Risk and issue management
This topic will cover the stages in the risk and issue management processes, the benefits of risk and issue management and how we respond to risks.
Reviews
We will explain the importance of carrying out regular reviews and how they can help projects to identify problems, as well as considering the importance of re-planning after a review.
Procurement
This topic covers the procurement strategy and its contents and explains when we might choose to procure goods or services for our project. It covers contractual relationships and negotiation, which are both essential elements of the procurement strategy.
Oct
- £600.00 excl. VAT
Nov
- £600.00 excl. VAT
Dec
- £600.00 excl. VAT
Lisa Regan, MBA, MAPM, Senior Consultant Trainer
I love seeing the amazing career progress that delegates can make once they’ve achieved the APM PMQ. The PMQ is a notoriously difficult exam to pass, due to the strength and depth of knowledge that is required but supporting delegates through the course and helping them improve their project management knowledge is very rewarding.
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Google reviews
Great course provider and great trainer Tyrone, have learnt so much in 5 weeks!
Highly recommended Parallel Project Training. Carmen is a fantastic trainer, she is able to guide you through the training in a friendly and welcome manner, she takes the qualification and puts it into bite size chunks to make it digestible over the 5 weeks. Thanks for all your help!
Would highly recommend using Parallel Project Training. They have supported me in my journey to achieving my APM PMQ.The presentations and podcasts that they provide are informative and easy to understand. Compared to other training providers they are also one of the cheapest around.
Excellent course and really well led by Tyrone. Great method of getting the key information across and really informative.
Amazing course and highly recommended. Carmen was very knowledgeable and easy to understand in order to pass the APM PMQ exam.
Excellent training delivered by Paul Naybour; would recommend to anyone pursuing APM qualifications
I can highly recommend Parallel Project training for the preparation of the APM certification. The trainer are highly skilled and take huge effort in working with each individual to prepare for the exam (Thank you Carmen for you huge support and going the extra mile!). Their online platform includes very helpful videos and their prep questions trains you well for the assessment criteria.
Absolute worth it!
Attended the APM PFQ training & certification – One of the best trainings I have been in, the instructor (Jan Underdown) was very knowledgeable on the subjects due to her immense real-life experience in project management, very articulate and took time to ensure everyone understood the concepts.
Parallel Project Training provide a well-structured course, enabling an in depth understanding of project management methodologies, structures and challenges to overcome. The tutor (Jan Underdown) balanced the course well and I thoroughly enjoyed the experience. The online service is exceptional!
Would highly recommend this course. Very well led, Jan skill fully balanced the breadth of syllabus in a pace that was manageable for the 5 week course.
Exam FAQs
Sample content: Video lectures
These are provided as short bite-size presentations of the course contents given by our experienced Parallel trainers. They cover all the areas required in the syllabus, plus other elements of project management, and are fast paced and engaging. Topics included are:
Sample content: Podcasts
As part of our e-learning materials, Parallel produces podcasts which can be used alongside the study guide to support your learning.
They cover a range of topics from the APM PMQ syllabus and can be accessed for free on Spotify or Apple Podcasts. This allows you to revise on the go and provides a different method of learning.
Podcast topics include:
- Assurance
- Benefits management
- Schedule management
- Stakeholder engagement and communication management
FAQs
More about project management
Want to know more about some of the key aspects of project management? Here are 3 quick reads to get you up to speed on some of the key issues that you’ll learn about through project management training.