In this episode we discus the barriers to good communications and how they can be overcome. Based on the APM Body of Knowledge we cover the physical, emotional and geographic barriers to good communications in the project environment and the impact of these barriers on the success of the project. We also explore the use and format of a project communications plan to improve the flow of information in a project. This podcast is part of the parallel learning system an can be used in conjunction with our printed project management study guides, e-learning and APM project management training courses

In this podcast we discuss the typical responsibilities of the project manager, sponsor users, team members and suppliers. We relate these responsubilities to the APM body of knowlege. These podcasts are just part of our Parallel Learning System and can be used in conjunction with our printed APMP study guide

This podcast describes the APM project lifecycle and why projects are broken into phases. We also look at the difference between and project and extended lifecycle. This podcast is part of our parallel learning system can be used stand alone or in conjunction with our printed study guides, distance learning and face to face workshops.

This podcast looks at the challenges of managing in different project organisation structures including functional, project and matrix organisations. It is based on section 6.7 of the APM body of knowledge and explores the strengths and weakness of each organisation type. The can be used standalone or in conjunction with our APMP Study Guide.

This is part on one of our introduction to project management. It covers the project management and the project context. It is just one element of the Parallel Learning System which includes printed study guides, on-line e-learning, podcasts and face to face workshops. For more details of the Parallel Learning System visit APM Intoductory Certificate . Remember we are with you all the way.

• What is social media?
• Can it really help deliver successful projects or is it just a fad?
• What are the challenges with Social Media?

This module covers the project management business case sections of the APM Body of Knowledge. It includes the contents, purpose and roles involved in a project business case. It can be used in conjunction with our APMP Project Management Training Study Guide

Parallel Project Training has launched a new micro site for the new APMP for Prince2 qualification visit the site at http://www.apmpforprince2.com/

APMP distance learning is now available from Parallel Project Training for £300. Complete your training for £300.

This module covers the project estimating sections of the APM Body of Knowledge. It includes the practical problems of estimating, and different techniques such as bottom up, top down, parametric and three point estimating. It can be used in conjunction with our APMP Project Management Training Study Guide

This module covers the requirements management sections of the APM Body of Knowledge. It includes the description of requirements management process such as capture, analysis, prioritisation and testing, the factors used to structure requirements and the importance of requirements management. It can be used in conjunction with our APMP Project Management Training Study Guide

This module covers the health safety and environment sections of the APM Body of Knowledge. It includes the purpose of HSE legislation, examples of industry specific HSE legislation, duty of care for a project manager and team member, responsibilities of the project manager for health and safety, HSE risk assessment and environmental legislation. It can be used in conjunction with our APMP Project Management Training Study Guide

This podcast covers the APM BOK topics 2.6 Project Quality Management including quality planning, quality assurance and quality control in the project environment. It also looks at the benefits of quality management. It is part of the Parallel Project learning system and is ideally used in conjunction with theAPMP Project Management Training Study Guide

This podcast covers the APM BOK topics 2.1 Project Success and Benefits Management, including success criteria, KPI's, critical success factors and benefits management process. It is part of the Parallel Project learning system and is ideally used in conjunction with the APMP Project Management Training Study Guide

Parallle Project Training are launching and APMP Project Management Training Course in London on the 17th May 2010

This podcast covers the APM BOK topics 2.2 Stakeholder Management, including the stakeholder management process such as identify, analysis, communications planning, and ongoing management. It is part of the Parallel Project learning system and is ideally used in conjunction with the APMP Project Management Training Study Guide

Special Edition with Lindsy Scott of Project Management Recruitment - Arras People. In this edition we look at the changes in the project management jobs market for employers and candidates since the credit crunch and how job seekers have to present themselves differently to be successful in this different market. From Project Management Training Course

This Podcast covers the APM BOK topics 2.5 Project Risk Management, including the risk management process initiate, identify, assess, plan responses and the overarching process. It is part of the Parallel Project learning system and is ideally used in conjunction with the APMP Project Management Training Study Guide

Next week we have a special edition with Lindsay Scott, Director of Arras people on how to present yourself to employers in this new jobs market. Including the role of project management qualifications

This Podcast covers the APM BOK topics 1.6 Project Office, including the roles of the project office, different types of project office, benefits of a project office, and role of project support in project management. It is part of the Parallel Project learning system and is ideally used in conjunction with the APMP Project Management Training Study Guide

A special edition with Donnie MacNicol from Team Animation, chair of the APM people SIG. What is complexity, how can it be reduced and what sort of leadership skills for making the transition to the leader of complex project. For more information on programmes to support leaders of complex projects visit www.parallelprojecttraining.com

How can you build a team without investing in team building activities? Why should we pay attention to team development? What are the challenges in building teams? How can these be over come? How can we manage a virtual team? This is a special edition podcast with Adrian Tillin of Malvern Drive Consulting, joining Paul Naybour and John Bolton from Parallel Project Training

News Flash, APMP study guide available today, Adrian Tillin as guest on next podcast and competition launched on web site

Parallel Project Training is pleased to announce that is long awaited APMP study guide is available today from www.parallelprojecttraining.com or Amazon.co.uk. Designed to accompany podcast and e-learning, this study guide is your first step towards professional project management. It is packed full exercises, case studies, quizzes and sample APMP questions.

We are also pleased to announce that Adrian Tillin of Malvern Drive Consulting is joining us for the next podcast on Friday 5th February 2010. The topic of conversation will be the highly topical “Getting the best out of others with no time and no money”. Adrian is a fantastic speaker on project management and well worth listening too.

Finally we are holding a competition for three copies of our APMP Study Guide, entry is free via our website, and all are invited to the launch of Parallel Project Training on the 19th March at Davidson House in Reading or via a Webinar. Come along a meet the team and witness the draw of the prizes. Please visit the web site for more details and the register for this free event.

This Podcast covers the APM BOK topics 1.5 Project Sponsorship, including the roles and responsibilities of the project sponsor, and how it changes in the lifecycle, why effective sponsorship is important and relashipship between the project sponsor and the project manager. It is part of the Parallel Project learning system and is ideally used in conjunction with the APMP Project Management Training Study Guide

This Podcast covers the APM BOK topics 1.4 Project Context, including the need to understand project context, the need to consider the internal and external context (environment) and the use of tools and techniques such as PESTLE and SWOT. It is part of the Parallel Project learning system and is ideally used in conjunction with the APMP Project Management Training Study Guide

This Podcast covers the APM BOK topics 6.6 Project Reviews, including project evaluation reviews, gate reviews, audits, post project reviews, benefits realisation reviews and explaining the benefits of project reviews. It is part of the Parallel Project learning system and is ideally used in conjunction with the APMP Project Management Training Study Guide

This Podcast covers the APM BOK topics 4.7 Configuration Management. It includes a description of the configuration management process and the reasons for requiring configuration management. It is part of the Parallel Project learning system and is ideally used in conjunction with the APMP Project Management Training Study Guide

This Podcast covers the APM BOK topics 1.3 Portfolio Management. It includes the difference between portfolio management / project management and a discussion of situations in which portfolio management would be appropriate. It is part of the Parallel Project learning system and is ideally used in conjunction with the a APMP Project Management Training Study Guide

This Podcast covers the APM BOK topics 3.6, earned value management. This podcast covers the principles of earned value management, planned cost, actual cost, earned value, cost and schedule variances, cost performance and schedule performance, forecasting cost and schedule performance. It is part of the Parallel Project learning system and is ideally used in conjunction with the APMP Project Management Training Study Guide

This Podcast covers the APM BOK topics 1.2 programme management. What is a programme? The roles of a programme manager? The benefits of programme management? It is part of the Parallel Project learning system and is ideally used in conjunction with the APMP Project Management Training Study Guide

The Podcast contains secret hints and tips for passing the APMP Exam. These include using the syllabus as revision notes, the style of questions and exam technique. It is part of the Parallel Project learning system and is ideally used in conjunction with the APMP Project Management Training Study Guide

This Podcast covers the APM BOK topics 1.1 Project Management. What is a project? How is it different from business and usual? What are the processes of project management? It is part of the Parallel Project learning system and is ideally used in conjunction with the APMP Project Management Training Study Guide