What is APM Project Professional Qualification PPQ Course?

The APM Project Professional Qualification (PPQ) is an advanced certification designed for experienced project professionals aiming to excel in complex project delivery. Recognised by organisations worldwide, this qualification demonstrates your ability to integrate strategic project management principles with practical leadership skills, driving successful outcomes across projects, programmes, and portfolios. 

Proficiency in advanced project management is crucial for professionals leading high-stakes projects or overseeing multiple teams. The APM PPQ is ideal for Project Managers, Programme Managers, Portfolio Managers, and Professionals looking to validate their expertise and advance their careers. Mastering these skills ensures effective decision-making, risk management, and stakeholder engagement in dynamic environments. 

This 4-day APM Project Professional Qualification PPQ Course offered by Oakwood International equips delegates with the knowledge, tools, and techniques to excel in complex projects. The course includes practical case studies, expert guidance, and mock assessments to prepare delegates for success in the APM PPQ exam. Delegates will learn to apply best practices, ensuring high-impact project delivery in any organisational setting. 

 

Course Objectives 
 

  • To understand the APM framework and its applications in project management 

  • To develop advanced leadership and decision-making skills 

  • To enhance risk and issue management capabilities 

  • To master stakeholder engagement strategies for successful outcomes 

  • To apply effective governance and reporting techniques 

  • To analyse and manage resource allocation in complex projects 

  • To improve adaptability in dynamic project environments 

Upon completing the course, delegates will earn the APM Project Professional Qualification (PPQ) certification from Oakwood International. This globally recognised credential enhances professional credibility and opens pathways to senior project management roles, ensuring career advancement. 

Course Outline

APM Project Professional Qualification PPQ Course

Domain 1: Delivering Projects through Effective Leadership and Management 

 

Module 1: Provide Visionary Leadership for a Project 

  • Evaluate Ethical, Flexible, Inspirational and Collaborative Approaches 

  • Project’s Strategic Goals 

  • High-Performance Teams 
     

Module 2: Establish and Develop Teams to Achieve Project Aims and Objectives 

  • Tools, Techniques and Leadership Behaviours 

  • How to Respond to Changes in a Project’s Environment? 

  • Develop And Maintain an Effective Team 

  • Role of Monitoring and Feedback 

  • Relationship Between Performance Management, The Team Development Cycle, and Motivation to the Success of a Project 

  • Evaluate the Usage of Conflict to Improve Individual and Team Performance. 
     

Module 3: Maintain an Engaged and Constructive Team through a Positive Approach to Conflict Management 

  • Why and How to Act with Objectivity, Impartiality and Honesty 

  • Analyse Appropriate Actions 

  • Evaluate Ways to Address Challenges, Issues and Conflict 

  • Maintain an Awareness of Challenges, Issues, and Conflict 
     

Module 4: Resolve Problems Taking a Logical Approach to the Problem-solving Process 

 

Module 5: Make Decisions which Support the Objectives of a Project 

  • How to Maintain Decision-Making Hierarchies? 

  • How Decision-Making Relates to the Organisation’s Governance Structure? 

  • Logical and Recognised Approach to Decision Making 
     

Module 6: Communicate Effectively with Stakeholders to Achieve a Project’s Objectives 

  • Analyse Ways Appropriately Communicate with Stakeholders 

  • Evaluate Ways in Which to Communicate Throughout a Project 

  • Effective Verbal Communication 
     

Module 7: Negotiate Effectively with Stakeholders to Achieve a Project’s Objectives 

  • How to Effectively Negotiate with Internal Stakeholders? 

  • How to Effectively Negotiate with External Stakeholders? 
     

Domain 2: Delivering Projects through Effective Governance and Oversight 

 

Module 1: Establish and Maintain the Governance Structure of a Project to Ensure Alignment to Organisational Practice 

  • Evaluate Appropriate Structures and Hierarchies for a Project 

  • Why and How to Establish Roles, Responsibilities and Relationships within a Project 

  • Establish and Maintain the Reporting Hierarchies and Structure During the Life of a Project 
     

Module 2: Use Information to Inform Reviews and Help Manage Deviations from a Project Plan 

  • Key Stages in a Project-Based Life Cycle 

  • Importance of Aligning Reviews with Organisational, Legal and Regulatory Requirements 

  • Analyse Situations and How to Resolve Them 

  • Reasons for Accurately Documenting Deviations from a Project Plan
     

Module 3: Manage Change Control Processes and Protocols 

  • Implementation And Maintenance of Change Control Process 

  • Determine The Impact on a Project’s Scope and Objectives 

  • Implement And Manage Approved Changes to a Project 

  • Why and How Trends Analysis is used to Add Value? 
     

Module 4: Manage Stakeholder Influence, Interest and Engagement for the Benefit of a Project 

  • Techniques to Determine Stakeholder Power, Influence, and Interest 

  • Develop and Implement a Stakeholder Engagement and Communication Plan 

  • Monitor and Amend a Stakeholder Engagement and Communication Plan 

  • Evaluate Relevant Feedback from Stakeholders 

  • Why and How to Provide Relevant Stakeholders with Financial Reports 
     

Module 5: Deliver the Intended Benefits of a Project 

  • Importance of Confirming the Intended Benefits 

  • Develop a Benefits Management Strategy 

  • Importance of Prioritising the Achievement of Benefits 

  • Create a Benefits Realisation Plan 

  • Evaluate Ways to Maximise Achievement of the Planned Benefits 
     

Domain 3: Delivering Projects through Effective Planning and Control 

 

Module 1: Manage Project Costs within Agreed Budgets Which Supports Management of a Project 

  • Cost Tracking Tools and Techniques 

  • Importance of Cashflow and Cashflow Forecasting 

  • Establish Cost Trends and Monitor the Financial Performance 

  • Importance of Cost Analysis and its Role 

  • Importance of Completing all Financial Transactions 
     

Module 2: Respond to Risks to Minimise Threats and Increase Opportunities 

  • Qualitative and Quantitative Approaches to Risk Identification and Analysis 

  • How to Record and Plan Responses to Risks 

  • Why and How to Implement Appropriate Responses to Risks 

  • Importance of Reviewing How Risks Were Managed 
     

Module 3: Respond to Issues in a Way that Supports the Management of a Project 

  • Why And How to Record and Plan Responses to Resolve Issues 

  • How to Implement Appropriate Responses to Issues? 

  • Importance of Reviewing How Issues were Resolved During a Project 
     

Module 4: Develop and Implement an Integrated Plan to Support the Management of a Project 

  • Document the Outcomes of a Project’s Planning Process 

  • Fundamental Components of Scope, Schedule, Resource, Budgets, Risks and Quality 

  • Purpose of an Integrated Plan 

  • Why And How to Monitor the Progress of a Project? 

  • Why and How to Adjust an Integrated Plan? 

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What is the APM Project Professional Qualification (PPQ)?

The APM PPQ is an advanced certification designed for experienced project professionals to validate their ability to manage complex projects, programmes, and portfolios. 

Q. Who is the APM PPQ course suitable for?

This course is ideal for project managers, programme managers, portfolio managers, and experienced professionals looking to advance their careers in project management.

Q. What topics are covered in the APM PPQ course?

The course covers advanced topics, including governance, leadership, stakeholder engagement, risk management, resource allocation, and strategic decision-making. 

Q. What are the key benefits of earning the APM PPQ?

It enhances professional credibility, opens up opportunities for senior project management roles, and demonstrates advanced competence in managing complex projects.

Q. What skills will I gain from the APM PPQ course?

You will gain advanced skills in project governance, leadership, risk management, stakeholder engagement, and resource optimisation. 

Q. Why choose Oakwood International for APM PPQ training?

Oakwood International offers expert-led training, practical insights, and comprehensive exam preparation, ensuring delegates gain the skills and confidence needed to excel in the APM PPQ. 

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