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Project Planning and Control Foundation Course
The APMG International Project Planning and Control Foundation course, built around the APM publication Planning, Scheduling, Monitoring, and Control: The Practical Project Management of Time, Cost, and Risk, provides essential guidance on project planning and control.
This project planning and control training aims to standardise practices, enabling organisations to set clear benchmarks and achieve consistent, high-quality results across projects. With a focus on best practices, the course equips participants to optimise project delivery, manage costs, and mitigate risks effectively.
Ideal for current and aspiring professionals, the Project Planning and Control Foundation course delivers practical insights into industry standards, enhancing skills in planning and control application.
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Course Details
| Level | Introductory |
| Pre-requisites | None |
| Accreditation | APM Group |
| Exam format | Multiple choice questions |
| Exam duration | 40 minutes |
| Exam pass mark | 50% |
| Our pass rate | 99% |
- Course outline
- Audience
- Exam
- Why Training ByteSize
- Resources
What does the course cover?
The APM PSM&C guide and its associated training have been developed not in academic isolation – but with many years of on the job experience.
The guide is written in plain English – so even if this is your first experience in the field of planning and controls you should feel comfortable reading, understanding and working towards success.
You will gain:
- Understanding of minimum standards and best practices
- Guidance on how to comply with Works Information requirements laid out in contracts
- Learn lessons from a wide base of delivery organisations
- Benefit from a broad perspective of experienced controls practitioners
- Technical competence of team members
- Improved quality of schedules leading to more certainty in project delivery
- Greater predictability of project forecasting and success
- Higher levels of integration between controls functions i.e. cost and time.
Benefits for you
- Understanding of minimum standards and best practice
- Guidance on how to comply with Works Information requirements laid out in contracts
- Learn lessons from a wide base of delivery organisations
- Benefit from a broad perspective of experienced controls practitioners
Is the Project Planning and Control Foundation course right for me?
Planning, Scheduling, Monitoring and Control is a comprehensive guide for anyone involved in planning, scheduling and controlling projects. Written to be accessible to all levels – from student to senior project managers – it gives practical guidance on all planning aspects of preparing to undertake a project, executing a project, controlling its delivery to budget, time and quality, and delivering it safely.
Exam format
- Multiple Choice
- 50 questions per paper
- 25 marks required to pass (out of 50 available) – 50%
- 40 minutes 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.
What is a Training ByteSize classroom course like?
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Our top 10 tips to study online Today we’re sharing our top 10 tips to study online. We caught up with our Chairman, Martyn Kinch, who has over 30 years’ experience in the industry and back in the 1990’s led the development of the world’s first accredited e-learning course for PRINCE2, so we consider him an […]
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The benefits of Project Planning and Control
What are the benefits of Project, Planning and Control training within your organisation? Individuals can achieve a credible, industry recognised accreditation which in turn boosts confidence and status. Helps the delegates to achieve mutual understanding of terminology, that will be shared across the industry with colleagues, customers and suppliers. The course gives them the time, space […]
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Project Planning and Control case study
A couple of years ago we began Project Planning and Control training Rolls Royce Submarines The training was and continues to be a huge success, so we found out more from their PMO Lead Planner and discovered the different this certification made, this is their Project Planning and Control case study. Why did you choose the […]
ViewCOURSE OPTIONS
- Online
- Classroom
- Onsite
- Virtual
ONLINE TRAINING COURSE
Project Planning and Control Foundation online training and official exam – 6 months access
Online learning is a great way to study and our e-learning courses are interactive and engaging.
Studying for your qualification online is a viable option for so many project managers:
- Learning is completely flexible to suit your busy schedule
- The interactive online course consists of voice-over and animation to keep you engaged throughout the learning
- You can access it anywhere in the world and take your exam online at a time that suits you best
- The Foundation e-learning will take around 10 hours to complete and includes a quiz bank which contains a range of questions to test your knowledge and understanding of the course prior to sitting the official exam
- Our pass rates are well in excess of the national average (nearly 100%!), there is really no reason you should fail!
Please be aware, the Project, Scheduling, Monitoring and Control handbook is required for the Foundation exam and studies, you can buy yours here.
CLASSROOM TRAINING
| Location: | Start date: | Price: | |
| Nantwich |
24th November 2025 - 3 Days
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£1,095.00 +VAT | |
| Online |
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£545.00 +VAT | |
| Nantwich |
27th April 2026 - 3 Days
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£1,095.00 +VAT | |
| Nantwich Residential |
27th April 2026 - 3 Days
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£1,295.00 +VAT | |
| Nantwich |
23rd November 2026 - 3 Days
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£1,095.00 +VAT | |
| Nantwich Residential |
23rd November 2026 - 3 Days
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£1,295.00 +VAT |
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
ONSITE TRAINING
If you are looking to train a team of people, you’ll find that our onsite training is a viable and cost effective option for you. We will ensure that from the initial consultation of your requirements to the end result of the course, you and your learners will have had the best possible learning experience and we strive for the highest pass rates for your team.
We also offer group online training. Maybe you would like everyone to study online in order to save time out of the office? We offer great prices for multiple learners; the best way to find out the pricing for that is to complete this short form and we’ll come right back to you. Alternatively you can speak to one of our experts now on +44 (0)1270 626330.
VIRTUAL CLASSROOM TRAINING
| Location: | Start date: | Price: | |
| Virtual | 24th November 2025 - 3 Days |
£1,095.00 +VAT | |
| Virtual | 27th April 2026 - 3 Days |
£1,095.00 +VAT | |
| Virtual | 23rd November 2026 - 3 Days |
£1,095.00 +VAT |
Our Virtual Course platform delivers accredited and certified training, led by leading subject matter experts, direct to your home, mobile, computer or office without the hassle of travelling or staying away. It is so easy to fit in an online class into your busy schedule; simply log in from home, the office, or even while you are travelling.
Students can ask questions using a headset, webcam or a chat window, and get their questions answered, just like in a traditional classroom. Questions can be lined up and answered at intervals, without interrupting the teacher’s flow of thought. There is no difference in the level of interaction – in fact distractions are significantly reduced because of this way of teaching. Our trainers have a minimum of 10 years training experience, plus have previously run and managed live projects, so have real-life experience they bring to the virtual session.
Download our virtual classroom course brochure to find out more.
If you would like to find out more about this option please complete this short form and we’ll come right back to you.
