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Parallel Training Project Management Blog
From beginner’s guides to breakdowns of advanced topics, our blog covers key project management topics. These can supplement your learning on one of our project management training courses, or provide a starting point for your own project management learning.
Should I re-sit the APM PMQ now or wait for the new format?
At the moment, we’re receiving a wave of questions from people, all centered around a common question – which PMQ […]
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Simulated Exams for the New APM PMQ Parallel Project Training
We’re really excited about the relaunch of the APM PMQ qualification this September. The APM has revamped the exam format, […]
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A new exam format for the APM PMQ
Note: This post was written in May 2024 and relates to the changes to the APM PMQ exam syllabus brought […]
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The Human Element of Resource Management
If you’re lucky then your project team will get along well and be able to work together without any problems. […]
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How To Master Resource Calendars and Availability
Resource scheduling can help you to keep your projects running within budget and on time. It helps you make sure […]
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Achieving Continuous Improvement in Project Quality
Sometimes referred to as continual improvement, continuous improvement is the ongoing improvement of products and services, or even processes, through […]
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Managing Project Conflict to Avoid Formal Complaints
Conflict often feels inevitable in a project environment. Perhaps it’s the nature of delivering something new. However, when conflicts escalate, […]
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Ice Breakers For Project Kickoff Meetings
In the same way that all great workshops and meetings begin with an icebreaker, every project kickoff meeting should too. […]
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Parallel are exhibiting at the APM Conference!
We’re thrilled to announce that Parallel Project Training will be exhibiting at the APM Conference 2025, taking place on 11th […]
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How To Document Lessons Learned from Project Mistakes
When it comes to ensuring that your future projects run smoothly then it is critical to document lessons learned from […]
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AI-Powered APM PMQ Exam Practice Tool
Introduction So, one of the questions I get asked all the time is, “Could you mark some more of my […]
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A Guide To Sustainability in Project Management
Including sustainability is a core value for many organisations and many of them are choosing to adopt environmentally conscious strategies. […]
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Remote Stakeholder Engagement: Techniques for Success
Remote stakeholder engagement is nothing new in project management, but the rise of the work-from-anywhere culture means there has been […]
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Procurement process tips for project managers
Project procurement is just one aspect of your project, but it is a very important one. Let’s take a closer […]
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The Power of Silence in Negotiations: When Less is More
Negotiation is to some extent an art form and a skill that’s well worth mastering in the world of project […]
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