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APM - PFQ: Project Management Fundamentals (Earn 14 PDUs/CPDs)

Achieve project success! Enroll in our Project Management Fundamentals Course and gain skills to excel in your APM PFQ certification. Read more.

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About This Course

Who this course is for:

  • Aspiring project management professionals seeking to learn best practices and elevate their career in the field.
  • Individuals preparing for the APM – PFQ (Project Fundamentals Qualification) certification (based on the latest APM BoK v7).
  • Professionals who want to strengthen their project management skills and build a solid foundation for successful project delivery.
  • Anyone looking for a comprehensive project management fundamentals course to help launch their career or boost their project management expertise.

What you’ll learn: 

  • Master the fundamentals of project management, including project context, success criteria, benefits, and their relationship to project management.
  • Conduct a stakeholder analysis and explore proven strategies to effectively manage stakeholders and drive project success.
  • Gain the skills to monitor and control projects, ensuring that they stay on track and deliver desired outcomes.
  • Understand the roles and responsibilities within a project team and how to collaborate effectively to achieve project goals.
  • Learn how to break down a project into manageable tasks and create a realistic, actionable plan.
  • Support and contribute to project success, ensuring quality and on-time delivery.
  • Prepare for the APM Project Fundamentals Qualification (APM – PFQ, BoK v7) exam with targeted preparation resources.
  • Earn 14 PDUs or CPDs upon completion, adding value to your professional development.

Requirements: 

  • No prior experience required—familiarity with project management concepts is helpful but not essential.
  • This course is designed for individuals who wish to develop a deep understanding of project management fundamentals and pursue the APM PFQ certification.

This accredited project management fundamentals course is built around the latest APM BoK v7 and provides the knowledge and skills needed to master the APM – PFQ Project Fundamentals Qualification (SCQF Level 6), a globally recognized certification in project management.

Course Features:

  • 4 comprehensive modules with interactive, engaging lessons that break down complex concepts.
  • High-quality videos and learning materials that provide an immersive learning experience.
  • Study notes aligned with the APM syllabus, helping reinforce key learning points.
  • Practice tests that are directly aligned with the APM syllabus, ensuring you’re exam-ready.
  • Tasks and exercises to strengthen your understanding and help you apply what you’ve learned.
  • An extensive Exam Approaches module, focused on preparing you for the Objective Testing exam.
  • Earn 14 CPD/PDU points—boost your professional credentials as you progress.

Course Content:

  • Understanding project management and the operating environment.
  • The project lifecycle and how it drives success.
  • Project management structures and their role in project execution.
  • Strategic planning for project management: scope, scheduling, and resource allocation.
  • Risk and issue management: identify, assess, and mitigate risks for project success.
  • Ensuring project quality through well-defined processes.
  • Effective communication and collaboration strategies.
  • Developing leadership and teamwork skills to navigate project challenges and drive outcomes.

About SPOCE:

SPOCE Project Management is a global leader in providing accredited training for project management professionals. With over 30 years of experience, SPOCE is a flagship training provider for leading methodologies such as PRINCE2, AgilePM, and MSP. As an accredited organization by APM, APMG, AXELOS, and PeopleCert, SPOCE delivers world-class training that ensures participants gain in-depth, practical knowledge of project management.

SPOCE’s courses are delivered through various formats, including online learning, blended learning, classroom training, and virtual classrooms, offering flexibility for professionals worldwide. SPOCE also offers a wide range of services, including change management, business analysis, P3M3 consulting, and more, all centered around globally recognized best practices that help organizations achieve project success.

Ready to unlock your hidden potential? My courses can help you discover your true abilities.

Our Promise to You

By the end of this course, you will have learned project management fundamentals course concepts, enabling you to effectively plan, execute, and control projects while preparing for the APM PFQ certification.

10 Day Money Back Guarantee. If you are unsatisfied for any reason, simply contact us and we’ll give you a full refund. No questions asked.

Get started today!

Course Curriculum

Section 1 - Project Management Overview
Introduction To Project Management 00:00:00
Project Management Overview 00:00:00
Project Management Overview – QUIZ Unlimited
Project Management 00:00:00
What Is Project Management? 00:00:00
Project Management Processes 00:00:00
Core Components Of Project Management 00:00:00
Core Components Of Project Management – QUIZ Unlimited
Projects And Programmes 00:00:00
Portfolios 00:00:00
Project Benefits Management 00:00:00
Project Benefits Management – QUIZ Unlimited
Project Success 00:00:00
Project Success – QUIZ Unlimited
Project Context 00:00:00
Project Context – QUIZ Unlimited
Stakeholder Management 00:00:00
Project Lifecycles 00:00:00
A Typical Iterative Project Life Cycle 00:00:00
A Typical Iterative Project Life Cycle – QUIZ Unlimited
Timeboxing 00:00:00
Project Reviews 00:00:00
Module Summary 00:00:00
Section 2 - Project Management Fundamentals - Planning
Planning For Success 00:00:00
Business Case 00:00:00
Organisational Roles 00:00:00
Organisational Roles – QUIZ Unlimited
Project Sponsorship 00:00:00
Project Management Plan 00:00:00
Project Management Plan – QUIZ Unlimited
Scope Management Introduction 00:00:00
Product, Work And Cost Breakdown Structures 00:00:00
Product, Work And Cost Breakdown Structures – QUIZ Unlimited
Responsibility Assignment Matrix 00:00:00
Responsibility Assignment Matrix – QUIZ Unlimited
Scheduling – Activity Networks 00:00:00
Scheduling – Activity Networks – QUIZ Unlimited
Scheduling – Gantt Charts 00:00:00
Scheduling – Gantt Charts – QUIZ Unlimited
Resource Management 00:00:00
Resource Management – QUIZ Unlimited
Estimating 00:00:00
Estimating – QUIZ Unlimited
Module Summary 00:00:00
Section 3 - Project Management Fundamentals - Controlling Delivery
Controlling Delivery 00:00:00
Risk Management 00:00:00
Risk Management – QUIZ Unlimited
Quality Management 00:00:00
Quality Management – QUIZ Unlimited
Change Control 00:00:00
Change Control – QUIZ Unlimited
Issue Management 00:00:00
Configuration Management 00:00:00
Configuration Management – QUIZ Unlimited
Information Management and Reporting 00:00:00
Information Management and Reporting – QUIZ Unlimited
Communication 00:00:00
Communication – QUIZ Unlimited
Procurement 00:00:00
Teamwork 00:00:00
Leadership 00:00:00
Leadership – QUIZ Unlimited
Module Summary 00:00:00
Section 4 - Exam Approaches
Exam Preparation 00:00:00
Qualifications 00:00:00
Fundamentals Exam Overview 00:00:00
Fundamentals Exam Approaches 00:00:00
Module Summary 00:00:00
Section 5 - APM - PFQ Supporting Materials
APM – PFQ Supporting Materials 00:00:00

About This Course

Who this course is for:

  • Aspiring project management professionals seeking to learn best practices and elevate their career in the field.
  • Individuals preparing for the APM – PFQ (Project Fundamentals Qualification) certification (based on the latest APM BoK v7).
  • Professionals who want to strengthen their project management skills and build a solid foundation for successful project delivery.
  • Anyone looking for a comprehensive project management fundamentals course to help launch their career or boost their project management expertise.

What you’ll learn: 

  • Master the fundamentals of project management, including project context, success criteria, benefits, and their relationship to project management.
  • Conduct a stakeholder analysis and explore proven strategies to effectively manage stakeholders and drive project success.
  • Gain the skills to monitor and control projects, ensuring that they stay on track and deliver desired outcomes.
  • Understand the roles and responsibilities within a project team and how to collaborate effectively to achieve project goals.
  • Learn how to break down a project into manageable tasks and create a realistic, actionable plan.
  • Support and contribute to project success, ensuring quality and on-time delivery.
  • Prepare for the APM Project Fundamentals Qualification (APM – PFQ, BoK v7) exam with targeted preparation resources.
  • Earn 14 PDUs or CPDs upon completion, adding value to your professional development.

Requirements: 

  • No prior experience required—familiarity with project management concepts is helpful but not essential.
  • This course is designed for individuals who wish to develop a deep understanding of project management fundamentals and pursue the APM PFQ certification.

This accredited project management fundamentals course is built around the latest APM BoK v7 and provides the knowledge and skills needed to master the APM – PFQ Project Fundamentals Qualification (SCQF Level 6), a globally recognized certification in project management.

Course Features:

  • 4 comprehensive modules with interactive, engaging lessons that break down complex concepts.
  • High-quality videos and learning materials that provide an immersive learning experience.
  • Study notes aligned with the APM syllabus, helping reinforce key learning points.
  • Practice tests that are directly aligned with the APM syllabus, ensuring you’re exam-ready.
  • Tasks and exercises to strengthen your understanding and help you apply what you’ve learned.
  • An extensive Exam Approaches module, focused on preparing you for the Objective Testing exam.
  • Earn 14 CPD/PDU points—boost your professional credentials as you progress.

Course Content:

  • Understanding project management and the operating environment.
  • The project lifecycle and how it drives success.
  • Project management structures and their role in project execution.
  • Strategic planning for project management: scope, scheduling, and resource allocation.
  • Risk and issue management: identify, assess, and mitigate risks for project success.
  • Ensuring project quality through well-defined processes.
  • Effective communication and collaboration strategies.
  • Developing leadership and teamwork skills to navigate project challenges and drive outcomes.

About SPOCE:

SPOCE Project Management is a global leader in providing accredited training for project management professionals. With over 30 years of experience, SPOCE is a flagship training provider for leading methodologies such as PRINCE2, AgilePM, and MSP. As an accredited organization by APM, APMG, AXELOS, and PeopleCert, SPOCE delivers world-class training that ensures participants gain in-depth, practical knowledge of project management.

SPOCE’s courses are delivered through various formats, including online learning, blended learning, classroom training, and virtual classrooms, offering flexibility for professionals worldwide. SPOCE also offers a wide range of services, including change management, business analysis, P3M3 consulting, and more, all centered around globally recognized best practices that help organizations achieve project success.

Ready to unlock your hidden potential? My courses can help you discover your true abilities.

Our Promise to You

By the end of this course, you will have learned project management fundamentals course concepts, enabling you to effectively plan, execute, and control projects while preparing for the APM PFQ certification.

10 Day Money Back Guarantee. If you are unsatisfied for any reason, simply contact us and we’ll give you a full refund. No questions asked.

Get started today!

Course Curriculum

Section 1 - Project Management Overview
Introduction To Project Management 00:00:00
Project Management Overview 00:00:00
Project Management Overview – QUIZ Unlimited
Project Management 00:00:00
What Is Project Management? 00:00:00
Project Management Processes 00:00:00
Core Components Of Project Management 00:00:00
Core Components Of Project Management – QUIZ Unlimited
Projects And Programmes 00:00:00
Portfolios 00:00:00
Project Benefits Management 00:00:00
Project Benefits Management – QUIZ Unlimited
Project Success 00:00:00
Project Success – QUIZ Unlimited
Project Context 00:00:00
Project Context – QUIZ Unlimited
Stakeholder Management 00:00:00
Project Lifecycles 00:00:00
A Typical Iterative Project Life Cycle 00:00:00
A Typical Iterative Project Life Cycle – QUIZ Unlimited
Timeboxing 00:00:00
Project Reviews 00:00:00
Module Summary 00:00:00
Section 2 - Project Management Fundamentals - Planning
Planning For Success 00:00:00
Business Case 00:00:00
Organisational Roles 00:00:00
Organisational Roles – QUIZ Unlimited
Project Sponsorship 00:00:00
Project Management Plan 00:00:00
Project Management Plan – QUIZ Unlimited
Scope Management Introduction 00:00:00
Product, Work And Cost Breakdown Structures 00:00:00
Product, Work And Cost Breakdown Structures – QUIZ Unlimited
Responsibility Assignment Matrix 00:00:00
Responsibility Assignment Matrix – QUIZ Unlimited
Scheduling – Activity Networks 00:00:00
Scheduling – Activity Networks – QUIZ Unlimited
Scheduling – Gantt Charts 00:00:00
Scheduling – Gantt Charts – QUIZ Unlimited
Resource Management 00:00:00
Resource Management – QUIZ Unlimited
Estimating 00:00:00
Estimating – QUIZ Unlimited
Module Summary 00:00:00
Section 3 - Project Management Fundamentals - Controlling Delivery
Controlling Delivery 00:00:00
Risk Management 00:00:00
Risk Management – QUIZ Unlimited
Quality Management 00:00:00
Quality Management – QUIZ Unlimited
Change Control 00:00:00
Change Control – QUIZ Unlimited
Issue Management 00:00:00
Configuration Management 00:00:00
Configuration Management – QUIZ Unlimited
Information Management and Reporting 00:00:00
Information Management and Reporting – QUIZ Unlimited
Communication 00:00:00
Communication – QUIZ Unlimited
Procurement 00:00:00
Teamwork 00:00:00
Leadership 00:00:00
Leadership – QUIZ Unlimited
Module Summary 00:00:00
Section 4 - Exam Approaches
Exam Preparation 00:00:00
Qualifications 00:00:00
Fundamentals Exam Overview 00:00:00
Fundamentals Exam Approaches 00:00:00
Module Summary 00:00:00
Section 5 - APM - PFQ Supporting Materials
APM – PFQ Supporting Materials 00:00:00

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