FAQs
We've gathered answers to our most frequently asked questions, covering everything from when you will receive your exam results to how to become an approved trainer. For questions about a specific certification or product, please see the product tab.
FAQs per product
FitSM® Certification
FitSM Foundation is available in:
- Version 3: English, French, German
- Version 1: German, Portuguese, Brazilian Portuguese & Italian.
FitSM Advanced Service Operation and Control is available in: English & German.
FitSM Advanced Service Planning and Delivery is available in: English & German.
FitSM Expert is available in: English & German.
FitSM Advance Bridge is available in: English & German.
Of the FitSM Standard, FitSM-0 & FitSM-1 have been updated to version 3. Other parts are currently in the process of being updated, materials and exams will also be updated to align with these.
Currently the FitSM Foundation exam and materials are available as v3.
Five Case Solution (5CS)
To find out more about 5CS or to organize a personalised demo, please contact 5CS@apmgroup.co.uk
No you don’t. 5CS provides an intuitive, guided interface that walks experienced business case writers through each stage of the Five Case Model. That said, for those new to the methodology or looking to deepen their mastery, training and consultancy packages (via APMG and accredited partners) are also available.
5CS is the only platform specifically built around the Five Case Model and Better Business Cases methodology. It combines automation, built-in guidance (templates, tooltips, knowledge base), collaboration features, and dashboard reporting, delivering a holistic solution for structured, best-practice business case development.
Yes. 5CS offers secure document management, version control, and a full audit trail, ensuring your sensitive project data remains safe, transparent, and accessible only to authorized stakeholders.
Absolutely. 5CS enables real-time collaboration across roles, from investors and PMs to external advisers—ensuring everyone stays aligned, working within a single live platform, and contributing accurately to project documentation.
Yes. The platform includes adapted G20 principles and can be customized to reflect country-specific regulatory requirements, making it a fit not only for UK-based organisations but also for international governments and institutions.
ATOs can embed the platform into their training delivery, enabling hands-on learning, real-world business case application, and post-training support. It also opens up opportunities to bundle consultancy, short courses, and tool usage into comprehensive packages for clients.
You can request a demo or get in touch regarding pricing via the form on the page.
Forest Garden (FGC) Certification
Individuals who work in the Development sector, such as community and project leaders, development agents, extension personnel, missionaries, volunteers.
The Forest Garden Certification Exam is currently available in English, French and Latin-American Spanish.
The certifications do not expire.
Half Double Training and Certification
In 2015, the Danish Industry Foundation and Implement Group established a research project to investigate how to improve efficiency and competitiveness of Danish industry. This led to the Half Double Institute being set up as a not-for-profit organization. Half Double Institute’s comprehensive research identified key concepts that any organization can use to deliver projects in less time, and which result in more impact.
Half Double is a project management approach based on actual human behavior, its unpredictability and complexity. It has been tested and validated through numerous projects in various industries and been applied to a wide range of project types – and it works.
The Half Double methodology focuses on 3 core elements:
- Impact – stakeholder satisfaction is the ultimate success criterion.
- Flow – high intensity and frequent interaction to ensure continuous project progress.
- Leadership – leadership must embrace uncertainty and makes the project happen.
To find out more about Half Double Institute’s transformational approach you can watch their video case studies.
Yes, training is a mandatory requirement for the Foundation exam and the Practitioner and Master certifications.
The full list of Half Double Accredited Training Organizations (ATOs) can be found under the Training Provider section of this product page.
Training is not required for individuals who hold the the Practitioner and/or Master certifications and need to complete the Re-Certification.
All candidates will need to attend a Practitioner Boost and Practitioner training course before they can apply for Half Double Practitioner certification. After completing the training, candidates must submit a written application which will include details on a project they have worked on where they have implemented the Half Double methodology and tools. The application will be reviewed by an assessor and then invited to a 1 hour interview to discuss your project and experience in more detail.
The Half Double Foundation exam is based on the Half Double Methodology Handbook which is available in both hard copy and electronic format from Van Haren Publishing.
The Half Double Foundation exam is available in English, Danish and Norwegian. Half Double advise that you sit the exam in the same language that your training was conveyed in.
The Half Double Practitioner and Master certifications can also be conducted in either English or Danish.
The Half Double Practitioner Re-Certification can be conducted in English or Danish.
The Half Double Master Re-Certification can be conducted in English.
The Half Double Methodology Handbook is available in English.
The Half Double ‘Ignite’ (Foundation) course is generally delivered over 3 days. Please check the course structure and duration with your course provider before booking.
After attending an Ignite training course, it is expected that candidates will need to spend 2-3 months applying the Half Double methodology to projects before they will be ready to apply for Practitioner certification. Your attendance at the Boost and Practitioner training courses will help you to determine your preparedness for the Practitioner certification.
It is expected that candidates will need to spend approximately 6 months applying the Half Double methodology to projects before they will be ready to apply for Master certification. Your attendance at the Boost and Master class training courses will help you to determine your preparedness for the Master certification.
The structure of the Half Double Foundation examination is below:
- 40 multiple choice questions
- 60 minutes duration
- Pass mark: 28 out of 40 (70%)
- Open book (candidates can refer to any materials during the exam)
Yes, candidates may take any reference materials into the Foundation exam (there are no restrictions).
The Half Double Foundation certification does not expire.
The Half Double Practitioner certification is valid for 3 years.
The Half Double Master certification is valid for 5 years.
The Half Double Foundation examination can be marked at the end of your exam by your trainer or invigilator/proctor and provisional results provided. APMG will issue formal notification of your exam result within 2 working days of receiving your exam paper. All results will be made available in your Candidate Portal.
The assessor will provide you with a provisional result at the end of your Practitioner or Master assessment interview. APMG will issue formal confirmation to you via email within 5 working days of your interview.
The pass mark for the Half Double Foundation examination is 28 out of 40 (70%).