In this podcast is about information management. Project generate masses of informations. In this podcast we explore the different types of project information and how they can be stored and distributed during the project. This includes the preparation of an information management plan for the project. Its this important? Well think about how much time you spend trying to find the right information for your project. The APMP (now know as the APM PMQ) assessment criteria covered in this podcast include

• 10.7 explain the purpose of the project management plan and its importance throughout the project life cycle,
• 10.8 describe the typical contents of a project management plan,
• 10.9 outline the authorship, approval and audience of a project management plan

This podcast is just part of the parallel learning system for the APM Project Management qualification (APMP). This approach includes a wide range of learning resources included a printed study guide, on-line e-learning, a tutor lead study group and a wide range of project management courses

10.7 explain the purpose of the project management plan and its importance throughout the project life cycle,10.8 describe the typical contents of a project management plan, 10.9 outline the authorship, approval and audience of a project management plan

This podcast is just part of the Parallel learning system for the APM Qualifications in project management. This approach includes a wide range of learning resources including a printed study guide, on-line e-learning, a tutor lead study group and a wide range of project management courses

11.1 explain the process for creating and maintaining a schedule,

11.2 describe different techniques used for depicting a schedule (including network diagrams, critical path analysis, Gantt chart, milestone chart), 

This podcast is just part of the Parallel learning system for the APM Qualifications in project management, such as APM PFQ and APM PMQ (previously known as APMP). This approach includes a wide range of learning resources including a printed study guide, on-line e-learning, a tutor lead study group and a wide range of project management courses

11.4 explain categories and types of resources (such as human resources, consumable and re-usable equipment, materials, space),

11.5 describe how resources are allocated to a schedule,

11.6 differentiate between resource smoothing and resource levelling

This podcast is just part of the Parallel learning system for the APM Qualifications in project management, such as APM PFQ and APM PMQ (previously known as APMP). This approach includes a wide range of learning resources including a printed study guide, on-line e-learning, a tutor lead study group and a wide range of project management courses

11.7 explain what is meant by budgeting and cost control

This podcast is just part of the Parallel Learning System for the APM qualifications for project managers, such as APM PFQ and APM PMQ (previously known as APMP). This approach includes a wide range of learning resources including a printed study guide, on-line e-learning, a tutor lead study group and project management courses that will boost your career prospects and lead to internationally recognised accreditation.

12.1 explain each stage in a risk management process (such as initiate, identify, assess, plan and implement responses),

12.2 compare the responses to risk in terms of risk as a threat or opportunity (such as avoid, reduce, transfer or accept)

This podcast is just part of the Parallel Learning System for the APM qualifications (APM PFQ and APM PMQ) for project managers. This approach includes a wide range of learning resources including a printed study guide, on-line e-learning, a tutor lead study group and project management courses that will boost your career prospects and lead to internationally recognised accreditation.

12.4 distinguish between risks and issues,

12.5 explain the advantages and disadvantages of risk and issue escalation

This podcast is just part of the Parallel Learning System for the APM qualifications (APM PFQ and APM PMQ) for project managers. This approach includes a wide range of learning resources including a printed study guide, on-line e-learning, a tutor lead study group and project management courses that will boost your career prospects and lead to internationally recognised accreditation.

13.1 define quality management,

13.2 define quality planning, quality assurance, quality control and continual improvement,

13.3 describe the benefits of the quality management process

This podcast is just part of the Parallel Learning System for the APM qualifications (APM PFQ and APM PMQ) for project managers. This approach includes a wide range of learning resources including a printed study guide, on-line e-learning, a tutor lead study group and project management courses that will boost your career prospects and lead to internationally recognised accreditation.

In this podcast discuss the different roles in a project organisation including the sponsor, project manager, users, team members and suppliers. In particular we discuss why each of these roles is important for the success of the project. The APM PMQ  (previously known as APMP) assessment criteria covered in this podcast include:

• 4.3 explain the role and key responsibilities of the project manager,
• 4.4 differentiate between the responsibilities of the project manager and project sponsor throughout the project life cycle,
• 4.5 describe other roles within project management

This podcast is just part of the parallel learning system for the APM Project Management qualification (APMP). This approach includes a wide range of learning resources included a printed study guide, on-line e-learning, a tutor lead study group and a wide range of project management courses

In this podcast discuss functions that a project office in a project environment. This includes the different levels of project office support from basic admin to strategic PMO support to the portfolio manager. The APM PMQ (previously known as APMP) assessment criteria covered in this podcast include

• 4.6 describe the functions and benefits of different types of project office (including project support office {PSO}, enterprise project management office {EPMO}, project services or centres of excellence)

This podcast is just part of the parallel learning system for the APM Project Management qualification (APMP). This approach includes a wide range of learning resources included a printed study guide, on-line e-learning, a tutor lead study group and a wide range of project management courses