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APM Project Fundamentals Qualification2026-07-31T10:45:18+01:00

Delivering Successful Projects with the APM Project Fundamentals Qualification (PFQ)

This project management qualification is for those wanting a broad understanding of the principles of the profession. You don’t need any prior knowledge or experience for this practical and engaging course.

Our course prices and timings INCLUDE the exam.

Course Summary

The Delivering Successful Projects with APM Project Fundamentals Qualification (PFQ) provides a solid introduction to best practice project management principles. This course and qualification is for those wanting a broad understanding of the principles of the profession. You don’t need any prior knowledge or experience. This is an ideal qualification for those starting out their project management career.

Typically delivered over 2 x consecutive days in person, or 1 x day followed by 2 x half days remote live, this course is ideal for organisations investing in practical training to increase project success rates. We can customise this course to align with your PPM Delivery Framework, governance and processes. Those looking for the next level would choose the 5-day Managing Successful Projects with the APM Project Management Qualification.

The course content is based on the Association for Project Management (APM) Body of Knowledge. We are also passionate about the practical application of best practices and our courses emphasise how you can apply APM best practices in real-world situations, from better planning, to team leadership, risk management, and stakeholder engagement.

Why take this APM PFQ course?

APM Qualification

A professional qualification from the chartered body for project management, the Association for Project Management (APM).

Exam Success

We make sure all candidates are well prepared for the exam, taken as part of the course on the final day. Delegates try practice questions as part of every topic and complete a full practice paper before sitting the 1 hour multiple choice exam.

In-house Customised Course

The APM Project Fundamentals Qualification course can also be customised for your organisation aligning with your PPM Delivery Framework, governance and processes.

APM PFQ Course Details & Agenda

The Delivering Successful Projects with the APM Project Fundamentals Qualification training course is very popular with our clients and often forms part of a customised 2 or 3-day course.

We deliver this course with a keen eye for the practical application of tools and techniques, from building a plan to assessing risks and engaging stakeholders.

The APM PFQ exam fee is £197 per delegate (as of Apr-26), which is included in your course fee. Your trainer will arrange and invigilate your exam so you do not need to submit paperwork or configure your computer.

  • Good project management

  • The project team

  • Leadership and teamwork

  • Project lifecycle

  • Project planning

  • Using Microsoft Project

  • Estimating and procurement

  • Project quality management

  • The RACI matrix

  • Risk and issue management

  • Change control

  • Configuration management

  • Stakeholder management

  • Successful project management

  • Project communications

  • PFQ exam preparation

Book onto a Public Course

Military Project Management for Service Leavers Training Course With APM PFQ October 2026

Project Management for Service Leavers With APM PFQ

13 – 15 OCTOBER 2026

APM Project Fundamentals Qualification (PFQ) Nov 2026

APM Project Fundamentals Qualification PFQ

16 – 18 NOVEMBER 2026

APM Project Fundamentals Qualification PFQ March 2027

APM Project Fundamentals Qualification PFQ

16 – 18 MARCH 2027

APM Project Fundamentals Qualification PFQ July 2027

APM Project Fundamentals Qualification PFQ

6 – 8 JULY 2027

APM Project Fundamentals Qualification PFQ

2 – 4 NOVEMBER 2027

WHO YOU GONNA CALL?
FUTUREPMO

22nd OCTOBER 2026 | LONDON

FuturePMO is the annual 1-day conference dedicated to the PMO, bringing together 250+ practitioners from all sectors. Hear from thought leaders, practitioners, and our amazing keynote speakers. Really network, be inspired, learn, share, and grow.

This event isn’t like any other business conference you’ve attended. With a sprinkling of fun, great food, and our team as hosts, we promise an amazing day for you and your colleagues.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can my training be recorded?2025-01-24T14:38:02+00:00

No. Due to GDPR and the confidentiality needs of individuals who attend, our trainers, and organisations, we do not record or allow recording of any part of our training courses. This applies to our public and corporate courses. Our Remote-Live courses are delivered using Wellingtone technology (MS Teams or Zooms), and record/ transcribe will be turned off by default.

Is the APM Project Fundamentals Qualification (PFQ) right for me?2024-03-11T11:52:27+00:00

This qualification is for those wanting a broad understanding of the principles of the profession. You don’t need any prior knowledge or experience for this qualification and therefore it is perfect for those who are starting out as project managers, or those who want to show their knowledge about project management good practice (for example project team members or other supporting functions). Contact us if you’d like further guidance.

When do we get our results?2022-02-09T14:09:59+00:00

Each candidate receives their results directly via email from the APM. They also send the full results of each exam to us and we share this with the appropriate L&D/HR contact in your organisation. Results can take up to 2 weeks.

How do candidates sit the exam?2024-01-16T13:14:58+00:00

All exams are undertaken online, whether the course is in person or remote-live. For those undertaking the exam remotely delegates join a Teams or Zoom call on their mobile device so we can invigilate them whilst undertaking the exam on their laptop. The process works well and we have completed hundreds of exams for many different organisations.

How are candidates registered for the exam?2022-02-09T14:36:15+00:00

We’ll do this for you. As an APM Accredited Training Provider, we will register your delegates for the exam a couple of weeks ahead of the exam date.  We’ll send each delegate login details and their candidate code on the day of the exam. Please note once a candidate is registered with the APM then the exam fee is payable, whether they sit the exam or not.

What happens if delegates don’t pass the exam?2022-02-09T14:07:54+00:00

APM exams are either simply “pass” or “fail” based on a clear pass mark requirement.  Don’t worry if a delegate fails the exam, they can retake it at a reduced re-sit APM exam fee as many times as they like. If we are delivering a set of courses re-take delegates are welcome to join a future course or join a future exam sitting at no cost (excluding APM exam fee).

If we have completed all training for your organisation we are happy to invigilate a further re-sit exam at no additional cost or deliver a ½ day revision and exam at a discounted price.

Talk to Nicole about your APM PFQ training needs.

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