Project Fundamentals Qualification (PFQ)

This fully accredited course follows the syllabus and requirements of the Association for Project Management (APM) Project Fundamentals Certificate. It is designed to clarify and explain the basic aspects of projects and project management. It will provide understanding of key project terminology in order for participants to gain confidence in a project environment. It will also provide a solid basis of knowledge to consolidate existing project team members’ understanding as well as provide an excellent first perspective to those new to the project environment.This course will help individuals recognise the key aspects of a project and the importance of their role within it. The objectives will be supported and extended by engaging the delegates with an appropriate case study, providing the opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of the tools and techniques through use and experience.

Course Delivery Options: 

1) CLASSROOM- 2-day classroom course including official exam (please note, classroom courses are currently suspended until January 2021).

2) VIRTUAL CLASSROOM- 2 days of virtual learning via 4 X 2 hour modules, morning and afternoon. An online exam can be scheduled at any time to suit you*. 

3) ONLINE- Online self study with online exam which can be scheduled at any time to suit you*. 

*The online exam is ‘proctored’ by an external agency so your PC will need a camera and microphone as well as Internet access.

This course is designed for those new to working in projects, or non-project staff who wish to gain a basic understanding of the project environment and project management terminology.

• Project team members who are new to the project environment.
• Staff who are required to interact with the project team but may not be directly involved in project activity.
• People who are considering a move into the project environment.
• Project managers with an interest in being exposed to the terminology associated with best practice as defined by the APM.
• Project team members interested in progressing with recognised project management qualifications.

On completion of this course participants will have attained an overall ‘Awareness’ Competence Level in Project Management.

At overall competence Level 1: Awareness Application, participants completing this course will be able to:

• Understand project management and the operating environment
• Discuss the project lifecycle
• Perceive the management structure by which projects operate
• Perform project management planning
• Utilise project scope management
• Produce a schedule and use resource management techniques
• Identify and manage risks and issues
• Understand project quality management
• Improve communication in the project environment
• Understand principals of leadership and teamwork.

20|20 Business Insight have a range of online Project Management training courses designed to give you the ability to learn as you want to.