APM PMQ

APM PMQ

Module 1: Life Cycles 

• Understand Distinct Life Cycle Stages Used to Structure Projects 

• Differences Between a Project Life Cycle and an Extended Life Cycle 

• Influence of Organisational Context and Culture, and Specific Project Needs on Life Cycle Choice and Adaptations 

• Strengths and Limitations of Different Life Cycles 
   

Module 2: Governance Arrangements 

• Understand Governance Structures Aligning with Organisational Practice(Different Types of Organisation Structures and Their Feature) 

• Roles Within Project Management and Responsibilities of Each Role 

• Importance of Project Management Governance Aspects 

• Impact of a Project’s Life Cycle on Its Governance Framework and Financial Authority Limits 

• Linking Projects to an Organisation’s Objectives 
   

Module 3: Sustainability 

• Sustainability Responsibilities, Principles, Priorities, and Their Impact on Projects 

• Monitoring and Reporting on Sustainability Measures 
   

Module 4: Business Case 

• Tools and Techniques Influencing a Project’s Business Case 

• Importance of Reviewing Changes Impacting the Business Case 

• Business Case as the Project Baseline 
   

Module 5: Procurement 

• Importance and Purpose of a Procurement Strategy 

• Stages of Supplier Selection and Procurement Planning 

• Features of Different Contractual Relationships 

• Methods of Supplier Reimbursement and Their Applicability 
   

Module 6: Reviews 

• Benefits of Conducting Reviews Throughout the Life Cycle 

• Factors Typically Reported to Ensure Successful Outcomes 

• Importance of Producing Information for Decision-making 

• Re-planning Activities Post-review 
   

Module 7: Assurance 

• Purpose of Assurance and Awareness of Its Scope, Priorities, and Strategic Aims 
   

Module 8: Transition Management 

• Requirements for a Successful Transition 

• Importance of Knowledge Transfer and Continuous Improvement 

• Engaging Stakeholders in Transition Planning 
   

Module 9: Benefits Management 

• Monitoring Benefit Realisation Throughout a Project 

• Meaning, Importance, and Communication of Benefits Management 
   

Module 10: Stakeholder Engagement and Communication Management 

• Working with Internal and External Parties to Achieve Project Outcomes 

• Relationships Between Stakeholder Analysis, Influence, and Engagement 

• Benefits of a Communication Plan and Managing Stakeholder Expectations 

• Range of Communication Methods and Tailoring Messaging 
   

Module 11: Conflict Resolution 

• Identifying and Addressing Differences Within a Project 

• Sources and Impacts of Conflict 

• Approaches to Address Conflict in Various Situations 
   

Module 12: Leadership 

• Impact of Leadership on Team Performance 

• Necessity of Varied Leadership Styles 

• Importance of a Coaching and Mentoring Style 
   

Module 13: Team Management 

• Stages of Team Development and Influencing Factors 

• Models Used for Understanding Team Development 

• Characteristics and Benefits of Effective Teams 

• Leadership Approaches for Virtual and Hybrid Teams 
   

Module 14: Diversity and Inclusion 

• Building an Inclusive Environment Embracing Diverse Culture 

• Knowledge of Diversity and Its Workplace Impacts 

• Importance of Incorporating Diversity in All Project Parts 

• Addressing Conscious and Unconscious Biases 
   

Module 15: Ethics, Compliance and Professionalism 

• Importance of Continuing Professional Development 

• Specialist Advice and Standards for Project Adherence 

• Impact of the Legal and Regulatory Landscape on Projects 
   

Module 16: Requirements Management 

• Capturing and Monitoring Project Requirements 

• Establishing and Managing Scope Through Requirements Management Processes 
   

Module 17: Solutions Development 

• Evaluating and Prioritising Requirements 

• Different Approaches for Different Life Cycle Models 
   

Module 18: Quality Management 

• Ensuring Outputs Meet Set Requirements 

• Quality Planning and Control Techniques 
   

Module 19: Integrated Planning 

• Incorporating Multiple Plans into a Project Management Plan 

• Importance of an Integrated Schedule Management Plan 
   

Module 20: Schedule Management 

• Time-based Planning Focusing on Activities and Resources 

• Defining Scope, Managing Dependencies, and Optimising Schedules 
   

Module 21: Resource Management 

• Identifying and Scheduling Required Resources 

• Organisational Breakdown Structure and Responsibility Assignment 

• Resource Categorisation and Allocation 

• Differences Between Resource Smoothing and Resource Levelling 
   

Module 22: Budgeting and Cost Control 

• Estimating Costs, Agreeing Budgets, and Monitoring Finances 

• Budget Creation and Refinement 

• Financial Performance Monitoring and Reporting 

• How to Close Down Finances at the End of a Project? 
   

Module 23: Risk and Issue Management 

• Identifying Risks and Planning Responses 

• Benefits of Risk and Contingency Planning 

• Stages of Risk and Issue Management Processes 

• Why Governance is Important in Risk and Issue Management? 
   

Module 24: Change Control 

• Stages of Change Control Processes 

• Recognise Differences in Change Control Between Linear and Iterative Cycles 

• Assessing and Justifying Changes 

• Justify Decisions on Change Requests 

• Update Plans and Schedules to Reflect Changes