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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.
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 […]
Differentiate Between Success Criteria and KPIs In Projects
Success Criteria is what defines the success of the project and is agreed with the stakeholders during the concept stage […]
Differences Between Client And Contractor Project Management
I have spent a few days developing a course outline for a design contractor who delivers complex engineering projects. This […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
The Psychology of Risk Perception in Project Teams
Risk management and the concept of risk have been around for a long time. However, it wasn’t until relatively recently […]
15 Strategies To Improve Your Career As A Project Manager
Project management is an increasingly popular career choice. However, it can also be very competitive, therefore having a strategy to […]
Simulated Exams for the New APM PMQ Parallel Project Training
We’re really excited about the relaunch of the APM PMQ qualification this September. The APM has revamped the exam format, […]
Rescuing a Failing Project: Strategies for Success
As project managers, we all know the value of extra resources – if only we had that extra time in […]
A new exam format for the APM PMQ
Note: This post was written in May 2024 and relates to the changes to the APM PMQ exam syllabus brought […]