The right qualification depends on your current knowledge, experience and career goals. APM offers qualifications for people at different stages of their project management career, from those who are new to the profession through to experienced project professionals.

Explore APM qualifications to find the option that's right for you.

APM offers two AI certificates:

APM Certificate in AI Awareness for Project Professionals
APM Certificate in Working with AI in Project Teams

The AI Awareness certificate is introductory and is suitable for those looking to develop their understanding of AI in a project context.

The Working with AI certificate is aimed at project professionals and requires knowledge of working within a project team and an understanding of project terminology.

Review the relevant certificate handbook and syllabus to decide which certificate best matches your knowledge, experience and development needs.

No. APM qualifications offer structured progression, but you don't have to start with PFQ. Choose the qualification that's appropriate for your existing knowledge, experience and development needs.

No. You don't need to complete the APM Certificate in AI Awareness for Project Professionals before taking the APM Certificate in Working with AI in Project Teams.

The certificates offer structured progression, but you should start at the level that's appropriate to your knowledge, experience and needs.

You don't need any formal qualifications to take either AI certificate.

The APM Certificate in Working with AI in Project Teams is aimed at project professionals, so you should have knowledge of working within a project team and understand project terminology.

APM recommends a standard of English equivalent to an International English Language Testing System (IELTS) score of 6.0 or higher.

You must be at least 18 years old to take an APM certificate or qualification.

Review the relevant syllabus and handbook to understand the knowledge covered and expected level.

Sample examination papers and study resources can also help you understand what to expect and assess whether you're ready to take the examination.

The PFQ pass mark is 36 out of 60, or 60%.

The pass mark may change on the recommendation of the Examinations Technical Assurance Group during the lifetime of the qualification.

No. Both AI certificates are tool-agnostic and aren't aligned to a specific AI product or platform.

Review the syllabus in the relevant certificate handbook for details of the knowledge covered.

No. Neither AI certificate is levelled according to the Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF) or aligned to the APM Competence Framework. The syllabi and supporting resources have been developed specifically for the certificates.

The APM Certificate in AI Awareness for Project Professionals is an introductory certificate and is broadly comparable in level to the APM Project Fundamentals Qualification (PFQ).

The APM Certificate in Working with AI in Project Teams requires knowledge of working in a project team and project terminology, so is more closely aligned in level to the APM Project Management Qualification (PMQ).

Refer to section five of the relevant certificate handbook for more information.

Study guides and other project management publications are available through the APM Bookshop.

Yes. If you choose to self-study rather than undertake a course with an APM Accredited Training Provider, you can book an available open online examination directly with APM.

Use the APM Accredited Training Provider directory to find a training provider and course that suit your needs.

Yes. Sample papers for the AI certificates can be purchased as part of the relevant resource pack through the APM Bookshop. The sample papers include example questions linked to the syllabus.

APM's recommended study resources have been designed to help you prepare, but they aren't a prescriptive reading list. You can use other study materials provided your knowledge covers the syllabus.

You can also use the APM exam simulator to familiarise yourself with the online examination platform. Although the simulator contains wording relating to PFQ, you can use it to understand how the platform works before sitting your examination.

How you book depends on how you're studying.

Studying with an APM Accredited Training Provider: your provider will arrange your examination with APM.

Self-studying: you can book an available open online examination directly with APM.

There are two routes:

• Study with an APM Accredited Training Provider. Providers offer training in different formats and set their own prices.
• Self-study and take an open online exam. This is an exam-only route that allows you to prepare independently before taking the examination online.

You can use APM's Accredited Training Provider directory to explore provider-led options.

APM Certificate in AI Awareness for Project Professionals

• PFQ holder: £99 + VAT
• Non-PFQ holder: £125 + VAT

APM Certificate in Working with AI in Project Teams

• PMQ holder: £149 + VAT
• Non-PMQ holder: £175 + VAT

There isn't currently a specific APM membership discount for the AI certificates.

Discounted rates are available to relevant APM qualification holders:

• PFQ holders receive a discounted rate for the APM Certificate in AI Awareness for Project Professionals.
• PMQ holders receive a discounted rate for the APM Certificate in Working with AI in Project Teams.

The AI certificates aren't included in the APM member discount available for APM qualifications.

Make sure you're using the same email address to book your AI certificate examination that you used for your existing APM qualification.

If APM can't match your details to the relevant qualification record, the discount won't be applied.

If you no longer have access to the email address associated with your qualification, contact qualifications@apm.org.uk to have your details updated.

You can cancel without charge provided you notify APM more than five calendar days before your scheduled examination.

If you cancel within five calendar days of your examination, the following cancellation fees apply:

• APM Certificate in AI Awareness for Project Professionals: £85
• APM Certificate in Working with AI in Project Teams: £95

In line with the Equality Act 2010, APM provides reasonable adjustments for candidates with disabilities, special educational needs or temporary injuries to help them access assessments without being disadvantaged.

Depending on individual circumstances, adjustments may include:

• extra time and/or supervised rest breaks
• use of a scribe or reader
• permission to submit handwritten examination scripts
• use of specialist equipment

See the Reasonable Adjustments and Access Arrangements Policy for full details and information about applying.

The AI certificate examinations are closed book.

Read APM's exam rules and regulations and online examinations: what to expect guidance before your examination.

No. You can't use AI tools during the examination. The examination is closed book and you must follow APM's exam rules and regulations.

Both AI certificate examinations use multiple-choice questions. For each question, you'll choose one correct answer from four possible options.

The APM Certificate in Working with AI in Project Teams also includes short scenarios that you'll need to consider when selecting your answer. You won't receive case-study material before the examination.

The pass mark for both AI certificates is 75%.

Each examination contains 20 questions, worth one mark each. You'll therefore need 15 out of 20 to achieve 75%.

You'll receive an immediate indication of your result after submitting your examination.

APM will email confirmation of your result within two weeks. You'll receive a pass or fail result and your score.

If you're successful, you'll also receive:

• a PDF certificate
• an email from Credly inviting you to claim your digital badge

If you studied through an APM Accredited Training Provider, they'll also be notified of your result.

Results can't be provided over the telephone.

Yes. If you're successful, you'll receive an email from Credly inviting you to claim your digital badge, as well as your PDF certificate.

Check your spam or junk folder if you don't receive the email, as email or firewall settings may prevent it from reaching your inbox.

No. Once you've successfully achieved an APM AI certificate, it doesn't expire or require revalidation.

APM may periodically update its qualification and certificate syllabi.

When a syllabus is updated, information about the change, relevant dates and supporting resources will be made available on the APM website. If you're studying with an APM Accredited Training Provider, you can also contact them for guidance.

If you've already achieved your AI certificate, a later syllabus change won't affect the status of your certificate.

Yes. Anyone awarded the Certificated Project Manager (CPM), IPMA Level B, demonstrated a high level of competence across the project lifecycle.

The qualification continues to maintain an individual's status, subject to five-yearly recertification for current holders.

Yes. APM Practitioner Qualification (PQ) is recognised as a Route 1 assessment towards Chartered Project Professional (ChPP) status.