A Brief Guide to APM Certification Costs in 2022

As we begin 2022, you, like many other project managers, may already be contemplating how you can develop both personally and professionally in the new year. New Year, New You etc.

While this could mean new year’s resolutions, professional targets, or physical challenges for some, for many project managers self-improvement may come in the form of an accredited project management qualification. The same goes for budding project managers – if you are thinking about kickstarting your career in project management, certification is the perfect way to go about it!

Among the many qualification bodies that offer project management courses is the Association for Project Management (APM). As chartered body for the project management profession, they offer an extensive range of accredited project management certifications for professionals of all levels, and as a result their prestigious qualifications are well-regarded across the industry. But what about APM certification cost? It is something that project management professionals wonder at every stage of their career, and that’s the question we want to answer for you now.

To help you decide which APM qualification is right for you, we have put together this brief handy guide to four of their most popular qualifications. We outline each APM certification cost for 2022 and provide a brief course overview.

Course: APM Project Fundamentals Qualification (PFQ) BOK7

Overview: The APM PFQ is an introductory qualification that offers a fundamental awareness of project management terminology, offering a broad understanding of the principles of the profession. BOK7 stands for “Body of Knowledge: 7th Edition”, which is the foundational resource providing the concepts, functions and activities that make up professional project management.

Benefit: Demonstrate to your employer, clients and suppliers that you are a skilled and committed project professional. The fundamentals qualification also sets you up nicely to develop your career further, acting as a springboard for taking more advanced project management courses.

APM Project Fundamentals (PFQ) Certification Costs:

Online – From £349 +VAT

Classroom – From £649 +VAT

Virtual – From £649 +VAT

Don’t forget to read our article on the Top 9 Reasons to take your PFQ!

Course: APM Project Management Qualification (PMQ) BOK7

Overview: The APM PMQ is a knowledge-based qualification where you will acquire an understanding of how your project fits into the strategic and commercial priorities of a company.

Benefit: You will achieve a broad level of project management knowledge sufficient to take part in projects from individual assignments through to large capital projects.

APM Project Management (PMQ) Certification Costs:

Online – From £549 +VAT

Classroom – From £1,299 +VAT

Virtual – From £1,299 +VAT

Course: APM Project Management Qualification (PMQ) for PRINCE2 Practitioners

Overview: Specifically aimed at those who have already achieved their PRINCE2 Practitioner certification, the APM Project Management Qualification for PRINCE2 Practitioners will give you an understanding of how your project fits into a strategic and commercial environment.

Benefits: Not only will this course allow you to develop your project management skills in a professional capacity, but you will only need to study for 47 assessment criteria since you already have your PRINCE2 Practitioner certification (which covers 26 criteria).

APM PMQ For PRINCE2 Practitioners Certification Costs:

Online – From £499 +VAT

Classroom – From £1,299 +VAT

Virtual – From £1,299 +VAT

Course: APM Chartered Project Professional (ChPP)

Overview: For those with significant experience in project management who wish to achieve Chartered status, this is the most sought after accolade in the project management profession.

Benefit: The benchmark for the project delivery professionalism, upon completing the certification you can use the designation ChPP after your name and you will receive the highly coveted APM ChPP badge of honour.

APM Chartered Project Professional (ChPP) Cost:

Online – From £999 +VAT

After that whistle-stop tour looking at APM Certification Costs in 2022 we would encourage you to contact us for more information.

Get in touch with one of our experts today – we can suggest the best option for you based on your experience and objectives, as well as providing any further information on APM certification costs that you might have. You can also email us at [email protected], or call +44 (0)1270 626330.

We look forward to hearing from you!