Overview

The Association for Project Management (APM) is the chartered professional body for project management in the UK.

It sets the benchmark for best practice, professional standards, and career development across the project profession. Through a recognised Body of Knowledge, qualifications framework, and professional membership pathways, APM supports individuals and organisations to consistently deliver successful outcomes in complex environments.

Whether you are new to project management or looking to formalise your experience with a globally recognised qualification, these courses will equip you with the language, concepts and competence to manage projects more confidently and consistently.

Project Fundamentals Qualification

The APM Project Fundamentals Qualification (PFQ) provides a solid grounding in the core principles of project management.

It is designed for those new to projects or those seeking a common language and understanding of how projects operate within an organisational context. The course covers essential concepts such as project life cycles, roles and responsibilities, planning, risk, and governance, enabling learners to contribute effectively to project work from day one.

Project Management Qualification

The APM Project Management Qualification is a more advanced, knowledge-based course aligned to the APM Body of Knowledge.

It is aimed at aspiring or current project managers who require a deeper understanding of the tools, techniques, and leadership behaviours needed to manage projects effectively. The course focuses on applying structured approaches to scope, scheduling, risk, quality, governance, and stakeholder management, supporting the development of confident, capable project professionals.

Why choose APM with SPOCE Project Training?

• Chartered-body alignment: Fully aligned to APM’s Body of Knowledge.
• Practitioner-led delivery: Delivered by experienced project professionals.
• Outcome-focused learning: Built for confidence, competence, and exam readiness.
• Flexible formats: Options that fit around operational commitments.
• Trusted partner: A reliable, long-term capability uplift partner.

Learning objectives

APM Project Fundamentals Qualification (PFQ) (Core Concepts)

• Understand project, programme, and portfolio basics, including lifecycles and context.
• Grasp roles, responsibilities, and the importance of stakeholder engagement.
• Learn fundamental planning, scheduling, and resource management.
• Understand risk, issue, quality, and change management basics.
• Recognize communication, leadership, and teamwork principles.

APM Project Management Qualification (PMQ) (Advanced Application)

• Setting Up for Success: Project lifecycles, governance, business cases, sustainability, procurement, reviews, assurance, and benefits management.
• Preparing for Change: Stakeholder engagement, conflict resolution, requirements, solutions, and quality management.
• People & Behaviours: Leadership, team management, diversity, ethics, compliance, and professionalism.
• Planning & Managing Deployment: Integrated planning, schedule/resource management, budgeting, risk/issue management, and change control.

What’s included

• Accredited Project Fundamentals training
• Official APM PFQ Exam
• Official APM PFQ Study Guide
• Online learning resources with sample exam papers
• Access to tutor support

Designed for

• Project professionals starting their for to Cgartered Project Professional (ChPP) status
• Project Managers looking to certify their knowledge
• Team Managers and Project Professionals aiming to learn about structured frameworks
• Professionals in functional roles that interface and support projects

Pre-requisites

• • PFQ – There are no pre-requisites for attending the APM PFQ course.
  • PMQ – People attending the APM PMQ course should have a minimum of 6 months experience of working in a project management role. Additional experience of project environments is advantageous.

On completing your course booking, you will be sent accredited pre-course materials to assist with your preparation.

Why train with SPOCE Project Training?

• Specialists in project, programme and portfolio management capability development
• Over 30 years experience of delivering project management training
• Training designed and delivered by seasoned project professionals
• Real-world examples to help you translate theory into practice immediately
• Supportive learning environment focused on exam success and on-the-job application

Next steps

Ready to take the next step in your project management career?

• Talk to us about in-house or group training
• Choose a course date and submit your expression of interest below