Our comprehensive suite of APM courses are designed for project professionals at all levels. Whether you are starting out in your project management career, or whether you are a highly-experienced project management professional now seeking APM Chartered Status.
The Association of Project Management (APM) is the only chartered membership organisation for the project management profession in the world.
Begin your APM project management journey with the introductory APM Project Fundamentals Qualification, before moving onto the APM Project Management Qualification, once you have at least two years’ experience. If you are already a highly-experienced project management practitioner, consider the APM Project Professional Qualification or the Chartered Project Professional (ChPP) Support Package, the APM’s highest accolade.
We are proud to hold APM Gold Status for the Project Fundamentals Qualification (PFQ).
APM Courses
Whether starting out in your project management career, or aiming for chartered status, browse our wide range of APM project management courses led by our experienced trainer practitioners.
The APM Project Fundamentals Qualification is the ideal starting point, whether you are a new or aspiring, project management professional.
The APM Project Management Qualification helps to advance your career by gaining in-depth knowledge and understanding of all areas of project management.
Our discounted APM Bundle Package is perfect if you want to study both the Project Fundamentals and Project Management Qualifications.
The (ChPP) Support Package guides senior project professionals to Chartered Status with expert mentoring.
Our highly-experienced trainers can work with you, customising a training programme that meets your organisation’s unique learning and development goals, delivering effective outcomes.
Association for Project Management (APM)
Having received its royal charter in 2017, the Association for Project Management is dedicated to raising the profile of the project management profession and setting the highest standards possible. Through their ability to award Chartered Project Manager status, APM provides the benchmark that demonstrates expertise, practice and attainment within the profession.
APM’s range of world-renowned qualifications will enable you to take the next step in your career and deliver long-term success for businesses. With APM, you can join a thriving community of industry leaders, expand your network, and unlock new opportunities for growth and advancement.
Oxford College of Management
Oxford College of Management is a recognised APM Training Partner, which highlights our exemplary teaching standards and results. Our students benefit from unlimited support from our in-house team and all our trainers are both project professionals and experienced teachers.
Depending on which learning style suits you best, our students can choose from a range of study methods. Regardless of whether you choose face to face or online only study, we also offer a comprehensive suite of digital resources which can be accessed anywhere, anytime. It is our mission to enable our students to excel in project management, equipping them with the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in a constantly evolving professional landscape.
APM FAQs
The APM PFQ is an introductory course to project management, so no former knowledge is expected or required.
The APM PMQ course is ideal if you have at least two years’ experience of working in projects, or you have already completed the introductory APM PFQ course.
APM courses with Oxford College of Management are delivered through 4 study options:
Online Learning: is available for PFQ and PMQ courses and involves self-study using our online learning platform. Start at a time to suit you and benefit from recorded webinar, PowerPoint presentations, podcasts and more.
Online Learning Plus: not only allows you to choose when to start studying for your PFQ or PMQ, but also allows you to interact with our trainers and fellow students by joining our rolling timetable of weekly live virtual sessions.
Virtual Classes: allow you to join interactive live APM online sessions from home, connecting with our trainers and fellow classmates. Depending on your course, you can select from a range of formats, from shorter 2-day classes to longer 6-day classes.
Face to Face: join Oxford College of Management’s in-person classes at one of our many study venues across the UK. Classes are tailored to your PFQ, PMQ or PPQ course, maximising your learning potential.
Yes. APM courses with the Oxford College of Management are fully accredited by the Association for Project Management.
Our APM Project Fundamentals Qualification runs over a 2 or 3 day intensive course, depending on your chosen study option. We offer both face to face and virtual classes.
If you choose to study through online learning, our APM PFQ course takes approximately 34 hours to complete.
The APM PFQ exam is 60 minutes comprising of 60 multiple choice questions. The exam pass mark is 60%.
Our APM Project Management Qualification (PMQ) runs over a 5 or 6 day period. Depending on your chosen study option. We offer both face to face and virtual classes.
The APM recommends approximately 75 hours preparation ahead of taking the PMQ exam. You must complete all online pre-course materials, attend your classes, and complete 33 hours of additional learning resources to support your exam preparation.
Our PFQ courses start from just £700 + VAT.
Studying for a PMQ with us starts from just £1550 + VAT.
Yes, with PFQ, you are entitled to a £15 discount. With both PMQ and PPQ courses, you are entitled to a £100 discount.
The cost of the APM PFQ and PMQ with Oxford College of Management includes all of your tuition, plus 18 months of support to complete your course. It also covers your own digital student handbook, mock exam and your final online exam.
The APM PFQ closed book exam is 1-hour long and is based on 60 multiple choice questions. The pass mark is 60%.
The PMQ closed book exam consists of a two-part written assessment over a 2.5-hour period. The exam questions are constructed as follows:
Multiple response (20 questions worth 1 mark each)
Select from list (5 questions worth 2 marks each)
Short response (5 questions worth 2 marks each)
Long response (10 questions worth 5 marks each)
Becoming a Chartered Project Professional (ChPP) will enable you to be globally recognised as a trusted project expert. Oxford College of Management offers a ChPP support packages, enabling senior, qualified project professionals to secure chartered status.
Oxford College of Management is one of the few training centres to receive APM Gold Status. It is also recognised as one of the leading global training providers for APM courses.
APM Gold status is the highest accolade available and is only awarded to a select group of training providers who consistently exceed APM’s quality benchmarks, going beyond standard accreditation. Oxford College of Management is delighted to hold APM Gold status for the APM PFQ courses.
This means we consistently deliver effective courses to our trainees and achieve higher learning satisfaction with our engaging training material. APM Gold status is also awarded for outstanding learner support and operational practices, as well as for secure outstanding exam pass rates.
We are always happy to help at Oxford College of Management with any questions you may have. Complete our contact form, or call us on 01865 515255.
