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APM Project Management for Service Leavers with APM PFQ2026-08-10T13:02:51+01:00

Project Management for Service Leavers with APM PFQ

Gain the APM PFQ as a Service Leaver and learn how your military skills apply to project management, with Microsoft Planner training included.

Our course prices and timings INCLUDE the exam.

PFQ Course Summary

The Project Management for Service Leavers with APM PFQ course has been created exclusively for HM Armed Forces Service Personnel who are in their resettlement and looking to transition from the Military into a project management role in civvy street.

In this course, we will teach you civilian project management tools and techniques, aligned to APM best practice, whilst also helping you to draw upon your military project experience and understand the differences in language used. We deliver this course with a keen eye for the practical application of project artifacts, from building a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS), to assessing risks and engaging stakeholders, all of which will help you plan your resettlement.

Microsoft Planner eLearning

Following the in-person APM PFQ course, learners receive 30 days of FREE access to the APM Endorsed eLearning course “Delivering Successful Projects with Microsoft Planner.” (Saving you £99+VAT) This online course helps you put project management theory into practice using one of the most widely adopted tools in the modern workplace.

The course reinforces the key principles from the APM PFQ course while training you how to use Microsoft Planner to effectively schedule and manage projects. It will also show you how Planner Copilot uses AI to increase efficiency through natural language prompts.

Why take this 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.

The PFQ in a Military Context

The Project Management for Service Leavers with APM PFQ course is deliver to APM standards whilst also applying Military context,  this enables delegates to draw on their project experience obtained throughout their career in the Forces and get the most out of the course.

APM PFQ Course Details & Agenda

The Project Management for Service Leavers with APM PFQ course is very popular with those transitioning from the Armed Forces and is often delivered as part of a customised 2 or 3-day programme.

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, all of which will help you plan your resettlement.

This course is delivered as part of a customised 2 or 3-day programme, which includes the 1 hour multi-choice APM exam taken at the end of the course (the APM exam fee is included in the course price). Your trainer will arrange and invigilate your exam so you do not need to submit paperwork or configure your computer.

Armed Forces Covenant - Silver Award
  • 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 Military Course

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

Project Management for Service Leaver APM PFQ

13 – 15 OCTOBER 2026

Project Management For Service Leavers With APM PFQ Training Course - March 2027

Project Management for Service Leaver APM PFQ

9 – 11 MARCH 2027

Project Management For Service Leavers With APM PFQ Training Course September 2027

Project Management for Service Leaver APM PFQ

21 – 23 SEPT 2027

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I pay for this course?2025-10-21T12:34:21+01:00

You can pay online using a credit or debit card. If you are unsure or need help, talk to Simon who can help you through the process.

Do I need to bring a laptop to the course?2025-10-21T12:31:28+01:00

Yes, in order to access the APM exam, you will need to bring a laptop with you for the second day of the course.

Is there any pre-work or homework?2025-10-21T12:30:55+01:00

There is no pre-work required for attending the course, however a working knowledge of project management is required. Homework will be provided by the trainer at the end of each session for delegates to complete some reflective practice and practical application of the themes introduced.

What is APM Accreditation?2025-10-21T12:30:09+01:00

Professional Course Accreditation identifies those courses which are aligned to the APM Body of Knowledge, but do not lead to a formal APM professional qualification. Course content and delivery are independently evaluated to identify how they support the APM advocacy via the FIVE Dimensions of Professionalism.

APM Professional Course Accreditation is only available to APM Accredited Providers. The certificate is co-branded Wellingtone, APM, and IPMA, and additionally learners can include the course as part of their CPD log for PMI.

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 our trainer Simon, a Service Leaver and Army Reservist, about your APM PFQ

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