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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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2 Reasons Why The Scope Of A Project May Need To Be Changed

19th June 2016

Explain 2 reasons why the scope of a project may need to be changed 1.    The scope of a project […]

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List And Describe 5 Typical Contents Of A Structured PM Method

18th June 2016

List and describe five typical contents (e.g. processes, components, techniques) of a structured project management method 1.    Products 2.    People […]

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List/Describe 5 Stages In Process For Selecting A Supplier

18th June 2016

List and describe five typical stages in the process for selection of a supplier via competitive tender. Define requirements Issue […]

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Some feedback please….

17th June 2016

a)    Explain the following approaches to resource scheduling: •    Resource Smoothing •    Resource Levelling b)    Explain three approaches/tactics which a […]

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Agile Project Management – A Basic Overview

17th June 2016

Agile project management is incredibly popular, but what does it actually involve and how does it differ from more traditional […]

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Rescuing Your Project: Quick Tips

17th June 2016

Projects can commonly get into trouble, and there are plenty of ways to get them back on track, but there’s […]

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Building A Team For Success: Setting The Tone

17th June 2016

Setting the tone is an important part of building a team for success. So let’s look at when, how and […]

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Feedback….List And Describe Five Features Of A Programme

16th June 2016

1. Programmes involve the management of a number of projects, these will work together and are interdependent of each other, […]

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5 Key Benefits Of Using A Programme Management Approach

16th June 2016

1. If you are the programme manager you will have ultimate control over the programme, you will have a clear […]

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5 Key Attributes Of A Project And How Each Differs From Bau

16th June 2016

List five key attributes of a project and describe how each differs from BAU 1. Projects are unique/bespoke A project […]

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Explain 5 Key Benefits Of Using A Programme Management Approach

11th June 2016

Explain 5 key benefits of using a programme management approach 1.  Strategic benefits Focusing on the strategic benefits is a […]

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Feedback Required Please – Another Response For Review

5th June 2016

List and describe five roles associated with a project environment and include in your answers the responsibility of each role […]

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