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Parallel Training Project Management Blog

From beginner’s guides to breakdowns of advanced topics, our blog covers key project management topics. These can supplement your learning on one of our project management training courses, or provide a starting point for your own project management learning.

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How To Successfully Lead Change In A Project

15th March 2023

Change is essential for the success of organisations. It enables them to grow and be dynamic and companies that are […]

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Project errors and pitfalls and how to avoid them

14th March 2023

Some project errors are obvious but there are many that companies do not realise they are making and it is […]

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Difference Between Risk Management And Issue Management?

8th March 2023

Updated 7th September 2023 Project managers often use the terms risk management and issue management interchangeably. In many industries, buzzwords […]

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APM PMQ Exam Questions & Tips

28th February 2023

Here are some example answers and feedback to consider when studying for the APM PMQ Exam. Project Governance QUESTION: Describe […]

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Quality management tips and tricks you need to know

24th February 2023

When it comes to creating your quality management plan, one of the most important things that you need to think […]

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Risk management tips when planning and executing your project

22nd February 2023

Risk management in project management is the concept of identifying, evaluating and mitigating the project risks that could possibly have […]

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Scheduling a project – what elements should you include?

20th February 2023

The project plan is an essential first step that any project manager needs to take. They do so in order […]

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Project management software to consider

26th January 2023

What is project management? Simply put, project management is being able to stay on top of your deadlines, keep track […]

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Soft Skills and Wellness for the Project Manager – The Ultimate Guide

26th January 2023

A project manager is the lifeblood of any organisation, and the soft skills that they have, in addition to their […]

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Self Study APM PMQ Tips

28th December 2022

If you are self studying for the APM PMQ exam here are some questions and topics to consider: Updated 17th […]

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5 Reasons Your Business Needs Better Leaders

15th December 2022

  Discover the benefits of having better leaders than your competitors so your business stands out from the crowd. The […]

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A support programme for March 2023 APM Chartership (ChPP) applicants

8th December 2022

The APM have announced an update to their ChPP standard, which will be rolled out in 2023. You can find […]

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