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APM Project Management Qualification (PMQ)

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Learn Practical Project Management with APM PMQ — the gold-standard qualification

The APM Project Management Qualification (PMQ) is a comprehensive, knowledge-based qualification designed for professionals who are actively managing projects or preparing for senior project delivery roles.

Developed by the Association for Project Management (APM), the PMQ is aligned to the APM Body of Knowledge and represents a deep and integrated understanding of project management as a profession.

This 5-day intensive course goes beyond tools and techniques. It develops the ability to understand, connect, and apply project management principles across complex, real-world situations.

Why This Course Matters

As projects increase in scale and complexity, project managers are expected to do far more than follow plans or apply templates.

They are required to:

The APM PMQ addresses this reality by developing professional judgement, not just procedural knowledge.

It is particularly valued by organisations that want project managers who can think critically, adapt intelligently, and lead confidently, rather than rely on a single framework or method.

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How This Course Delivers Value

The PMQ is built around the APM Body of Knowledge, which brings together the full breadth of project management disciplines into a coherent professional view.

Through this course, participants will:

This makes PMQ especially suitable for professionals working in complex, multi-disciplinary environments, where projects do not follow a single prescribed method.

APM Project Management Qualification (PMQ) Course Content

Curriculum

Day 1: Scrum Essentials
  • Scrum roles, artefacts, events, and values.
  • Where Scrum fits into agile project management.
  • Philosophy and principles of AgilePM.
  • Roles and responsibilities within agile projects.
  • Project lifecycle and key products.
  • Prioritisation and MoSCoW rules.
  • Timeboxing, workshops, modelling, iterative development.
  • Planning, estimating, and control.

The course ends with full exam preparation and mock questions to get you ready.

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How the Course Is Taught at Thought Agile

The PMQ syllabus is rich and demanding. Our role is to help learners make sense of it, structure it, and apply it confidently.

At Thought Agile, we teach PMQ through:

We do not teach to memorise the Body of Knowledge.
We teach learners to think like professional project managers.

Who Should Attend?

This course is ideal for:

While the APM PFQ is not a mandatory prerequisite, PMQ candidates should have:

If you are unsure about readiness, we are happy to advise.

Accreditation & Quality Assurance

  • This course is accredited by the Association for Project Management (APM)
  • Thought Agile delivers PFQ as an APM-accredited training provider
  • The qualification is recognised across the UK and internationally

Take the Next Step

If you are looking to strengthen your professional capability, credibility, and confidence as a project manager, APM PMQ is a powerful step forward.