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Attending project management courses in Tredegar

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Jun 20
APM Project Professional Qualification (PPQ) Excluding Assessment
3 day PPQ with pre exam catchup
  • £990.00 excl. VAT
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Jun 27
APM Project Fundamentals Qualification (PFQ) Classroom
Virtual PFQ
2 days, 09:00 AM BST - 05:00 PM BST
  • £775.00 excl. VAT
Online View
Jul 03
APM Project Management Qualification (PMQ) 5 Days in 5 Weeks
5 Weeks, Exam in Week 6
  • £1,650.00 excl. VAT
Online View
Jul 07
APM Project Management Qualification (PMQ) Exam Webinar and Exam
Webinar Friday, Exam Monday
  • £600.00 excl. VAT
Online View
Jul 11
APM Project Fundamentals Qualification (PFQ) Classroom
Virtual PFQ
2 days, 09:00 AM BST - 05:00 PM BST
  • £775.00 excl. VAT
Online View
Jul 19
APM Project Management Qualification (PMQ) 5 Days in 5 Weeks
5 Weeks, plus exam in week 6
  • £1,650.00 excl. VAT
Online View
Aug 10
APM Project Fundamentals Qualification (PFQ) Classroom
Virtual PFQ
2 days, 09:00 AM BST - 05:00 PM BST
  • £775.00 excl. VAT
Online View
Aug 18
APM Project Management Qualification (PMQ) Exam Webinar and Exam
Webinar Friday, Exam Monday
  • £600.00 excl. VAT
Online View
Sep 04
APM Project Professional Qualification (PPQ) Excluding Assessment
3-day PPQ with exam prep follow-up
  • £990.00 excl. VAT
Online View
Sep 12
APM Project Fundamentals Qualification (PFQ) Classroom
Virtual PFQ
2 days, 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
  • £775.00 excl. VAT
Online 2-day APM PFQ View
Sep 13
APM Project Management Qualification (PMQ) 5 Days in 5 Weeks
5 Weeks, Exam in Week 6
  • £1,650.00 excl. VAT
Online View
Sep 22
APM Project Management Qualification (PMQ) Exam Webinar and Exam
Webinar Friday, Exam Monday
  • £600.00 excl. VAT
Online View
Oct 06
APM Project Management Qualification (PMQ) Exam Webinar and Exam
Webinar Friday, Exam Monday
  • £600.00 excl. VAT
Online View
Oct 10
APM Project Management Qualification (PMQ) 5 Days in 5 Weeks
5 Weeks, Exam in Week 6
  • £1,650.00 excl. VAT
Online View
Oct 17
APM Project Fundamentals Qualification (PFQ) Classroom
Virtual PFQ
2 days, 09:00 AM BST - 05:00 PM BST
  • £775.00 excl. VAT
Online View
Oct 31
APM Project Professional Qualification (PPQ) Excluding Assessment
3-day PPQ with exam prep follow up
  • £990.00 excl. VAT
Online View
Nov 08
APM Project Management Qualification (PMQ) 5 Days in 5 Weeks
5 Weeks, Exam in Week 6
  • £1,650.00 excl. VAT
Online View
Nov 17
APM Project Management Qualification (PMQ) 5 Days in 5 Weeks
5 Weeks, Exam in Week 6
  • £1,650.00 excl. VAT
Online View
Nov 21
APM Project Fundamentals Qualification (PFQ) Classroom
Virtual PFQ
2 days, 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
  • £775.00 excl. VAT
Online 2-day APM PFQ View
Dec 14
APM Project Fundamentals Qualification (PFQ) Classroom
Virtual PFQ
2 days, 09:00 AM GMT - 05:00 PM GMT
  • £775.00 excl. VAT
Online View

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Instructor Info

Here is some information about just one of our trainers who conducts courses in Tredegar. All of our trainers conduct courses across the country. For more information on all of our trainers see our Trainers page

 

John Bolton

ChPP CITP PMP

John is an extremely experienced project and programme manager and an accomplished trainer and published author in a range of project management disciplines. He has worked in numerous industries across the world, including travel and transportation, education, health, construction trades, military, science and research and local and central government. He has had responsibility for multi million pound budgets and a project & programme management practice with c30 staff. Since 2005 John has been at the forefront of project manager development, training and education being the owner of Parallel Project Management Limited a leading provider of these services across industry and geographic sectors.

Tanya Rahman
Tanya Rahman
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Excellent course and really well led by Tyrone. Great method of getting the key information across and really informative.
Aaron
Aaron
1680533030
APM PMQA well run and thought through course. The online portal, with videos and learning material was a great benefit along side the teams sessions.Our trainer, Carmen, was very knowledgeable and helpful. She put time aside to help answer questions, review work of our allotted sessions which was really appreciated.A slight frustration for me was that the paper work didn't always match the slides we were looking at, and the study guide arrived after our first days learning. But overall a very well run course.Many thanks,Richard
Richard Nurse
Richard Nurse
1678182503
Amazing course and highly recommended. Carmen was very knowledgeable and easy to understand in order to pass the APM PMQ exam.
Rico Craigie
Rico Craigie
1678105503
Excellent training delivered by Paul Naybour; would recommend to anyone pursuing APM qualifications
Tom Murphy
Tom Murphy
1677492187
Colin Duffy
Colin Duffy
1677229640
I can highly recommend Parallel Project training for the preparation of the APM certification. The trainer are highly skilled and take huge effort in working with each individual to prepare for the exam (Thank you Carmen for you huge support and going the extra mile!). Their online platform includes very helpful videos and their prep questions trains you well for the assessment criteria.Absolute worth it!
Nosherwan Ali
Nosherwan Ali
1676912596
I complete the APM Project Fundamentals Qualification through online webinars and exam. The learning materials were high quality and delivery was very professional. The tutor was extremely well prepared and use analogies, case studies and real world examples to help make the course engaging.If you want to get an APM Fundamentals Certificate and your company uses the APM system for project management, then this course is a good introduction. However, the content is largely about the APM words for different aspects of project management and you are tested, not on your PM skill, but your ability to remember a specific set of terminology. This led to a lot of "teaching to exam" rather than developing any skills. This course lacks depth and does not develop Project Management skills.
Ben Doughty
Ben Doughty
1671182457
I completed the APM qualification 5 days over 5 weeks and I found this to be better way due to work commitments etc. Our trainer Carmen was very knowledgeable and I found the first 4 days of the course very beneficial. Unfortunately the final day which was used for revision didn't suit my learning style and I came away feeling more unprepared. Instead of going over all the content we have already learnt and answering any questions we just kept going over 'possible' questions and answers which really didn't work for me. I also found the exam questions to be very different to the ones we have spent time on practicing, so again seemed like a waste.
Attended the APM PFQ training & certification - One of the best trainings I have been in, the instructor (Jan Underdown) was very knowledgeable on the subjects due to her immense real-life experience in project management, very articulate and took time to ensure everyone understood the concepts.
Parallel Project Training provide a well-structured course, enabling an in depth understanding of project management methodologies, structures and challenges to overcome. The tutor (Jan Underdown) balanced the course well and I thoroughly enjoyed the experience. The online service is exceptional!
Nicola Evans
Nicola Evans
1666863044
Would highly recommend this course. Very well led, Jan skill fully balanced the breadth of syllabus in a pace that was manageable for the 5 week course.
Leigh Haywood
Leigh Haywood
1663053589
Brilliant. Great support and presented very well
Amanda L
Amanda L
1660858456
Rachael Parry
Rachael Parry
1660039617
The APM Project Fundamentals Qualification (PFQ) course was very chaotic to say the least. The training provider spent way too much time making kitchen analogy to illustrate structural breakdown and then ended up rushing through the rest of the course and I feel like she missed important bits that we were asked about in the exam.
Marcus Parker
Marcus Parker
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Ramya Ganesh
Ramya Ganesh
1647853785
Took the virtual APM PMQ 6-week course with Paul Naybour. The course was conveniently timed to fit around the day job. Paul is hugely knowledgeable and supportive, teaching both PM principles and exam technique. Highly recommend to others with or without previous project management experience.
Rebecca Unwin
Rebecca Unwin
1646044458
Fantastic quality training by excellent tutors. Highly recommended.
Jon Cummins
Jon Cummins
1646043303
Monalisa Biswal
Monalisa Biswal
1638435946
Robert Marriott
Robert Marriott
1634297534
Parallel training is an exemplary company, from the customer service, to the study material, and the course itself.Fully recommend, thank you Michelle and Paul.
Mr Jones
Mr Jones
1633104489
Alvin Muchai
Alvin Muchai
1631787084
I heartily recommend Parallel's APM PMQ 8 week virtual course. Its not an easy exam, however the tutors at Parallel ensure you have the knowledge and tips to pass. The tips and advice on how to pass the exam were invaluable and compliment the online lessons, text books, podcasts and homework.
Cam Woodhouse
Cam Woodhouse
1627846251
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About Tredegar

About Tredegar

Tredegar is a town in South Wales, located on the banks of the Sirhowy River. It is in the borough of Blaenau Gwent and is situated within the historic boundaries of Monmouthshire.  The early centre of the Welsh Industrial Revolution, Tredegar is famous for its Brass Band, who are ranked number 2 in the world rankings. It is also the birthplace of Aneurin (Nye) Bevan the founder of the NHS. As a location, Tredegar is easier to get to than you might think and makes a great place for training courses in South Wales.

Transport

Tredegar is accessible from all directions via a good network of motorways and A Roads. The M4 offers a good direct link between London and Newport, with the remainder of the journey completed on A roads. The M5 links the region to Exeter in the south and Birmingham in the North. The closest Airport can be found in Cardiff, which is the busiest airport in Wales and offers flights to over 50 destinations including direct flights from both Edinburgh and Dublin. Bristol Airport, which is 36 miles away, offers plenty of flight options as well. Whilst Tredegar does not have its own station, the local transport network for both buses and trains is very good and an easy way to complete your journey from Cardiff to Tredegar if flying. Many of the local bus routes do however take in many destinations, so the journey is not as direct as may be preferred, in which case car hire or a taxi may be a preferred alternative.

Where to Stay

Most project management courses last at least a couple of days, so it is a good idea to find some local accommodation. Tredegar and the surrounding area have a number to choose from.

The Cambrian, 2 Castle St, Tredegar NP22 3DE

The Cambrian is almost as old as the town of Tredegar itself, having been built in 1809. This is a 4 star accommodation choice but a little different to many of the hotels you will find in bigger cities. There is free onsite parking, and the rooms are a very good size with all of the facilities you could want for your stay, including free Wi-Fi. The Cambrian is an old fashioned style Inn offering a superb range of food to suit all dietary needs, including both vegan and vegetarian hot breakfast options. They even have a small meeting room onsite which would be suitable for a smaller sized project management training course.

Nant Ddu Lodge Hotel & Spa, Cwm Taf, Merthyr Tydfil CF48 2HY

Due to its size, there are limited accommodation options available in Tredegar itself. The Nant Ddu Lodge Hotel & Spa is a 4 star hotel in Cwm Taf, is however just 8.9 miles from Tredegar. This is a wonderful hotel, offering some spectacular views of the local countryside and a truly peaceful nights rest. The hotel has free Wi-Fi and plenty of onsite parking as well as a range of leisure facilities for those who prefer their hotels with an opportunity to really relax after a busy day on a training course.

Meeting rooms

Whilst the Cambrian does have a small meeting room, it is often a good idea to hold your project management training course at an alternative location to keep the two separate.

Blaenau Gwent General Offices, Steel Works Rd, Ebbw Vale NP23 8UW

Due to the size of Tredegar, there are relatively few meeting rooms available to hire other than those that you might find in the larger local hotels. However Blaenau Gwent General offices operate a conference centre on The Works Site, which is situated in Ebbw Vale, just a short distance away. This is a thoroughly charming old building that has been fully modernised to offer all of the meeting room facilities that you would need for a project management training course, including Wi-Fi and projection capabilities.

Tredegar Park Golf Club, Parc-Y-Brain Rd, Rogerstone, Newport NP10 9TG

Located in nearby Newport the Tredegar Park Golf Club is another alternative venue with well-equipped meeting rooms that are suitable for training courses.

Meetingo and Regus

If you prefer to hire a meeting room through a specialist business space hire company like Meetingo or Regus, then there are no locations available in either Tredegar or Newport. The closest venues to Tredegar can be found in Merthyr Tydfil (8 miles) Cardiff (25 miles) or in Port Talbot (37 miles). These locations may work well if you have people joining you on a daily basis for training who are travelling from these directions.

Things To Do

If your training course lasts for a few days, then you will want to find some things to do in the local area.

Restaurants

When it comes to places to eat in Tredegar then you will be absolutely spoilt for choice if you are looking for a good pub with freshly cooked food that uses plenty of local ingredients. There are a good number of these in Tredegar all with their own special take on a traditional pub menu with plenty of twists on the classics. There are also a number of highly recommended

If you are looking for something a little bit fancier that there are a number of restaurants a short drive from Tredegar that are mentioned in the Michelin Restaurant Guide. The closest is The Gaff in Abergavenny. This is a restaurant that specialises in small dishes that showcase some of the best local produce available.

The Walnut Tree in Llanddewi Skirrid, 17 miles from Tredegar is a 1 star Michelin star restaurant. Shaun Hill has been the chef in charge of The Walnut Tree for 20 years and his dishes are often described as simplicity on a plate, the type of simplicity that takes a great amount of technical skill and top quality ingredients to get just right. Whilst most of the menu is described as Modern British, there are also hints of cuisine from other cultures in many of the dishes; tastes that Shaun Hill has picked up on his travels over the years.

Entertainment

Tredegar is a smaller town in quite a rural location, here the pace of life is a little slower. There are things to do in the evening but not on the scale that you might find in some of the bigger nearby towns like Newport or even the City of Cardiff.

What Tredegar does have is a number of traditional inns serving some great beers and ales, including some more local brews. They are also a great source of entertainment in the form of live music provided by local bands and can be a great choice for those who are looking to relax in the evening after a day learning on a training course.

The Little Theatre on Coronation Street is the only theatre in the town, and sometimes doubles as a cinema however they are not open all year round.