How long does it take to complete the APM course?

The APM course is designed for flexible learning. Most students complete it in 8-12 weeks studying 6-8 hours per week. You can progress at your own pace with lifetime access to all materials.

Do I get access to practice exams and mock assessments?

Yes — your course includes comprehensive practice questions, mock assessments, and exam-style scenarios with detailed feedback to help you identify areas for improvement.

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APM · Strategic Professional · ACCA

Advanced Performance Management

Advanced Performance Management (APM) develops strategic performance measurement at an organisational level: designing control systems, evaluating performance across divisions, applying advanced frameworks, and considering environmental and social performance.

125 lessons Pass guarantee

What you'll learn

Strategic performance management systems design
Advanced Balanced Scorecard and performance pyramids
Divisional and group performance evaluation
Environmental and social performance measurement
Behavioural aspects of performance management
Performance management in not-for-profit sectors

Objective Test Exam

APM Objective Test

Computer-based exam taken at a Pearson VUE test centre. Sat independently — no aggregation of marks with other subjects. Available in March, June, September & December.

Questions

195

Minutes

50%

Pass mark

Sessions/yr

Practice Exams

Practice Questions

Test your understanding with practice questions covering every examinable topic. Get instant feedback and detailed explanations after every attempt.

Instant results with detailed explanations

Unlimited practice attempts

Performance tracking and analytics

Subject Access Required

Practice exams are available to all students with subject access. Get access to unlock unlimited practice exams with detailed explanations and performance analytics.

Subject access includes:

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Performance analytics

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Study Plan

Personalized learning path

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What you'll study

A. Strategic planning and control

Understand how performance management aligns with strategy. Topics include mission, vision, strategic planning, and control frameworks like BSC.

5 modules · 32 lessons

B. Performance management information systems and developments in technology

Explore how technology enables performance analysis. Topics include data analytics, AI, dashboards, and performance systems integration.

2 modules · 12 lessons

C. Strategic performance measurement

Master techniques for assessing performance across divisions, including ROI, RI, EVA, and transfer pricing strategies.

7 modules · 31 lessons

D. Performance evaluation

Learn how to evaluate both financial and non-financial performance in varying contexts, including not-for-profits and multi-nationals.

2 modules · 10 lessons

APM practice exam 1

Detailed walkthroughs of APM exams showing how to tackle strategic performance case scenarios. Focus is placed on structured analysis, professional writing, and examiner insight.

3 modules · 14 lessons

APM practice exam 2

Detailed walkthroughs of APM exams showing how to tackle strategic performance case scenarios. Focus is placed on structured analysis, professional writing, and examiner insight.

3 modules · 13 lessons

APM specimen exam

Detailed walkthroughs of APM exams showing how to tackle strategic performance case scenarios. Focus is placed on structured analysis, professional writing, and examiner insight.

3 modules · 13 lessons

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Advanced Performance Management

£199 lifetime access

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Unlimited practice exams with detailed feedback

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How it works for APM

Step 1

Learn

Grasp the APM syllabus fast.

125 lessons covering every examinable area — nothing more, nothing less. No 40-hour lecture series when 15 will do.

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Step 2

Practise

Sit the APM exam before you sit it for real.

0-question objective test mocks replicating official ACCA conditions. Same format, same timing, same pressure. Full worked explanations for every answer.

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Step 3

Diagnose

Stop revising APM topics you already know.

After every mock, VIVA maps your APM strengths and weaknesses and rebuilds your study path around what actually needs work. Instant AI-enhanced marking with expert oversight. The speed of technology, the judgement of real experts.

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Frequently asked questions

Most students complete APM in 8–12 weeks studying 6–8 hours per week. You have lifetime access so you can progress at your own pace.

Yes — every learning outcome in the APM syllabus is covered across the video lessons and practice questions.

Yes — your course includes unlimited objective test practice with 0-question exams, instant feedback, and detailed explanations for every question.

Yes. If you complete the course and don't pass your exam, we'll refund your course fee in full. Terms apply — see our pass guarantee page for details.