PPM Project, Planning & Control™ Foundation

Who is this course for

This course will support Planning Managers & Engineers, Project Control Managers & Engineers, Cost Engineers, Project Managers and business change professionals who wish to gain the certified APM Project Planning and Control Foundation qualification.

You will learn how to

• Understand the approaches and products used to gain a clear definition of a project.


• Use the approaches and techniques to plan and close a project.


• Understand the selection and use of appropriate scheduling techniques.


• Apply the practices used for rigorous monitoring to enable proactive control of the project.


• Appreciate the basis for good record keeping, which also facilitates the virtuous feedback and learning cycle.

Benefits for you as an individual

The course prepares you for the APMG Project Planning and Control Foundation exam; this qualification is widely recognised in all industry sectors. By the end of the course you will understand the processes, tools and techniques advocated by APMG and you will be equipped to be an informed member of a Project Support Office or Planning & Control team.

Benefits for your organisation

Attendees will gain a thorough understanding of the standards that can be set by organizations against a common text. This will support your organisation in achieving value for money from your projects, as well as assuring a set standard that can be tailored to suit your organisations' needs that will, in turn, support a culture of best practice.