APM Project Management Training

6. Reviews - This podcast discusses how reviews are a way of gathering information to provide an assessment on the status of a project and the ongoing viability of the work, and covers:

a) The benefi…

7. Assurance - This podcast discusses the ability of assurance to provide confidence to the governance board that a project is on track to deliver its objectives and the purpose of assurance within a…

8. Transition Management - This podcast discusses the integration of the outputs of a project into business-as-usual, and covers:

a) The basic requirements needed to support a successful transition, …

1. Life cycles - This podcast discusses the distinct life cycle stages used to structure and organise a project, and covers:

a) The distinctive features of linear, iterative and hybrid life cycles (i…

Tools and Techniques: The podcast discusses utilizing the Tuckman model (forming, storming, norming, performing) as a framework to…

The discussion emphasises the multifaceted nature of leadersh…

In this podcast, Paul Naybour and Tom O'Shea explore the complexities of benefits management within project governance, with a specific focus on the APM's PPQ qualification. They highlight the critic…

In the podcast, Tom and Paul explore the APM PPQ assessment criteria related to project reviews and management. They underscore the vital importance of critically evaluating reliable and valid inform…

In this  podcast episode, Paul Naybour and Tom O'Shea discuss the PPQ assessment criteria, specifically focusing on 1.1, which relates to governance in project management. They highlight the importan…

In this Parallel Project Training podcast, Paul Naybour welcomes Tom O'Shea, the new leader of their PPQ programs. Tom shares his extensive involvement with the PPQ, including his role in its initial…

In this episode, we discuss competence 7. stakeholder management and communication management. The professional practice criteria are

PP1.1 Determined stakeholder interests, and levels of influence f…

In this episode, we discuss competence 6. Risk and issue management. the professional practice criteria are

PP1.1 Continually identified risks within a project.

PP1.2 Created a risk register includin…

In this episode, we discuss competencies 5a. Leadership and 5b. Team management

The professional practice criteria for 5A. Leadership 

PP1.1 Maintained a team’s understanding of, and commitment to …

In this episode, we discuss competencies 4a. Integrated planning and 4b. Schedule management

The professional practice criteria for 4A. Integrated planning 

PP1.1 Considered constraints and assumpt…

In this episode, we discuss competencies 3a. governance and 3b. reviews.

The professional practice criteria for 3A. Governance are

PP1.1 Defined reporting, decision-making hierarchies, and levels o…

In this episode, we discuss competencies, 2a. Change control and 2b. Conflict management.

The professional practice criteria for 2A. Change control;

PP1.1 Established a suitable change control proces…

In this episode, we discuss the first two competencies, 1a. budgetting and cost control, and 1b. financial management.

The professional practice criteria for 1A. Budgetting and cost control are;

PP1.…

In this episode, Parallel Project Training discuss some further details around the application process for ChPP.

We also start to look deeper into the Technical Knowledge and Professional Practice st…

In this episode, Parallel Project Training offer an introduction to some APM ChPP topics.

We cover;

1. What is ChPP, and why might someone want to become chartered?
2. The application process
3. What is diff…