APM Project Risk Management Certificate

Project Management involves the development and control of a number of activities that must be competently implemented for any project or programme to be effective and successful. Risk Management is a distinct and specific area of the APM Body of Knowledge and a key control function within any project and programme. The APM Project Risk Management Certificates at levels 1 and 2 are designed for project and programme managers involved in Project Risk Management.

QUALIFICATION SUMMARY

Who will benefit
Anyone involved in Project Risk Management at any level.

What will you gain?
Successful candidates will be able to demonstrate that they have knowledge, understanding and competence in Project Risk Management.

Assessment Outline
The Level 1 Certificate is a multiple choice paper designed to determine an individual's knowledge of project risk management, sufficient to allow an individual to contribute to the formal process of project risk management.

The Level 2 Certificate is written examination designed to determine an individual's capability in project risk management, sufficient to allow an individual to undertake formal project risk management.

What is assessed?
The topics and subjects to be assessed in the Risk Management Certificate examinations include defining risk management and understanding its terminology, its processes, roles and responsibilities, ownership, as well as demonstrating an appreciation of risk prioritisation, planning, assessment and reporting.

The syllabus defines the topics that a candidate taking the Project Risk Management examinations is expected to be knowledgeable of (Level 1) and capable in (Level 2).

Candidates are expected to have read or be familiar with the APM Body of Knowledge Version 4, BS 6079 2000 Parts 1 and 3, and the APM PRAM Guide.