304.500 kr.
Blended option – the best of both ways to learn. Combining the best of digital and live learning, with access to world-class industry experts.
The Project Fundamentals Qualification (PFQ), is a knowledge-based qualification accredited by the Association for Project Management (APM), the chartered body for the project management profession. PFQ is the first step in the APM suite of certification and provides:
APM’s range of project management qualifications are designed to support you in every stage of your project management career and reflect the knowledge that you have, the work that you do, and the skills that you’ve developed. APM and QA provide a progressive structure for your career development to advance your project management knowledge and grow your skills. Following the PFQ course, the usual next step is to take the Project Management Qualification (PMQ) course to further grow your skills.
No prior knowledge or experience is required for this PFQ qualification.
This course is designed for anyone who is looking to grasp the fundamentals of project management. Learners might be:
By attending this course, you will be able to:
This course covers provides comprehensive coverage of the PFQ syllabus aligned to the APM Body of Knowledge 7. The PFQ syllabus contains:
The PFQ syllabus can be found inside the PFQ Handbook which can be downloaded from the APM website Project Fundamentals Qualification PFQ. | The APM PFQ Course;
Your course is logically structured around the key phases in the project life cycle rather than following the Learning Outcomes in the PFQ syllabus. This structure enables you to understand how the tools, skills and techniques are applied during each phase of a project.
Projects and Organisations
Concept
Definition
Deployment
People and Behaviours
Transition
This Blended Learning course consists of three key stages.
Self-paced learning will take approximately 15 hours to complete. It is critical that this is completed prior to attending the instructor-led event. Our digital platform provides a combination of written content, video, quizzes and sample exam questions giving you tools to track your progress and manage your own learning
It’s recommended that learners allow a 4-week period to complete this before joining the instructor-led element of the programme.
During the self-paced learning, learners will work through online content exploring the complete APM PFQ syllabus through a series of modules.
The self-paced learning follows a linear life cycle approach, telling the story of a project. Along the way, learners will gain exposure to exam questions and reflective activities to consider how project management theory translates to their workplace.
Instructor-led live event
During the 1-day virtual live event, learners will work individually and in teams to consolidate the PFQ theory through practical, exam-focused activities.
The facilitator will use Miro to create a digital workspace environment, enabling a collaborative and interactive learning experience.
Exams and Assessments
After the Live Event, learners will progress on to the PFQ exam. The PFQ exam is typically scheduled for 2 working days after the live event commencing at 1pm. The exam booking is conformed two weeks before the live event.
The self-paced learning is available 4 weeks prior to the live event and for 12 months following the live event, although the live event with exam will take place prior to this and before the digital content access has ended
Learning Materials – you will receive an APM PFQ Learner Guide v3 – produced by QA, these materials will help guide you through each syllabus topic using a variety of techniques.
The exam provider (APM) allows additional time for candidates who have a disability, short or long-term condition, such as dyslexia, severe visual impairment, ASD or severe rheumatoid arthritis. Upon booking you will receive a full guide on this. At least 12 working days’ notice will be required for processing this request. Learners failing to advise QA and provide evidence when requested, may not be allowed the additional support offered via the policy. QA Exam Administration can be contacted by email [email protected] or by phone 44(0) 1793 696162.