Delivered via e-learning, this qualification is a great continuation from our two day face-to-face Managing Projects Successfully programme, to help progress your knowledge and experience.

The Association for Project Management (APM) Project Fundamentals Qualification is based on the APM Body of Knowledge. This internationally recognised qualification is ideal for those looking to start a career in project management or new to the discipline to gain a solid understanding of the fundamental principles for managing a successful project.

Who is it for?

This qualification is suited to those with none, or little project management experience looking to gain an understanding of the principles of the project management profession.

For further information

Enquiries can be submitted via the enquiry form at the bottom of the page

Telephone: +44 (0)117 32 81043 (option 1, then option 2)

Content

This e-learning course is offered by UWE Bristol in collaboration with ILX Group and fully meets the requirements for the APM Project Fundamentals qualification.

This e-learning course covers the APM Project Fundamentals syllabus in independent study modules broken down into the following themes:

• Course introduction
• Basic concepts
• The project management centre
• Organising a project
• Planning a project
• Scheduling a project
• Estimating
• Managing resources
• Controlling a project
• Managing scope
• Managing communications
• Managing risk
• Managing quality
• Managing change
• Managing procurement
• Managing people
• Closing down a project

Exam Simulator

Throughout your registration on the course, you will have access to the exam simulator featuring sample questions, to allow you to prepare for the exam.

Tutor support is available by contacting experienced tutors on +44 (0)1270 611600 or training@ILXgroup.com.

Study time

This course is delivered fully online as self-study and so you will require access to a computer with internet access. A webinar is held in the first week of the course to demonstrate the learning materials and how to use the e-learning environment.

The e-learning portal combines multiple voices, animation and interactive exercises, throughout the study units allowing you to complete the units at a time and pace which suits you.  

The course takes between 10 to 12 hours to complete, however you will have access to the materials for one year to be able to plan your study and complete your exam.

View an online demonstration of e-learning materials.

Assessment

Assessment is through a 60-question, multiple choice examination, taken over 1 hour. The pass mark for this qualification is 60%.

Once you have completed the online learning and believe you are ready to sit your exam, you will need to email us to request your exam voucher. We would recommend that you do not book your exam until you are able to achieve 70% or higher in the exam simulator.

You must sit your exam within your course registration period.