APM PFQ (Bok7) Scope and Scope Management

In this podcast the Parallel team discuss the following assessment criteria:

1. define the term ‘scope management’.
2. differentiate between scope management within linear projects and scope management within iterative projects.
3. describe how product breakdown structures (PBS) and work breakdown structures (WBS) are used to illustrate the required scope of work.
4. outline how a project manager would use cost breakdown structures (CBS), organisational breakdown structures (OBS) and the responsibility assignment matrix (RAM).
5. define the terms ‘configuration management’ and ‘change control’ in the context of scope management.
6. explain the relationship between change control and configuration management
7. outline the stages in a typical change control process
8. outline the activities in a typical configuration management process (including planning, identification, control, status accounting and verification audit)

The APM Project Fundamentals Qualification (PFQ), formerly known as the APM Introductory Certificate, is a qualification developed by the Association for Project Management, the chartered body for the project profession. It is a practical course for new project managers or members of project teams who want a better understanding of the processes, tools and language of project management.

Read our Guide to Project Management Qualifications and find out more about our project management training courses at www.parallelprojecttraining.com

This internationally recognised qualification will enhance your career prospects as a project professional.

At the end of the APM PFQ course, you will:

• Be able to apply the fundamental principles of project management including:
• • Defining the business case
  • Establishing scope
  • Drawing up a plan for project delivery
  • Identifying and managing risk
  • Monitoring and tracking project progress
  • Controlling change
• Be equipped with the practical skills and knowledge to successfully deliver benefits to your organisation through well-managed projects
• Gain a recognised qualification to enhance your career prospects as a project professional
• Develop the behaviours and leadership skills needed to become a successful project manager
• Confidently sit the APM Foundation Project Fundamentals Qualification (PFQ) examination