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APM Project Fundamentals Qualification (PFQ)
APM (Association for Project Management); PFQ (Project Fundamentals Qualification)
An introduction to project management terms and ideas. It is not a licence to practise.
- Awarding body
- APM
- Level
- Entry level (SCQF Level 6)
- Where it applies
- UK
- Exams
- One exam: one hour, 60 multiple-choice questions
- Entry
- APM says you don't need any prior knowledge or experience
- Also required
- Study with an accredited training provider, or self-study and take the open online exam with remote invigilation
Assessment and registration fees
| Fee | Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Open online exam (APM member / non-member, including VAT) | £260 to £278 | Association for Project Management (APM) (opens in a new tab)checked 14 Oct 2026 |
| Open online exam resit (including VAT) | £208 | Association for Project Management (APM) (opens in a new tab)checked 14 Oct 2026 |
| Accredited training provider course | Varies — set by each provider | Association for Project Management (APM) (opens in a new tab)checked 14 Oct 2026 |
- APM's open exam page does not state a fee year. Training courses are optional and priced by each provider.
Membership and subscriptions
| Fee | Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|
| APM Student membership (students and apprentices aged 16+) | £0 | Association for Project Management (APM) (opens in a new tab)checked 14 Oct 2026 |
Official page: APM (opens in a new tab)Checked 14 Oct 2026