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AQRO offers a best practice and flexible approach to human resource management specifically tailored to an organization's needs.

Ineffective management of team and individual activity can have significantly negative effects on company performance from reduced, sub-optimal output to stressed and disengaged employees. AQRO is here to help.

By using AQRO to intelligently structuring a department’s activities, organizations can foster stress-free and efficient human resource management.

AQRO training and certification helps organizations to:

  • Improve efficiency and optimize output: yield a working time gain of up to 1.5 hours per day, per employee (that’s 8 hours per week, or a full working day per employee)!
  • Implement a system which allows staff to work without distraction.
  • Intelligently structure department activities to foster stress-free and efficient human resource management.
  • Optimize human resource management using a disciplined and flexible approach. 
  • Significantly boost individual, team and organizational efficiency.
  • Provide transparency and oversight of team planning and activity, establishing a solid base for active management control.
  • Reduce or avoid employee overtime.
  • Determine and plan tasks more effectively.
  • Recognize problems associated with stress and workload quickly to re-assign or reprioritize tasks.
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Foundation

Confirm your knowledge of the AQRO methodology.

Well-being, Resource Management, Project Management, Change Management
Who is Foundation for:
  • Anyone who wants to improve the efficiencies of their team(s) and resource management processes.
  • Managers of teams of people.
  • Those who prepare role descriptions and assign individuals to roles.
  • Those who want to get transparency about the roles and activities in their department.
What are the key things you will learn?
  • The challenges facing todays workforce in prioritizing and managing their workload and the consequences of these challenges for the individual, managers and organizations
  • The benefits and the key elements of the AQRO methodology
  • The link between AQRO and corporate governance
  • Identify and describe the three AQRO roles and how they are used together with the role descriptions that define the responsibilities and main activities of each role
  • Explain how the three AQRO roles should work together
  • How to assign work to people, including using a Service Plan
  • The characteristics of the four behaviour types, the difference between them and why using behaviour types is of benefit when working with teams
Exam format:
  •    Multiple Choice.
  •    50 questions per paper.
  •    25 marks required to pass (out of 50 available) – 50%.
  •    40 minutes duration.
  •    Closed-book

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FAQs

What is an AQRO digital badge?

Digital badges allow you to easily showcase your achievements online.

When you pass an AQRO exam - you'll instantly have the option to claim a digital badge representing your new certificate.

Your badge can be embedded on an email signature, website, social media or digital CV.

With just one click employers, customers and clients can easily view and verify your credentials and skills.

How do I claim my AQRO digital badge?

Once you've been notified that you've passed an AQRO exam - you will have the option to create a digital badge in APMG's Candidate Portal.

Visit APMG's Candidate Portal. View your exam results and select 'Create Badge'.

This takes you to the Credly website where the digital badges are hosted. You will be guided through the Credly account creation process.

Once you have created an account with Credly - login into the account and accept your pending badge.

Do I have to receive training to sit the exam?

No, however attending an accredites training course is recommended.

Individuals also have the option of self-study to prepare for the examinations. APMG-International administer online exam sessions, allowing those who self study the opportunity to sit an online exam from the comfort of their own home or office.

How do I sit the exam?

Most, if not all, AQRO accredited training organizations include the examination as part of the associated training course.

For those who self-study, the exam can be taken anywhere in the world, from the comfort of your home or workplace, with online proctoring.  A proctor will access your exam as you take it to monitor the exam environment through your computer's desktop, webcam and microphone.

Once you have booked an exam, you will be given a registration email to schedule an appointment with your live proctor via our Candidate Portal. Our online proctoring system allows you to take your exam anytime as sessions are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. For more information, please click here.

APMG also administers a limited number of public exam sessions at some of our regional offices. Click here for further information and to book an exam.

How much does it cost to sit the AQRO examination?

If you are sitting the examination through an accredited training organization, the costs of the exam is generally included in the course fee. APMG International uses a global pricing structure, so for those sitting exams at a public exam center, the cost is dependent on where the exam is sat. To find out the cost in your region, please contact the APMG International Service Desk on +44 (0)1494 452450 or at: servicedesk@apmg-international.com

What are the main publications for AQRO and where can I purchase them?

AQRO has one main publication supporting the qualification scheme, published by AQRO, called AQRO Stress-free and efficient Human Resource Management. This can be purchased from APMG Business Books. Most AQRO accredited training organizations include the guidance as part of the course fee.

Which languages is the AQRO examination available in?

The AQRO Foundation examination is currently available in English and German only. Further translations will be considered subject to market demand.

Which languages is the AQRO guidance available in?

The AQRO guidance is currently available in English and German.

When can I expect the results of my AQRO examination?

The AQRO foundation examination can be marked on location after the exam, but this is down to the discretion of the invigilator at the time.

Your result will be sent to your ATO approximately 7-10 days after your exam date. Your ATO should notify you of your results so please contact them for further details.

If you did not take your exam through an ATO, your result will be sent directly to you via the relevant APMG International office approximately 7-10 days after the date of your exam.

When will I receive my certificate?

Candidates will be able to claim their digital badge and electronic certificate from their APMG Candidate Portal within two business days of their exam result being issued.

How long is the AQRO certification valid for?

The certification is not valid for a defined period and will not expire.

How do I find out if I scored enough to be eligible to become a trainer?

To find out if you scored enough to be eligible as a trainer, please email servicedesk@apmg-international.com noting your interest. A representative of the Service Desk will be able to advise.

How do I become an AQRO approved trainer?

All AQRO trainers must be "sponsored" by an AQRO accredited training organization (ATO). A trainer application must be submitted by the sponsoring ATO to their relevant APMG International office.

Can I use the AQRO logo?

Only organizations licensed to do so are allowed to use the AQRO logo. Such organizations include AQRO ATOs (Accredited Training Organizations) and registered partners accredited by APMG International.

AQRO® is a trademark of Active Qualified Human Resource Organization GmBH, and must not be used without prior permission or an appropriate license.

How does my organization become an AQRO Accredited Training Organization (ATO)?

Please complete the ATO application form by clicking 'Deliver training' - or contact a regional APMG International office. Your organization will then be subject to APMG International's ATO assessment process.

How do I access my digital badge and/or certificate?

You can always access all your electronic certificates and badges via the APMG Candidate Portal. Once you have logged on to the Candidate Portal, click on the ‘Badges and Certificates’ option from the menu bar at the top of screen. From here you should click on the ‘Create Badge/Certificate’ button. This will take you to the Credly platform to create and account and download your badge and certificate.

Step-by-step guidance is available to download from the ‘Badges and Certificates’ area in your Candidate Portal.

Electronic certificates are environmentally friendly, but you can print the certificate yourself at home or work, if required.

If you have any problems with accessing your digital certificate, please contact our Customer Interaction Team - servicedesk@apmg-international.com

Can I earn PMI® PDUs for attending an accredited training course?

It is possible to earn PMI Education PDUs for attending third-party provider training (training courses not offered by a PMI Authorized Training Partner), as long as the training meets the requirements around the skill areas of the PMI Talent Triangle. Please check the PMI website (https://www.pmi.org/certifications/certification-resources/maintain/earn...) for further details on how to record your PDUs and what supporting evidence is required.

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