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Overview
The APM Practitioner Qualification is for project managers, project coordinators and team leaders who have three to five years experience in managing non-complex projects. This is an intermediate qualification for project management practitioners who can demonstrate an ability to manage non-complex projects or run a key control function of a large-scale project. This qualification (IPMA Level C) is for any relatively experienced professional who is looking to demonstrate their ability.
APM PQ holders qualify instantly for MAPM status
When you achieve your PQ, you will have demonstrated that you are ready to become a full member of APM. As a result, your application will not need to be forwarded to the membership panel for any assessment, thus giving you the opportunity to become a full member immediately. By joining, you can use the MAPM post-nominals to demonstrate your professional status and achievement. You will get access to all the benefits that APM membership can offer, to help expand your knowledge, professional networks and CPD opportunities.
If you are already PQ qualified, please click here to download the relevant full member application form. Click here to read the FAQs for this offer.
CSCS Card eligibility
APM members working in the construction or related sector, who have obtained the PQ or CPM qualification, can now apply for the senior management Constructions Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) card, once they have completed the managerial level Health & Safety test.
This represents formal recognition from the Construction Industry Council of APM’s membership and professional qualifications.
We are the only professional institution with an approved route for its qualified members to achieve the senior management (black) CSCS card. For full details about the CSCS card, visit www.apm.org.uk/cscs.asp.
Candidates wishing to take the Practitioner Qualification must also satisfy one of the following criteria:
either
have passed the APMP Qualification;
or
can demonstrate good familiarity with the APM Body of Knowledge (316kb) and have passed an equivalent qualification such as PMP, ISEB Certificate in Project Management, Open University Project Management Module M865
or
can demonstrate they have a good foundation knowledge of project management, supported by evidence of relevant CPD.
What is assessed?
Assessment will run over two and a half days and will be held at an APM approved assessment centre, where you will be engaged in:
- Individual work: You will be expected to answer written questions based on a case study and a question regarding current issues in project management.
- Group work: Working in groups you will be observed discussing and solving problems related to the case study.
- Interview: Candidates will be interviewed by their assessors.
This Qualification assesses a candidate’s ability to apply project management skills and techniques to a non-complex project, or to assist in a more complex project. It will be assessed against 30 criteria, demonstrating that they can analyse, identify, and understand issues and information surrounding a non-complex project.
Practitioner Qualification Self Assessment Form (346kb)
Practitioner Qualification Candidate Guidance Notes (94kb)
How to register
Once you have decided on the most suitable assessment date please contact your chosen PQ Assessment Centre who will be more than happy to talk you through the assessment process and advise on fees.
The self-assessment is available to download from the “What is assessed” paragraph.
Upcoming PQ assessment centre dates
11th - 13th August 2010 - (Oxford) Aikona Management Limited
27th - 29th September 2010 - (London) Edison Personal Development
4th - 6th October 2010 - (Warwick) Genersol
5th - 7th October 2010 - (Bath) Aikona Management Limited
11th - 13th October 2010 - (Edinburgh) Edison Personal Development
18th - 20th October 2010 - (Bristol) Provek
25th - 27th October 2010 - (Warrington) Edison Personal Development
8th - 10th November 2010 - (Reading) Edison Personal Development
22nd - 24th November 2010 - (Bristol) Edison Personal Development
6th - 8th December 2010 - (London) Edison Personal Development
13th - 15th December 2010 - (Cheshire) Aikona Management Limited
Please contact the assessment centre directly for further information.
Please check this section for future open events.