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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 Request – Answers To Study Guide Questions
Hi there, I have been working my way through the study guide and would like some feedback on if I […]
Portfolio Management – Feedback Required
Explain 3 key activities of portfolio management (30 Marks) Management of risk across the portfolio Coordinate the impact on BAU […]
Resource Management – Smoothing And Levelling – Feedback
Explain The following approaches to resource scheduling Resource Smoothing (10 Marks) Resource Levelling (10 Marks) Resource smoothing is used when […]
Business Case Question – Feedback Required (Found Difficult)
A Explain the principlepurpose of a project business case (10 marks) The principle purpose of thebusiness case is to […]
Projects V BAU – Feedback Required
List 5 characteristics of project and describe how each is different from BAU ? Projects have finite timescales whereas BAU […]
Project Quality Management – Feedback Required
Explain the difference between continuous improvement and project quality planning Project Quality planning describes the plan how the project will […]
Example Question – Conflict Management – Feedback Required
List and describe a source of conflict arising within each of the following parts of the project lifecycle. Concept Definition […]
Feedback Required – Governance Example Questions
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
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
1) Projects are unique Projects are unique and have not been done/executed in this specific way before. Business as usual […]
Feedback Request – Am I Approaching The Questions Right?
List 5 characteristics of Project and describe how each is different from BAU 1. Limited duration Projects are temporary endeavours […]
Explain The Principal Purpose Of A Project Business Case
Answer: a) Businesscase provides justification for undertaking a project or programme, evaluating thebenefit, cost and risk of alternative option, […]