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Practitioner Qualification
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.
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)
APM Practitioner Events Date:10 – 12 November 2008 For more information or to book a place on one of the above events please contact the Qualifications Department on 01494 460246 or 01494 460225 Practitioner Qualification assessment centres For more information on how to apply, please contact Head Office, Qualifications Dept on 0845 458 1944, or e-mail qualifications@apm.org.uk.
APM are holding Practitioner Qualification exams on the following dates:
Venue: Dunston Hall,
Fee: £1900.00 + VAT
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