What does the course cover?

The Introductory Certificate: The APM Project Fundamentals Qualification (APM PFQ) – ( SCQF Level 6), previously known as APMIC, offers a fundamental awareness of project management terminology. It is for those wishing to gain a broad understanding of the principles of the profession.

This Training ByteSize Foundation course will:

• Allow you to understand and harness the 27 knowledge areas for the project management lifecycle – based upon the industry APM Body of Knowledge standard edition. This spans planning and scheduling, communication, teamwork, resource management, project risk management and project reviews.
• Provide you with the internationally recognised qualification that is the APM Introductory Certificate – an essential addition for any project manager’s resume.

Classroom courses with Training ByteSize are a cut above the rest

Included in the price of your training is:

• Pre course learning materials
• A thorough, clear and professional course support pack with stationary
• Lunch each day
• Snacks and refreshments throughout the day

Residential training in Nantwich

With a beautiful training centre in the heart of rural Cheshire, residential courses at our Nantwich head office are a viable alternative to travelling to a larger city.

During the day your training will be delivered in a large, bright and airy room over-looking the square. Then after hours you’ll feel at home in a stunning 17th century hotel just five minutes stroll away.

Is the course right for me?

No prior knowledge or experience is required for this qualification, which will offer the individual the knowledge to make a positive contribution to any project. It is perfect for:

• New and experienced project staff
• Those wishing to gain a broad understanding of the principles of the profession
• People who may go on to do the APM Project Management Qualification
• Consultants/contract staff operating in an APM environment
• Project Managers
• Anybody wishing to improve employment prospects in an APM environment

Exam format

The APM PFQ exam can be taken online when you are ready with a webcam. If you are attending a classroom event, the exam is paper based and we can arrange invigilation.

• Multiple choice format
• 60 questions per paper
• 35 marks required to pass (out of 60 available) – 60%
• 1 hour duration
• Closed-book
• Take your exam online with ProctorU, find out more on our exams page

Why study with Training Bytesize?

As experts in delivering project management training through a range of study styles, your success is key to our success. We understand how people learn, we know how to train people to pass exams, we employ the best trainers and specialise in small class sizes to help you get the best from your investment. So, if you’re looking to enhance your project management skills and ensure you pass first time, Training ByteSize is a name you can trust.

As a family run business, project and programme management training is in our blood, and so is innovation. Our founders have been part of the industry since the 1990’s, specifically founding Key Skills and developing the world’s first accredited e-learning course for PRINCE2.

Today we are proud to continue with world firsts; with second generation Victoria at the helm, she had led Training ByteSize to ensure were the first company to develop and deliver e-learning options for accredited courses including Business Analysis Foundation, ITIL4, and AgilePM.  When we say we’re experts in project management training, we really do mean it.