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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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Free Simulated Exams for the New APM PMQ Parallel Project Training
Hello. My name’s Paul Naybour from Parallel Project Training. We’re really excited about the relaunch of the APM PMQ qualification […]
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A new exam format for the APM PMQ
Say goodbye to long essays! The new APM PMQ exam features multiple-choice questions, short answers, and more. More accessible, flexible, […]
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Project Interdependencies: The Hidden Risks
In the working environment everyone hates surprises, especially during an important project. However, all too often it is necessary to make […]
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Organisational Roles & Responsibilities in Project Management
Want to know who who is responsible for what in a project team and what they do? Read on as […]
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Validating Project Assumptions for Successful Outcomes
Project assumptions are a very real part of any project management cycle. It is fair to say that project managers […]
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Earned Value Equations: What Are They?
Earned Value Equations are part of the Earned Value Management (EVM) process. EVM is considered a good practice approach used […]
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LinkIn Live; The new APM Project Management Qualification PMQ
Do you have questions about the new APM PMQ join us on LinkedIn live Friday 9th August at 13:00pm. Undertaking […]
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LinkedIn Live; The new pathway to ChPP for professionals with APM PMQ and PMI PMP
Do you want to know more about the recently launched new pathway to ChPP? Join us on LinkedIn live on […]
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Budgeting and cost management
If you think project success is all about flashy deliverables and hitting deadlines, then think again. Budgeting and cost management […]
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Project Scheduling: A Basic Introduction
Project scheduling, which is an essential topic under the APM PMQ syllabus, is an important part of the project management […]
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The Art of Delivering Bad News (and Good News) Effectively
One of the most critical parts of the role that a project manager must perform is giving feedback to team […]
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The challenges of leading project teams in the current world, and top tips to navigate the future of project delivery – insights from APM conference
Two weeks ago, I had the privilege of attending the APM CONFERENCE in Coventry, and one of the key takeaways […]
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Quantifying the ROI of Risk Management: Proving the Value to Stakeholders
When it comes to assessing the profitability and effectiveness of any strategic initiative, calculating return on investment (ROI) is essential. […]
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