Project Management Training Podcasts

In this APM PFQ podcast the Parallel team discuss the following assessment criteria: define the term ‘leadership’ explain how a project team leader can influence team performance outline the challenges to a project manager when developing and leading a project team outline how a project manager can use models to assist team development (including Belbin and Tuckman)   The APM Project Fundamentals Qualification (PFQ), formerly known as the APM Introductory Certificate, is a qualification developed by the Association for Project Management, the chartered body for the project profession. It is a practical course for new project managers leading to an internationally recognised qualification that will enhance your career prospects as a project professional. If you are seeking a Project Management Qualification find out more at www.parallelprojecttraining.com 

In this APM PFQ podcast the Parallel team discuss the following assessment criteria: define the terms ‘configuration management’ and ‘change control’ in the context of scope management explain the relationship between change control and configuration management outline the stages in a typical change control process outline the activities in a typical configuration management process (including planning, identification, control, status accounting and verification audit)   The APM Project Fundamentals Qualification (PFQ), formerly known as the APM Introductory Certificate, is a qualification developed by the Association for Project Management, the chartered body for the project profession. It is a practical course for new project managers or members of project teams who want a better understanding of the processes, tools and language of project management.   If you are considering a Project Management Qualification to boost your career prospects find out more at www.parallelprojecttraining.com 

In this APM PFQ podcast, the Parallel Project Training team discuss the following assessment criteria: define the term ‘issue’ outline the purpose of ‘issue management’ differentiate between an issue and a risk state the stages of an issue resolution process   The APM Project Fundamentals Qualification (PFQ), formerly known as the APM Introductory Certificate, is a qualification developed by the Association for Project Management, the chartered body for the project profession. It is a practical course for new project managers or members of project teams who want a better understanding of the processes, tools and language of project management. Studying for this accreditation will equip you with the practical skills and knowledge to successfully deliver benefits to your company through well-managed projects. It will also help you to develop the behaviours and leadership skills needed to become a successful project manager and enhance your career prospects as a project professional with an internationally rec

In this podcast the Parallel team discuss the following assessment criteria: define the term ‘quality’ outline the purpose of ‘quality management’ define the term ‘quality planning’ define the term ‘quality control’ outline the purpose of ‘quality assurance’ state the purpose of: decision gates, post project reviews, benefit reviews and project audits   The APM Project Fundamentals Qualification (PFQ), formerly known as the APM Introductory Certificate, is a qualification developed by the Association for Project Management, the chartered body for the project profession. It is a practical course for new project managers or members of project teams who want a better understanding of the processes, tools and language of project management. At the end of the APM PFQ course, you will: Be able to apply the fundamental principles of project management Be equipped with the practical skills and knowledge to successfully deliver benefits to your organisation through well-managed projects Gain a recognised qualific

In this podcast the Parallel team discuss the following assessment criteria: define the term ‘risk’ explain the purpose of risk management outline the stages of a typical risk management process (including identification, analysis, response and closure) describe the use of risk registers   The APM Project Fundamentals Qualification (PFQ), formerly known as the APM Introductory Certificate, is a qualification developed by the Association for Project Management, the chartered body for the project profession. It is a practical course for new project managers or members of project teams who want a better understanding of the processes, tools and language of project management. At the end of the APM PFQ course, you will: Be able to apply the fundamental principles of project management including identifying and managing risk Be equipped with the practical skills and knowledge to successfully deliver benefits to your organisation through well-managed projects Gain a recognised qualification to enhance your car

In this podcast the Parallel Team discuss the following assessment criteria: outline options for resource optimisation (including resource levelling and resource smoothing)   The APM Project Fundamentals Qualification (PFQ), formerly known as the APM Introductory Certificate, is a qualification developed by the Association for Project Management, the chartered body for the project profession. It is a practical course for new project managers or members of project teams who want a better understanding of the processes, tools and language of project management. At the end of the APM PFQ course, you will: Be able to apply the fundamental principles of project management including: Defining the business case Establishing scope Drawing up a plan for project delivery Identifying and managing risk Monitoring and tracking project progress Controlling change Be equipped with the practical skills and knowledge to successfully deliver benefits to your organisation through well-managed projects Gain a recognised

In this podcast the Parallel team discuss the following assessment criteria: state the purpose of scheduling state the purpose of critical path analysis state the purpose of milestones define the term ‘time boxing’ outline options for resource optimisation (including resource levelling and resource smoothing) define the term ‘procurement strategy’   Read our Guide to Project Management Qualifications and find out more about our project management training courses at www.parallelprojecttraining.com  The APM PFQ is an internationally recognised qualification will also enhance your career prospects as a project professional.   The APM Project Fundamentals Qualification (PFQ), formerly known as the APM Introductory Certificate, is a qualification developed by the Association for Project Management, the chartered body for the project profession. It is a practical course for new project managers or members of project teams who want a better understanding of the processes, tools and language of project management

In this podcast the Parallel Team discuss the following assessment criteria: State typical estimating methods (including analytical, analogous, parametric) Outline the purpose of the estimating funnel   The APM Project Fundamentals Qualification (PFQ), formerly known as the APM Introductory Certificate, is a qualification developed by the Association for Project Management, the chartered body for the project profession. It is a practical course for new project managers or members of project teams who want a better understanding of the processes, tools and language of project management.   Read our Guide to Project Management Qualifications and find out more about our project management training courses at www.parallelprojecttraining.com    This internationally recognised qualification will enhance your career prospects as a project professional.   At the end of the APM PFQ course, you will: Be able to apply the fundamental principles of project management including: Defining the business case Establishi

In this podcast the Parallel team discuss the following assessment criteria: define the term ‘scope management’. differentiate between scope management within linear projects and scope management within iterative projects. describe how product breakdown structures (PBS) and work breakdown structures (WBS) are used to illustrate the required scope of work. outline how a project manager would use cost breakdown structures (CBS), organisational breakdown structures (OBS) and the responsibility assignment matrix (RAM). define the terms ‘configuration management’ and ‘change control’ in the context of scope management. explain the relationship between change control and configuration management outline the stages in a typical change control process outline the activities in a typical configuration management process (including planning, identification, control, status accounting and verification audit)   The APM Project Fundamentals Qualification (PFQ), formerly known as the APM Introductory Certificate, is a qu

In this podcast the Parallel team discuss the following assessment criteria: 1. Define the term ‘communication’ 2. outline the advantages of different communication methods (including face to face, physical and virtual). 3. outline the disadvantages of different communication methods (including face to face, physical and virtual). 4. outline the contents of a communication plan. 5. explain the benefits, to a project manager, of a communication plan.   The APM Project Fundamentals Qualification (PFQ), formerly known as the APM Introductory Certificate, is a qualification developed by the Association for Project Management, the chartered body for the project profession. It is a practical course for new project managers or members of project teams who want a better understanding of the processes, tools and language of project management.   Read our Guide to Project Management Qualifications and find out more about our project management training courses at www.parallelprojecttraining.com    This internationally

In this podcast the Parallel team discuss the following assessment criteria: Outline the stakeholders of a project management plan   The APM Project Fundamentals Qualification (PFQ), formerly known as the APM Introductory Certificate, is a qualification developed by the Association for Project Management, the chartered body for the project profession. It is a practical course for new project managers or members of project teams who want a better understanding of the processes, tools and language of project management.   Read our Guide to Project Management Qualifications and find out more about our project management training courses at www.parallelprojecttraining.com    This internationally recognised qualification will enhance your career prospects as a project professional.   At the end of the APM PFQ course, you will: Be able to apply the fundamental principles of project management including: Defining the business case Establishing scope Drawing up a plan for project delivery Identifying and managi

In this podcast the Parallel team discuss the following assessment criteria: define the term ‘deployment baseline’ state how deployment baselines differ between linear and iterative life cycles Read this blog post Deployment baselines for linear and agile projects for what is a deployment baseline and how to use it in linear and agile projects.   Read our Guide to Project Management Qualifications to find out more about all of our project management training courses that will enhance your career prospects as a project professional.    

In this podcast the Parallel Team discuss the following assessment criteria for the APM Project Fundamental Qualification: Explain why establishing success criteria is important at the start, during, and at the handover of a project The APM Project Fundamentals Qualification (PFQ), formerly known as the APM Introductory Certificate, is a qualification developed by the Association for Project Management, the chartered body for the project profession. It is a practical course for new project managers or members of project teams who want a better understanding of the processes, tools and language of project management.   Read our Guide to Project Management Qualifications and find out more about our project management training courses at www.parallelprojecttraining.com    This internationally recognised qualification will enhance your career prospects as a project professional.   At the end of the APM PFQ course, you will: Be able to apply the fundamental principles of project management including: Defining

In this podcast, the Parallel team discuss the following assessment criteria; Outline the purpose and typical content of a business case Explain the role of a project sponsor and project manager in relation to developing a business case The APM Project Fundamentals Qualification (PFQ) is a widely recognised qualification developed by the Association for Project Management, the chartered body for project professionals. It is a practical course for new project managers or members of project teams who want a better understanding of the processes, tools and language of the project management environment.   Read our Guide to Project Management Qualifications and find out more about our project management training courses at www.parallelprojecttraining.com    At the end of the APM PFQ course, you will: Be able to apply the fundamental principles of project management Be equipped with the practical skills and knowledge to successfully deliver benefits to your organisation through well-managed projects Gain a rec

In this APM Project Fundamentals Qualification (BoK7) podcast, the Parallel team discuss project roles. This podcasts aims to address the following APM PFQ assessment criteria; Outline project management roles and responsibilities (including the project sponsor, project manager, project governance, project team members, end users, product owner and the project management office)   The APM Project Fundamentals Qualification (PFQ) is a qualification developed by the Association for Project Management, the chartered body for the project profession. It is a practical course for people new to working on projects and who need a better understanding of the processes, tools and language used in a project management environment.   This internationally recognised qualification will also enhance your career prospects as a project professional. If you are seeking a Project Management Qualification find out more at www.parallelprojecttraining.com 

In this podcast the Parallel team discuss the following assessment criteria: state the phases of a typical linear project life cycle. state the phases of a typical iterative project life cycle. define the term ‘hybrid life cycle’. define the term ‘extended project life cycle’. The APM Project Fundamentals Qualification (PFQ) is a widely recognised qualification developed by the Association for Project Management, the chartered body for project professionals. It is a practical course for new project managers or members of project teams who want a better understanding of the processes, tools and language of the project management environment.   Read our Guide to Project Management Qualifications and find out more about our project management training courses at www.parallelprojecttraining.com    At the end of the APM PFQ course, you will: Be able to apply the fundamental principles of project management Be equipped with the practical skills and knowledge to successfully deliver benefits to your organisation

In this podcast the Parallel team discuss the following assessment criteria: describe why PESTLE analysis might be used by a project manager   The APM Project Fundamentals Qualification (PFQ) is a widely recognised qualification developed by the Association for Project Management, the chartered body for project professionals. It is a practical course for new project managers or members of project teams who want a better understanding of the processes, tools and language of the project management environment.   Read our Guide to Project Management Qualifications and find out more about our project management training courses at www.parallelprojecttraining.com    At the end of the APM PFQ course, you will: Be able to apply the fundamental principles of project management Be equipped with the practical skills and knowledge to successfully deliver benefits to your organisation through well-managed projects Gain a recognised qualification to enhance your career prospects as a project professional Develop the beh

In this podcast the Parallel team discuss the following assessment criteria: define the term ‘project’. state the differences between a project and business as usual. define the term ‘project management’ state the key purpose of project management. define the terms ‘programme management’ and ‘portfolio management’ and their relationship with project management.   The APM Project Fundamentals Qualification (PFQ) is a widely recognised qualification developed by the Association for Project Management, the chartered body for project professionals. It is a practical course for new project managers or members of project teams who want a better understanding of the processes, tools and language of the project management environment.   Read our Guide to Project Management Qualifications and find out more about our project management training courses at www.parallelprojecttraining.com    At the end of the APM PFQ course, you will: Be able to apply the fundamental principles of project management Be equipped with

Project Roles Management structures by which projects operate including the roles and responsibilities of the different players involved. What's Included In This Section? Roles and responsibilities of: Project manager Project sponsor Project steering group/board Project team members Project management office (PMO) End user Read our Guide to Project Management Qualifications or for more information on a formal qualification based on this podcast visit http://www.parallelprojecttraining.com/distance-learning/apm-project-fundamentals-qualification.

Project Life Cycle Many projects follow a structured lifecycle, in this section we look at the APM life cycle and the benefits of using a life cycle. What's Included In This Section? Definition of a project lifecycle A discussion of the project phases A discussion on the reasons for structuring projects into phases Read our Guide to Project Management Qualifications and find out more about our a formal qualification based on this podcast at http://www.parallelprojecttraining.com/distance-learning/apm-project-fundamentals-qualification.