What should I expect when taking the APM PMQ exam?
The APM PMQ exam tests both your knowledge and understanding about the principles of project management. Though many of the broad topics are covered in the PFQ, the PMQ requires a greater depth of understanding including how each step or component should be approached, why they are important, and how they relate to each other and the strategy of your organisation.
The PMQ Exam Format
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Short-essay (demonstrating a "complete understanding")
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16 questions - 10 must be answered (as chosen by you)
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Each question has 2 parts and typically requires a total of 5 paragraphs to answer
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3-hours + 15 minutes (no breaks)
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Online (at home and at your preferred time)
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Invigilated (or closed book)
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Results provided within 8-weeks
What the PMQ Exam (and Our Course) Covers:
The PMQ covers your understanding of eleven knowledge areas:
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how organisations and projects are structured
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project life cycles
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the situational context of projects
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communication with project management
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the principles of leadership and teamwork
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planning for success
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project scope management
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schedule and resource optimisation
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project procurement
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risk and issue management in the context of project management
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quality in the context of a project
Each of these is broken down into assessment criteria, or specific topics that may appear on the exam. For example, the benefits of conducting reviews throughout a project life-cycle or responses to risk, . There are 67 total assessment criteria that may be tested.
Compleat PM's PMQ Exam Course is based upon the latest APM BoK (currently version 7), exam syllabus, and indicative content, and is kept up-to date with additional guidance occasionally released by the APM.