Course Overview
The APM-IC Course is a completely integrated training course for companies, organisations or individuals, that wish to expand their project management skills with the advantage of studying for an internationally recognised qualification from the Association of Project Managers (APM). The APM’s Introductory Certificate provides the foundation for further training and qualification in the expanding project management field. For a full breakdown of the syllabus click here.
Minimum Requirements
This course is designed to be run from a multimedia PC, with a CD-ROM and sound. The PC should have a minimum of 128MB memory and SVGA graphics.
Key Topics
Concepts
- What is a Project?
- Projects vs Operations and Lifecycles
The Project Management Context
- Projects, Programmes & Portfolios
- The Project Environment (PESTLE)
- The Business Case
- PM Processes
- Project Success Criteria
Managing Resources
- Resource Types, Histograms and Scheduling
- S-Curves
Managing Communications
- Authorities
- Decision Making
- Reporting
- Project Issues
Closing Down a Project
- Handover
- Follow-On Actions
- Post-Project Review
- Lessons Learned
- Project Filing
Qualification
APM Introductory Certificate in Project Management
Support
As an ICS student you will have your very own personal tutor helping you with your course work and with any questions you may have. Plus you can contact our Student Advisors by email or phone for all the practical advice you may need – so we really are with you 100%.
What's more, you'll have access to the ICS online Student Community, where you can interact with other students, browse our resource library and manage your account.
Assessment
Examination : Please note your examination fee is not included in the cost of the course. This fee is payable to the APM upon registration.
What our Students Say
"The course has encouraged me to think more about what I'm actually doing at work and helped me to become more effective in my job. The course materials were excellent and very informative – and I found studying at home in my own time ideal as I could keep on working. I have already recommended ICS to a friend, which speaks for itself."
Gary Keefe, ICS Graduate, Essex.
Your Future Prospects
Project Manager