The Associate Project Manager apprenticeship is designed to help you become a confident, capable project manager – equipping you with the skills, tools, and mindset to lead successful projects. It provides practical insight into core topics such as the project lifecycle, scoping, communication strategies and the wider project environment.
Knowledge
The differences between projects and business as usual
The importance of alignment between the project and organisational objectives
The interdependencies between project, programme, and portfolio management
Techniques used to understand the project context, such as PESTLE (political, economic, social, technological, legal, and environmental), SWOT (strength, weakness, opportunities, threats) or VUCA (velocity, uncertainty, complexity, ambiguity)
The need and benefit of the project governance structure, requirements, and process and the impact on their role
The differences and comparative benefits between functional, matrix and project structures
Different roles and responsibilities within a project environment
The differences and comparative benefits between linear, iterative and hybrid life cycle approaches
Importance, content, and purpose of a business case
Approaches to the maintenance of a business case and the management of the benefits which will be achieved upon the successful delivery of the project
The purpose, format, and significance of the project management plan
Methods used to define, record, integrate, deliver, and manage scope
The identification, analysis, and management of stakeholders
Communication techniques and approaches to interact with stakeholders to meet their requirements
The use of information management
Techniques for managing conflict and negotiation
Techniques for working collaboratively within a team and with stakeholders
How and when to apply different estimating methods
Configuration management and change control
The principles of earned value management (EVM) and the interpretation of EVM information
Project scheduling and maintenance, including critical path analysis
Allocation and management of resources throughout the project life cycle
Principles of project risk and issue management
Procurement strategies and processes that are both ethical and sustainable
The role and purpose of quality requirements, planning and control in a project environment
Principles for evaluating project success, including how lessons learned are captured and can impact future project delivery
Relevant regulations and legislation such as data protection, and how they impact on their role
The impact of project objectives and how to respond to challenges around sustainability and the UK Government’s policy to achieve net carbon zero
Principles of conducting project management activities which are ethical and inclusive
Technology and software used in the performance of project management activities
Presentation tools and techniques
Skills
Use project monitoring and reporting techniques to track, interpret and report on performance
Manage and engage with stakeholders
Influence and negotiate with others to create a positive outcome for the project
Resolve conflict as and when required with stakeholders within limits of responsibility
Adapt communications to different stakeholders
Communicate and support the project vision, to ensure buy in to the project objectives
Collate and analyse information and provide input to support negotiations relating to project objectives
Monitor and analyse project budgets
Review and provide feedback on a project business case to ensure the project remains valid
Apply change control processes to support the management of project scope
Evaluate an integrated project management plan to provide recommendations on areas for improvement
Prepare, monitor, and schedule activities that contribute to the delivery of the overall project schedule and objectives
Evaluate and make recommendations on the risk management plan to threats to delivery and recommend solutions
Identify and monitor project risks and issues; and plan and implement responses to them
Deliver a Quality Management Plan which contributes to quality control processes
Use an organisation’s continual improvement process including lessons learned to improve performance
Support the preparation or maintenance of a resource management plan for project activities
Work with stakeholders to deliver the project
Use digital tools and software to meet project objectives for example research, collaboration, presentations, and resolution of problems
Provide underpinning data to support the written submission through the governance process
Work within the approved project budget
Ensure that integrated schedules support critical path analysis, interface management, resource forecasting and risk management
Apply relevant legislation, regulations, codes of practice, and ethical guidance where appropriate to their work
Use data to inform decisions on actions to take to mitigate risks on project
Use configuration management and change control to schedule and maintain projects
Manages resources through the project lifecycle
Behaviours
Works flexibly and adapts to circumstances
Works collaboratively and builds strong relationships with others across the organisation and external stakeholders
Has accountability and ownership of their tasks and workload
Operates professionally with integrity and confidentiality
Seeks learning opportunities and continuous professional development
The Level 4 APM Apprenticeship Key Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours have been taken from the Department for Education (DfE).
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