APM Project Fundamentals Qualification (PFQ)
Programme Overview & Summary
The APM Project Fundamentals qualification (PFQ), is a knowledge-based qualification developed by Association for Project Management (APM, the chartered body for the project profession. The PFQ is the first step in the APM suite of certifications and provides: A fundamental awareness of project management terminology, a broad understanding of the principles of the profession, the knowledge to make a positive contribution to any project.
Style and Approach
This course covers provides comprehensive coverage of the PMQ syllabus: 10 learning outcomes and 59 assessment criteria – the specific topics you are required to know.
Audience
APM PFQ is for anyone wanting a broad understanding of the principles of the profession. You don’t need any prior knowledge or experience for this qualification.
Programme Structure
In this intensive course, you will be asked to complete 5hrs of pre course learning. This 2 day course will cover 14 hours of learning. Delegates will need to do 1-2 hrs evening work, completing mock exams. An exam will happen on the 2nd day in the afternoon lasting 1 hour. The exam will be a multiple choice, closed book with 60 questions. Delegates must answer 36 of the 60 questions correctly to pass.
Preparing for the workshop
You will be asked to complete 5hrs of pre course learning.
Group Size
14 Participants.
Prerequisite & Requirements
This workshop is for any Network Rail employee and is the first step in the APM suite of certifications.
Supporting Resources
None required.
Course Duration
15 hours over 3 weeks digital learning followed by a 1 day course (7 hours) and a 1 hour exam.
Course Cost
For all our course pricing please login at Course pricing. Please Note: Only employees with a Network Rail email address will be allowed access.
Learning Outcomes
APM PFQ is Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCCF) level 6, and Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF) level 3 (equivalent to A-Level). This course includes your PFQ examination, and all course materials to prepare you fully.
Course Objectives
This course includes your PFQ examination, and all course materials to prepare you fully.
Accreditation
APM PFQ is Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCCF) level 6.
Course Progression
The PFQ is the first step in the APM suite of certifications.
Course Syllabus
This course covers provides comprehensive coverage of the PMQ syllabus:
- 10 learning outcomes
- 59 assessment criteria – the specific topics you are required to know.
Course Learning Commitment
This is an intensive course and please ensure you can commit the time to it. The structure of your course is:
- 5 hours of pre course learning before start of course
- 2 day course: 14 hours
- Additional evening study before your exam with mock exams
- Exam: 1 hour, multiple choice, closed book, 60 questions, 36 correct answers (60%) to pass
How to apply
If you would like to attend this course or have any queries about your projects following the course, or wish to submit your project for accreditation, please goto our how to book webpage.
