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Course overview
The APM Project Management Qualification (PMQ) is an internationally recognised benchmark for project management training. Accredited by the Association for Project Management (the chartered body for the project profession), the PMQ is a knowledge-based qualification that enables you to understand the breadth of skills required to manage a project successfully.
If you are looking to prove your skills as a professional project manager, the PMQ validates project management knowledge for individual assignments up to large capital projects. The PMQ covers knowledge areas from the APM Body of Knowledge, including budgeting and cost management, conflict management, communication, earned value management, leadership, negotiation, procurement, sponsorship, and teamwork.
Job outcomes
- Project managers
- Project leaders
- Project directors
What you'll learn
- Understand how organisations and projects are structured
- Understand project life cycles
- Understand the situational context of projects
- Understand communication within project management
- Understand the principles of leadership and teamwork
- Understand planning for success
- Understand project scope management
- Understand schedule and resource optimisation
- Understand project procurement
- Understand risk and issue management in the context of project management
- Understand quality in the context of a project
Recognition

Study method
- OnlineOnline delivery - online course content with the exception of assessments and work placement
- BlendedBlended delivery - both online course content and partial face to face requirements
- In-classIn class delivery - predominately face to face course content conducted at a specific location
- VirtualVirtual Delivery - Live and interactive classroom-style learning conducted completely online
Duration study load
- Self Paced – 70-80 Hours
Entry requirements
- Candidates attending the professional programme would benefit from having a minimum of two years of relevant practical experience in project management
Course features
Why learn with us:
- We’ll get you career-ready and help place you into the industry
- Award-winning digital education
- Industry-leading tuition with 1-2-1 personal tutor access
- A global community of 40,000 students
- Unrivalled 360 Career Services and StudentCare™
- Access virtual seminars and classrooms
- We only partner with the biggest accreditors in the world
- Gain invaluable industry experience
- Change career, start fresh or simply advance in your current role
- Exclusive student benefits; Alumni community, industry events and lots more
Testimonials
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Nick Christodoulou"I was very nervous when I first started, wondering if I remember how to study, 20 years after I completed my last studies. However, going through the coursework and seeing how well and manageable the course workload was, and all the assistance that was available to me, I quickly felt more at ease. All in all, I could not have been happier with how it went and am looking forward to getting on with my new career."
Delivery
- Online, self-paced learning with no restrictions or rigid lecture timetables
- Training is available whenever you want
- Support included: StudentCareTM, Career Services and expert mentoring
Career Services
- During your studies, the Career Services team will equip you with the knowledge needed to tackle the complex jobs market and boost your employability
- By the time you’ve completed your course, you will have the tools and confidence to dive into a role that suits you
- You will receive a dedicated Careers Service eBook, divided into 3 phases. Each phase will give insight into the jobs market with tailored support to guide your job search. You must complete the work included before unlocking the next phase of our Career Services
Subjects
APM Project Management Qualification (PMQ) Modules include:
- Understand how organisations and projects are structured
- Understand project life cycles
- Understand the situational context of projects
- Understand communication within project management
- Understand the principles of leadership and teamwork
- Understand planning for success
- Understand project scope management
- Understand schedule and resource optimisation
- Understand project procurement
- Understand risk and issue management in the context of project management
- Understand quality in the context of a project
About Learning People
At Learning People, we are tech career experts with a mission to demystify the technology industry.
With ten years of industry experience, we’re advocates for career-ready education. We provide industry recognised certifications in cybersecurity, coding, IT and project management, to help advance or start your career in tech.
We're committed to delivering the best possible student experience whilst you’re completing your studies. This includes our exclusive Career Services, which will give you all the tools needed to maximise your employment potential.
Why choose Learning People?
- They’ll get you career-ready and help place you into the industry
- Accredited by CompTIA, Skillsoft, The Project Management Institute and much more
- Receive award-winning digital education
- Industry-leading tuition with 1:1 personal tutor access
- Support from a global community of over 30,000 students
- Unrivalled 360 Career Services and StudentCare™
- Access to virtual seminars and classrooms
- Gain globally sought-after qualifications and certifications
- Exam booking support & free resits
- Get hands-on industry experience
- Exclusive student benefits; Alumni community, TOTUM, industry