New APM PMQ Syllabus, New Exam Format, New Training Experience
A major change is arriving in the project management world, and I have been working intensely behind the scenes to make sure you are ready for it.
Over at Projex Academy, I am close to completing a completely rebuilt 2026 APM PMQ Masterclass. This new course has been created from the ground up to match the brand new APM PMQ syllabus and the updated exam format launching early in 2026.
This is not a refresh. It is a complete rebuild designed to help you pass the new APM PMQ exam with confidence.
The Association for Project Management (APM) has rewritten the PMQ syllabus, reorganised the topic groups, expanded the content, and changed the exam question styles.
Anyone preparing with old materials will be at a serious disadvantage and very likely fail. My goal is to make sure you walk into the new exam fully prepared and ahead of the curve.
Why the 2026 APM PMQ Syllabus Matters for Your Certification
The APM PMQ exam changed in 2024, and the 2026 syllabus builds on that shift with even more structure and depth. The new exam format now includes multiple choice questions, select from the list questions, short answer questions, and long form written questions.
This means you must understand the content at a deeper level and apply it across different question types.
The new syllabus is aligned with the APM Competence Framework and introduces 24 revised topics and 5 brand new ones. It is the most significant update to the PMQ qualification in more than a decade.
2026 APM PMQ Syllabus Topics
- Setting Up for Success
- Setting up for success
- Life cycles
- Governance arrangements
- Sustainability (new)
- Business case
- Preparing for change
- Procurement
- Reviews
- Assurance
- Transition management (new)
- Benefits management
- People and Behaviours
- Stakeholder engagement and communication
- Conflict resolution
- Leadership
- Team management
- Diversity and inclusion (new)
- Ethics, compliance and professionalism (new)
- Planning and Management Deployment
- Requirements management
- Solutions development (new)
- Quality management
- Integrated planning
- Schedule management
- Resource management
- Budgeting and cost control
- Risk and issue management
- Change control
This new structure reflects modern project delivery and the skills employers now expect from certified project managers.
APM PMQ and ChPP: A New Pathway to Chartered Status
One of the most important developments is the new alignment between APM PMQ and the Chartered Project Professional (ChPP) designation.
PMQ is now a recognised assessment for ChPP entry.
ChPP is the highest professional status offered by the APM.
It validates advanced project management capability and ethical practice.
It signals mastery in managing complex projects, programmes, and portfolios.
For anyone aiming to advance their project management career, this alignment creates a clear and valuable progression route.
What You Will Get in the New 2026 APM PMQ Masterclass
The new Masterclass is only weeks away from completion. It is the most detailed, structured, and exam focused PMQ training I have ever created with rich dynamic details to bring each topic alive:
- You will get 87 brand new MP4 streaming videos, each between 10 and 20 minutes long.
- You will get 1,074 detailed PowerPoint slides built directly from the 2026 syllabus.
- You will get clear explanations, real world examples, and practical exam strategies.
- You will get full access as part of your Projex Academy membership.
Every lesson is recorded against a faithful backdrop of the new syllabus, ensuring you learn exactly what the 2026 exam will test.
New EXAM CRAM PDFs for Every Topic Group
To support the four new topic groups, I have created a set of EXAM CRAM PDFs. These give you a powerful revision and practice toolkit.
Each EXAM CRAM PDF includes sample exam questions for all 24 topics, the official examiner marking scheme, model answers written to scoring standard, and clear explanations of what earns marks.
These guides sharpen your exam technique and give you the confidence to tackle every question type in the new PMQ format, they are also ideal for last minute revision, structured study sessions, and boosting your exam performance.
Bonus PDF: Using AI for APM PMQ Project Managers
I am also including a UNIQUE bonus PDF titled Using AI for APM PMQ Project Managers.
This guide shows you how to use AI tools effectively and ethically when preparing for the PMQ exam. It includes sample AI generated questions, rationale answers, practical examples, and guidance on avoiding common pitfalls.
It gives you a modern advantage in your study approach and helps you use AI responsibly as part of your project management toolkit.
Join Projex Academy and Be First in Line for the 2026 Launch
Don’t get left out in the cold !!!
The new APM PMQ Masterclass will launch on Projex Academy in early 2026. If you want immediate access the moment it goes live, along with every other Masterclass in the Academy, you can join here:
This is the biggest PMQ update in years, and I am excited to bring you the most complete and up to date training available anywhere.
