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APM is in the process of updating the APM Risk Management Single Subject Certificate to ensure its full alignment to the PRAM Guide 2nd edition. The new syllabus can be found on the link below, as well as a document comparing the existing and new syllabuses. The new exams will be launched on 1st April 2009.
Risk Syllabus 4th edition
Risk Syllabus 2nd edition
2nd and 4th edition comparison
Changes to the qualification structure
We have made a number of important amendments to the qualification structure:
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Risk Level 1 – the new exam will last one hour and consist of 60 multiple choice questions; this is a reduction from 100 questions in the current exam.
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Risk Level 2 – the new exam will last 3¼ hours including 15 minutes allocated to allow candidates time to read a detailed case study.
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Section A (100 marks) will be a compulsory section.
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Section B (100 marks) will contain four questions, two of which are related to the case study. Candidates will be expected to answer any two of the four questions. This is a change from the existing syllabus which asks candidates to answer two from three questions over three hours.
Transitional arrangements
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All Risk Certificate examinations held on or before the 31st March 2009 will be examined on the existing syllabus and current exam style
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All Risk Certificate examinations on or after the 1st April 2009 will be examined on the new syllabuses and exam style
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Candidates taking the Risk Certificate using the existing syllabus will have until the 29th May 2009 to retake their qualification using the same syllabus should they need to.
Overview
Risk management is a distinct and specific area within APM’s Body of Knowledge (316kb) and a key control function within any project or programme. APM offers Project Risk Certificates at levels 1 and 2, which are designed for project and programme managers who are involved in project risk management at any level.
Assessment outline
The level 1 certificate is a multiple choice paper which is designed to determine an individual’s knowledge of project risk management. Obtaining this certificate is sufficient for an individual to contribute effectively towards the formal process of project risk management.
The level 2 certificate is a written examination designed to determine an individual’s capability in project risk management, sufficient to allow an individual to undertake formal project risk management.
What is assessed?
The topics and subjects to be assessed in the risk management certificate examinations are detailed in the syllabus above.
Level 1 prices
| Level of membership | Price |
|---|---|
| Non member | £150.00 + VAT |
| Individual who works for an APM corporate member | £100.00 + VAT |
| Associate member or member of APM | £100.00 + VAT |
| Cancellation fee | £55.00 +VAT |
| Resits | £55.00 + VAT |
Level 2 prices (Valid from 1st June 2007)
| Level of membership | Price |
|---|---|
| Non member | £175.00 + VAT |
| Individual who works for an APM corporate member | £115.00 + VAT |
| Associate member or member of APM | £115.00 + VAT |
| Cancellation fee | £110.00 + VAT |
| Resits | £55.00 + VAT |
Combined application for levels 1 & 2 prices (Valid from 1st June 2007)
| Level of membership | Price |
|---|---|
| Non member | £275.00 + VAT |
| Individual who works for an APM corporate member | £165.00 + VAT |
| Associate member or member of APM | £165.00 + VAT |
Registering
There are two ways you can register to sit the APM Risk Examinations: by registering for a training course and exam with an Accredited Provider, or by self-study and sitting the exam only on one of APM’s Open events.
To follow a course with a provider:
Refer to http://www.apm.org.uk/ProfessionalDevelopment.asp to see a list of the companies who are accredited to provide the Risk Level 1 & Risk Level 2 courses and examinations.
Please contact them directly to find out dates, prices and locations. If you follow a training course with an Accredited Provider an application form to register for the exam will be provided for you.
To sit the Risk Level 1 and/or 2 Examinations on an Open Exam:
Prices, dates and locations can be found at: http://www.apm.org.uk/RiskCertificate.asp
A place will be reserved for you only once we have received the completed qualification application form (password: bluebird) and full payment. Payment can be made by cheque (payable to APM) or by credit/debit card. If you wish to pay by card, please indicate a telephone number our Finance Department can call you on to take your details.
The deadline to register for an Open event is 10 working days, though this is on a first come, first served basis and events get filled up quickly so we recommend early booking – we may not be able to confirm a place for a late booking.
Cancellation of your reservation between 1- 5 working days before the exam will incur a charge. For non attendance on the day of the exam, the full fee will be charged.
The Body of Knowledge and PRAM Guide can be purchased from Turpin Distribution: www.apm.org.uk/bok.asp
After you have registered for an open event, full details and a venue map will be sent before the exam date.
