What is the Association for Project Management (APM)?Greece

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APM Project Fundamentals Qualification (PFQ)

• PurposeFoundation: Introductory certification covering key concepts, language, and foundational knowledge in project management.See course
• Who it is for : Beginners, new starters, and people who work with projects (including stakeholders) but are not yet project managers.
• Prerequisites : None.Project staff or those new to agile delivery who want a solid grounding in AgilePM concepts, roles, and processes.
• Format : Typically a short course plus a multiple choice exam.None
• Outcomes : 3 days or 23 hoursAPM PFQ provides a baseline understanding of planning, roles, risk, and communication, supporting progression to more advanced study.Instructor-led, self-paced

APM Project Management Qualification (PMQ)

• PurposeAgilePM Foundation exam: Knowledge based certification aligned to the APM Body of Knowledge and common delivery practices.
• Who it is for60 minutes, multiple choice: Practitioners who contribute to projects, including aspiring or current project managers.

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MembershipChoose how you learn

APM membership (professional membership) provides a way to demonstrate commitment to the profession and access support for career development. Membership criteria and naming can change over time, but grades typically align to experience and contribution. AgilePM training is available as live online classes or self-paced e-learning, with the option of private courses for teams needing a shared agile project approach.

Typical APM membership grades Instructor-led

• Student : For people in education who are building foundational knowledge.Live teaching from AgilePM experts
• AssociateGroup discussions and real examples: For early career professionals and those developing competence.Fixed dates to complete quickly
• Full : For experienced practitioners who meet defined experience and professionalism requirements.
• FellowView course dates: Senior recognition for significant contribution and leadership in the profession.

Common member benefits Self-paced online

• Access to learning resources that support Continuing Professional Development (CPD)Learn anytime on any device.Pause and resume around work
• Professional recognition and use of post nominal designations where applicable.Includes quizzes and exercises
• Networking through events, branches, and special interest groups.
• Publications and guidance supporting better project delivery and governance.
• Career support, including frameworks and pathways for project roles.View enrol options

Chartered status and what it means

APM holds Corporate / team trainingchartered status (chartered body) as the professional body for project management in the UK. In general, chartered status signals formal recognition and a public interest role in maintaining standards, professionalism, and development routes within a discipline.Align teams on one approach

For individuals, chartered recognition is commonly associated with assessed competence, professional behaviours, and continuing development rather than only passing a knowledge exam.Use your own project examples