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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.
Should I re-sit the APM PMQ now or wait for the new format?
At the moment, we’re receiving a wave of questions from people, all centered around a common question – which PMQ […]
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The Psychology of Risk Perception in Project Teams
Risk management and the concept of risk have been around for a long time. However, it wasn’t until relatively recently […]
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15 Strategies To Improve Your Career As A Project Manager
Project management is an increasingly popular career choice. However, it can also be very competitive, therefore having a strategy to […]
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Free Simulated Exams for the New APM PMQ Parallel Project Training
Hello. My name’s Paul Naybour from Parallel Project Training. We’re really excited about the relaunch of the APM PMQ qualification […]
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Rescuing a Failing Project: Strategies for Success
As project managers, we all know the value of extra resources – if only we had that extra time in […]
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A new exam format for the APM PMQ
Say goodbye to long essays! The new APM PMQ exam features multiple-choice questions, short answers, and more. More accessible, flexible, […]
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APM Golden Thread Report 2024
Project management profession contributes £186bn to UK economy after £30bn five-year growth – APM Golden Thread Report 2024 A new […]
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Using The Praxis Framework For A Project Management Method
The Praxis Framework provides the project manager with a structured approach when it comes to their project, program, and portfolio […]
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Change Management in Crisis Situations: Navigating Uncertainty and Disruption
A quick glance at the news on any given day will give a clear indication of just how much uncertainty, […]
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Risk Management: An Overview
This is a transcript of a distance learning video, which you can also watch in our Videos section. In this […]
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Understanding Stakeholder Needs – A Comprehensive Guide
Part of being a good project manager is understanding stakeholder needs and wants. However, project management is a constant learning […]
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Communicating Project Budget Information to Stakeholders
When it comes to communicating project budget information effectively to your stakeholders, including executives, clients and of course your team […]
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