Project Management For Non Project Managers - Pmp / Apm

Project Management practical guide for all industries

What you'll learn

17 core areas of the PMP / APM PFQ with step by step guidance

Create and apply tools like Gantt Charts, Critical Path Analysis, and Estimating Techniques

Structure projects using Work, Product, and Organisation Breakdown Structures (WBS, PBS, OBS)

Control risks and changes with RAID registers, risk logs, and change management tools

Improve collaboration through stakeholder and communication management

Prepare with quizzes, Q&A explanations, and a full mock exam (60 questions) for the PFQ certification

Requirements

Nothing - just a willingness to learn!

Description

Master Project Management – Learn the PMP / APM PFQ Learn the PMP / APM (Association for Project Management) approach and gain the Project Fundamentals Qualification (PFQ), a globally recognized certification that will set you apart in your career.Project Management is one of the most valuable skills you can have today, whether you’re working in software, finance, marketing, events, or even managing personal projects. You might not carry the title of “project manager,” but chances are you’re already running projects every day without realizing it. From launching a new product, managing a financial rollout, organizing a team initiative, or coordinating a wedding, projects are everywhere. And yet most people aren’t trained for it… which is why so many projects go over time, over budget, or fall short of expectations.This course will show you exactly how to avoid that. Whether you’re new to project management or looking to sharpen your skills, the PFQ Essentials course is designed to give you the knowledge and confidence you need to succeed.In this course, you’ll learn practical techniques from the PMP / APM PFQ syllabus, step by step. We’ll cover the tools and methods that professionals use worldwide, including Gantt Charts, Critical Path Analysis, Estimating techniques (analytical, analogous, and parametric), RAID registers, risk logs, Work Breakdown Structures (WBS), Organisation Breakdown Structures (OBS), Product Breakdown Structures (PBS), stakeholder management tools, communication planning, quality reviews, and more.By the end of this course, you’ll not only understand project management theory, but also know how to apply it in real-world situations. You’ll practice through quizzes after each session, review Q&A explained in detail, and finish with a 60-question mock exam just like the real PFQ.After completing this course, you’ll feel calm, prepared, and confident running any project. You’ll know how to deliver on time, on budget, and with less stress. You’ll also be fully equipped to sit and pass the PMP / APM PFQ exam, earning a certificate that is recognized internationally.This course is taught by Leona Zogiani, a project manager with years of experience in software development and finance projects, who now shares her knowledge and process to help others achieve professional recognition in project management. Her style is practical, clear, and supportive, making the learning experience engaging and approachable.This course will keep you motivated, give you tools you can apply immediately, and open doors for your career.The course overview includes:What makes a project succeed or failThe fundamentals of project, programme, and portfolio managementThe key roles and responsibilities in a project teamHow to use professional tools like Gantt Charts, Critical Path, and RAID registersEstimating and scheduling with confidenceManaging risks, issues, and stakeholders effectivelyCommunicating clearly and leading teams with impactMeasuring benefits and ensuring project successPreparing step by step for the PMP / APM PFQ exam … and much more!By mastering the PFQ essentials, you won’t just be improving your projects, you’ll be investing in your future career, increasing your professional credibility, and giving yourself an advantage in any industry.Who this course is for:Anyone managing projects (at work or personally) and wanting to do it with confidenceProfessionals in software, finance, business, or any industry who want to formalize their skillsPeople who find project management stressful or overwhelming, and want proven tools to simplify itThose aiming for career growth and recognition by achieving the PMP / APM PFQ certificationStudents or career changers who want to step into project management with a strong foundationThis course does not just give you theory, it gives you the full PMP / APM PFQ experience with practice, tools, and confidence to succeed.This course might include AI generated descriptions. 

Overview

Section 1: Introduction and Projects, Programmes and Portfolios

Lecture 1 Introduction and Projects

Lecture 2 Programmes and Portfolios

Section 2: Project Environment or Context

Lecture 3 Project Environment or Context

Section 3: Project Life Cycles and Reviews

Lecture 4 Project Life Cycles and Reviews

Section 4: Project Roles and Responsibilities

Lecture 5 Project Roles and Responsibilities

Section 5: Stakeholder Engagement

Lecture 6 Stakeholder Engagement

Section 6: Leadership and Teamwork

Lecture 7 Leadership and Teamwork

Section 7: Business Case

Lecture 8 Business Case

Section 8: Success and Benefits

Lecture 9 Success and Benefits

Section 9: Scope Management, Configuration Management and Change Control

Lecture 10 Scope Management, Configuration Management and Change Control

Section 10: Estimating

Lecture 11 Estimating

Section 11: Scheduling and Resource Optimisation

Lecture 12 Scheduling and Resource Optimisation

Section 12: Risk and Issue Management

Lecture 13 Risk and Issue Management

Section 13: Quality Management

Lecture 14 Quality Management

Section 14: Project Management Plan and the Deployment Baseline

Lecture 15 Project Management Plan and the Deployment Baseline

Section 15: Project Procurement

Lecture 16 Project Procurement

Section 16: Communications

Lecture 17 Communications

Section 17: Reporting

Lecture 18 Reporting

Professionals working in software development, finance, or business projects,Team leads and managers who want to plan, track, and deliver projects more effectively,Students or career changers looking to enter project management with a recognized qualification,Anyone running projects (big or small) who wants to feel more confident, organised, and in control,Beginners preparing for the APM PFQ certification