
Online examinations: what to expect
Please ensure you view the online guidance on how to sit your online exam, and the terms and conditions. You will require a laptop/pc, webcam and mobile phone with camera. We do not offer paper open examinations.
APM Project Fundamentals Qualification (PFQ) open online exam
(aligned to APM Body of Knowledge 7th edition)
PRICE (inc. VAT)
£193.20 Members
£211.20 Non-members
£147.60 Exam resit
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Open online exams
The APM Project Fundamentals Qualification Open Online Exam is an exam-only route, which offers a fundamental awareness of project management terminology. It's perfect for those wishing to gain a broad understanding of the principles of the profession who don’t require training.
You can self-study and sit the exam at any time and place that suits you which is available all year round.
Exam duration: 60 minutes
Suitable for:
- those who have studied project management at university
- those looking to re-sit the exam
- international project management students
- people who wish to self-study
Please ensure you view the online guidance on how to sit your online exam.
APM Project Management Qualification (PMQ) open online exam
(aligned to APM Body of Knowledge 7th edition)
PRICE (inc. VAT)
£410.40 Members
£530.40 Non-members
£370.80 Exam resit
Open online exams
The APM Project Management Qualification Open Online Exam is an exam-only route, which will enable you to demonstrate knowledge of all elements of project management. You will be able to demonstrate an understanding of how these elements interact and how your project fits into your strategic and commercial environment.
It's aimed at those wishing to achieve a broad level of project management knowledge sufficient to participate in projects from individual assignments through to large capital projects.
You can self-study and sit the exam at any time and place that suits you which is available all year round.
Exam duration: 3 hour paper with an additional 15 minutes reading time at the start
Suitable for:
- those who may hold the APM Project Fundamentals Qualification
- those looking to re-sit the exam
- international project management students
- those who wish to self-study
- those with some pre-existing project management knowledge
Please ensure you view the online guidance on how to sit your online exam.
APM Project Management Qualification (PMQ) for PRINCE2® open online exam
(aligned to APM Body of Knowledge 7th edition)
PRICE (inc. VAT)
£298.80 Members
£388.80 Non-members
£272.40 Exam resit
Open online exams
The APM Project Management Qualification for PRINCE2® Practitioners Open Online Exam is an exam-only route, for candidates who hold the PRINCE2® Practitioners qualification. With a shorter exam, this route will save you time and money. The Management qualification develops your knowledge and understanding beyond your learning from PRINCE2®, to help you grow into a committed and capable project professional. It prepares you to deliver project success in critical areas such as budgeting and cost management, conflict management and teamwork.
There are 73 assessment criteria from the APM Body of Knowledge examined in the syllabus. As 26 of these are covered by PRINCE2® Practitioner, you will only be examined on the remaining 47 assessment criteria, including communication, earned value management, procurement and negotiation.
You can self-study and sit the exam at any time and place that suits you which is available all year round.
Exam duration: 2 hour paper with an additional 10 minutes reading time at the start.
Suitable for:
- PRINCE2® Practitioner Qualification holders
- those looking to re-sit the exam
- those who wish to self-study
Please ensure you view the online guidance on how to sit your online exam.
APM Project Professional Qualification (PPQ) open online exam
(aligned to APM Body of Knowledge 7th edition)
PRICE (inc. VAT)
£769.20 Members
£889.20 Non-members
Please book on the dates available:
7th February 2023 | 21st February 2023 | 8th March 2023 | 28th March 2023 |
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Open online exams
Candidates can now sit an online training course and gain their qualification without leaving their home.
In total, the assessment of all elements will last two hours 35 minutes and will take place on the same day. The scenario assessment and oral exam elements will be carried out using video conferencing software. The project report will be carried out as an online written assessment, using the BTL Surpass platform.
APM Project Risk Management Single Subject Certificate open online exam
PRICE - Level 1 (inc. VAT) | PRICE - Level 2 (exc. VAT) |
£193.20 Members | £410.40 Members |
£211.20 Non-members | £530.40 Non-members |
£147.60 Exam resit | £370.80 Exam resit |
Duration: 60 minutes | Duration: 3 hrs 15 minutes |
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Open online exams
The APM Project Risk Management Single Subject Certificate qualification which has two levels. It's designed to build on the knowledge gained in the APM Project Management Qualification or similar project management qualifications.
You can self-study and sit the exam at any time and place that suits you which is available all year round.
Level 1 determines the candidate’s knowledge of the subject, sufficient to allow them to contribute to risk management within a project.
Level 2 determines the candidate’s knowledge, understanding and capability in the subject, sufficient to allow them to undertake formal project risk management.
Suitable for:
- those looking to re-sit the exam
- those interested in Risk Management
- those who wish to self-study
Please ensure you view the online guidance on how to sit your online exam.
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