DfE-funded Skills Bootcamp – PFQ

Skills for Life

90%-funded Project Management Training available to those in the Isle of Wight, Portsmouth, Southampton & Havant

Skills Bootcamps for Project Management Training

We are launching a new Skills Bootcamp for Project Management Training in partnership with City and Guilds Training, Portsmouth City Council and Solent Growth Partnership.

This Skills Bootcamp is available to those who live or are employed in the Isle of Wight, Portsmouth & Southampton and will launch on the 26th January 2026.

Solent Growth Partnership has successfully secured funding from the Department for Education (DfE) to support the running of Skills Bootcamps in the Solent region. This funding will boost the Solent’s workforce, ensuring employers have access to new talent, and individuals acquire the skills to get the type of jobs that they aspire to.

If you’re looking to take the first step toward a career in project management, the APM Project Fundamentals Qualification (PFQ) is a great place to start.

  • Whether you’re self-employed and aiming to expand your professional skillset, or currently unemployed and seeking new employment opportunities, gaining this qualification can open doors to a wide range of roles across industries.
  • The PFQ provides a solid foundation in project management principles, making you more attractive to potential employers and clients.

Why choose Provek as your training provider?

Provek is a project management training specialist. We have over 30 years’ experience in supporting individuals to develop their knowledge and skills and achieve professional qualifications that enhance their project management career opportunities.

Provek prides itself on a commitment to provide the highest quality of training and customer service to our clients and course delegates. All of our trainers are experienced project managers, bringing practical, real-world knowledge to every course and we consistently receive high customer satisfaction scores and achieve higher than national average exam pass rates.

Provek is accredited by APM, the chartered professional body, APMG, City and Guilds, PeopleCert, ELCAS and is a main provider on the Government Apprenticeship Provider and Assessment Register (APAR) to deliver our Associate Project Manager programme.

 

Modules

Our PFQ Skills Bootcamp has been carefully designed to provide up-to-date, relevant modules that support individuals in developing their capabilities as project professionals, including an AI course designed specifically for project managers.

Delivered virtually, the bootcamp consists of eight days of training spread over six weeks, offering a flexible yet comprehensive learning experience.

  • APM Project Fundamentals Qualification (PFQ) – Monday 26th – Tuesday 27th Jan 2026 (exam is taken virtually on Wednesday 28th Jan)
  • Requirements Management – Wednesday 11th Feb
  • Change Management overview – Monday 23rd Feb
  • AI for Project Managers – Monday 2nd March
  • Soft Skills – Thursday 12th – Friday 13th March
  • Project Management application workshop – Monday 23rd March

Entry requirements:

  • This course is designed for those new to project management or in project support roles.
  • No previous experience required however active involvement in the project management profession is recommended.
  • Must be aged 19+ and must have turned 19 before 31st August 2024
  • Must have lived in the UK for 3 years
  • Available to those employed in the Isle of Wight, Portsmouth & Southampton areas
  • Must be employed (as it is a co-funded Skills Bootcamp)

Costs*

£338 ex VAT for SMEs

£1,014 ex VAT for large employers

(Unfunded price £3,389)

* If your organisation has under 250 staff and turnover under £50 million, it counts as an SME and qualifies for 90% DfE funding when training existing employees. If it exceeds those limits, it’s treated as a large employer and receives 70% funding.

 

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