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APM APM-PMQ Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | Association for Project Management (APM) |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | APM Project Management Qualification (PMQ) Examination |
| Exam Number: | APM-PMQ |
| Available Languages: | English |
| Related Certifications: | APM Project Fundamentals Qualification (PFQ) Chartered Project Professional (ChPP) APM Project Professional Qualification (PPQ) |
| Certificate Validity Period: | Indefinite, no renewal required |
| Real Exam Qty: | 40 |
| Exam Format: | Long response, Short response, Select from list, Multiple response |
| Passing Score: | Variable (approx. 58/90 marks, adjusted per exam difficulty) |
| Exam Duration: | 150 (plus optional 30-minute break) |
| Exam Price: | £528.00 (Members), £648.00 (Non-members) (incl. VAT) |
| Recommended Training: | APM Recommended Training Providers |
| Exam Registration: | APM Official Registration |
| Sample Questions: |  |
| Exam Way: | Online proctored exam (via Surpass platform), closed-book |
| Pre Condition: | No mandatory prerequisites; recommended 2–3 years project experience or relevant study |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://www.apm.org.uk/qualifications-and-training/project-management-qualification/ |
APM APM-PMQ Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Weight | Objectives |
|---|---|---|
| Topic 1: People, Stakeholders & Communication | 20% | - Leadership, teamwork and professional behaviour - Communication strategies and methods - Stakeholder engagement and management |
| Topic 2: Project Management Principles & Concepts | 25% | - Project, programme and portfolio definitions - APM Competence Framework and Body of Knowledge - Project management context and strategic alignment |
| Topic 3: Key Management Areas | 25% | - Resource, procurement and contract management - Scope, schedule, cost and quality management - Risk, issue and change management |
| Topic 4: Project Life Cycle & Management Processes | 30% | - Initiation, definition and planning - Execution, monitoring and control - Closure, handover and benefits management |
APM Project Management Qualification (PMQ) (APM-PMQ) — Questions Candidates Actually Ask
The APM-PMQ exam, officially known as APM Project Management Qualification (PMQ), is the APM test that leads to the APM Project Management Qualification (PMQ) certification at the Intermediate / RQF Level 4 / SCQF Level 7 level. Passing it validates the skills employers expect from a certified professional. It is also associated with related credentials such as APM Project Fundamentals Qualification (PFQ), APM Project Professional Qualification (PPQ), Chartered Project Professional (ChPP).
The APM-PMQ exam contains 40 questions, and you have 150 (plus optional 30-minute break) to complete them. Work out your per-question pace before test day, and flag slow items instead of stalling on them — time pressure, not knowledge, sinks many first attempts. Timed mock exams in the Actual4Exams test engines are the most reliable way to build that rhythm.
The passing score for the APM-PMQ exam is Variable (approx. 58/90 marks, adjusted per exam difficulty), and the official registration fee is £528.00 (Members), £648.00 (Non-members) (incl. VAT). If you miss the mark, a retake means paying the full fee again, so book your seat only when you are ready. A practical benchmark: score consistently above the passing line on timed practice tests before scheduling the real exam.
No mandatory prerequisites; recommended 2–3 years project experience or relevant study
Entry requirements can change, so confirm the latest conditions on the official exam page: https://www.apm.org.uk/qualifications-and-training/project-management-qualification/.
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Exam delivery: Online proctored exam (via Surpass platform), closed-book. Seats at popular test centers fill quickly, so schedule early once your preparation is on track.
APM recommends the following training options for APM Project Management Qualification (PMQ) candidates:
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The official APM Project Management Qualification (PMQ) outline is organized into 4 domains. The first three are:
- Key Management Areas — 25% of the exam
- Project Life Cycle & Management Processes — 30% of the exam
- People, Stakeholders & Communication — 20% of the exam
See the complete exam topics section above for the full outline and the weighting of every domain.
APM Project Management Qualification (PMQ) Sample Questions:
You are a project manager leading a newly formed project team. Which factor should NOT influence your decision when assigning roles and responsibilities to your team members?
- A. Number of years in post.
- B. Relevant industry experience.
- C. Project management qualifications.
- D. Preferred communication style.
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Which of the following statements best describes the purpose of an integrated project management plan?
- A. It is managed by the project sponsor to track the project's progress against the business case.
- B. It details the "why," "what," "when," "who," "how," "where," and "how much" of a project.
- C. It is a document used exclusively within linear project life cycles to set the project's baseline.
- D. It sets the baseline for the project and cannot be changed after the definition phase.
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Why should a project professional complete continuing professional development (CPD)?
- A. To prioritize development of their direct reports.
- B. To achieve professional targets set by their employer.
- C. To address any identified competency gaps.
- D. To provide continuity between project leads.
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Which of the activities below would provide final assurance of a project?
- A. Allocation and approval of the project budget.
- B. Troubleshooting a technical fault.
- C. Testing of a product.
- D. Developing organizational policies.
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Which of the following are not typical responses to risks?
* Complete root cause analysis to understand why the situation has occurred.
* Reduce the probability of the threat occurring or the impact on the project.
* Change objectives or practices to change the cause of the threat so it can no longer occur.
* There are no acceptable or viable approaches to take to avoid or reduce, so the threat and any residual risk must be managed.
* Prepare a risk management plan to document the risk and give it to your sponsor.
* Pass the responsibility for bearing the impact of the threat from one party to another.
- A. 4 and 5.
- B. 2 and 6.
- C. 1 and 5.
- D. 3 and 4.
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