Association for Project Management (UK) · PFQ · PMQ · PPQ · ChPP

APM Training & Certifications

Instructor-led APM training across the full UK project management ladder — PFQ, PMQ, PPQ and the Chartered Project Professional pathway. Delivered by APM-experienced trainers with live exam-technique clinics and portfolio coaching.

Live Online Training
Classroom Training
Corporate Onsite Training
Exam Preparation Support
Flexible Batches

APM-Aligned
PFQ · PMQ · PPQ · ChPP: 40 hrs
Live instructor-led: APM BoK 7th
Latest Body of Knowledge: 94%
First-attempt pass rate

500k+ professionals

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Course Overview

Why this certification matters

The Association for Project Management (APM) is the UK's chartered body for the project profession and the awarding organisation behind the PFQ, PMQ, PPQ and Chartered Project Professional (ChPP) credentials. SkillCertified's APM programme covers the full ladder — from Project Fundamentals through PMQ (IPMA Level D) and PPQ (IPMA Level C) to the ChPP portfolio route — with live written-exam clinics, scenario workshops and full mock papers.

Practitioner Trainers
Lead instructors hold the credential themselves — they teach from real engagements.
Hands-on Labs
Live labs in every track so you practise in the same tooling you'll be tested on.
Exam-Prep Included
Mock exams, voucher support, and re-coaching baked into every cohort.

Scope

Comprehensive Coverage

Every domain on the official body's syllabus.

Delivery

Live + Classroom + Onsite

Plus self-paced and blended tracks.

Exam

Full Prep + Voucher

Pass-guarantee on bootcamp tracks.

Career Impact

Industry-recognised credential

APM Catalogue

Popular courses for APM Training & Certifications

Click any qualification to see the full curriculum, upcoming schedule with USD pricing, target audience, and everything included in the fee.

2 Days
Online / Classroom
Foundation
Entry-level APM credential covering the terminology, principles and lifecycle of professional project management.
APM Project Fundamentals Qualification (PFQ) — Course Outline
1Project context, governance and lifecycle phases
2Project management plan, scope and product breakdown
3Scheduling, resourcing and estimating techniques
4Risk, issue and change management fundamentals
5APM one-hour multiple-choice exam preparation
Custom dates, corporate cohort, or onsite delivery? Tell us in the form.

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Why SkillCertified

Eight reasons enterprises pick us

Built around how working professionals actually learn — and how L&D leaders actually procure training.

Accredited Trainers
Lead instructors hold the credential themselves and have shipped what they teach.
Exam-Pass Guarantee
Mock exams, voucher support, and free re-coaching until you pass.
Flexible Training Modes
Live Online, Classroom, Self-Paced, and Onsite — pick what fits your week.
Corporate & Group Training
Private cohorts with custom agenda, L&D reporting, and dedicated coordinator.
Hands-on Labs
Live lab access — practice in the same tooling you'll be tested on.
Fast Advisor Response
Real humans on the phone. Average response under one business hour.
Global Delivery
Live cohorts across IST / GST / BST / EST. Classroom venues in 15+ cities.
Procurement Friendly
NDA-ready, multi-currency invoicing, framework-accepted across the EU/UK/US/MEA.

Delivery

Four training modes — same outcome

Pick the format that fits your week. Same curriculum, same certification path, your schedule.

Most popular
Live Online Instructor-Led
Live cohorts over Zoom/Teams capped at 20 learners. Hands-on labs, two-way Q&A, and recordings available for 90 days.
- Recorded for later review
- Cohort-based learning
- Live Q&A and mentor sessions
- Flexi reschedule within 90 days
Classroom Training
Full-day immersive sessions at our training hubs. Printed manuals, lunch, and onsite exam booking included.
- Eight hours daily
- Available across 15+ cities
- Printed manuals + lunch
- Onsite exam booking
Corporate Onsite Training
Private cohort delivered at your office or chosen venue. Customised agenda, NDA-friendly, L&D reporting.
- Private team cohort
- Custom curriculum + reporting
- On-site or virtual
- Volume pricing
Self-Paced / Blended
On-demand video lessons plus mentor support. Lifetime access. Combine with a live session for blended learning.
- On-demand video
- Lifetime course access
- Mentor on call (30 days)
- Blended option available

Not sure which mode is right for you?

Live, classroom, self-paced, or onsite — an advisor will help you pick.

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Curriculum

Sample Curriculum & Modules

A practitioner-built curriculum. Click any module to see what's covered.

Module 1 — Project Context & Governance

Project vs BAU, lifecycle models and APM governance frameworks.

Key topics

Project vs BAU
Lifecycle models
APM governance
Roles & structures

Project vs BAU, lifecycle models and APM governance frameworks.

Project vs BAU
Lifecycle models
APM governance
Roles & structures

Audience

Who Should Attend

Professionals across these roles see the strongest career impact and ROI.

Project Coordinators
PMO Analysts
Practising Project Managers
Programme Managers
Public-sector Project Leads
Construction PMs
PMP holders converting to APM
Aspiring Chartered Project Professionals

Corporate Training

Need APM training for your team?

Private cohorts delivered on-site at your office, fully online, or hybrid. Customised agenda, group pricing, detailed L&D reporting, and a dedicated coordinator from day one to certification day.

Private cohorts on-site or online
Customised agenda + reporting
L&D dashboards (SCORM / xAPI / CSV)
NDA-friendly, procurement-ready
Multi-region delivery + unified billing
Dedicated coordinator + quarterly reviews

3,500+

Companies

250k+

Delegates

100+

Countries

Testimonials

Real learners, real outcomes

Reviews collected after course completion. No editing, no incentives.

“The training was excellent and exceeded my expectations. The trainer was engaging and broke down complex topics into very practical examples I could apply at work the next morning.”

— Aarav Mehta, IT Service Manager, Mumbai

“I appreciated the small cohort — every learner got to ask questions and the trainer adapted the depth to what the room needed. Passed my exam first time.”

— Sophie Chen, Programme Manager, London

“Switched from a different vendor halfway through my certification path. SkillCertified's content and trainer quality made the rest of the journey night-and-day better.”

— Rashid Al-Qassem, Security Lead, Dubai

“Honestly the most useful 5 days I've spent on training in years. Real practitioner examples, no PowerPoint theatre, and the mentor follow-up was genuinely helpful.”

— Olivia García, Solutions Architect, Madrid

“The mock exams were the closest to the real thing I've encountered. The 30-day re-attendance promise gave me confidence to book the next batch as a refresher.”

— Daniel O'Brien, Change Manager, Dublin

“From advisor call to certificate, six weeks. Every step was handled, including exam booking and post-training questions. Would happily recommend to colleagues.”

— Priya Nair, Senior Consultant, Bengaluru

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Answers to the things most learners check before enrolling.

Which APM qualification should I start with?

Newcomers usually begin with PFQ or the Introductory Certificate. Practising project managers go straight to PMQ, which is the flagship APM credential aligned to IPMA Level D.

Is APM PMQ recognised outside the UK?

Yes — APM is a chartered body and PMQ is benchmarked against the IPMA four-level competence baseline used across Europe, the Middle East and Asia-Pacific.

I already hold PMI PMP — do I still need PMQ?

Not necessarily. Our APMP for PMP Holders bridge covers the UK-specific vocabulary and written-exam technique so you can convert your credential without repeating fundamentals.

How does ChPP differ from PMQ and PPQ?

ChPP is a portfolio-based chartered designation, not an exam-only qualification. You demonstrate technical, behavioural and contextual competencies through written submission and a professional interview.

Are APM exam fees included?

Exam fees are bundled with the PFQ, PMQ and PPQ boot camp and corporate cohorts. Public schedule seats can add the exam on request.

Do you deliver in-house APM cohorts for teams?

Yes — closed cohorts tailored to your sector (construction, IT, defence, public sector) with NDA-ready contracts and multi-currency invoicing.

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BMW
U.S. Air Force
Deloitte
Larsen & Toubro
Procter & Gamble
General Electric
JPMorgan Chase
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Shell
Pfizer
Boeing
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Walmart
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Barclays
Saudi Aramco
BMW
U.S. Air Force
Deloitte
Larsen & Toubro
Procter & Gamble
General Electric
JPMorgan Chase
Siemens
Shell
Pfizer
Boeing
Toyota
Walmart
Accenture

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APM Training & Certifications

Why this certification matters

Practitioner Trainers

Hands-on Labs

Exam-Prep Included

Popular courses for APM Training & Certifications

APM Project Fundamentals Qualification (PFQ)

APM Project Fundamentals Qualification (PFQ) — Course Outline

APM Project Management Qualification (PMQ)

APM Project Professional Qualification (PPQ)

APMP for PMP Holders (Legacy Conversion)

APM Chartered Project Professional (ChPP)

APM Introductory Certificate

APM Body of Knowledge (7th Edition) Overview

APM Practitioner Programme

Agile & APM Blended Practitioner

Eight reasons enterprises pick us

Accredited Trainers

Exam-Pass Guarantee

Flexible Training Modes

Corporate & Group Training

Hands-on Labs

Fast Advisor Response

Global Delivery

Procurement Friendly