From a project manager’s perspective a contract is a mechanism to involve other organisations in the successful delivery of a project. From a lawyer’s perspective the contract defines the legal rights, obligations and consequences of litigation. Often project managers do not fully understand the need for a contract before starting a project because they expect […]
I have been following the project managers on twitter group for about 12 and I am being to ask myself if any real project managers use #PMOT. This is not to say that some of the tweets aren’t interesting and relevant. But you do tend to see the same names over and over again. Many […]
– Parallel Project Training has been appointed to provide the Prince’s Foundation community of practitioners with project management support and development training for the build environment – 18 May 2010: Parallel Project Training, a specialist training provider in APM project management training has today been appointed by the Prince’s Foundation for the Build Environment, an […]
– Parallel Project Training introduces a project management training course designed to introduce students to the essential elements of Project Management – 4th August, 2010: Parallel Project Training, an innovative new specialist training provider in APM project management training and APM certification, has launched a new two day introductory […]
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
Successfully delivering projects in an increasingly competitive environment is a real challenge. At minimum a clear definition of the scope, clearly defined resources, strong commercial management, disciplined change control, strong leadership and first class client management are required. In addressing these, project managers must meet the needs of two masters; the client and consultancy […]
Question “To be an effective Project Manager it is essential to have knowledge of the project topic – only civil engineers can be PM’s for civil engineering projects” Yes Do Project Managers need to have specialist technical knowledge? I would argue that they do. That is not to say that they need to understand the […]
In light of the new “Time to Train” legislation which came into force on the 6th April 2010, all employees now have the right to request time off for training, many organisations have been feeling somewhat unnerved by what it could mean for them given the current economic conditions. The legislation is currently aimed […]
This is part on one of our APM Project Fundamentals Qualification (APM PFQ) 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 […]
Here we address some common concerns project managers have about the use of social media in project environments : What social media networks are useful in project management? Can social media really help deliver successful projects? What are the project management challenges with social media?
This Podcast covers the APM BOK topics 5.4, procurement. This podcast covers procurement in project management, the purpose and content of a procurement strategy, the process of supplier selection, different methods of supplier reimbursement, and contractual types. It is part of the Parallel Project learning system and is ideally used in conjunction with the APMP Project […]
APMP distance learning – now known as the APM Project Management Qualification (APM PMQ) – is available from Parallel Project Training. The advantages of studying via distance learning include the ability to study at a pace that suits you and also a time and place that suits you. t enables candidates to fit study around […]
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 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
– Parallel Project Training introduces a project management training course designed to meet the specific needs for improved value for money in clinical research project – 23rd June, 2010: Parallel Project Training, an innovative new specialist training provider in APM project management training and APMP certification, has launched a new project management training course tailored […]
Project Management Clinical Trials Course Overview Clinical research and development projects have some unique challenges both in terms of project scoping and risk. Much of the success of the project is outside the direct influence of the project manager. Critical success factors such as patient recruitment and retention rates are difficult to estimate and predict. […]
1st June, 2010: Parallel Project Training, an innovative new specialist training provider in APM project management training and APMP certification, has been appointed by Serco Docklands Project team to provide cost effective and flexible project management training for their project management team working on projects across the Docklands Light Railway. The training will begin this […]