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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.
Scheduling a project – what elements should you include?
The project plan is an essential first step that any project manager needs to take. They do so in order […]
Project management software to consider
What is project management? Simply put, project management is being able to stay on top of your deadlines, keep track […]
Soft Skills and Wellness for the Project Manager – The Ultimate Guide
A project manager is the lifeblood of any organisation, and the soft skills that they have, in addition to their […]
Self Study APM PMQ Tips
If you are self studying for the APM PMQ exam here are some questions and topics to consider: Updated 17th […]
5 Reasons Your Business Needs Better Leaders
Discover the benefits of having better leaders than your competitors so your business stands out from the crowd. The […]
A support programme for March 2023 APM Chartership (ChPP) applicants
The APM have announced an update to their ChPP standard, which will be rolled out in 2023. You can find […]
The importance of identifying internal and external stakeholders before a project starts
A project is a process that requires a range of different levels of participation from a number of teams or […]
The Ultimate Guide to Change Management
Following the events of the last couple of years, the working world has changed for many people beyond what they […]
A Guide to Soft Skills for Project Managers
Soft skills are vital for project managers. Our brief guide takes a look at exactly how you should be using […]
Project Communication – Your Ultimate Guide
One thing that we can never hear enough is the importance of communication within a project. Whilst this is one […]
Fake Agile – What is it and why it’s a problem
If you work in project management at any level, then you will almost certainly have come across the term “agile”. […]
Time Management: How Project Managers Manage Their Time
All project managers know that time management is one of the essential project management skills to develop if you want […]