APM Project Management Training

In this podcast is about benefits management and how it fits into the project lifecycle. Benefits management is a fairly new topic for many project managers and organisations. It is important to track the benefits projects deliver, but at the same time it can be difficult to follow up with benefit after the project has disbanded. Not lease because everyone is now working flat out on the next project. The APMP (now known as APM PMQ) assessment criteria covered in this podcast include

• 10.3 explain benefits management (including success criteria and key performance indicators and their uses in measuring project success)

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 is about explains the different types of investment appraisal that can be done to calculate the viability of projects. The techniques examined are Payback, Net Present Value (NPV) and Internal Rate of Return (IRR). More importantly in this podcast we discuss why project managers should be interested in these calculations and the impact a project can have on the economic viability of a project. The longer it takes and the more it costs the more difficult it is the justify the funding. The APMP (now known as APM PMQ) assessment criteria covered in this podcast include

• 110.4 explain the use of payback, Internal Rate of Return and Net Present Value as investment appraisal techniques. The examination questions will not require calculations to be performed

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 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.