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APM Guided and Directed Learning

Guided and Directed Learning: What you need to know

Guided Learning

To be eligible to book your APM (Association for Project Management) examination through your learning provider, you need to accumulate a total of 20 hours of Guided Learning.

Guided Learning is defined as learning under the immediate guidance or supervision of a member of the accredited provider (SPOCE).

Guided Learning Required Hours: 20

Definition: Learning that takes place under the direct guidance or supervision of an accredited provider. Purpose: To ensure that you receive the necessary support and immediate feedback during your study.

Logging Hours: You need to log and accumulate these hours before booking your exam.

Directed Development

Required Hours: 13

Definition: Development activities that are not under the immediate guidance or supervision of an accredited provider. Purpose: To allow for self-directed study and development in addition to guided learning.

Logging Hours: Your learning package includes everything required to meet this criterion without the need to log progress manually.

Additional Notes

The learning hours/content provided might exceed the notional or recommended hours of learning required for each section. You do not need to complete all listed guided learning activities, but you must ensure you log and accumulate the required 20 hours before booking your exam.

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Steps to Ensure Compliance

Attend Guided Learning Sessions:

Participate in all guided learning sessions  to meet the 20-hour requirement.

Log Your Hours: Keep an accurate log of your guided learning hours to ensure you meet the necessary criteria. Space has been provided in the course outlines for you to do this. 

Engage in Directed Development: Complete the 13 hours of directed development as outlined in your learning package.

Consult Resources we have provided: Utilize the resources and instructions providedto you and also those that you can find on our website for extra insight.

By following these steps and utilizing the provided resources, you can ensure that you meet the eligibility criteria to book your APM examination successfully.