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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.
Budgeting and cost management
If you think project success is all about flashy deliverables and hitting deadlines, then think again. Budgeting and cost management […]
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Project Scheduling: A Basic Introduction
Project scheduling, which is an essential topic under the APM PMQ syllabus, is an important part of the project management […]
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The Art of Delivering Bad News (and Good News) Effectively
One of the most critical parts of the role that a project manager must perform is giving feedback to team […]
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The challenges of leading project teams in the current world, and top tips to navigate the future of project delivery – insights from APM conference
Two weeks ago, I had the privilege of attending the APM CONFERENCE in Coventry, and one of the key takeaways […]
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Quantifying the ROI of Risk Management: Proving the Value to Stakeholders
When it comes to assessing the profitability and effectiveness of any strategic initiative, calculating return on investment (ROI) is essential. […]
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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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