Finding the right
Project Management Courses


Our project management courses cover three key qualifications.

Select from the options below to see which qualification might work best for you.

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APM Project

Fundamentals

Qualification (PFQ)

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Ideal for those who are new to project management and want to understand the language and principles of project management.

Multiple Choice Questions 60
Multiple Choice

Exam questions over a one hour period.

95%

believe that taking an APM qualification will add value to their career.*

Gain a broad understanding of project management.

Gain a broad understanding of the principles of the profession.

Learn the principles of project management.

Learn the fundamental principles of project management.

No prior knowledge or experience is required.

No prior knowledge or experience is required

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APM Project

Management

Qualification (PMQ)

from 850
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Ideal for those with some project management knowledge and want to further their knowledge to manage and control projects.

Knowledge Based Qualification

Knowledge based qualification

3hr Exam 3
Hour
Exam
Multiple Choice Questions 10
out of 16

Questions must be answered.

Cost Management

Gain a broad understanding of cost planning.

Leadership

Learn the fundamental principles and importance of leadership.

Negotiating

Gain knowledge and techniques behind good negotiation.

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APM Project

Professional

Qualification (PPQ)

from 950
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For existing project managers who want to progress their career and prospects.

Knowledge Based Qualification

Assesses your capability

3hr Exam 3
Hour Exam

with 4 scenario based questions

Must pass

3 core and 1 elective modular exam

Gain a broad understanding of project management.

Learn the importance of professionalism and managing others

Learn the principles of project management.

Learn the fundamentals of governance in project management

No prior knowledge or experience is required.

Gain a thorough understanding of project planning and control

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APM

Chartered

Project Professional (ChPP)

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The APM ChPP credential is the most advanced project management accreditation available.

Track Record
Track Record

of delivering projects, programmes, portfolios etc

Knowledge
Knowledge

of current project methods and practices

Actively Involved
Actively Involved

in the project management profession

Gain a broad understanding of project management.

Stand out in the job market with an enhanced CV

Learn the principles of project management.

Increased understanding to help you work more effectively

No prior knowledge or experience is required.

Assurance for clients of high standards and ethical practice

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Which project management courses areRight for Me?

Here at Parallel we offer project management courses based on APM, PMI and PRINCE2 methods so we are ideally placed to advise you of the best route to follow to enhance your career prospects. The best qualifications or accreditation for any successful project management professional are dependent on previous experience, current industry sector, likely future employers and whether you will be working nationally or globally. More information is available below, or give us a call and one of our consultants will help you find the right project management training courses for your specific experience and future ambitions.

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APM Project
Fundamentals (PFQ)

from 325

Ideal for a new project managers who want to learn the principles of project management

  • Learn the fundamentals Learn the fundamental principles of project management.
  • Understnad the language Understand the common language of projects
  • Gain confidence Gain confidence in your role and recognition on your CV
  • No prior knowledge No prior knowledge of experience is required
  • 1 hour multiple choice 1 hour multiple choice exam

APM Project
Management (PMQ)

from 850

Ideal for a project manager establishing a professional career

  • Build on principles Build on principles learnt in PFQ
  • Principles of Leadership Learn the fundamental principles of Leadership.
  • Assessed on range of knowledge areas Assessed on a wide range of knowledge areas
  • PM experience desirable 1-2 years’ PM experience desirable, but not required
  • 3 Hour Exam 3 hour typed exam

APM Project
Professional (PPQ)

from 900

For existing project managers who want to progress their career and prospects.

  • Apply principles Learn to apply principles to real world projects
  • Expand your understanding of key concepts
  • Must have understnading of PMQ syllabus Must have a sound understanding of the PMQ syllabus
  • Comprehensive assessment Comprehensive assessment of PM capability
  • 3 part assessment 3 part assessment, based on a pre seen case study

APM Project
Chartered (ChPP)

from 450

For experienced project professionals, looking to achieve the gold standard in professional recognition

  • Stand out in the job market with an enhanced CV Stand out in the job market with an enhanced CV.
  • Assurance for clients of high standards and ethical practice Assurance for clients of high standards and ethical practice.
  • Must show a track record of delivering projects Must show a track record of delivering projects
  • Knowledge of current project methods and practices You’ll need knowledge of current project methods and practices.
  • Should be actively involved in the profession 2 Part Assessment with written and interview elements.
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Upcoming Public Courses APM Project Management

Mar 27
APM Project Management Qualification (PMQ) Programme
5 Weeks + Exam
  • £1,650.00 excl. VAT
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Apr 03
APM Project Fundamentals Qualification (PFQ)
2 days, 09:00 AM – 05:00 PM
  • £775.00 excl. VAT
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Apr 19
APM Project Management Qualification (PMQ) Exam Resit Webinar and Exam
Webinar Friday, Exam Monday
  • £600.00 excl. VAT
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Apr 22
APM Project Professional Qualification (PPQ) Excluding Assessment
4 weeks
  • £1,250.00 excl. VAT
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Apr 25
APM Project Management Qualification (PMQ) Programme
5 Weeks + Exam
  • £1,650.00 excl. VAT
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May 09
PPQ Resit Workshop
1 day, 09:00 AM BST – 04:30 PM BST
  • £300.00 excl. VAT
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May 10
APM Project Management Qualification (PMQ) Exam Resit Webinar and Exam
Webinar Friday, Exam Monday
  • £600.00 excl. VAT
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May 13
APM Project Management Qualification (PMQ) Programme
5 Weeks + Exam
  • £1,650.00 excl. VAT
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May 16
APM Project Fundamentals Qualification (PFQ)
2 days, 09:00 AM – 05:00 PM
  • £775.00 excl. VAT
MS Teams View
May 28
APM Project Professional Qualification (PPQ) Excluding Assessment
4 weeks
  • £1,250.00 excl. VAT
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Jun 11
APM Project Fundamentals Qualification (PFQ)
2 days, 09:00 AM – 05:00 PM
  • £775.00 excl. VAT
MS Teams View
Jun 11
APM Project Management Qualification (PMQ) Programme
5 Weeks + Exam
  • £1,650.00 excl. VAT
Online View
Jun 14
APM Project Management Qualification (PMQ) Exam Resit Webinar and Exam
Webinar Friday, Exam Monday
  • £600.00 excl. VAT
Online View
Jul 03
APM Project Management Qualification (PMQ) Programme
5 Weeks + Exam
  • £1,650.00 excl. VAT
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Jul 15
APM Project Fundamentals Qualification (PFQ)
2 days, 09:00 AM BST – 05:00 PM BST
  • £815.00 excl. VAT
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Aug 05
APM Project Management Qualification (PMQ) Programme
5 Weeks + Exam
  • £1,650.00 excl. VAT
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Aug 19
APM Project Fundamentals Qualification (PFQ)
2 days, 09:00 AM BST – 05:00 PM BST
  • £815.00 excl. VAT
Online View
Aug 19
APM Project Professional Qualification (PPQ) Excluding Assessment
5 weeks
  • £1,250.00 excl. VAT
Online View
Sep 12
APM Project Management Qualification (PMQ) Programme
5 Weeks + Exam
  • £1,650.00 excl. VAT
Online View
Sep 16
APM Project Fundamentals Qualification (PFQ)
2 days, 09:00 AM BST – 05:00 PM BST
  • £815.00 excl. VAT
Online View
Sep 18
PPQ Resit Workshop
1 day, 09:00 AM BST – 04:30 PM BST
  • £300.00 excl. VAT
Online View
Sep 30
APM Project Professional Qualification (PPQ) Excluding Assessment
4 weeks
  • £1,250.00 excl. VAT
Online View
Oct 09
APM Project Management Qualification (PMQ) Programme
5 Weeks + Exam
  • £1,650.00 excl. VAT
Online View
Oct 14
APM Project Fundamentals Qualification (PFQ)
2 days, 09:00 AM BST – 05:00 PM BST
  • £815.00 excl. VAT
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Nov 11
APM Project Fundamentals Qualification (PFQ)
2 days, 09:00 AM GMT – 05:00 PM GMT
  • £815.00 excl. VAT
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Nov 13
APM Project Management Qualification (PMQ) Programme
5 Weeks + Exam
  • £1,650.00 excl. VAT
Online View
Nov 18
APM Project Management Qualification (PMQ) Programme
5 Weeks + Exam
  • £1,650.00 excl. VAT
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Overview of the APM PFQ Qualification

The APM PFQ is a Professional Project Fundamentals Qualification from the Association for Project Management (APM), the chartered body for the project profession.

This qualification was previously known as the APM Introductory Certificate and is a highly practical training course for new project managers and others working on projects such as project team members and project office personnel. All candidates on the APM PFQ course will gain a solid understanding of the principles of project management which will help them contribute more effectively towards successful projects. Topics covered include the processes and tools that are commonly used during the project lifecycle. In addition, candidates will become familiar with the language and terminology used by those working in a project environment.

This is not a course just aimed at project managers. Anyone can take the course to develop their understanding of managing projects. There are no pre-requisites either in terms of knowledge, previous experience or minimum level of academic qualifications.

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Overview of the APM PMQ Qualification

The APM PMQ is a Professional Project Management Qualification from the Association for Project Management (APM), the chartered body for the project profession.

This qualification was previously known as the APMP and is designed for people actively working as part of a project team. By undertaking a project management training course you will learn a firm base in project management behaviours, skills, processes and tools. These capabilities can be put to good use in any industry and are transferable skills across many industries.

APM PMQ is the ideal course for project managers who already have several years’ experience working on and successfully delivering projects but want to consolidate their knowledge of a structured method of project management and implement a best-practice approach within their organisation.

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APM Project Professional Qualification (APM PPQ)

The APM Project Professional Qualification (PPQ) builds on the knowledge gained in the APM PMQ. It leads to direct entry as a full member of the APM and is a recognised assessment route to become a Chartered Project Professional (ChPP). By demonstrating up-to-date knowledge of current practices and methods of project management a candidate can follow route 1 (professional practice, CPD and ethics) to Chartered Status.

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Project Management Chartered Standard (APM ChPP)

The APM ChPP standard is the ‘gold standard’ for project management worldwide. It is intended for those who wish to demonstrate their competent leadership and an ability to successfully manage highly complex projects, programmes and portfolios.

 

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Comparing PRINCE2® with APM

PRINCE2 is an acronym for Projects in Controlled Environments and is a specific project management method used in industry, and taught on PM courses, across the world. The PRINCE method was initially established by the UK government in the 1970’s to issue guidance on how best to ensure the successful delivery of Information Technology projects.

The PRINCE2 project management courses and the PRINCE2 methodology are now widely recognised and have developed over the decades to use 7 principles, themes and processes. It is flexible enough to be adapted for use on projects of varying size and complexity, and a wide range of different business sectors and industries now use this popular PM method. PRINCE2 is still most used in the IT sector where many organisations have tailored it to their own methods.

PRINCE2 is a formal methodology with standard templates and processes, and well-defined roles & responsibilities. That is a fundamental difference between PRINCE2 and APM (Association for Project Management) qualifications. The APM is not a method but a competence development path, for individuals, that develops the necessary skills and behaviours to successfully deliver projects. Both have their own unique type of training courses to ensure PMs are well-qualified for the relevant environment. An APM qualified project manager can use any methods.

These skills and competencies are based on the APM competence framework and the widely accepted practice described in the APM Body of Knowledge (APM BoK) 7th Edition. The Body of Knowledge is written by practicing project management professionals, and as such includes proven, tried and tested approaches. It’s never cutting edge; it simply represents the combined wisdom of many practicing project professionals. So, for example, the latest edition has only just incorporated agile working and virtual teams.

So PRINCE2 is a process based, structured approach – it is about following a standard set of processes to maximise the chances of delivering a project successfully; while APM qualifications and training courses are about developing the behaviours, competencies and professional skills needed to deliver successful projects.

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Comparing PMI with APM

The USA-based Project Management Institute (PMI) has the courses and PM qualifications that are the most widely known and are globally recognised. There are qualifications like CAPM for team members and a range of other qualifications for all levels including those involved in programme management. However, the best-known of the PMI qualifications is the PMP.

Similar to the APM the Project Management Institute (PMI) uses a Body of Knowledge (PMBoK) to underpin all of its courses. Like the APM BoK, the PMBoK is a standard rather than a methodology like PRINCE2. However, the PMI version is more focused on process groups and tools so develops practical project management skills. It has less focus on areas of competence such as leadership and conflict management. The PMBoK is updated over time to recognise the fact that project management is a developing field in which best practices are evolving.

The PMBoK standard is based on 5 process groups:

1. Initiating
2. Planning
3. Executing
4. Monitoring
5. Controlling & Closing

Not to be confused with the lifecycle.
10 knowledge areas support these 5 process groups:

1. Integration Management
2. Scope Management
3. Schedule Management
4. Cost Management
5. Quality Management
6. Resource Management
7. Communications Management
8. Risk Management
9. Procurement Management
10. Stakeholder Management

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Why Choose Parallel Project Training?

Everyone wants flexible and cost-effective training, and we provide that on all of our project management courses. But we also offer professional trainers who make courses engaging and fun. All of our trainers are experienced project managers who know how to make sure everyone gains a professional PM qualification but, more importantly, also gains the knowledge and skills to manage their projects more successfully. And enjoy themselves while doing so.

Project management professional development and training solutions from Parallel don’t mean sitting in a classroom (virtual or real) and listening to the trainer for hours on end. It involves active participation in real-world tasks, collaborating with others using realistic case studies; it consists of watching webinars and listening to podcasts. Expect to get involved in buzz groups, discussions, practical demonstrations, role-play and simulations to support study goals and career development.

  • Flexible and cost-effective
  • Highly-experienced trainers
  • Active participation on all courses
  • Realistic case-studies, role-play and simulations

We run regular online courses and short courses in project management suitable for project management practitioners with all levels of higher education. You will learn the skills required for the management of projects of all types and complexity; and come away with an internationally recognised certificate of achievement and the knowledge gained to effectively manage a project.

Our online project management courses have been developed over many years and are just one of the reasons to choose Parallel Project Training. Here are some more…

If your organisation needs a training programme tailored to your specific industry, business sector, public sector or project framework, we are the best of the best at producing truly bespoke project management training courses online or at your business premises. Every bespoke training package from Parallel is created specifically for each organisation and we also deliver continuing professional development CPD courses.

We spend time learning about your business and your objectives to ensure we deliver the professional qualifications and training for project managers that follow industry best practice, support personal development of employees and, most importantly, exceed your expectations.

Benefits of Training for Project Managers

Individuals leading projects can expand their project management skills and knowledge, and enhance their career prospects, through PM training. PMI and APM project management courses follow a progression from introductory level right through to highly advanced level; and, in the case of the APM, to chartered status. This relatively recent development places a career as a project manager on a par with other chartered professions.

Organisations can also benefit from project management training courses because employees will be leading projects using the latest methods and best practice, and so delivering their projects more successfully and to a higher standard, which is a highly attractive proposition for clients of those organisations. Here are just some of the benefits of a professional project manager course for both individuals and the organisations they work for:

  • Produce realistic timeframes and schedules for projects.
  • Responsibilities are clearly defined.
  • Changes to the project scope are well-controlled.
  • Project risks are well-understood and controlled.
  • Experience contributes to more successful future projects.
  • Leadership skills are developed.
  • Communication skills are improved.

Here at Parallel Project Training we have over 15 years’ experience delivering bespoke and off-the-shelf project management training courses to individuals and organisations, in both the public and private sector. We ensure every candidate gains highly regarded project management certifications that actively improve their performance in the work environment and enable them to follow a well-respected career path.

We train more than 500 people in the project management field every year, both here in the UK and overseas, and we are particularly proud of our very high 85% pass rate in the APM qualifications and training. We regularly run our public courses and bespoke courses online or face-to-face, in whatever way is best suited to the requirements of the people learning project methodologies.

Please take a look at some of our client case studies and testimonials to see how we’ve helped major organisations improve their professional development and project delivery, and enhance their leadership and management capability; and how we’ve helped each individual become a more successful project manager.

Get in touch to find out more about the project management training courses we offer.