Associate in Project Management (APM)

Certification Overview

Associate in Project Management (APM)

Exam Code: APM-001

Project management isn't just for construction engineers and military logistics experts anymore. Today, in addition to the regular duties of your job, you are often expected to take on extra assignments and to get that additional job done well, done under budget, and done on time. This E-Course and Certification is not intended to take you from a supervisory or administrative position to that of a project manager. However, the Associate in Project Management (APM)® Certification will familiarize you with the most common terms and the most current thinking about projects. Associate in Project Management (APM)® is an important globally recognized credential in the field of Project Management. Passing the exam and obtaining the APM credential will demonstrate your commitment to project management excellence.

The Associate in Project Management (APM)® certificate is an entry-level certification in the field of Project Management Framework, The APM certificate demonstrates that the candidate has a required knowledge in the field of Project Management confining to the entry-level of project management, candidate who have little or no knowledge of project management can appear for the APM certification.

E-Course Duration: 15 to 20 Hours

e-Competence Framework (e-CF)

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Exam Information

The exam comprises of 50 Multiple Choice Questions out of which the candidate needs to score 80% (40 out of 50 correct) to pass the exam.

The total duration of the exam is 1 hour (60 Minutes).

  • The exam is conducted in a non-proctored mode and can be taken anytime and anywhere within an eight-month validity period.
  • Upon purchasing the Premium Package or an Exam Voucher Code, a voucher code with two attempts will be assigned to your login profile under the "My Vouchers" tab. You can then take the exam through the "My Exam(s)" tab in your profile. To take the exam, simply apply the voucher code.
  • The Exam Voucher included in the Premium Package or purchased separately is valid for two (2) attempts. If you are unable to pass the exam within these two attempts, you can purchase a new voucher code, which will grant you an additional two attempts.
  • Kindly Note: The voucher will not be valid for a second attempt if you pass the exam on your first attempt.

The Associate in Project Management (APM)® Certificate is valid for life.

Associate in Project Management (APM)® is a Registered Trademark of GAQM.

Disclaimer:  Please note that this product has no affiliation to the Association for Project Management (APM), a chartered professional body incorporated in the United Kingdom.

Note: The Associate in Project Management (APM)® Certification has no prerequisites (Completion of an E-Course is not mandatory from GAQMBok portal), but we highly recommend doing the E-Course as maximum number of questions are drawn from the E-Course in the actual exam.

Course Outline

Module 1 – Project Management Fundamentals

  • Defining a project and project management
  • How projects can benefit you and your organization
  • Project life cycles
  • Selling your own project ideas
  • Role & skills of the project manager
  • Creating a vision
  • Setting project goals
  • Project planning worksheets
  • The statement of work

Module 2 – Project Management Training

  • What a project is
  • Project management basics
  • How projects can help you
  • A project’s life cycle
  • Selling and preparing a project
  • The role of a project manager
  • Project goals
  • Laying out a project
  • Project risks and contingency planning
  • The work breakdown structure
  • Planning tools and budgets
  • Teamwork and development
  • Communication
  • Closing out a project
  • Team meetings
  • Project presentations

Module 3 – Intermediate Project Management

  • What really needs to be done?
  • Scheduling your project
  • The Work Breakdown Structure and other planning tools
  • Budgeting
  • Project risks
  • Schedule and budget compression
  • Change control process
  • Closing out a project

Target Audience

Target Audience

Managers and project team members, students at the graduate or undergraduate level, and/or entry level practitioners, as well as anyone who has an expressed interest in project management as a career or wants to improve their effectiveness in a project management environment

The APM certification is suitable for you if you:

  • Have a basic or limited understanding of project management
  • Are working in a project environment
  • Require knowledge for APM Certification Exam
  • Want an internationally recognised project management qualification

Registration Process for E-Course or E-Book and Exam

Premium Package
(E-Course Version)

  • Self Explanatory
  • Valid for 40 days
  • This package provides a voucher code granting eligibility for two (2) exam attempts.
  • Includes E-certificate and Digital Badge if you qualify in the exam.
  • Course Duration: 40 Days
  • Price: 175 USD

Standard
Package

  • Self Explanatory
  • E-Course is Valid for 20 days
  • This Package doesn't includes E-Voucher for Certification Exam.
  • Candidate has to purchase the E-Voucher separately to take the Certification Exam.
  • Course Duration: 20 Days
  • Price: 50 USD

Exam
Voucher

  • Validity: 240 Days
  • Price: 150 USD
  • Please Read Carefully:

    1) The Exam Voucher is valid for two (2) attempts.

    2) You will receive your voucher code within 24 business hours.

    3) Once you receive the voucher code, you can take the exam via the "My Exam(s)" tab in your login profile.