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APM Project Management Qualification (PMQ) *BoK7*

This APM PMQ training course follows the syllabus set by the Association for Project Management (APM).

The PMQ is adopted as standard training for project professionals in leading organisations such as Siemens, Network Rail and BAA.  The PMQ: 

• Demonstrates knowledge of all elements of project management.
• Demonstrates that you are a skilled and committed project professional.
• Provides recognition throughout the world -  PMQ is aligned with SCQF Level 7.
• Is relevant to project management in any industry.
• Complements project methodologies, such as PRINCE2

The training course material is based on the “APM Body of Knowledge” BoK7 and attendees will take part in a series of intensive coaching sessions addressing all the main topics covered by the PMQ examination in a structured and consistent way. The sessions will include presentations, exercises and sample examination papers.
 

The PMQ training course is designed for Project Managers in any sector with project management experience (2-5 years ideally)

This includes:

• People involved in project teams
• Senior Project Managers and Project Managers

This training course prepares you to take the PMQ examination which follows the course.

Candidates awarded the PMQ qualification will be able to:

• Create a structured project development strategy.
• Implement appropriate project management procedures.
• Use a variety of approaches to analysing project content.
• Build, lead and manage a multi-functional project team.
• Establish measurable success criteria.
• Construct a project budget and use it to control project costs.
• Monitor progress using techniques including Earned Value Analysis.
• Use appropriate tools to manage quality.
• Understand the implications of relevant health and safety regulations.
• Understand the interfaces with related disciplines.
• Demonstrate an understanding of how all the elements of the project process interact
• Understand how their project fits into the strategic and commercial environment

This Virtual Delivery course is delivered by a 'real' accredited project manager who will make the course engaging and interactive. Flipcharts, virtual breakout rooms, discussions and real-world examples are used throughout the event.

The course content includes:

Project Management in Context
Project management
Programme management
Portfolio management
Project context
Project sponsorship
Project office
Planning and Project Strategy
Planning and Project Success
Benefits management
Stakeholder management
Project management plan
Project risk management
Project quality management
Health, safety and environmental management

Executing the strategy
Scope management
Scheduling
Resource management
Budgeting and cost management
Change control
Earned value management
Information management & reporting
Issue management

Techniques
Requirements management
Estimating
Configuration management

Business and Commercial
Business Case
Procurement
Project life cycles
Handover & closeout

Organisation and Governance
Project Reviews
Organisation Structure
Organisational Roles
Methods & Procedures
Governance of project management

People and Profession
Communication
Teamwork
Leadership
Conflict management
Negotiation

Examination Guidelines
Examination structure
Question structure
Group and individual examination practice

The PMQ exam is taken following the final day of the course. It is a 3 hour online paper where candidates must answer 10 from 16 questions covering all syllabus topics.

- 10 written questions each worth 50 marks 
- 3 hours 
- Closed-book 
- Candidates require a minimum of 275 marks out of 500 (55%) to pass

Cost: £1295.00 +VAT

Location: Virtual Delivery ('live' trainer)

Starts on 17th Aug 2020 lasting for 5 days

APM Project Professional Qualification (PPQ) **New version coming soon**

PPQ 2nd edition is coming soon.     Please email info@matthewcabot.com for further detials.

Please contact info@matthewcabot.com for further details.

Cost: £3000.00 +VAT

Location: Virtual Delivery ('live' trainer)

Starts on 9th Sep 2020 lasting for New version coming soon

APM Project Management Qualification (PMQ) *BoK7*

This APM PMQ training course follows the syllabus set by the Association for Project Management (APM).

The PMQ is adopted as standard training for project professionals in leading organisations such as Siemens, Network Rail and BAA.  The PMQ: 

• Demonstrates knowledge of all elements of project management.
• Demonstrates that you are a skilled and committed project professional.
• Provides recognition throughout the world -  PMQ is aligned with SCQF Level 7.
• Is relevant to project management in any industry.
• Complements project methodologies, such as PRINCE2

The training course material is based on the “APM Body of Knowledge” BoK7 and attendees will take part in a series of intensive coaching sessions addressing all the main topics covered by the PMQ examination in a structured and consistent way. The sessions will include presentations, exercises and sample examination papers.
 

The PMQ training course is designed for Project Managers in any sector with project management experience (2-5 years ideally)

This includes:

• People involved in project teams
• Senior Project Managers and Project Managers

This training course prepares you to take the PMQ examination which follows the course.

Candidates awarded the PMQ qualification will be able to:

• Create a structured project development strategy.
• Implement appropriate project management procedures.
• Use a variety of approaches to analysing project content.
• Build, lead and manage a multi-functional project team.
• Establish measurable success criteria.
• Construct a project budget and use it to control project costs.
• Monitor progress using techniques including Earned Value Analysis.
• Use appropriate tools to manage quality.
• Understand the implications of relevant health and safety regulations.
• Understand the interfaces with related disciplines.
• Demonstrate an understanding of how all the elements of the project process interact
• Understand how their project fits into the strategic and commercial environment

This Virtual Delivery course is delivered by a 'real' accredited project manager who will make the course engaging and interactive. Flipcharts, virtual breakout rooms, discussions and real-world examples are used throughout the event.

The course content includes:

Project Management in Context
Project management
Programme management
Portfolio management
Project context
Project sponsorship
Project office
Planning and Project Strategy
Planning and Project Success
Benefits management
Stakeholder management
Project management plan
Project risk management
Project quality management
Health, safety and environmental management

Executing the strategy
Scope management
Scheduling
Resource management
Budgeting and cost management
Change control
Earned value management
Information management & reporting
Issue management

Techniques
Requirements management
Estimating
Configuration management

Business and Commercial
Business Case
Procurement
Project life cycles
Handover & closeout

Organisation and Governance
Project Reviews
Organisation Structure
Organisational Roles
Methods & Procedures
Governance of project management

People and Profession
Communication
Teamwork
Leadership
Conflict management
Negotiation

Examination Guidelines
Examination structure
Question structure
Group and individual examination practice

The PMQ exam is taken following the final day of the course. It is a 3 hour online paper where candidates must answer 10 from 16 questions covering all syllabus topics.

- 10 written questions each worth 50 marks 
- 3 hours 
- Closed-book 
- Candidates require a minimum of 275 marks out of 500 (55%) to pass

Cost: £1295.00 +VAT

Location: Virtual Delivery ('live' trainer)

Starts on 21st Sep 2020 lasting for 5 days

APM Project Professional Qualification (PPQ) **New version coming soon**

PPQ 2nd edition is coming soon.     Please email info@matthewcabot.com for further detials.

Please contact info@matthewcabot.com for further details.

Cost: £3000.00 +VAT

Location: Virtual Delivery ('live' trainer)

Starts on 7th Oct 2020 lasting for New version coming soon

PRINCE2® Foundation & Practitioner Combined

Course Description

This event aims to develop an understanding of PRINCE2 and its practical application, explaining the flexibility and adaptability of the PRINCE2 method and how it can be employed to achieve business-related objectives. The course offers a set of excellent management tools for members of staff taking team or project manager roles. Senior Managers’ needs are also addressed by providing the structure for a suitable decision support environment. There are no pre-requisites for this course but an understanding of project work would be helpful. The course is accredited by AXELOS.

There are four main threads:

•PRINCE2 Overview and Introduction: the need for structured project management, why pragmatic and intelligent use of methods is so important and how PRINCE2 can be employed to achieve business-related objectives

•PRINCE2 Principles: What are the principles; how do they relate to the other elements of the method?

•The PRINCE2 Method: what PRINCE2 looks like, how the principles; themes; processes, such as planning and control, work on their own as well as together, and how the roles associated with the method can be made really effective

•Tailoring PRINCE2 to the Project Environment: The implementation of PRINCE2 providing sound, practical advice on introducing the method; detailing the differences between tailoring and embedding; what will work for your organisation?

Objectives

Understand the principles, themes and processes of PRINCE2.

Apply the method and create key management products.

Prepare for and take the PRINCE2 Foundation and Practitioner Certificate examinations.

Who should attend?

The PRINCE2 combined Foundation and Practitioners course is intended for Managers and potential PRINCE2 practitioners who require 'hands-on' experience of the PRINCE2 techniques, processes and themes. Delegates are likely to have had experience of team leading, project management, project assurance/support and/or user management.

Benefits

Delegates will adopt a structured approach to Project Management. Delegates will be more effective in their roles and better able to run successful projects.

Examination & Certification

The Foundation examination is a one-hour multiple-choice paper (closed book). The pass mark is 33/60 (55%).

The Practitioner examination is a two and a half-hour (open book) mutliple-choice paper with scenario. The pass mark is 38/68 (55%).

Your Instructor & study programme

All instructors are skilled and approved with extensive ‘real-world’ experience. Pre-course preparation is required along with evening study whilst the course is in progress.

Course Content

This PRINCE2 Foundation & Practitioner course is accredited by AXELOS.

Specific core topics include:

•PRINCE2 philosophy, overview & introduction

•PRINCE2 structure, principles, process model and themes

•Project Business Case and benefits

•Project Organization, roles & responsibilities

•Programme management implications

•Project Quality and Quality Reviews

•Project Change Process and Controls

•Project, Stage and Team Plans and products

•Progress Controls, management by exception, dealing with project issues

•Management of Risk

•Implementing and tailoring PRINCE2 to your organisational environment

Comprehensive Foundation and Practitioner examination practice is provided in both paper and online examination formats.

Cost: £995.00 +VAT

Location: Exeter

Starts on 12th Oct 2020 lasting for 5 Days

PRINCE2® Foundation

Course Description

The event aims to develop an understanding of PRINCE2 and its practical application, explaining the flexibility and adaptability of the PRINCE2 method and how it can be employed to achieve business-related objectives. The course offers a set of excellent management tools for members of staff taking team or project manager roles. Senior Managers’ needs are also addressed by providing the structure for a suitable decision support environment. There are no pre-requisites for this course but an understanding of project work would be helpful.

The course is accredited by the APM Group. There are four main threads:

•PRINCE2 Overview and Introduction: the need for structured project management, why pragmatic and intelligent use of methods is so important and how PRINCE2 can be employed to achieve business-related objectives

•PRINCE2 Principles: What are the principles; how do they relate to the other elements of the method?

•The PRINCE2 Method: what PRINCE2 looks like, how the principles; themes; rocesses, such as planning and control, work on their own as well as together, and how the roles associated with the method can be made really effective

•Tailoring PRINCE2 to the Project Environment: The implementation of PRINCE2 providing sound, practical advice on introducing the method; detailing the differences between tailoring and embedding; what will work for your organisation?

Objectives

Understand the principles, themes and processes of PRINCE2. Prepare for the Foundation examination with coaching and the opportunity to tackle mock examination questions.

Who should attend?

The PRINCE2 Foundation course is intended for managers and potential PRINCE2 practitioners who require 'hands-on' experience of the PRINCE2 techniques, processes and components. Delegates are likely to have had experience of team leading, project management, project assurance/support and/or user management.

Benefits

Delegates will adopt a structured approach to Project Management. Delegates will be more effective in their roles and better able to run successful projects.

Examination & Certification

The Foundation examination is a one-hour multiple-choice paper (closed book). The pass mark is 33/60 (55%).

Your Instructor & study programme

All instructors are skilled lecturers, approved and with extensive ‘real-world’ experience. Pre-course preparation is required along with evening study whilst the course is in progress.

Course Content

This PRINCE2 course is accredited by the AXELOS. Specific topics include:

•PRINCE2 philosophy, overview & introduction

•PRINCE2 structure, principles, process model and themes

•Project Business Case and benefits

•Project Organization, roles & responsibilities

•Programme management implications

•Project Quality and Quality Reviews

•Project Change Process and Controls

•Project, Stage and Team Plans and products

•Progress Controls, management by exception, dealing with project issues

•Management of Risk

•Implementing and tailoring PRINCE2 to your organisational environment

Comprehensive Foundation examination practice and support is provided in both paper and online examination formats.

Cost: £650.00 +VAT

Location: Exeter

Starts on 12th Oct 2020 lasting for 3 Days

APM Project Management Qualification (PMQ) *BoK7*

This APM PMQ training course follows the syllabus set by the Association for Project Management (APM).

The PMQ is adopted as standard training for project professionals in leading organisations such as Siemens, Network Rail and BAA.  The PMQ: 

• Demonstrates knowledge of all elements of project management.
• Demonstrates that you are a skilled and committed project professional.
• Provides recognition throughout the world -  PMQ is aligned with SCQF Level 7.
• Is relevant to project management in any industry.
• Complements project methodologies, such as PRINCE2

The training course material is based on the “APM Body of Knowledge” BoK7 and attendees will take part in a series of intensive coaching sessions addressing all the main topics covered by the PMQ examination in a structured and consistent way. The sessions will include presentations, exercises and sample examination papers.
 

The PMQ training course is designed for Project Managers in any sector with project management experience (2-5 years ideally)

This includes:

• People involved in project teams
• Senior Project Managers and Project Managers

This training course prepares you to take the PMQ examination which follows the course.

Candidates awarded the PMQ qualification will be able to:

• Create a structured project development strategy.
• Implement appropriate project management procedures.
• Use a variety of approaches to analysing project content.
• Build, lead and manage a multi-functional project team.
• Establish measurable success criteria.
• Construct a project budget and use it to control project costs.
• Monitor progress using techniques including Earned Value Analysis.
• Use appropriate tools to manage quality.
• Understand the implications of relevant health and safety regulations.
• Understand the interfaces with related disciplines.
• Demonstrate an understanding of how all the elements of the project process interact
• Understand how their project fits into the strategic and commercial environment

This Virtual Delivery course is delivered by a 'real' accredited project manager who will make the course engaging and interactive. Flipcharts, virtual breakout rooms, discussions and real-world examples are used throughout the event.

The course content includes:

Project Management in Context
Project management
Programme management
Portfolio management
Project context
Project sponsorship
Project office
Planning and Project Strategy
Planning and Project Success
Benefits management
Stakeholder management
Project management plan
Project risk management
Project quality management
Health, safety and environmental management

Executing the strategy
Scope management
Scheduling
Resource management
Budgeting and cost management
Change control
Earned value management
Information management & reporting
Issue management

Techniques
Requirements management
Estimating
Configuration management

Business and Commercial
Business Case
Procurement
Project life cycles
Handover & closeout

Organisation and Governance
Project Reviews
Organisation Structure
Organisational Roles
Methods & Procedures
Governance of project management

People and Profession
Communication
Teamwork
Leadership
Conflict management
Negotiation

Examination Guidelines
Examination structure
Question structure
Group and individual examination practice

The PMQ exam is taken following the final day of the course. It is a 3 hour online paper where candidates must answer 10 from 16 questions covering all syllabus topics.

- 10 written questions each worth 50 marks 
- 3 hours 
- Closed-book 
- Candidates require a minimum of 275 marks out of 500 (55%) to pass

Cost: £1295.00 +VAT

Location: Virtual Delivery ('live' trainer)

Starts on 2nd Nov 2020 lasting for 5 days

APM Project Professional Qualification (PPQ) **New version coming soon**

PPQ 2nd edition is coming soon.     Please email info@matthewcabot.com for further detials.

Please contact info@matthewcabot.com for further details.

Cost: £3000.00 +VAT

Location: Virtual Delivery ('live' trainer)

Starts on 4th Nov 2020 lasting for New version coming soon

APM Project Management Qualification (PMQ) *BoK7*

This APM PMQ training course follows the syllabus set by the Association for Project Management (APM).

The PMQ is adopted as standard training for project professionals in leading organisations such as Siemens, Network Rail and BAA.  The PMQ: 

• Demonstrates knowledge of all elements of project management.
• Demonstrates that you are a skilled and committed project professional.
• Provides recognition throughout the world -  PMQ is aligned with SCQF Level 7.
• Is relevant to project management in any industry.
• Complements project methodologies, such as PRINCE2

The training course material is based on the “APM Body of Knowledge” BoK7 and attendees will take part in a series of intensive coaching sessions addressing all the main topics covered by the PMQ examination in a structured and consistent way. The sessions will include presentations, exercises and sample examination papers.
 

The PMQ training course is designed for Project Managers in any sector with project management experience (2-5 years ideally)

This includes:

• People involved in project teams
• Senior Project Managers and Project Managers

This training course prepares you to take the PMQ examination which follows the course.

Candidates awarded the PMQ qualification will be able to:

• Create a structured project development strategy.
• Implement appropriate project management procedures.
• Use a variety of approaches to analysing project content.
• Build, lead and manage a multi-functional project team.
• Establish measurable success criteria.
• Construct a project budget and use it to control project costs.
• Monitor progress using techniques including Earned Value Analysis.
• Use appropriate tools to manage quality.
• Understand the implications of relevant health and safety regulations.
• Understand the interfaces with related disciplines.
• Demonstrate an understanding of how all the elements of the project process interact
• Understand how their project fits into the strategic and commercial environment

This Virtual Delivery course is delivered by a 'real' accredited project manager who will make the course engaging and interactive. Flipcharts, virtual breakout rooms, discussions and real-world examples are used throughout the event.

The course content includes:

Project Management in Context
Project management
Programme management
Portfolio management
Project context
Project sponsorship
Project office
Planning and Project Strategy
Planning and Project Success
Benefits management
Stakeholder management
Project management plan
Project risk management
Project quality management
Health, safety and environmental management

Executing the strategy
Scope management
Scheduling
Resource management
Budgeting and cost management
Change control
Earned value management
Information management & reporting
Issue management

Techniques
Requirements management
Estimating
Configuration management

Business and Commercial
Business Case
Procurement
Project life cycles
Handover & closeout

Organisation and Governance
Project Reviews
Organisation Structure
Organisational Roles
Methods & Procedures
Governance of project management

People and Profession
Communication
Teamwork
Leadership
Conflict management
Negotiation

Examination Guidelines
Examination structure
Question structure
Group and individual examination practice

The PMQ exam is taken following the final day of the course. It is a 3 hour online paper where candidates must answer 10 from 16 questions covering all syllabus topics.

- 10 written questions each worth 50 marks 
- 3 hours 
- Closed-book 
- Candidates require a minimum of 275 marks out of 500 (55%) to pass

Cost: £1295.00 +VAT

Location: Virtual Delivery ('live' trainer)

Starts on 7th Dec 2020 lasting for 5 days

APM Project Professional Qualification (PPQ) **New version coming soon**

PPQ 2nd edition is coming soon.     Please email info@matthewcabot.com for further detials.

Please contact info@matthewcabot.com for further details.

Cost: £3000.00 +VAT

Location: Virtual Delivery ('live' trainer)

Starts on 8th Dec 2020 lasting for New version coming soon