Project Management Training Podcasts

In this APM Project Management Qualification (BoK7) podcast, Michelle and Jan discuss projects, programmes and portfolios. They discuss the difference between project management, programme management and portfolio management, and the way they fit in an organisations strategic goals.  This podcasts aims to address the following APM PMQ assessment criteria; Differentiate between project management, portfolio management and programme management Outline the relationship between programmes, projects and strategic change Describe situations where the use of programme management may be appropriate This podcast is just part of the parallel learning system for the APM PMQ Project Management Qualification. This approach includes a wide range of learning resources including a printed study guide, on-line e-learning, a tutor lead study group and a wide range of project management courses

In this APM Project Management Qualification (BoK7) podcast, Paul and John discuss projects and business as usual. They look at the characteristics of a project, and explain how projects differ from the business as usual activities in an organisation.  This podcasts aims to address the following APM PMQ assessment criteria; Differentiate between projects and business as usual (BAU) This podcast is just part of the parallel learning system for the APM PMQ Project Management Qualification. This approach includes a wide range of learning resources including a printed study guide, on-line e-learning, a tutor lead study group and a wide range of project management courses

In this podcast the Parallel team discuss the following assessment criteria: Outline the purpose and benefits of project progress reporting   The APM Project Fundamentals Qualification (PFQ), formerly known as the APM Introductory Certificate, is a qualification developed by the Association for Project Management, the chartered body for the project profession. It is a practical course for new project managers or members of project teams who want a better understanding of the processes, tools and language of project management. Studying for the APM PFQ will enable you to: apply the fundamental principles of project management including monitoring and tracking project progress successfully deliver benefits to your organisation through well-managed projects gain a recognised qualification to enhance your career prospects as a project professional develop the behaviours and leadership skills needed to become a successful project manager   Find out more about the wide range of professional Project Ma

In this podcast the Parallel Team discuss the following assessment criteria: state the purpose of: decision gates, post project reviews, benefit reviews and project audits   The APM Project Fundamentals Qualification (PFQ), formerly known as the APM Introductory Certificate, is a qualification developed by the Association for Project Management, the chartered body for the project profession. It is a practical course for novice project managers or people working in project orineted sectors who want a better understanding of the processes, tools and language of project management. At the end of the APM PFQ course, you will be able to apply the fundamental principles of project management in your everyday project environment. You will also be equipped with the practical skills and knowledge to successfully deliver benefits to your organisation through well-managed projects This internationally recognised qualification will also enhance your career prospects as a project professional. If you are seeking a Pro

In this APM PFQ podcast the Parallel team discuss the following assessment criteria: define the term ‘leadership’ explain how a project team leader can influence team performance outline the challenges to a project manager when developing and leading a project team outline how a project manager can use models to assist team development (including Belbin and Tuckman)   The APM Project Fundamentals Qualification (PFQ), formerly known as the APM Introductory Certificate, is a qualification developed by the Association for Project Management, the chartered body for the project profession. It is a practical course for new project managers leading to an internationally recognised qualification that will enhance your career prospects as a project professional. If you are seeking a Project Management Qualification find out more at www.parallelprojecttraining.com 

In this APM PFQ podcast the Parallel team discuss the following assessment criteria: define the terms ‘configuration management’ and ‘change control’ in the context of scope management explain the relationship between change control and configuration management outline the stages in a typical change control process outline the activities in a typical configuration management process (including planning, identification, control, status accounting and verification audit)   The APM Project Fundamentals Qualification (PFQ), formerly known as the APM Introductory Certificate, is a qualification developed by the Association for Project Management, the chartered body for the project profession. It is a practical course for new project managers or members of project teams who want a better understanding of the processes, tools and language of project management.   If you are considering a Project Management Qualification to boost your career prospects find out more at www.parallelprojecttraining.com 

In this APM PFQ podcast, the Parallel Project Training team discuss the following assessment criteria: define the term ‘issue’ outline the purpose of ‘issue management’ differentiate between an issue and a risk state the stages of an issue resolution process   The APM Project Fundamentals Qualification (PFQ), formerly known as the APM Introductory Certificate, is a qualification developed by the Association for Project Management, the chartered body for the project profession. It is a practical course for new project managers or members of project teams who want a better understanding of the processes, tools and language of project management. Studying for this accreditation will equip you with the practical skills and knowledge to successfully deliver benefits to your company through well-managed projects. It will also help you to develop the behaviours and leadership skills needed to become a successful project manager and enhance your career prospects as a project professional with an internationally rec

In this podcast the Parallel team discuss the following assessment criteria: define the term ‘quality’ outline the purpose of ‘quality management’ define the term ‘quality planning’ define the term ‘quality control’ outline the purpose of ‘quality assurance’ state the purpose of: decision gates, post project reviews, benefit reviews and project audits   The APM Project Fundamentals Qualification (PFQ), formerly known as the APM Introductory Certificate, is a qualification developed by the Association for Project Management, the chartered body for the project profession. It is a practical course for new project managers or members of project teams who want a better understanding of the processes, tools and language of project management. At the end of the APM PFQ course, you will: Be able to apply the fundamental principles of project management Be equipped with the practical skills and knowledge to successfully deliver benefits to your organisation through well-managed projects Gain a recognised qualific

In this podcast the Parallel team discuss the following assessment criteria: define the term ‘risk’ explain the purpose of risk management outline the stages of a typical risk management process (including identification, analysis, response and closure) describe the use of risk registers   The APM Project Fundamentals Qualification (PFQ), formerly known as the APM Introductory Certificate, is a qualification developed by the Association for Project Management, the chartered body for the project profession. It is a practical course for new project managers or members of project teams who want a better understanding of the processes, tools and language of project management. At the end of the APM PFQ course, you will: Be able to apply the fundamental principles of project management including identifying and managing risk Be equipped with the practical skills and knowledge to successfully deliver benefits to your organisation through well-managed projects Gain a recognised qualification to enhance your car

In this podcast the Parallel Team discuss the following assessment criteria: outline options for resource optimisation (including resource levelling and resource smoothing)   The APM Project Fundamentals Qualification (PFQ), formerly known as the APM Introductory Certificate, is a qualification developed by the Association for Project Management, the chartered body for the project profession. It is a practical course for new project managers or members of project teams who want a better understanding of the processes, tools and language of project management. At the end of the APM PFQ course, you will: Be able to apply the fundamental principles of project management including: Defining the business case Establishing scope Drawing up a plan for project delivery Identifying and managing risk Monitoring and tracking project progress Controlling change Be equipped with the practical skills and knowledge to successfully deliver benefits to your organisation through well-managed projects Gain a recognised

In this podcast the Parallel team discuss the following assessment criteria: state the purpose of scheduling state the purpose of critical path analysis state the purpose of milestones define the term ‘time boxing’ outline options for resource optimisation (including resource levelling and resource smoothing) define the term ‘procurement strategy’   Read our Guide to Project Management Qualifications and find out more about our project management training courses at www.parallelprojecttraining.com  The APM PFQ is an internationally recognised qualification will also enhance your career prospects as a project professional.   The APM Project Fundamentals Qualification (PFQ), formerly known as the APM Introductory Certificate, is a qualification developed by the Association for Project Management, the chartered body for the project profession. It is a practical course for new project managers or members of project teams who want a better understanding of the processes, tools and language of project management

In this podcast the Parallel Team discuss the following assessment criteria: State typical estimating methods (including analytical, analogous, parametric) Outline the purpose of the estimating funnel   The APM Project Fundamentals Qualification (PFQ), formerly known as the APM Introductory Certificate, is a qualification developed by the Association for Project Management, the chartered body for the project profession. It is a practical course for new project managers or members of project teams who want a better understanding of the processes, tools and language of project management.   Read our Guide to Project Management Qualifications and find out more about our project management training courses at www.parallelprojecttraining.com    This internationally recognised qualification will enhance your career prospects as a project professional.   At the end of the APM PFQ course, you will: Be able to apply the fundamental principles of project management including: Defining the business case Establishi

In this podcast the Parallel team discuss the following assessment criteria: define the term ‘scope management’. differentiate between scope management within linear projects and scope management within iterative projects. describe how product breakdown structures (PBS) and work breakdown structures (WBS) are used to illustrate the required scope of work. outline how a project manager would use cost breakdown structures (CBS), organisational breakdown structures (OBS) and the responsibility assignment matrix (RAM). define the terms ‘configuration management’ and ‘change control’ in the context of scope management. explain the relationship between change control and configuration management outline the stages in a typical change control process outline the activities in a typical configuration management process (including planning, identification, control, status accounting and verification audit)   The APM Project Fundamentals Qualification (PFQ), formerly known as the APM Introductory Certificate, is a qu

In this podcast the Parallel team discuss the following assessment criteria: 1. Define the term ‘communication’ 2. outline the advantages of different communication methods (including face to face, physical and virtual). 3. outline the disadvantages of different communication methods (including face to face, physical and virtual). 4. outline the contents of a communication plan. 5. explain the benefits, to a project manager, of a communication plan.   The APM Project Fundamentals Qualification (PFQ), formerly known as the APM Introductory Certificate, is a qualification developed by the Association for Project Management, the chartered body for the project profession. It is a practical course for new project managers or members of project teams who want a better understanding of the processes, tools and language of project management.   Read our Guide to Project Management Qualifications and find out more about our project management training courses at www.parallelprojecttraining.com    This internationally

In this podcast the Parallel team discuss the following assessment criteria: Outline the stakeholders of a project management plan   The APM Project Fundamentals Qualification (PFQ), formerly known as the APM Introductory Certificate, is a qualification developed by the Association for Project Management, the chartered body for the project profession. It is a practical course for new project managers or members of project teams who want a better understanding of the processes, tools and language of project management.   Read our Guide to Project Management Qualifications and find out more about our project management training courses at www.parallelprojecttraining.com    This internationally recognised qualification will enhance your career prospects as a project professional.   At the end of the APM PFQ course, you will: Be able to apply the fundamental principles of project management including: Defining the business case Establishing scope Drawing up a plan for project delivery Identifying and managi

In this podcast the Parallel team discuss the following assessment criteria: define the term ‘deployment baseline’ state how deployment baselines differ between linear and iterative life cycles Read this blog post Deployment baselines for linear and agile projects for what is a deployment baseline and how to use it in linear and agile projects.   Read our Guide to Project Management Qualifications to find out more about all of our project management training courses that will enhance your career prospects as a project professional.