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APMC® FAQ

Are the APMC® courses aligned with the PMBOK® Guide – Third Edition?
Who is eligible to take the APMC® Program?
Do I have to take the APMC® courses in any particular order?
How are the APMC® Program courses delivered?
Can I get a discount for the APMC® Program?
How do I pay for the APMC® Program and when?
Can I pay for one APMC® course at a time?
Do I get a refund if I cannot attend the APMC® Program?
How many CEUs and PDUs will I receive?
When am I completed with the APMC® Program?
What happens if I cannot attend a class or complete the class once I start ?
Is there an exam at the end of each APMC® course?
What happens if I fail an exam?
Is it possible to see the questions that I have missed on the exam?
Is there an APMC® Program final exam?
Do I have to complete all four sessions of a course before I can take the exam?
I have already taken an advanced course with IIL. Is it possible to waive it as part of the APMC® Program?
How long do I have to complete the APMC® program?
What is the difference between IIL APMC® courses and those offered through IIL/University?
When would I receive my APMC® training materials?
Can IIL deliver the APMC® Program at my company’s site?
What are the technical requirements to attend the APMC® Program?
Who do I contact in case I have some technical difficulties?

1. Are the APMC® courses aligned with the PMBOK® Guide – Third Edition?
The Advanced Project Management Certification program is fully aligned with the PMBOK® Guide – Third Edition.

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2. Who is eligible to take the APMC® Program?
Typically the APMC® program is for experienced project managers and senior level managers, who want to build on expertise, acquire new skills and go beyond PMP® accreditation. The APMC® Program is recommended for all those seeking to expand their knowledge on today's higher-level strategic project management issues and for those PMP® seeking to earn PDUs necessary to maintain certification.

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3. Do I have to take the APMC® courses in any particular order?
No. You can take the two required courses and attend the four electives courses in any order.

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4. How are the APMC® Program courses delivered?
The Advanced Project Management Certification is a live, online program where you have the power to choose the advanced project management courses that fit your needs, interest and time. Each course is conducted over four three hour sessions.

The online classes are led by live instructors so you get the benefits of a classroom situation in your office. The classes have a good balance of lectures, discussion and individual exercises to help you develop the skills necessary to effectively lead projects from start to finish.

Requirements:
All IIL Virtual Classroom courses require a headset equipped with a microphone. Headsets are available for purchase at www.iil.com/iil/headset.

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5. Can I get a discount for the APMC® Program?
IIL offers preferred corporate pricing packages to organizations that choose to train many individuals in our publicly scheduled courses. Please email Lori Milhaven to find out if your organization has a Corporate Advantage Program (CAP) in place

  • Please note: University sponsored APMC® Program courses are not included in the Corporate Advantage Program.
  • Government agencies and employees under IIL’s GSA Federal Supply Schedules are entitled to a 20 % discount.
  • Groups of 5 of more will receive a 20% discount.

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6. How do I pay for the APMC® Program and when?
Payment is due in full before starting your first APMC® course. Payment methods include Credit Card, Check, or Purchase Order number for qualifying companies.

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7. Can I pay for one APMC® course at a time?
No, IIL will only accept payment in full.

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8. Do I get a refund if I cannot attend the APMC® Program?
IIL policy is not to charge cancellation fees. If for whatever reason you cannot attend a course, contact us and we will arrange a courtesy transfer into a course that better suits your schedule. You can select from one of our many live e-Learning course dates or archived, asynchronous e-Learning courses. Please note that occasionally, due to low enrollments, we reserve the right to cancel or reschedule courses. If you do not wish to transfer to another scheduled date/ course, IIL will provide a full refund.

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9. How many CEUs and PDUs will I receive?
This 66-hour certification program earns you up to 66 PDUs and 6.6 CEUs

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10. When am I completed with the APMC® Program?
Participants are done when they have successfully completed the two required and four elective courses, and have passed a 30-question multiple-choice online post-test achieving 70% for each course.

Upon completion of the APMC® program, you will receive a formal letter, a record of your PDUs earned, and a framed Certificate of Completion signed both by Dr. Harold Kerzner, IIL’s Senior Executive Director and LaVerne E. Johnson, IIL’s CEO and President.

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11. What happens if I cannot attend a class or complete the class once I start ?
The APMC® Program is offered to you live or recorded. If you cannot attend a live class, simply go to the archived class, and you can catch up. Archived sessions are available for 30 days after the last session of your class.

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12. Is there an exam at the end of each APMC® course?
Yes. Once you have completed a course, you will receive instruction via email to take the exam for that particular course. Upon notification you have four weeks to take the exam.

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13. What happens if I fail an exam?
The IIL testing department will notify you, and you will be scheduled to re-take the exam for a fee of $95.00.

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14. Is it possible to see the questions that I have missed on the exam?
No, we do not provide participants their completed exams to review.

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15. Is there an APMC® Program final exam?
No, exams are only given after each course.

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16. Do I have to complete all four sessions of a course before I can take the exam?
Yes, you must have attended the four three-hour sessions.

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17. I have already taken an advanced course with IIL. Is it possible to waive it as part of the APMC® Program?
You can waive up to TWO courses (required or elective) if you have taken them within the last one-year period from IIL. Please note, you must first take and pass the post-test to have the course waived. There will be a fee of $150 per course for this activity.

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18. How long do I have to complete the APMC® program?
The APMC® Program can be completed between 3 and 12 months.

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19. What is the difference between IIL APMC® courses and those offered through IIL/University?
IIL offers many of its courses and programs jointly with several top tier universities, including University of Chicago’s Graham School of General Studies. Upon successful completion of IIL /University APMC® Program, you will receive from the University:

  • An Official Academic Record
  • A letter grade
  • A certificate of completion

This documentation will meet the requirements of most organizations’ tuition remission or reimbursement programs.

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20. When would I receive my APMC® training materials?
Course materials, including workbooks, will be sent approximately two weeks prior to the start of each class. If you don’t have these at least three business days before your class begins, please contact IIL’s technical support.

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21. Can IIL deliver the APMC® Program at my company’s site?
If your company has a group of twelve or more employees to train, the APMC® curriculum can be delivered in a private IIL Virtual Classroom environment. Or, if you prefer the curriculum can be delivered in the classroom—onsite or at the location of your choice.

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22. What are the technical requirements to attend the APMC® Program?

  • Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Vista
  • Internet Explorer 5.01, Netscape 7.2, Firefox 1.0 or later
  • 28.8kbps or faster Internet connection
    (High-speed internet connection is preferred)
  • P350+ MHz, 128+ MB memory
  • 800 x 600 16-bit color display or better

All IIL Virtual Classroom courses require a headset equipped with a microphone. Headsets are available for purchase at www.iil.com/iil/headset.

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23. Who do I contact in case I have some technical difficulties?
IIL’s Technical Support can be reached at: 1-866-893-8290 or
1-417-236-0105; 8:00 am to 8:00 pm EST Monday thru Friday.

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APMC® Home
APMC® FAQ
2008 APMC® Course Calendar
Contact
Lori Milhaven
Tel: 800.325.1533, ext. 5121
email:
Lori.Milhaven@iil.com
IIL Pricing
$4,250.00
University/IIL Pricing*
$5,350.00

*This program is available through IIL’s Univeristy Partners. University/IIL participants successfully completing the APMC® program will receive a University Transcript (upon request) , a Grade Report and a Certificate of Completion. These documents will meet the requirements of most organizations' tuition remission or reimbursement programs.
Credits
earn up to 66 PDUs, 6.6 CEUs
APMC® Testimonials

“The classes were exceptional… if anyone is concerned because this is an online class and that there will not be any interaction they will be very surprised. The instructors were very knowledgeable and not only taught what was in the book but also added relevant knowledge that helped in understanding the material."
Robert Haluska
Manager
Choiceparts, LLC


“I was ready to take my project management skills to the next level. IIL's Advanced Project Management Certification was just what I was looking for. Dr. Kerzner's Best Practices in Project Management class was a treasure trove of “Solutions” to problems we've all encountered. I look forward to testing some of these solutions on my next project."
Ed Tischofer, PMP, APMC
Vice President, IT
Emergency Debt Relief, Inc


“I would like to recommend the APMC® certification to all PMPs. As a PMP, I wanted a training program and a certification that would build on PMP and go beyond. The APMC® not only covers Project Management but it also teaches Program Management and Portfolio Management. The program is very well designed, includes amazing content and allows self paced training which allowed me to become the first APMC® outside of the US. IIL and Dr. Kerzner have outdone themselves with the APMC®.”
Olivier Perron, PMP, APMC, MS Project Blue Belt
Project Manager
Diesel Marketing

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