APM Project Management Training

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

In this podcast is about the project life cycle. It explains why the project lifecycle is important, the different stages in the project lifecycle, the importance of gates and other reviews in the lifcycle. It also discusses the difference between a product and project lifecycle. Finally it finished of discussing how lessons learned are integrated with the project lifecycle and the different types of review that happen during the project lifecycle ,.discuss functions that a project office in a project environment. The APM PMQ  (previously known as APMP) assessment criteria covered in this podcast include

• 5.1 define a project life cycle and project life cycle phases (including concept, definition, development, handover and closure and benefits realisation)
• 5.2 explain why projects are structured as phases (including the use of end of phase reviews, go/no-go decisions and high level planning)
• 5.3 explain the differences between a project life cycle and an extended life cycle
• 5.4 outline processes for sharing knowledge and lessons learned throughout projects
• 5.5 explain the benefits of conducting reviews throughout the project life cycle (including project evaluation reviews, gate reviews, post project reviews, peer reviews, benefits reviews and audits)

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 the project life cycle. It explains why the project lifecycle is important, the different stages in the project lifecycle, the importance of gates and other reviews in the lifcycle. It also discusses the difference between a product and project lifecycle. Finally it finished of discussing how lessons learned are integrated with the project lifecycle and the different types of review that happen during the project lifecycle ,.discuss functions that a project office in a project enviroment. The APMP assessment criteria covered in this podcast include

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 project governance. This is a tricky area for many people because governance is a function of the organisation and not the project. In this section we discuss what governance is and why it is relevant to projects. We discuss the application of project governance in a project environment and what it means for a project manager. The APMP assessment criteria covered in this podcast include

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 project management methods. Methods are the standard ways in which organisations deliver projects. They include standard roles, a lifecycle, templates, processes and prodcures. They give the organisation many benefits including consistancy of approach, clarity about who is doing what when and continuity between one project and the next. The APMP assessment criteria covered in this podcast include

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 project communications. Communications is one of the most important areas for project managers. A bit of pllaning can make a siginifacnt difference to the way in which communications are recieved and understood by the key stakeholders in the project. The APMP assessment criteria covered in this podcast include

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 the management of conflict in projects. Projects are about change, so inevitably projects generate conflict either within the project tram or with external stakeholders. The way in which project managers and team members respond to this conflict is important. In this section we consider the sources of project conflict and the different approaches project managers can adopt to address this conflict. The APMP assessment criteria covered in this podcast include

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 the leadership and team development. People make projects and so this is an important topic for many project managers. This relies on effective leadership,influencing skills and motivation skills. In this podcast we discuss what makes a good leader and how to motivate a team. We also discuss a number of the classic leadership models and their reliance to project management. The APMP assessment criteria covered in this podcast include

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 situational leadership. This desctibes how a good leader eed to be able to use different leadership styles in different situations with different followers. Good leaders adapt thier style to the different situation they meet, sometimes being highly directive and at other being supportive. Great leaders know how to apply these differnt approaches to get the best out of the people they lead. The APMP assessment criteria covered in this podcast include

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