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Re-thinking the Project Planning Phase
When it comes to planning a project there are well-established collections of project management knowledge based on traditional methodologies such as those from the Association for Project Management (APM) or the Project Management Institute (PMI ). Such a “Body of Knowledge” places substantial emphasis on the importance of the planning phase. The phase includes not […]
Project Context Quiz Q. 7 of 10
The question states ‘What is the order of four processes within a phase of a project? I’ve been clicking the order: start – define – monitor – learn/close This is incorrect apparently. Not sure if I’m misunderstanding the question or how to answer the question (i.e. are you only supposed to click on one of […]
Sustainabilty and Time Management
Sustainability and Time Management Integrating sustainability into the knowledge areas can have a streamlining effect on an organization that wants to reduce waste and improve productivity. With regards to time management, the processes required to manage the timely completion of a project commonly includes the definition of project activities, their sequence, resources estimation, activity duration […]
This Weekend A Harder Questions On Governance?
Describe five of the key principles of project governance? Make sure you include five clear points in your answer, describe what governance is and why it is important. Try to illustrate each point with an example where possible.
BAA endorse APMP for all Heathrow Project Managers
“I expect all our staff to hold APMP by the end of the year” says Julian Foster, programme Directory at BAA. In an interview with the Assocaition for project management he identified the follwoing benefits Common language Consistent approach Best in class approach Flexibility It is good to see another major project organisation such as BAA […]
MIni Mock APMP Exam Questions
APMP Exam Questions: Mini Mock Exam The APMP exam below is a short version used in training to get use to APMP exam technique. Unlike the real APMP Exam you only need to complete three questions in 50 minutes not 10 questions in three hours. However it is quite representative of the questions you will […]
New Website Further Enhances Parallel Project Training
It has never been so important to be well prepared for the workplace. With fewer companies hiring and greater competition for jobs, individuals need to be skilled and educated in order to excel. For this reason, Parallel Project Training is committed to empowering students, now offering a new and improved website to support business education […]
Can The Success Of The London 2012 Olympics Be Replicated
Everyone seems to recognise that the London 2012 Olympic Delivery Authority have done a fantastic job. Even the press is struggling to find things to criticise. This success is even more outstanding given the historic performance of public projects in the past. Failures in the past include Olympic projects in other countries and public projects […]
Project Management Is Becoming A True Profession
Around the world project management is changing. It’s now all about professionals delivering successful projects which produce real benefits for organisations and their customers. Project managers help companies make better decisions, reduce costs, increase profits, and communicate more effectively. Good project managers are aligned in their approach, create effective and accountable structures, define clear roles […]
APMP Exam Starter Questions
Note that this exam is now the APM PMQ. Anyone preparing to take the APMP course should think about how they would answer questions like: What is the difference between a project and business as usual, make five points in your answer? Describe five key duties of the project manager across the project life cycle? […]
Don’t Get Stuck in a Rut – Your PM Skills Are Transferable Across Industries
All projects, even those within the same organisation, differ enormously in their levels of complexity, in their size and, of course, in their objectives. Some may involve the development of a ground-breaking new product, others the delivery of something less tangible such as a new business process to improve efficiency. But whatever types of project […]
PMP Sample Questions
Regarding management and leadership all of the following are true except On a project, particularly a larger project, the project manager is generally expected to be the project’s leader as well. Technical leadership is of primary importance in project management Managing is primarily concerned with consistently producing key results expected by stakeholders Leading involves […]
PMP Certification Requierments
PMP certification requirements can cause significant confusion, mostly as a result of the distinction between pre-certification contact hours and post certification PDUs. However the rules are very simples and a clearly set out in the PMP certification handbook . Basically there are two requirements the first is for experience and the second if for […]
Explain Project Quality Assurance, Planning And Control
Quality Assurance , refers to planned and systematic production processes (or Company Quality Management System) that provide confidence in a product’s suitability for its intended purpose. It is a set of activities intended to ensure that products (goods and/or services) satisfy customer requirements in a systematic, reliable fashion. QA cannot absolutely guarantee the production of […]
Anyone Interested In A APMP Study Guide Webinar?
We are thinking of running some short APMP exam prep webinars. What is a webinate I can hear you say? What Is A Webinar? Short for Web-based seminar, a webinar is a presentation, lecture, workshop or seminar that is transmitted over the Web. A key feature of a Webinar is its interactive elements […]
Top Ten Tips to Pass the APMP
1)Make sure you download the syllabus from the APM website apm.org.uk/download.asp?fileID=489 2)Get hold of a copy of the AMP Body of Knowledge. Members can download it free, so find a friend who is a member of the APM and borrow there copy. 3)Review the syllabus and check those areas that are new or […]
Describe The Principles Of Estimating And 4 Estimating Methods
1) The figure below shows that the uncertainty of an estimate reduces uncertainty as the project progresses, and the definition of the project scope and risk are improved. Different estimating techniques that can be used during the life cycle are: 2) Comparative Estimates in which the estimates of cost are compared with a previous […]
APMP Exam Top Trainer Tips
Margit who is studying for the APMP by distance learning has asked me to write down all the trainers tips we discussed on the phone Yesterday. These are just some tips to help you remember the different parts of the APM body of knowledge. They are in general simplifications so are not a replacement for […]