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 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 qualification to enhance your career prospects as a project professional
• Develop the behaviours and leadership skills needed to become a successful project manager
• Confidently sit the APM Foundation Project Fundamentals Qualification (PFQ) examination

In this podcast, the Parallel team discuss the following assessment criteria;

1. Outline the purpose and typical content of a business case
2. 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 recognised qualification to enhance your career prospects as a project professional
• Develop the behaviours and leadership skills needed to become a successful project manager
• Confidently sit the APM Foundation Project Fundamentals Qualification (PFQ) examination

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:

1. state the phases of a typical linear project life cycle.
2. state the phases of a typical iterative project life cycle.
3. define the term ‘hybrid life cycle’.
4. 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 through well-managed projects
• Gain a recognised qualification to enhance your career prospects as a project professional
• Develop the behaviours and leadership skills needed to become a successful project manager
• Confidently sit the APM Foundation Project Fundamentals Qualification (PFQ) examination

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 behaviours and leadership skills needed to become a successful project manager
• Confidently sit the APM Foundation Project Fundamentals Qualification (PFQ) examination

In this podcast the Parallel team discuss the following assessment criteria:

1. define the term ‘project’.
2. state the differences between a project and business as usual.
3. define the term ‘project management’
4. state the key purpose of project management.
5. 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 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 behaviours and leadership skills needed to become a successful project manager
• Confidently sit the APM Foundation Project Fundamentals Qualification (PFQ) examination

Find out more about all of our training courses for project managers at www.parallelprojecttraining.com 

In this video we give you a sneak peak at our new BoK7 elearning - including our Moodle page, our elearning videos and podcasts. 

Find out more about all of our training courses for project managers at www.parallelprojecttraining.com 

This is a samples lecture from the APM Fundamentals course from Parallel Project Training. 

In this section we look at how we can manage uncertainty in the project.

What's Included In This Section?

Define:

• Definition – project risk and risk management
• Project risk management process
• Use of risk register

Read our Guide to Project Management Qualifications and find out more about a formal qualification based on this podcast at http://www.parallelprojecttraining.com/distance-learning/apm-project-fundamentals-qualification.

This is the first part of the APM Fundamentals case study. You can follow Jayne as she manages to project, establishing roles and responsibilities and deals with the challenges along the way.

Read our Guide to Project Management Qualifications and find out more information about a formal qualification based on this podcast at http://www.parallelprojecttraining.com/distance-learning/apm-project-fundamentals-qualification.