Provek
Project management training, assessment and consultancy for organisations and professionals
Provek is an independent UK training and coaching business, listed under Operations & Project Management, based in Newbury, Berkshire. Delivers in person, at your premises, online and by e-learning, across the UK.
About
We help organisations overcome project challenges and improve delivery success. We support project professionals from entry-level qualifications through to chartered status, offering public and corporate exam-based classroom training (both virtual and face-to-face), specialist topic-based courses, bespoke programmes tailored to a client's needs and online learning through our own platform, PM Channel. We also deliver a Level 4 Associate Project Manager apprenticeship, with government funding available. Our consultancy work follows a four-stage approach covering discovery, design, development and transition, helping clients move from skills gaps and governance issues towards a more structured, lower-risk way of delivering projects. We are accredited by APM, APMG, City and Guilds, PeopleCert and ELCAS, and are a main provider on the Government's Apprenticeship Provider and Assessment Register. We have worked with organisations ranging from SMEs to multinational corporations across many sectors, including Aviva, EDF Energy, GKN Aerospace, Guy's and St Thomas' NHS, London Gatwick and UBS.
Specialism
Project management training
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Courses
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APM Project Fundamentals Qualification (PFQ)
A broad introduction to project management terminology and principles, developed by APM, the chartered body for the project profession. No prior knowledge or experience is needed. It can be taken as a two-day classroom course or as an online study course through Provek’s PM Channel, and free podcast tutorials are available to support revision.
APM Project Management Qualification (PMQ)
A knowledge-based qualification from APM covering all elements of project management and how they fit within a strategic and commercial setting. It is internationally recognised and suits people already involved in projects, with at least two years of experience across a range of project areas. Delivery is five consecutive days, a modular five days (two plus three) or online study, with 35 hours of pre-course study and a readiness assessment before enrolment.
APM Chartered Project Professional (ChPP) Support
One-to-one specialist support for people working towards APM Chartered Project Professional status. It begins with a readiness checker, followed by coaching on the application form, written submission and interview, including a mock interview with a Provek consultant who is a current ChPP assessor. Support runs for up to 12 months, and cohort options are available for organisations.
AI Awareness for Project Professionals
A one-day virtual course giving project professionals a grounding in what AI is, where it can help on a project, how to use it safely and how to check what it produces. Exercises run on a fictional project so no real information is needed, and delegates use an AI tool of their choice. No prior AI experience is required, and the day ends with a 20-question online exam for the APM certificate.
Working with AI in Project Teams
An APM-accredited one-day certificate that treats AI as a contributor to the project team while accountability and decisions stay with people. It covers data readiness, applying AI across project activities, evaluating outputs, governance and benefits. It is aimed at people with project experience or PMQ-level knowledge, and Provek recommends taking AI Awareness first.
APM Project Risk Management Level 1
A practical introduction to identifying, assessing and responding to risks that could affect project objectives, leading to the APM Risk Level 1 certification. It covers key concepts, terminology and processes, and suits team members, coordinators and anyone new to risk management. Learners can choose a two-day classroom course or online self-study through PM Channel.
PRINCE2 7 Foundation and Practitioner
Three-day Foundation and two-day Practitioner courses based on PRINCE2 7, the widely adopted project management method built on seven principles, themes and processes. The Foundation course covers principles and terminology, and together the two prepare delegates to apply PRINCE2 to running and managing a project. Delegates complete around 15 hours of pre-study and book their exams within roughly two weeks of finishing the course.
AI-Driven Project Manager (AIPM)
A certification co-created by Ricardo Vargas and Antonio Nieto-Rodriguez and offered in partnership with APMG International. It introduces practical AI tools for reducing administrative load and speeding up project work, and suits people with little or no AI background. Public courses run virtually as two half-day sessions, with an optional multiple-choice exam taken a week later.
AgilePM v3 Foundation and Practitioner
A certification from APMG International and the Agile Business Consortium covering how to run agile projects end to end, with version 3 aligned with Scrum and with working in unpredictable conditions. It is aimed at experienced project managers and agile team members. Public courses are virtual, with a three-day Foundation and a two-day Practitioner, and Provek books the exams for delegates.
MSP Foundation and Practitioner
Training for the MSP framework, aligned to the fifth edition, which covers the principles, governance themes and processes used to run programmes and deliver benefits. It suits programme managers, aspiring programme managers, business change managers and others working in a programme environment. Public courses are delivered virtually, three days for Foundation and two for Practitioner, with some pre-study recommended.
P3O Foundation and Practitioner
Training in P3O, now branded PRINCE2 Project, Programme, Portfolio Office Management, which covers how to set up and run the offices that support change delivery. Foundation suits beginners and support staff, while Practitioner is aimed at PMO managers and portfolio analysts. Public courses are virtual, three days for Foundation and two for Practitioner.
Change Management Foundation and Practitioner
APMG-accredited training in managing organisational change, covering how to engage stakeholders, reduce resistance and plan implementation. Foundation gives a grounding for anyone involved in change work, and Practitioner is for those leading change, transformation or transition. Public courses are virtual, with a three-day Foundation and a two-day Practitioner.
Project Planning and Control Foundation and Practitioner
APMG-accredited training in project planning and control, covering the link between the two functions in every phase from initiation to execution. It is aimed at planning managers, project control managers and engineers, cost engineers and project managers. Foundation runs for three days and Practitioner for two, with public courses delivered virtually.
Managing Projects in the Built Environment
A two-day virtual programme developed with the Building Engineering Services Association and endorsed by APM, for experienced project and programme managers working in the built environment. It focuses on areas less covered by general project management qualifications, including building safety, risk assurance, procurement, information management and the Building Safety Act 2022. It complements the APM PMQ and ends with a 90 minute exam.
Level 4 Associate Project Manager Apprenticeship
A 15-month apprenticeship delivered virtually, with monthly intakes and a dedicated skills coach for each learner. Provek has delivered it since 2018 to more than 1,000 apprentices, and it is funded through an employer’s apprenticeship levy. Provek is on the government’s Apprenticeship Provider and Assessment Register and received a Good rating at its first Ofsted inspection in 2023. Learners can fast-track into year two of the University of Cumbria’s Level 6 degree apprenticeship.
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