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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.

Feedback Required – Governance Example Questions

5th February 2016

I am taking my APMP exam in 3 weeks time. Have started exam papers and looking for feedback please. This […]

Context And Environments – 5 Benefits Of Programme Management

3rd February 2016

1) Programmes are strategic in nature Programmes are usually part of a larger vision of an organisation and will initiate, […]

Context And Environments: List 5 Key Attributes Of A Project

3rd February 2016

1) Projects are unique Projects are unique and have not been done/executed in this specific way before. Ā Business as usual […]

Feedback Request – Am I Approaching The Questions Right?

1st February 2016

List 5 characteristics of Project and describe how each is different from BAU 1.Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā  Limited duration Projects are temporary endeavours […]

Explain The Principal Purpose Of A Project Business Case

26th January 2016

Answer:   a) Businesscase provides justification for undertaking a project or programme, evaluating thebenefit, cost and risk of alternative option, […]

Can Project Management Success Be Measured In Terms Of ROI?

20th January 2016

Given the predominance of projects in almost all large organisations, their value to an organisation is understood and appreciated but […]

Gantt Chart Infographic

19th January 2016

This infographic highlights the key ways a project manager can use a Gantt chart to keep projects on track. Infographic […]

Explain What Is Meant By The Term Project Scope

18th January 2016

Explain what is meant by the term Project Scope (10 Marks):- Project scope is all the products produced, and all […]

Explain What Is Meant By The Term Project Governance

17th January 2016

Explain what is meant by the term Project Governance (10 Marks):- Project Governance is the framework by which an organisation’s […]

Explain The Benefits Of A Project Management Office.

12th January 2016

Feel I’m a sentence or two short on both of these questions on the PMO, is that a fair assumption? […]

Describe 5 Key Activities That A Project Office May Undertake

12th January 2016

Describe five key activities that a project office may undertake 1) Administrative support and guidance such as filing and management […]

3 Types Of Organisation Structure – Strengths, Weaknesses

11th January 2016

An example of what is expected for this APM project management exam question provided by a delegate on one of […]

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