The APMG International Project Planning and Control (PPC) Foundation & Practitioner course offers comprehensive training that covers both foundational and advanced project management skills. You will learn essential project planning, scheduling, risk management, and performance monitoring techniques, developing advanced methods for handling complex projects.
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APMG International Project Planning and Control™ Foundation & Practitioner
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Unlock project success with PPC Foundation & Practitioner
Starting at Foundation, you will learn the core principles of effective project planning and control. At Practitioner level, you will build on this knowledge to develop advanced techniques for managing complex projects, including performance monitoring, risk management, and stakeholder communication.
Learning objectives
By the end of this course, you should be able to understand, interpret and assess the following:
- The approaches and products to create a clear project definition
- The techniques used to plan and close a project
- The selection of appropriate scheduling techniques
- The practices and data used for rigorous monitoring
- Good record keeping, to facilitate virtuous feedback and the learning cycle
- How to appropriately present outputs
- Risk management in project planning, execution and evaluation
What you'll learn
The PPC Foundation & Practitioner course equips you with the tools and confidence to manage projects effectively, making it a valuable resource for any project professional. The skills you learn will empower you to oversee projects with greater precision and deliver successful outcomes.
Planning essentials
You will build an understanding of the planning essentials that form the basis of effective project management. Learn how to establish clear project objectives, set achievable timelines, and allocate resources to align with organisational goals. This foundational training covers techniques for creating robust project plans, including defining scope, setting milestones, and managing dependencies, which are crucial for keeping projects organised and on schedule.
Advanced project controls
Build advanced project control strategies essential for managing complex projects. The training offers tools and methods for tracking project progress in real time, assessing performance, and making data-driven adjustments as needed to maintain control. You will explore advanced risk management techniques and develop communication strategies to keep stakeholders informed.
What's included
- Accredited APMG International Project Planning and Control (PPC) Foundation & Practitioner training
- APMG International Project Planning and Control (PPC) Foundation & Practitioner exams
- Tutor support
- Further optional extras, including Pass Protect, available at checkout
FAQs
Gain confidence in project planning and control with this combined Foundation & Practitioner course, designed to enhance your capabilities in managing successful projects.
What is APMG International Project Planning and Control Foundation & Practitioner?
The PPC Foundation & Practitioner course is designed to progress your project planning and control skills from basic to advanced. You will develop techniques for managing complex projects, including performance tracking, in-depth risk assessment and stakeholder communication.
What are the benefits of completing the Foundation & Practitioner course, rather than doing the training separately?
Completing the combined course offers a structured programme that builds your skills progressively, moving from core project planning principles to advanced control techniques. This continuous approach reinforces your understanding and allows you to apply foundational knowledge directly in more complex areas, enhancing retention and practical application.
It also saves you time, helping to achieve both certifications faster than if taken separately.
How are the Foundation & Practitioner exams structured?
The Foundation exam is multiple choice and closed book. You will have 40 minutes to answer 50 questions, each of which are worth one mark. You need to achieve a score of 25 marks or more to pass (50%).
The Practitioner exam is complex multiple choice and open book, using the Project Planning and Control guide only. You will have 3 hours and 20 minutes to complete 8 questions, which are worth 10 marks each. As with Foundation, the pass mark is 50% so you will need to get at least 40 marks to pass.
How will this certification help my career?
The certification is a valuable asset for advancing your project management career, demonstrating to employers that you have the expertise needed to manage both straightforward and complex projects effectively. Once qualified, you will be well-positioned to take on large projects, lead teams with confidence, and contribute meaningfully to your organisation’s success.
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