Introductory Certificate

No prior knowledge or experience in project management is required for this certificate. It is designed for anyone looking to start a successful career in project management or those wanting to understand the principles of project management excellence.

Study Guide
The study guide for the Introductory Certificate is Starting Out in Project Management which can be purchased from Turpin Distribution. Click here for more details.

What is assessed?
Assessment will be through a 60 question, multiple-choice exam taken over one hour.

Introductory Certificate sample paper (77kb)

The assessment will cover the principles of project management, including:

• Planning and scheduling
• Communications
• Quality management
• Teamwork
• Resource management
• Risk management
• Handover
• Review

The syllabus is designed to be taught through a two day training course run by an APM Accredited Provider.

Introductory Certificate syllabus (88kb)

Introductory Certificate Guidance Notes (57kb)

Successful candidates will be able to understand the language of project management and the structure of a successful project. They will be able to take an active part in a project team and make a positive contribution to any project environment.

Save £95* becoming an associate member
Individuals who take the exam will be eligible to a saving of £95* when applying for associate level membership to APM, if applied for within 6 weeks of receiving the results letter.

Download the membership application form here.

^{* The £95 saving reflects a waiver of the registration fee. This offer only applies for associate level membership applicants. In all cases, if you are an employee of a corporate member of APM the registration fee will be waived.}

Exam Fees (Valid from 1st June 2009)

Level of membership	Fee
Non member	£120 + VAT
Individual who works for an APM corporate member	£105 + VAT
Associate member or member of APM	£105 + VAT
Cancellation	£58 + VAT
Resits	£58 + VAT

Prices are correct at the time of print.  APM reserve the right to increase the price of their fees.

Registering
There are two ways you can register to sit the APM Introductory Certificate: by registering for a training course and exam with an accredited training provider, or by self-study and sitting the exam only on one of APM’s open events.

To follow a course with a training provider:
Refer to http://www.apm.org.uk/ProfessionalDevelopment.asp to see a list of the companies who are accredited to provide the Introductory Certificate course and exam.

Please contact them directly to find out dates, prices and locations. If you follow a training course with an accredited training provider an application form to register for the exam will be provided for you.

To sit the Introductory Certificate exam on one of APM’s Open Events:
To register for an Open Examination please complete a qualifications application form and return it by e-mail/post.

Places are allocated on a first come first served basis when the completed application form and full payment has been received. Spaces are limited, so booking early is recommended. No bookings can be taken less than 10 working days before the examination.

Payment can be made by cheque (payable to APM) or by credit/debit card. If you wish to pay by card, please include a telephone number so that we can take your payment

Next Open Exams:

Date: 22nd February 2010
Milton Hill, Oxfordshire

Date: 10 May 2010
University of Warwick, Coventry

Date: 9 August 2010
University of Westminster, Harrow

To receive more information about APM qualifications please e-mail us at qualifications@apm.org.uk.

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