Resource constraints are the universal reality of every project. This focused microlesson, ideal for those studying for the APM Project Fundamentals Qualification (PFQ), moves beyond simple definitions to explore the unavoidable limitations that shape a project's outcome.

We analyse the most common and critical constraints you'll face, focusing on how they interconnect:

• The Budget Barrier: Why financial limits are the ultimate gatekeeper for resource quantity and quality.
• Time Pressure: How fixed deadlines restrict your resource options (e.g., forcing you to use less-skilled or more expensive resources).
• The Interplay of Quality: How constraints in time or budget often necessitate compromises in the final quality of the deliverable.
• The Human Factor: The limits imposed by skill gaps, motivation, and competing demands on key personnel.

Understanding these constraints isn't about accepting failure—it's about setting realistic expectations and learning to prioritise. Tune in to master this core area of project governance and ace the APM PFQ!